Category Guide
Water Activities & Recreation
Lakes, reservoirs, wildlife areas, and shoreline recreation create some of the best warm-weather travel moments in the region.
5 live places in this category
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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 →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 →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…
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Hackberry Flat wetlands experiences
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