Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge & Visitor's Center | TravelOK.com - Oklahoma's Official Travel & Tourism Site

20539 State Hwy 115
Hwy 115 & 49 Junction
Lawton, OK 73505
Phone: 580-429-3222

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Our 59,000 plus majestic acres national refuge is home to free range buffalo, Texas longhorn cattle, prairie dogs, elk and deer. We also offer incredible scenery and views for hikers and photographers. Recreation opportunities include mountain biking, rock climbing, rappelling, approximately 15 miles of hiking trails, campsites, picnic areas, and fishing. The Quanah Parker Nature and Visitor Center is on site and features exhibits on wildlife and habitats of the Wichita Mountains, interactive and changing displays, artwork, videos and films, and a bookstore. Nature and wildlife tours are periodically ...

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Facility Amenities: Gift Shop, Restrooms

General Information: Free admission

Group Amenities: Bus/Motorcoach Parking

Day	Open	Close

Sunday	8:00 am	6:00 pm
Monday	8:00 am	6:00 am
Tuesday	8:00 am	6:00 pm
Wednesday	8:00 am	6:00 pm
Thursday	8:00 am	6:00 pm
Friday	8:00 am	6:00 pm
Saturday	8:00 am	6:00 pm

Open during all holidays in the Spring, Summer and Fall; Refuge open daily dawn to dusk.

Located 25 miles NW of Lawton. From I-44 take Hwy 49 (exit 45). Go W 10 miles to the Refuge gate. If coming from Hwy 62, take Hwy 115 (Cache exit) N to the Refuge gate. Continue N 2 miles to the E 1/4 mile. The Refuge Headquarters is located 6 miles W of the Visitor Center.

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Ralph Bryant

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From M Patterson on 04/20/2012

This is one of the most beautiful places that I have visited in oklahoma!!! a must see if ever there.

From T Parker on 07/24/2010

This center is well done - take time to stop if you're in the area. I especially appreciated the interactive kids section that kept my 4-year-old son entertained. They have many things kids can touch and tinker with. I was surprised the center had a small theatre showing short films on the history of the area - that was very interesting to the adults in our group.

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