Front row seats for the Solar Eclipse in parts of Oklahoma

Some Oklahomans will have a front row seat for the upcoming total solar eclipse.

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Some Oklahomans will have a front row seat for the upcoming total solar eclipse.

There are three state parks that are in the path of totality on April 8th.

Those parks are Beavers Bend in Brown Bow, Talimena State Park in Eastern Oklahoma, and Lake Wister in Southeast Oklahoma.

Officials say campsites, RV sites, and lodges in those areas have seen an uptick in bookings in recent weeks.

At least one county is asking the National Guard for help with all the expected extra tourists.

McCurtain County has a population of around 30,000 and they are projecting that upwards of 100,000 people will visit putting a strain on resources.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol and The Choctaw National are also helping prepare for the event.

This will be a once in a lifetime event for many.

The next total solar eclipse will happen in 2044.