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McGee Creek State Park a pleasant surprise

McGee Creek State Park
HC 82, Box 572
Atoka, OK 74525
580-889-5822/Park Office
mcgee@onenet.net

Location:
Three miles north of Farris, off Highway 7.

Features/Facilities

2,600 Park Acres * 3,350-Acre McGee Creek Reservoir * Carnasaw Trail * Equestrian Trail * Boating * Fishing.

McGee Creek Park Office ©SO

Fishing Guide

Fishing Species: Large and Small Mouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Flatheads, Crappie and Sunfish.

McGee Creek RV Camping ©SO

McGee Creek Swim Beach ©SO

Hunting: 10,000 acres. Crow, deer, dove, quail, rabbit, rale, common snipe, squirrel, turkey, waterfowl and woodcock.

Camping: - Open year round 24 hours a day. Natural scenic recreation area and wildlife management area. 25 electric/water hookups, primitive sites, restroom/showers, sanitary dump station, picnic areas, boat ramps, fishing pier, swimming beach

The Buster Hight Area has 25 Preferred camping sites (closest to the water) with water/electric and are $15 per night. All others in that area with water/electric are $12 per night. Prices are subject to change without notification to Shop Oklahoma

McGee Creek Camping ©SO

McGee Creek Launch ©SO

The Potapo Area has 16 sites with water/electric and are $12 per night.

The hiking and equestrian trails are from 1 mile to 20 miles long. You would have to stake your horses as there are no corrals.

McGee Creek Reservoir is located about 15 miles southeast of the city of Atoka in one of the state's most scenic areas. It impounds the waters of McGee Creek in eastern Atoka County. Virtually all the land surrounding the lake is covered with dense forest. Atoka County was originally named Shappaway, but in 1885 was changed to Atoka. It was named for Captain Atoka Ochlatubbe whose name is the Choctaw word, "hitako" or Hetoka, meaning "ball ground." The area provides numerous water-oriented recreation opportunities for the visitor. The lower part of the reservoir was cleared for the protection of water skiers, boaters and fishermen. The upper portion and forested areas provide scenic enjoyment and good hunting. The Bugaboo Canyon Natural Scenic Area, covering 8,900 acres, lies to the northeast, providing hunting, fishing and nature studies. A 10,000 acre wildlife management area lies north and northwest of the reservoir. Shoreline length-64 miles.

McGee Creek State Park has eight Lake Huts located near the Potapo Campground. Although rustic in appearance, these huts provide shelter from the elements that Mother Nature can unleash whether it is rain or the summer heat. The huts are approximately 12 feet in width and 24 feet in length, and each has a screened in back porch overlooking the lake. The accommodations include one set of bunk beds with mattresses, table, chairs, fireplace and air conditioning. There are no linens. Water and a bar-b-que grill are available outside each hut. A restroom with showers is within walking distance. These huts are available for reservation through the park office or by calling 580-889-5822 during normal business hours. All major credit cards accepted.

McGee Creek Lake Huts ©SO air conditioned, fireplace
Sunset ©SO

Bass Fishermen will love this lake. Janene

MCGEE CREEK RESERVOIR McGee Creek Reservoir has 64 miles of shoreline, and a mean depth of 27.3 feet. McGee Creek Dam is in the Red River Basin on McGee Creek, in Atoka Country about 12 miles SE of the town of Atoka.

Motels and cabins close to Atoka:

Firefly Hollow, HC 82 BOX 603, Atoka, Ok 74525, This is a lovely cabin with fireplace and kitchenette
Phone: 580-889-2690 for rentals after 5 pm Monday thru Friday. Sleeps 6

Atoka Inn Restaurant 2101 S Mississippi Ave 580-889-7381

Best Western Atoka Inn 2101 S Mississippi Ave 580-889-7381

Brandenburg Motel Court & Mississippi 580-889-3363

Colonial Motel 311 N Mississippi Ave 580-889-6626
McGee Creek Lakewood Lodge P.O. Box 911, Atoka 580-889-1355

Thunderbird Lodge 402 N Mississippi Ave 580-889-3315

McGee Creek Store & Cabins, 620 S. McGee Creek Dam Rd., Atoka Ok 74525
Phone 580-889-7717

Motels in Lane:

"Angler's Roost" cabins and RV park in Lane, Oklahoma. Currently have 4 cabins (2 with kitchen facilities) and 10 RV sites available within 2 1/2 miles of McGee Creek State Park. Open year round and located at 1080 West McGee Creek Rd. in Lane, Ok. For reservations and directions call 580-889-9567 or E-Mail lperfield@peoplepc.com

Rebel Hill Ranch Approximately 25 minutes away. A vacation in itself.

Hunters will enjoy the 10,000 acre McGee Creek Wildlife Management Area. The Natural Scenic Recreation Area is an 8,900 acre preserve, open all year and offers nature lovers over 35 miles of hiking, mountain biking and equestrian trails. No motorized vehicles are allowed past the lookout parking lot; and, the upper arm of McGee Creek that reaches into the area may soon be restricted to electric motors and paddles only. This wilderness abounds with wildlife and users can choose any length excursion from a short nature trail to over 30 miles of continual trail system. After obtaining a free permit at the Scenic Recreation Area entrance, visitors can enjoy day usage or utilize primitive campsites. McGee Creek State Park has 2 main recreational areas, 3 boat ramps, 3 comfort stations with showers, a fishing pier, swimming beach, 15 picnic sites and a playground. Campers may choose lake huts with electricity, carpet, picnic table, screened porch and windows, ceiling fan, and fireplace for heat; water, grill, and comfort stations are outside; paved campsites with water & electric, regular campsites with no utilities, or a primitive campsite in the wilderness areas. A grocery store is located just outside park boundaries for supplies.

Directions: From Highway 69 in Atoka 18 miles southeast on Highway 3 to Farris then 3 miles north on Park Road. From the Indian Nations Turnpike at Antlers 15 miles northwest on Highway 3 to Farris.

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