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Things to see in Oklahoma III
NOTE: To find lodging go to Google and search for the town name and Hotels and Motels. The info may also be on the Chamber of Commerce link if one is available.
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This tour is a long one, right at 700 miles.
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Great Places |
Sapulpa SH 66 14 miles NE to Tulsa. 9 miles W to Muskogee TPK. SW on Muskogee TPK 73 miles to I-40. W on I-40 to exit 278, 7 miles. SH 2 south 8 miles to Porum.
| Belle Starr Park | 18 miles W SH 150 (approx) 3 miles south on access road |
| Eufaula Lake | 10 Miles W SH 150 |
| Eufaula Dam | 8 miles SW SH 71 |
SH 2 S to Sansbois 19 miles. 5 miles W to SH 31 SH2 Junction. South SH 10 19 mi. to Wilburton.
| Chamber of Commerce | 918/465-2759 |
| Lutie Coal Miners Museum | Contains artifacts from around Latimer County. Tours by appointment. *free* 918/465-2216 |
| Lake Wayne Wallace | RV, Cabins, showers, dump, boat ramp, picnic, playground. 918/465-2562 |
| Lloyd Church Lake | boating, camping, fishing, restrooms, ramp, picnic, outdoor grills 918/465-2262 |
| Lake Carlton | boat ramp/dock, picnic, grills, playground, paddle boats, nature trail. 918/465-2562 |
| Coon Creek Lake | No boating 918/465-2562 |
| Veteran's Museum | Log cabins and naval and anti aircraft guns. By appointment *free* 918/465-5607 |
| Robbers Cave SP | Robbers
Cave State Park It's been a long time but I enjoyed my visit
there! |
| Robber's Cave SP | Designated trout area. |
SH 2 S 11 miles to SH 1/63 Junction. S 6 miles to SH 2 1/63 Junction. East 14 nukes on SH 1/63 to Talihina
| Chamber of Commerce | Talihina Chamber of Commerce 918/567-3434 |
| Horse Haven | Cabins, riding trails, RV sites 918/567-4200 |
| Ouachiata Nat. Forest | hiking, bicycling, equestrian, camp, hunt, fish. 918/567-2326 |
| Public Information Center | Talimena Scenic Byway Visitor Center 918/653-2991 |
| Carl Albert Lake | boat, ramp/dock, fishing, restaurants, picnic group facilities, playground 9118/567-3434 |
| Talimena Scenic Drive | This was a beautiful drive. I think I used about 6 rolls of film on this drive. 918/567-3434 |
| Winding Stair Mountain RECREATION AREA |
9 camps, horse back riding equestrian and more |
| STATE PARKS | Talimena State Park showers, dump, picnic, hiking trails. 918/567-2052 |
US 271 NE 30 miles to Wister.
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Lake Wister State Park 15 cabins, camp, showers, dump, boat ramp, fishing dock, tackle/bait, pool, firewood, security, playground , RV 918/655-7212 |
SH 271 18 miles NE to Poteau
| Chamber of Commerce | Poteau Chamber of Commerce. 918-647-9178 |
| Cavanal Hill | Cavanal, being 1,999 feet above average terrain, lacks just one foot being classified as a mountain. |
| Twyman City Park | Picnic, swim, playground, RV 918/647-3703 |
| Robert S. Kerr Museum | 918/647-9579 |
| Kerr Country Mansion | Kerr Country Mansion |
| STATE PARKS | Heavner Runestone SP I have to see it. The Mystery of Heavener Runestone |
25 mi S on US 259 to SH 63. W on SH 63 36 mi to US 271. US 271 E 8 mi to SH 1. SH1 E on Talemina Drive 36 mi to state line. 18 mi to Mena AR. OK SH 63 West to Big Cedar 29 mi. South on US259 to Broken Bow. 56 miles.
