Snowdale State Park
Former State Park on Lake Hudson in Northeastern Oklahoma — Snowdale Area at Grand Lake State Park, Campground With Electric and Water Hookup Sites, Fishing for Largemouth Bass Spotted Bass Crappie and Catfish on Lake Hudson, Lighted Boat Ramp, Comfort Stations With Showers, Near Salina Mayes County Northeastern Oklahoma Ozarks Region
Snowdale State Park (officially the Snowdale Area at Grand Lake State Park) is a former state park area on Lake Hudson near Salina, Mayes County, northeastern Oklahoma, approximately one mile west of Salina on Highway 20. The area historically featured RV and tent campsites with electric and water hookup sites, comfort stations with restrooms and hot showers, fishing for largemouth bass, spotted bass, white bass, crappie, channel catfish, and bluegill on Lake Hudson, a lighted boat ramp for day and night fishing access, picnic areas with grills and tables, and a quiet Ozarks setting in the rolling hills of northeastern Oklahoma.
Lake Hudson is a productive bass and crappie lake — the spotted bass fishing is particularly noteworthy — and the Snowdale area historically provided convenient, affordable access to the lake’s best fishing waters.
Important: Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation did not renew its lease from the Grand River Dam Authority in 2019. Current management and facility availability may have changed significantly. Contact the Grand River Dam Authority or Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation for current status before planning a visit.
Historical Activities
- Fishing — bass, crappie, catfish on Lake Hudson
- Camping — E/W hookup sites (verify current status)
- Boating — lighted ramp
- Picnicking — grills, tables
Area Information
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | ~1 mi W of Salina, Mayes County, NE OK |
| Status | ⚠️ Former SP — lease not renewed 2019 |
| Lake | Lake Hudson |
| Former Name | Snowdale Area at Grand Lake SP |
| Contact | Grand River Dam Authority / OK DWRC |
| Coordinates | 36.2833° N, 95.1667° W |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Snowdale still a state park?
Snowdale State Park (Snowdale Area at Grand Lake State Park) near Salina in northeastern Oklahoma is no longer operated as a state park — Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation did not renew its lease from the Grand River Dam Authority in 2019. The area on Lake Hudson historically offered camping with hookups, a lighted boat ramp, and fishing for bass, crappie, and catfish. Current management and facility status may have changed — contact the Grand River Dam Authority or Oklahoma DWRC before visiting.
Last updated: May 2026
