alabaster caverns state park

We had our granddaughter with us and wanted to show her something special for her birthday. This cavern is not as spectacular as many we have seen because gypsum does not develop stalactites or stalagmites but it is the only place in America that you will see natural black alabaster as well as many other varieties of gypsum. The bats are more than able to photo bomb your pictures. The camping area is neat and looks to be a quiet stop for adventurers choosing the road less traveled.

We did tent camping here, took the tour of the caves, and we are coming back to go spelunking. It was beautiful every where you looked. The caves are muddy and can be slick, but you can touch it, so the kids can be hands on. There were even a couple of spots where the "kids" could take a smaller trail.

$10 tour of an alabaster cave. Not many bargains like this left in America. This place hasn't yet been commercialized. It is a gitchy, simple and beautiful walk through an underground cavern of quartz. You are encouraged to touch the rocks on this tour. The bats are plentiful, too. We also saw crawdads in the underground spring. Great experience. Wear good shoes and a light jacket. The campground looked clean. Worth the side trip.

Tons of different bats in the caves in the winter, and it stays cool during the summer. 10$ for the caves and you can rent out gear to go vaveing/spluenking on your own as well, during the spring and summer when its tourist season

great little road side attraction! well worth a visit. the staff was friendly, our tour guide was new so she was still learning the ropes, but she gave us lots of information. it's really an easy hike through the cave, lots of steps, a little muddy and slippery, so one should be secure in ones footings. it's a 3/4 mile hike through the cavern and on the other side they have a van waiting to take you back to the starting point. kids will love this, there a bats flying around in the cave, we spotted some salamanders and frogs, and they turn of the lights at one point to complete darkness. don't miss it!

The tour went by so fast the lights only stay on for maybe a minute so u have to get to the next point or your in total darkness I wanted to take pics but couldn't keep up with group so some pics came out blurry but I loved the history that was told. Tour guide was okShe was knowledgable seemed tired maybe but she really tried to have a laugh. Very muddy/slippery in the cave so wear good shoes!! Watch for bats flying near ur head too lol I think for 10 the tour should allow time for pics! It was good place but the restaurant was closed so we had to drive sost back to okc before we found food to eat on a Sunday

I love caves and always wanted to visit Oklahoma's only real cave state park. We knew not to expect stalagmites, but the tour was still interesting and seeing black alabaster which is only found 3 places in the world is cool. After taking the 5 o'clock tour, we experienced the Selman Bat Watch, for which you need to enter a lottery to register. After an educational orientation you are taken by school bus to an an area nearby, where you can take an optional walking tour and one of the biologists describes the flora and fauna of the area. Then, you take your seats to see a million and a half Mexican free tail bats fly from the cave at dusk. Unlike Austin, TX, you have to pay for this viewing, but the experience is very worthwhile.

I have never been to a cavern that wasn't a limestone type. This cavern has been carved out of alabaster rock. There are not stalagmites, just giant boulders that have fallen from the ceiling. Someday this cavern will collapse onto itself and all that will be left is a canyon. Very interesting to see it.

A long drive from OK City but if you like caves, this one is for you. Combine this site with the salt flats just east of there and you have a full day. Tours are on the hour so if you get there at 10 minutes after the hour you will wait 50 minutes.....and there is nothing to do while waiting.

We drove out to the cave since we're both Okies and have never been. We were the last tour if the day, which allowed our guide to take extra time and a larger group than normal through the cave. She did a wonderful job pointing out all of the features of the cave and worked with our group on a very intimate personal level that made our trip through the cavern one that was well worth the trip. We highly recommend the trip if you're passing through. It's a great way to leave the beaten path and great for the kids too. The park also has hookups for campers and tent sites too. I wouldn't recommend the tent in the summer heat, but the park is very quaint and well equipped for any adventurer.

This review is just for the wild caving at Alabaster Caverns. Some rules for wild caving: register at the office. at least 3 people, each person to have hard hat, long sleeves, water, 3 light sources. (There may be other rules.) The office will give you maps of the caves. Plan on an adventure. You'll get VERY dirty. (see pictures!) We did 2 caves on day 1 and 2 other caves on day 2. I think there are 5 that you can go through. There were places that were pretty tight for me to get through. I'm 5'9" and 175 lbs. There is some physical exertion to climb up some of the areas. We has a blast! It is a challenging trip through some areas. You'll find some fairly large rooms and unique rock formations. There are lots of areas that are single file; you can't pass by another person. If you think you may get claustrophobic, be the last one in your group; you know you can always go back the way you came. Or, you may want to skip this trip.

On a tour of Northwest Oklahoma one choice was the Alabaster Caverns. We arrived just in time (15 min early) for the noon tour. We were the only ones to go at this time but there were Boy Scouts scheduled while we waited. Nice camping area and picnic area. I did think the $10 pp was a little high for an adult. The cave was really cool and our guide was well learned about the cave.

I have read comments about rude staff, and similar encounters of our problem. For, a couple weeks ago when traveling through the area: We walked in the door at 9:00, we were greeted and I responded etc, and said we would like to take the 9:00 tour of the cave. She then turned around looked at the clock, 9:01:30, and responded that we were too late and would have to wait for the 10:00. I then said, "2 minutes, seriously?" She looked in the office, looked back and just grinned.... I then referred to reading about others making the same comments, and not being impressed. We have toured caves all over the country, and never seen this rude of help. Did I mention we were the ONLY ones in the parking lot and building. Most of the tours we have gone on have been privately owned, which makes me wonder if Oklahoma knows they have such lazy state employees!!!! We did not stay, for I am not giving them my money!!!

Because of my husband's heart condition we did not go into the caves but the welcome center gave us a grand tour explainingwildlife and what was in the caves.

We drove to this cave from our visit to little Sahara it was a long drive and in the middle of no where. The wild life was neat and the cave was just ok ,not sure we would have made the drive if we knew their wasn't much to it , The staff were very nice and the history of it all was interesting . Our tour guide was really off her rocker with some of the things she said which made it very pleasurable for my husband and I . Overall I would just rte it as ok and only suggest if you passing through or just bored of the dunes .