It’s in the middle of nowhere so very little if any cellular service. Make sure you have a full tank of gas. The road out there has minimal signage so be sure to know where you are going. The visitor center was closed due to COVID, but that having been said, it is Beautiful! I can’t recommend this park enough. It is very simple so if you want a lot of things to do this isn’t that kind of park. This is the PERFECT spot for watching and feeling at one with nature. Seeing the Bison in their natural habitat, free roaming was the experience of a lifetime. I also got to see a jack rabbit too! This is definitely my favorite nature preserve so far!
You have to enter the dig site through the city of Cherokee but just follow the signage. The best time to go is after a bit of a rain, you will see plenty of crystals on the surface. Bring your own tools there’s no tool rental because it’s free and be prepared to hike a mile down a salt road path to get to the dig site if it has been raining unless you have 4 wheel drive. The salt plains are beautiful, but if you want to see the picturesque white flats you need to go when it’s dry.
On the north side of the lake by the visitor’s center there’s a short, scenic self- guided auto tour. It’s worth a trip if you want to see birds and animals.