Secure Your Spot Now: Oklahoma State Parks Offer Prime Views for 2024 Total Solar Eclipse

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — A total solar eclipse is happening on April 8, 2024, and the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department (OTRD) is reminding Oklahomans and out-of-state travelers to secure their lodging at an Oklahoma State Park.

“The upcoming 2024 eclipse is a really exciting time to visit Oklahoma,” said Shelley Zumwalt, Executive Director of OTRD. “With a limited number of spots remaining at several state parks with 100% totality, those interested in having a clear view of the sky need to act quickly to enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience”.

Oklahoma State Parks with 100% totality for the solar eclipse are:

• Beavers Bend State Park, length of totality: Four minutes and 15 seconds
• Talimena State Park, length of totality: One minute and 38 seconds
• Lake Wister State Park, length of totality: One minute and 31 seconds

In addition to three state parks with full visibility, several state parks have near-total visibility.

These parks include:

• McGee Creek State Park, darkness: 99.57%
• Robbers Cave State Park, darkness: 99%
• Lake Texoma State Park, darkness: 99%
• Lake Murray State Park, darkness: 97.8%

To secure your spot at a state park state lodge, cabin, or campsite, visit here.

After the 2024 eclipse, the next total solar eclipse won’t be visible from the contiguous United States until 2044.