Summer is fast approaching and before you know it, Mother Nature will crank the heat up and the misery will begin. To say it gets hot during the summertime in Oklahoma is a huge understatement. It gets blazingly hot.

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Soon we'll be looking for a reprieve from the scorching heat and Mother Nature's moodiness. One of the coolest places to cool off is Spring Creek in N.E. Oklahoma in Locust Grove with its blue crystal clear water.

Spring Creek at Smokey Valley Campground is an amazing place to swim and cool off

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Spring Creek in Locust Grove, OK. is a natural creek formed and fed by deep spring wells. It features some of the prettiest, bluest, and crystal clear water around. So how do you get to this somewhat hidden Okie oasis?

"GET YER CREEK ON" AT SMOKEY VALLEY CAMPGROUNDS IN LOCUST GROVE, OK.

Most of Spring Creek is located on private property and is inaccessible. However, you can access it and legally swim there thanks to Smokey Valley Campsite. They offer low-cost entrance to Spring Creek to all.

Smokey Valley Campgrounds is located at 2223 S.E. 61.6 Drive in Locust Grove, OK.

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If you enjoy natural places and swimming holes vs pools and water parks to cool off, Spring Creek at Smokey Valley Campground is one of the Sooner State's very best. They offer both day-use and overnight passes.

YOU CAN STAY THE DAY OR CAMP OVERNIGHT AT SMOKEY VALLEY CAMPGROUND

Day passes are only $6.00 per person ages 13 and up, everyone else is just $4.00. The overnight camping passes are $9.00 per person ages 13 and older, $7.00 per person under the age of 13. Click here for details.

With its blue and crystal clear water Spring Creek at Smokey Valley is an Okie Oasis

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Smokey Valley Campground in Locust Grove, OK. looks like an amazing destination for a quick daycation, staycation, or weekend getaway. It's the perfect place to escape the heat, kick back, unwind, and relax.

IF YOU'RE WANTING TO ESCAPE THE HEAT THIS SUMMER SPRING CREEK IS THE TICKET

So if you're searching for places to cool off this summer the crystal clear waters of Spring Creek sure look inviting. For more information on Smokey Valley Campground visit the official Facebook page here.

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