Category Guide
Outdoor Recreation
Hiking, wildlife watching, lake days, scenic driving, camping, and open-space adventure all live here. This is one of the strongest reasons to explore the region.
13 live places in this category
Featured Spots
Bath Lake
Medicine Park
Nestled in the heart of historic Medicine Park, Bath Lake has welcomed swimmers since the 1920s. Fed by the flowing waters of Medicine Creek, this picturesque swimming hole featur…
Learn More →Holy City of the Wichitas
Medicine Park
A Place of Faith, History, and Hope Visit the Holy City of the Wichitas website for photos, a video and visitor information.
Learn More →Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area,
Medicine Park
Nestled at the base of Mount Scott, Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area (LETRA) offers outdoor adventures surrounded by the scenic Wichita Mountains. This 360-acre, no-wake lake is…
Learn More →Lake Lawtonka
Medicine Park
Nestled at the foot of Mount Scott, Lake Lawtonka offers breathtaking views of the Wichita Mountains and endless opportunities for outdoor recreation. Enjoy boating, fishing, kaya…
Learn More →Lawtonka Trailhead Hiking & Biking
Medicine Park
Explore the scenic Lawtonka Trails, where hiking and mountain biking adventures wind through rocky terrain, shaded woodlands, creek crossings, and rolling hills. Located between L…
Learn More →Mount Scott
Medicine Park
Experience breathtaking panoramic views from Mount Scott, one of the most popular attractions in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. A winding, three-mile paved road leads to t…
Learn More →Mountain Bike Club of the Wichitas at Base Camp
Medicine Park
The Mountain Bike Club of the Wichitas at Base Camp is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to connecting people with the outdoors by building and maintaining the local trail system fo…
Learn More →Primitive Camping at Medicine Creek.
Medicine Park
Enjoy a peaceful camping getaway along scenic Medicine Creek in historic Medicine Park. Designated primitive campsites offer a relaxing setting surrounded by natural beauty, with…
Learn More →The Town of Medicine Park
Medicine Park
Nestled along Medicine Creek at the foothills of the Wichita Mountains, Medicine Park invites visitors to slow down and stay awhile. Stroll past historic cobblestone buildings, ex…
Learn More →Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Medicine Park
Worn by time and nature, the Wichita Mountains loom large above the prairie in southwest Oklahoma—a lasting refuge for wildlife. Situated just outside the Lawton/Ft. Sill area, Wi…
Learn More →Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge & Visitor's Center
Cache
Begin your Wichita Mountains adventure at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center! Discover the refuge's fascinating wildlife, diverse habitats, and rich natural hist…
Learn More →Basic Listings
Hackberry Flat Wildlife Management Area
Frederick
Foss State Park
Foss
Black Kettle National Grassland
Cheyenne
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