Lawton, Oklahoma
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15miles North of LawtonLake Ellsworth is a 5,000 acre water supply and recreation lake owned by the City of Lawton. It has over 40 miles of shoreline. There are six public campgrounds with a total of 41... continue
16miles Northeast of LawtonLake Lawtonka in southwest Oklahoma is located just northwest of Lawton. Lake Lawtonka has 21 miles of shoreline and 2,398... continue
39miles Northeast of Lawton
Tom Steed Reservoir, with 6,400 surface acres and 31 miles of shoreline, lies on West Otter Creek northeast of Altus in Kiowa County.
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Attractions and Upcoming Events
Museum of the Great Plains
At the Museum of the Great Plains, the natural and cultural history of the Great Plains of north America is studied and shown in many exhibits and programs that will be enjoyed by all members of the family. Special events include a twice-yearly encampment of 1830
Lawton, OK Museums
Wichita Mountains NWR - Camping
The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge offers a variety of camping opportunities.
- Doris Campground is a modern camping facility with individual and group sites.
- Fawn Creek Campground Lawton, OK Camping
Wichita Mountains NWR - Hunting
Elk and Deer Hunting Opportunities The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge hosts two of Oklahoma's most popular controlled hunts, the annual elk and deer hunts. Set amidst granite mountains and prairie grasslands, the hunt is 2 1/2
Lawton, OK Hunting
New Holy City History Book Available
Oklahoma City author, Jacqulein Vaughn Lowry has authored a new pictorial history book about the Holy City of the Wichitas. Published by Arcadia Publishing company, the book chronicles the rich history of the Holy City from 1926
Lawton, OK Literature
Wichita Mountains NWR - Rock Climbing
The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, the Access Fund and the Wichita Mountains Climbers Coalition have come together to support and present a quality climbing experience at the Refuge. The following guidelines have been established between the three organizations.
Lawton, OK Rappelling
Things to do near Lawton, OK
Marlow Centennial Monument
The monument relates the story of the Marlow Outlaws. The sons of Dr. Marlow were accused of stealing cattle from drovers on...
Steen's Buttes
Steen's Buttes, mounds south of the city, were first reported by army explorers in the 1840s. The easternmost mound is "Rock ...