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Gloss Mountain State Park

Gloss Mountain State Park


Sunrise over the Gloss Mountains is a remarkable experience. The shimmering gypsum flakes look like diamonds. At sunset, it happens all over again. Hike, picnic and enjoy one of Oklahoma's geological wonders!

Gloss Mountain State Park
Hwy 412
Fairview, OK 73737

Phone: (580) 227-2512
Fax: (580) 227-2513

Email: majoredc@sbcglobal.net

A recreational-educational park that is accessible for hiking and picnicking from sunrise to sunset. Facilities include a restroom, pavilions, picnic areas, grills, public water supply, handicap trail to historical marker, and a hiking trail from base parking lot to the top of Cathedral Mountain and across the mesa to view the valley floor and Lone Peak Mountain. Points of interest include land geography, geological formations, Selenite gypsum, scenery and wildlife. This range is also known as the Glass Mountains.

Directions: From I-35, go W on Hwy 412 about 50+ miles to Orienta, then begin a scenic 24 mile drive. Gloss Mountain State Park is 5 miles W of Orienta on Hwy 412.

Features/Facilities: Handicap Accessible

Tour Group Services: Tour Bus Parking

Days/Hours Open: CST Vehicular traffic: 7:30am-5pm. Open daily for hiking and picnicking from sunrise to sunset.

Highway Corridor: I-40

Group Contact: Mark Stubsten