| Chamber of Commerce | 580/584-3393 80-52-TREES |
| Mountain Fork River | fishing, canoeing 800-52-TREES |
| Resort Park | Beaver's Bend Resort Park. Water sports, fishing, golf, lodge, cabins, train, horses, restaurant 580/494-6300 Lodge: 800-435-5514 |
| Wildlife Museum | Beaver's Bend Wildlife Museum 580/494-6193 |
| River Floats | Beaver's Bend River Floats 580/494-6070 |
| Ambush Adventures | Canoe, Kayak rental 580/584-2273 |
| Broken Bow Lake | 12 miles north of Broken Bow scuba diving |
| Broken Bow Lake | Showers, dump, boat ramps, dock, boat rental, picnic, trails, fishing. |
| Re-regulation Dam | Mountain Fork River near Eagletown Good trout fishing! |
| Chief Gardner Home & Museum | 18 miles E on US 70 E of Eagletown |
| STATE PARKS | Hochatown SP |
| Beavers Bend State Park | Beaver's Bend SP looks like a fun place. |
SH 259 S 12 mi to Idabel
| Chamber of Commerce | 580/286-3305 |
| Little River National Wild Life Refuge | hiking, bird watching, photography, canoeing, fishing 580/584-6211 |
| Little River Fun Ranch | 4 wheel& dirt bike trails. Primitive camping. 580/286-3577 |
| Kulli Pond Rec. Area | swimming, fishing, picnic |
| Phil's World Class Honky Tonk | 580/286-7077 |
| Dogwood Trail | State Champion Tree & Dogwood trail. Springtime 580/286-3305 |
| Wheelock Academy | Choctaw owned National Historic Landmark. 580/746-2139 |
| Henry Harris Home | 1867 Residence of Choctaw leader. Appt. *FREE* 580/286-5368 |
| Barnes-Stevenson House | Victorian House with period furnishings. Tours by Appointment. 580/286-6314 |
| Museum of the Red River | Regional artifacts, Plains Indian garments, Pueblo ceramics and more. *free* (580)286-3616 |
| Ouachita Nat. Forest | About 15 miles East of Idabel |
US 70 W 29 mi to Fort Towson
| Lake Raymond Gary | RV, camp, boat ramp, picnic, grills, playground 580/873-2307 |
| Pine Creek Lake | Camping, picnic, water recreation 580/933-4239 |
| Fort Towson Historic Site | 580-873-2634 More Info Ruins and artifacts of the fort located here 1824 -1854 re-enactments *FREE* 580/873-2634 |
| STATE PARKS | Raymond Gary SP Camp, boat, showers, tent, fishing. 580/873-2307 |
US 70 W to Hugo, 16 mi.
| Chamber of Commerce | 580/326-7551 |
| Log Cabin School | Goodland Presbyterian Children's Home 1850's church, 1834 log cabin school and 1850 orphanage. by appt. *FREE* 580/326-7568 |
| Heritage Museum | Hugo Heritage Railroad & Frisco Depot museum Scenic train ride with restored cars, Depot is museum with Italian restaurant 888-773-3768 |
| Schooler Lake | Boat ramp, primitive sites, fishing 580/326-7511 |
| Hugo Lake | showers, dump, boat ramp/dock, picnic, beach, playground, nature trail, equestrian, bird watching, fishing, specialty hunts. 580/326-3345 |
| STATE PARKS | Boswell SP |
US70 W 7 mi to US 271 N on US 271 14 mi to Antlers
| Chamber of Commerce | Pushmataha County Chamber of Commerce 580/298-2488 |
| Big Kiamichi Ranch | Guest Ranch with fishing, canoeing, hiking, mountain biking horseback riding and more. 936/273-5064 580/298-6662 |
| Little People's Park | Children's park. 580/298-5635 |
| Lake Ozzie Cobb | Boat ramp, camping and picnic 580/298-2488 |
| Kiamichi River Park | 580/298-2488 |
| Frisco Depot Museum | Frisco Depot Railroad Museum & Antlers Spring Park Area artifacts, memorial to 1945 tornado victims by appt. 580/298-2488 |
| Pastime Theater | 580-298-3927 |
| Sardis Lake | About 40 miles north |
| Choctaw Council House | 38 miles NE near Tuskhoma |
| Clayton Lake | 35 miles north east |
| STATE PARKS | Clayton Lake SP |
| McGee Creek SP / Natural Scenic Recreation Area. Fishing, canoeing, camp, hiking, mountain bike and equestrian trials. 580/889-5822 |
SH 3 W 31 mi
| Chamber of Commerce | 580/889-2410 |
| Oklahoma's largest rock quarry is located at Stringtown | |
| Oklahoma's first Masonic Lodge, | |
| Atoka Lake | Boat ramp/dock picnic, grills, playground 580/889-2410 |
| Cimarron Cellars Winery | Winery and vineyards. tours by appt. 580/889-6312 580/889-5997 |
| Confederate Memorial Museum | Exhibits and history of battle of Middle Boggy and site of Oklahoma's only Confederate cemetery. *Free* 580/889-7192 |
| First Catholic Church in Indian Territory | |
| STATE PARKS | McGee Creek SP boat ramp/dock RV hookup, cabins, cottages, bicycle, hiking and equestrian 580/889-5822 |
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Boggy Depot State Park fish, camp, trails 580/889-5625 |
SH 3 W 17 mi to US 75 junction. US 75 N to I-40, (231 interchange ) 65 mi. I-40 8 mi E to 240 interchange N 44 mi to Tulsa, 14 mi SW to Sapulpa. End of tour Total mileage touring is 698 miles not including side tours.
If you know of a attraction in the vicinity of a town listed on this page (or you know another site in Oklahoma you think should be listed, please let me know here. Thanks.
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