Oklacon 2010 - The Great Depression
Travel
Oklacon is hosted at Roman Nose State Park, just north of Watonga, Oklahoma. The easiest way to reach the park is via Interstate 40. From Oklahoma City, travel I-40 West to Exit 108 (US-281 Spur). After about 4 miles, US-281 Spur will intersect US-281; turn right to travel north on US-281. US-281 becomes US-270 after approximately 5 miles, in Geary, OK. Continue traveling north on US-270. US-270 becomes SR-8 in Watonga, OK after 18 miles. After 4 miles, turn left on SR-8A and follow it into Roman Nose State Park. Oklacon is hosted at Group Camp Site #2 (turn left at the stables). Estimated drive time from Oklahoma City is one hour.
Accommodations
Oklacon has a variety of accommodation options which can suit everyone's budgets and needs.
- A-Frames: A-Frames are large housing structures within a very short walking distance of the main convention site. These structures contain 16 bunk beds, available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The A-Frames open into a large clearing with a communal bathroom shared by all. A single bunk bed is included in the price of registration. Our convention does occur at the end of October, and temperatures can dip to 40 degrees in the evenings. Be sure to bring your own pillows and warm blankets if you plan to set up shop in the A-Frames. 2010-07-12: Approximately half of our A-Frame space has been reserved. To get a guarenteed spot in the A-Frames, you must preregister and prepay for the convention. A-Frame accomodations cannot be guarenteed for those registering late or at the door.
- Tents: Want to be a real trooper? Bring your own tent and camping gear to enjoy the great outdoors like it was meant to be. The state park charges a daily tent fee of $8, which is collected at the time you register.
- RV's: Traveling cross-country? Bring your recreational vehicle and enjoy the hookups at the state park and the comforts of your own home away from home. RV sites are a brisk ten minute walk or two minute car ride away from all the action. The state park charges a daily RV fee, which is paid directly to the park.
- Lodge Rooms: Roman Nose State Park features a full-service resort lodge complete with restaurant and gift shop. Located next to the park golf course and a four minute car ride away from all the action, lodge rooms provide excellent accommodations to those who really want to be able to get away from it all. The cost to reserve a room at the lodge is roughly $78/night for a room that sleeps up to four. There is no specific 'convention rate', but the prices are so reasonable, who needs 'em! You must make your reservation through the convention by sending a $100 deposit by personal check or money order (do not mail cash) to our address on our contact page. Be sure to preregister for the convention and include your pre-registered badge name with your deposit so we can reserve your room in your name. 2010-07-12: Approximately 17 rooms remain in the lodge.
- Private Cabins:
Private cabins complete with a double bed, double futon pull-out, and kitchen with refrigerator are now available for reservations. Private cabins are a brisk ten minute walk or two minute car ride away from all the action. Cabin reservations are made directly through Oklacon, not the park. The nightly cost to reserve a cabin is $100/night. There are a limited number of cabins, and we anticipate we will fill every cabin by summer, so read, fill out, and mail in a Cabin Request Form to request your cabin today. Please read this form and do not call Roman Nose State Park to reserve a cabin.All cabins are now sold out for Oklacon 2010. Lodge rooms do remain available.
Frequently Asked Questions
- May I bring live animals to Oklacon? Absolutely. Oklacon is a very friendly, open environment for the furry community and its furry friends. All animals must be leashed and supervised at all times in the park. Animals cannot stay in A-Frames, but can stay in tents, RV's, and private cabins.
- I'm flying in to Oklacon, but I cannot rent a car to get to the park. How can I attend? Please visit our Forum for the ride share board. Quite a few friendly faces reside in Oklahoma City and will be willing to pick you up from the airport on the way to the convention. Also, if you are looking to ride share with other out-of-state attendees making the drive, please post your interest in the forums.
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