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Great Salt Plains Lake

Jet, Oklahoma · Alfalfa County

Visit Great Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge, one of the chain of refuge areas for ducks and geese on the Continental Central Flyway. Crystal digging is allowed Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from April 1 to Oct. 15.

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5-Day Forecast

Weather at Great Salt Plains Lake

Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.

Avg High106°F
Avg Low81°F
Peak Rain Chance21%
Humidity44%
UV (avg)8
Air Quality56 · Moderate
Today
🌦
Drizzle
87°/74°
💧 21%🌬 17mph
6:32 AM8:45 PM
Sat
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Overcast
104°/77°
🌬 10mph
6:33 AM8:45 PM
Sun
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Overcast
111°/82°
🌬 18mph
6:33 AM8:44 PM
Mon
Partly Cloudy
113°/86°
🌬 18mph
6:34 AM8:43 PM
Tue
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Overcast
115°/87°
🌬 15mph
6:35 AM8:42 PM

Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.

About Great Salt Plains Lake

Visit Great Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge, one of the chain of refuge areas for ducks and geese on the Continental Central Flyway. Crystal digging is allowed Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from April 1 to Oct. 15.

Plan Your Visit to Great Salt Plains Lake

Heading to Great Salt Plains Lake? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Great Salt Plains Lake?

No central reservation system listed for Great Salt Plains Lake. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/recarea/558) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to Great Salt Plains Lake?

From Enid, 31 miles northwest on US 64 to Jet, then 8 miles north on OK 38.

How do I contact Great Salt Plains Lake?

You can reach the park at phone: (580) 886-2989.