For a different vibe, stay in one of the relaxed cabins and wake up to some of the finest beach views in Oklahoma.īeyond hiking, mountain biking and water recreation in the park, guests can also enjoy a nearby amusement park. In addition to the lodge, the park also features five separate camping areas with nearly 100 primitive and just as many RV sites. Here, you'll find delicious meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner made from locally sourced ingredients that form perfect dishes to fuel your state park activities. Guests can also enjoy a meal at the Lookout Kitchen, the official restaurant partner of Oklahoma state parks. Upon resuming control, parks fully renovated the space and visitors now enjoy a world-class stay at this gorgeous lodge perched in the heart of southwest Oklahoma. Shortly after lodge completion, the park was transferred to the Oklahoma Regents for Higher Education, who ran it for nearly two decades before returning management to Oklahoma State Parks in 2020. Tragically, a large fire destroyed the original lodge in 1995. It was rebuilt and reopened in 2001. In addition to the amphitheater, a performance hall and dedicated art studios were built to accommodate the students at the Quartz Mountain Art Institute. In the 1970s, a partnership was forged with the Oklahoma Arts Institute and a native stone amphitheater was constructed for outdoor performances. A mid-century lodge and golf course were completed in the 1950’s, expanding and introducing the park to a whole new world of guests as families took to the road. I would definitely recommend going for the views but the overall food and wine experience was overrated in my opinion.Cradling the shores of Lake Altus-Lugert, Quartz Mountain State Park promises an oasis of family fun in southwestern Oklahoma. From boating to bouldering, this gateway to the Wichita Mountains has attracted generations of outdoor enthusiasts.īuilt by the Civilian Conservation Corps as part of FDR's New Deal, Quartz Mountain was completed in 1937, joining six other projects across the state to form the original seven Oklahoma State Parks. While I know I didn't come here for the pizza, I was hoping the food would pair well and compliment the wine options. This was a frozen personal sized pizza that was placed in a brick oven, so for 15.00 I was expecting a lot more. My friend and I decided on a pizza but I have had better pizza from pizza parlors. There were food options but seemed overpriced in my opinion. The wine selections were mostly if not all dry options and I prefer wetter wines so this was not a good fit for me. The overall signs for parking were a bit confusing for first timers. Parking was a bit of an issue as noted by a steep incline in one of the parking lots but there were other areas for parking for patrons. The outside was absolutely breathtaking with gorgeous views of the mountains from every angle. The decor on the walls, on the tables and every place in between were very beautifully designed. The inside of the building was very upscale with plenty of areas for seating. The view from the winery was the best part. I know it’s a little thing but when you spend almost $100 for two tastings and a Cafe Lunch you kind of expect a little more. They were hard as a brick, very disappointing. I know they must have cooked and then dropped them again so they wouldn’t have to cook a new batch. The sandwich was on a SMALL Roll but for the price it was OVERPRICED. Had lunch in the Cafe and the Salmon Salads looked great (wife said it was) but I wanted to try there Club Sandwich. Granted they give you a little more than a taste but we kind of got short changed at the end of the bottles, near closing time. $20 for 6 tasting and $30 for some Reserve Tasting. Tastings a little on the high side price wise. Got there at 2 for a 2:30 Cafe reservation. Met my Sister in Law and her husband here just to get out and do something during Covid 19.
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