Welcome to Salt Plains!

Established on March 26, 1930, Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge is one of over 540 refuges located across the United States and of 9 refuges in Oklahoma. The primary focus of Salt Plains is to provide quality habitat for migratory waterfowl.

The refuge's namesake is designated as the "largest such saline flat in the central lowlands of North America". The 10,000 acre salt flat is only a third of the refuge land; The 32,000 acre refuge is complete with open water, wetlands, prairies, woodlands and farm fields.

The refuge has also been designated as an Important Bird Area and a member of the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network. The entire refuge is designated as critical whooping crane habitat for use during the fall and spring migrations.

Upcoming Events/Salt Plains News:
Public Meeting March 6, 6pm-8pm, Cherokee High School Auditorium Re: Chemicals and Munitions on the Salt Flats.

Festival Itinerary On-line for 2008!
Crystal Digging Area Closed