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 LawtonTom Steed Reservoir, with 6,400 surface acres and 31 miles of shoreline, lies on West Otter Creek northeast of Altus in Kiowa County. ... continue
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area
Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area is your one-stop family fun and outdoor recreation location. LETRA is nestled in the picturesque Wichita Mountains and offers a 360-acre lake surrounded by native prairie.
Lawton, OK Recreation
Percussive Arts Society Museum
The Percussive Arts Museum and Library are currently closed and have been moved to Indianapolis, IN with the administrative offices as of April 2007. The PAS Museum and Library will open in a new space downtown Indianapolis in 2008.
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
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 - Holy City
While you're in the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge, be sure to visit the Holy City of the Wichitas, an interesting manmade intrusion that is historic in its own right. Built as a Works Progress Administration (WPA) project during the 1930's, the Holy City is located on 110
Lawton, OK Landmarks
Things to do near Lawton, OK
Rock Island Depot Museum
The restored 1920 Rock Island Depot is managed by the Cotton County Arts Council and features Comanche Indian artist's fresco...