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Discover Can't-Miss Attractions at Great Salt Plains in Northwest Oklahoma

Plan a visit to Great Salt Plains, the only place in the world to dig for hourglass selenite crystals, located in the only Alfalfa County on earth! On top of the Selenite Crystal Digging Area, Great Salt Plains is home to some of the best birdwatching, fishing, hunting, and camping in Oklahoma. Reserve campsites and cabins at Salt Plains State Park to go crystal digging and explore outdoor attractions at Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge. Alfalfa County Buzz provides travelers everything they need to know about things to do at Great Salt Plains.

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Sunset over alfalfa field in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma

Sunset view over Great Salt Plains Lake from Salt Plains State Park in Alfafla County.

Guide to Salt Plains State Park - Camping, Fishing & Activities

Apr 1412 min read

The Dig Area at Great Salt Plains is marked by an orange sign. Visitors to the Selenite Crystal Digging Area in Alfalfa County walk across the plains and sit next to holes digging crystals.

Guide to Digging Crystals at Great Salt Plains | Get Tips on How to Dig Crystals & Directions to Selenite Crystal Digging Area

Apr 1012 min read

A tourist showcases the hourglass selenite crystal she mined at the Selenite Crystal Digging Area at the Great Salt Plains. The crystal is shown close and in focus. While the woman holding it is blurred, she is clearly wearing a hat for shade on the salt flats, small brown glasses and a huge smile.

9 Activities at Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge | Crystal Digging, Birdwatching, Hunting & Fishing

Apr 914 min read

A life-size photo of Marshal McCully stands outside his late 1800s establishment that still stands in Sod House Museum in Aline, Oklahoma.

Sod House Museum in Aline, Oklahoma - How Pioneers Lived During Oklahoma Land Runs

Feb 203 min read

The jumbo playground at Amorita Park features slides, ladders and a spelling challenge.

Amorita Park | Enjoy Modern Playground Equipment & a Picnic While Exploring Alfalfa County

Apr 22 min read

Eagle Chief Cemetery | Aline Burial Ground Helps Preserve Oklahoma Settler History

Apr 22 min read

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Explore Alfalfa County's scenic highways and peaceful backroads to instantly connect with NW Oklahoma's rural charm and natural attractions. Whether you're heading to the Great Salt Plains for crystal digging, stopping by Sod House Museum for a tour or slow traveling down dirt roads to count windmills, you'll find a treasure trove of attractions in Alfalfa County. Use the interactive map to plan your route and discover the hidden gems of Alfalfa County along the way!

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