Atoka County: Lakes, Trails and History

Atoka County is a blend of bodies of water, trails and historic sites. At Atoka Lake, the lake covers 5,900 acres and its shoreline measures 59 miles. Boat ramps and basic campsites for tents and RVs are also available at the lake.

Lakes and Water Recreation

The McGee Creek Reservoir area includes a 3,350-acre lake and a 2,600-acre park. At 3,350 acres, the lake is smaller in area than Atoka Lake. Swimming, sailboarding, water skiing, boating and fishing are possible in the lower part of the reservoir.

McGee Creek State Park offers water sports and other water recreation activities along a 64-mile shoreline.

Landscape and Trails

The Ouachita Mountains system extends into Atoka County from the east. McGee Creek State Park is located on the southwestern edge of the Ouachita Mountain Range. The Atoka WMA covers 6,537 acres in Atoka County.

The McGee Creek Natural Scenic Recreation Area Trail System includes more than 25 miles of hiking trails and is closed to motorized vehicles. The restriction applies to this trail system.

The McGee Creek Reservoir area has several miles of multi-use trails that can also be used by horseback riders.

The Little Cedar Nature Trail is three-quarters of a mile long, is located within Boggy Depot Park and passes through a deciduous forest. Its shorter stated distance contrasts clearly with the trail system’s more than 25 miles of hiking trails.

History and Recreation

The Atoka Museum presents the history of the Civil War in Oklahoma. The Civil War Cemetery is the only designated Confederate cemetery in Oklahoma. Together, they offer two distinct historical points of interest: the museum’s interpretation of history and the cemetery’s special designation.

Boggy Depot Park was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972 and has a fishing lake. The park is also home to Lost Loksi, an 18-hole disc golf course completed in 2020. The course winds through wooded terrain around a scenic lake. Course details may change, so check the latest information before your visit.

Atoka Trails Golf Club is a public 9-hole golf course with 38 sets of tees; three holes border Atoka City Lake. By comparison, Lost Loksi offers 18 holes of disc golf. Golf course operations may change, so check the latest operating information before your visit.

Atoka Motorsports Park hosts races featuring dune buggies, dragsters, pee-wee and junior quads, and adult quads. The racing program may change; check the latest event schedule before your trip.

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