Great Salt Plains Area

Alfalfa County Buzz Blog

Prepare for your trip to Northwest Oklahoma with feature stories about Alfalfa County and the folks that make the Great Salt Plains area a special place to visit. Check updates for seasonal events, activities only locals know about and things to do in Alfalfa County.

Great Salt Plains Area

Find things to do in the Great Salt Plains Area, the heart of Alfalfa County tourism. Encompassing the Selenite Crytsal Digging Area, Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge and Great Salt Plains lake, this area of Northwest Oklahoma offers endless outdoor recreational opportunities.

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

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.

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.

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

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Getting Around Alfalfa County

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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