Where is the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge?

Where is the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge?

southwest Oklahoma
The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge is a one-of-a-kind destination in southwest Oklahoma. Located near Cache and Lawton, the refuge spans over 59,000 majestic acres and is home to free range buffalo, Texas longhorn cattle, prairie dogs, elk and deer.

What can you do at Wichita Mountains?

Wichita Mountains

• Wildlife Viewing & Nature Trails.
• Interpretation & EE.
• Tours.
• Hunting.
• Fishing.
• Picnicking.
• Camping.
• Rock Climbing.

What is the highest peak in the Wichita Mountains?

Mount Pinchot
Wichita Mountains/Highest point

Can you swim in Wichita Mountains?

The Wichita Mountains Refuge is a nice drive, Mt Scott is a great view of the area. We went on to Lake Lawtonka and enjoyed the public swimming area. The beaches provided needed some cleaning up but, the area was nice.

Is Mt Scott the highest point in Oklahoma?

2,464′
Mount Scott/Elevation

Is Mt Scott a volcano?

Scott Mountain is a Pleistocene basaltic-andesite shield volcano lying SW of Belknap volcano.

Are there wolves in the Wichita Mountains?

Wolves and black bears were once native to this area, but have been gone almost 100 years. Mountain lions still roam the area, with approximately 3 animals occasionally visiting the Refuge. The Refuge has a healthy population of both coyotes and bobcats.

What is the Wichita Mountains wildlife refuge?

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, located in southwestern Oklahoma near Lawton, has protected unique wildlife habitats since 1901 and is the oldest managed wildlife facility in the United States Fish and Wildlife Service system.

Where can I find a topographic map of Wichita Mountains?

Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge is displayed on the “Quanah Mountain” USGS topo map quad. Anyone who is interested in visiting Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge can print the free topographic map and other maps using the link above.

What’s new at Wichita Mountains?

Dr. Angel Chiri has created and donated free field guides covering a small sample of the bugs and spiders of the Wichita Mountains area. The refuge’s rugged landscape is the result of over half a billion years of geologic change and adaptation.

Where can I find access information for a wildlife refuge?

The above map is for general location information only and does not imply access. For access information please check on the refuge’s web page or contact the refuge directly. Many refuges have specific visitor services and other recreation opportunity maps.