# Gloss Mountain State Park

> Gloss Mountain State Park lies north of Fairview on Highway 412, about 65 km (40 miles) west of Enid.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/gloss-mountain-state-park/

Flat-topped red mesas streaked with glittering gypsum rise above the prairie, with a steep trail to the top for far views. Go in the cooler hours, wear good shoes and carry water, as the climb is exposed.

Gloss Mountain State Park lies north of Fairview on Highway 412, about 65 km (40 miles) west of Enid. The mesas contain a lot of selenite gypsum, which shimmers like glass and gave the area its name; it dates back to an ancient inland sea that once covered western Oklahoma. The most popular route, the Cathedral Mountain Trail, starts at the parking lot, climbs to the top of the mesa and crosses its plateau, with views of the valley and Lone Peak.

Admission is free, and there are restrooms, picnic areas with grills, and drinking water; dogs are allowed. For hiking the park is open from sunrise to sunset, but vehicle access is only possible during set daytime hours (as of October 2026). There is no camping in the park, but private operators nearby offer it. The climb is exposed to the sun; bring water and sturdy shoes.

- **Nearest town:** Fairview, OK
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** 36.3667, -98.5788

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in September and November. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Sources

- [Gloss Mountain State Park (TravelOK)](https://travelok.com/state-parks/gloss-mountain-state-park)
- [Gloss Mountain State Park (Visit Enid)](https://visitenid.org/gloss-mountain-state-park/)

## Nearby

- [Great Salt Plains State Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/great-salt-plains-state-park/) – 35 mi
- [Guthrie Historic District](https://camping-spirit.com/places/guthrie-historic-district/) – 73 mi
- [Pops 66 Soda Ranch](https://camping-spirit.com/places/pops-66/) – 85 mi
- [Arcadia Round Barn](https://camping-spirit.com/places/round-barn/) – 85 mi

## FAQs

### Where is Gloss Mountain State Park?

Gloss Mountain State Park is in Fairview, OK, at GPS 36.3667, -98.5788. It is about 86 mi from Oklahoma City.

### Can you camp near Gloss Mountain State Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Staff Area, about 10 mi away; within 25 mi there are 6 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### What is there to see near Gloss Mountain State Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Great Salt Plains State Park (35 mi), Guthrie Historic District (73 mi), Pops 66 Soda Ranch (85 mi) and Arcadia Round Barn (85 mi).

### When is the best time to visit Gloss Mountain State Park?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)