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Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge & Visitor's Center | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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 scheduled throughout the year, with required reservations, and departing from the headquarters office either by foot, on bus or a combination of both. Charons Garden Wilderness Area and the North Mountain Wilderness Area are located within the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. Drive to the top of Mt. Scott, 2,500 ft, for a breath taking view of southwest Oklahoma. General Info: Free Admission, Gift Shop Tour Group Services: Tour Bus Parking Days/Hours Open: Visitor Center open daily, 8am-6pm; Open during all holidays in the Spring, Summer and Fall; Refuge open daily dawn to dusk. Directions: 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. Highway Corridor: I-44 Group Contact: Ralph Bryant |
