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Greenleaf
State Park is known as one of the Oklahoma's most scenic
and family-oriented parks. Located on a serene 900 acre sparkling
blue lake, it offers over 200 RV and tent campsites, many of them
lakeside. But before I get to campground details, I've just gotta
tell you about my very favorite feature of this park - the deer!
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These
gorgeous creatures roam freely around the campgrounds. Despite the
heat, I was glad to be here in August to see so many fawns hanging
out with their moms.
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At
the Nature Hut, they're caring for two fawns who had sad stories
to tell about being separated from their moms, but they seem to
like the grub here. I was thrilled beyond words that the Park Naturalist,
Steve Evans, let me bottle feed these babies.
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Here's
Steve showing me the orphaned baby possums he's caring for. Right
after this picture was taken, he had to go quickly wash his hands.
He said he was considering writing a book entitled "Animals
Who Have Pooped on Me." I can't wait to read that one! He could
actually write a book on the history of this area - he was so helpful
and knowledgeable about the historic WPA buildings and other interesting
tidbits about the park and its surroundings.
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If
you're an animal lover, this is definitely the park for you! In
the planning stages is a bird-watching blind where you can spy on
your feathered friends without disturbing them. And for you fishermen,
nearby Gore is the official "Trout Capital of Oklahoma!"
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Gobbler
Ridge campground gets its name honestly from some of the "residents"
of the park - wild turkeys who also roam around the grounds. I really
got a kick out of watching them cavorting around.
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Malia's
2 cents: What's
not to love here? A quiet lake, choices of wooded, sunny, or
lakeside camping, and a friendly, helpful staff dedicated to
making your stay memorable. Need I say I enjoyed my stay here? |
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Location:
3 miles S of Braggs on SH-10.
From I-40: Exit 287 to SR-100 for 4.2 miles, then 8.2 miles
on SR-10.
GPS coordinates: 35.62° N; 95.17° W
Phone: (918) 487-5196 (park info & reservations)
E mail: Greenleafcabins@oklahomaparks.com
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