Snowdale State Park
🌤 Weather at Snowdale State Park by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37–79 °F | 66–92 °F | 37–84 °F | 25–53 °F |
Each range runs from the coldest monthly average low to the warmest monthly average high in that season (1991-2020 climate normals), measured at Pryor, 8 mi away, elevation 625 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
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 (formerly the Snowdale Area at Grand Lake State Park, today Snowdale 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. Snowdale is no longer one of the Grand Lake State Park areas listed by TravelOK. The Grand River Dam Authority runs it as Snowdale Park, a first-come, first-served campground (TravelOK). GRDA has not published current site counts or rates, so check with GRDA before you go.
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 state park (lease ended 2019); now GRDA’s Snowdale Park |
| Lake | Lake Hudson |
| Former Name | Snowdale Area at Grand Lake SP |
| Operator | Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) |
| 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. Today the Grand River Dam Authority runs it as Snowdale Park, with first-come, first-served camping since March 2023.
Last updated: May 2026
Make it a road trip: Pair a visit with Grand Lake State Park (a short drive away) or Spavinaw State Park (a short drive away).
Camping reservations: Snowdale is run by the Grand River Dam Authority, not by Oklahoma State Parks, so the state park booking site does not cover it. Its campground is first-come, first-served (TravelOK).
⛺ Camping at Snowdale State Park: Campgrounds & Cabins
| Campsites | RV sites with water and electric hookups (20/30/50 amp) and tent sites on Lake Hudson; comfort station with showers, swimming beach, boat ramp. Published site counts conflict between sources (one cites 17 RV plus 20 tent sites, others cite 18 RV plus 70 tent sites), so no single total is given here. |
|---|---|
| Special sites | This park is no longer operated by Oklahoma State Parks (OTRD): OTRD chose not to renew its land lease from the Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) in 2019 and the park was shut down as an OTRD unit. GRDA now maintains it as Snowdale Park (GRDA has funded work such as a restroom installation project there). No detailed official current campground fee/reservation page could be located on GRDA's website. |
Camping questions about Snowdale State Park
Can you camp at Snowdale State Park?
RV sites with water and electric hookups (20/30/50 amp) and tent sites on Lake Hudson; comfort station with showers, swimming beach, boat ramp. Published site counts conflict between sources (one cites 17 RV plus 20 tent sites, others cite 18 RV plus 70 tent sites), so no single total is given here.
Source: grda.com (verified July 2026). Details change seasonally — confirm when booking.
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