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Lake Atoka History
Photo: Doug Lay ©2008 all rights reserved
Lake Atoka is located 100 miles southeast of Oklahoma City and 40 miles north of Lake Texas and the River Red (state line with Texas).
Oklahoma City constructed the reservoir in 1959; it supplies water to Lake Draper (Lake Stanley Draper) in Oklahoma City through a 60-inch pipeline.
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Atoka Lake has a shoreline of 59 miles and the land surrounding it is virtually covered with dense forests. Visitors come here often as the lake provides immense natural beauty along with fishing, hunting and various other activities.
The Lake Atoka Reservation Association (LARA) was created by the City of Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust, and the City of Atoka in 1974 to administer use of the Reservation, its resources and facilities.
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Boggy Depot State Park
Photo: Doug Lay ©2007 all rights reserved
This park gets its name from Clear Boggy Creek which flows to the east, and from its use as a Confederate commissary depot during the Civil War. Located along the old Texas Road between Ft. Gibson and Ft. Washita, Boggy Depot was a well established crossroads during the Civil War. Park features include a fishing lake, nature/walking trail, softball/baseball diamond, playground, picnic tables, group picnic shelters, charcoal grills, campsites and comfort stations with showers. 6 full hook-up RV sites, 20 sites with water & electric.
11 miles W of Atoka on Hwy 7, 4 miles S on Park Ln Rd.
475 S Park Lane
Atoka, OK 74525
Phone: (580) 889-5625
Fax: (580) 889-8816
Atoka Wildlife Management Area
Atoka WMA covers 6,440 acres in Atoka County and is located 12 miles north of Atoka on Hwy 69. Terrain within the WMA ranges from steep to moderately steep. Vegetation consists mainly of oak-hickory association with scattered openings. The average precipitation of the area is about 52 inches annually.
One designated primitive camping area is offered on the area. Additional camping and cabin rental can be obtained through the McGee Creek State Park (580) 889-5822 while both lodging and restaurants are available in Atoka and McAlester. The Atoka City Hall can be reached at (580) 889-3341.
Approximately 12 miles north of Atoka Ok. On Hwy 69.
Atoka Public Hunting Area
Atoka PHA covers 13,292 acres in Atoka County and is located 9 miles east of Stringtown on Hwy 43. Terrain within the PHA ranges from steep to moderately steep with vegetation consisting mainly of oak-pine association and scattered openings. The average precipitation of the area is about 52 inches annually.
At the intersections of Hwy 69 and 43 at Stringtown go east 9 miles to PHA entrance sign and north into area.
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Lake Atoka Map & Directions
3 miles north of Atoka, Oklahoma on Highway 69.
Please Note: The south entrance to the lake is currently closed. Entry to Lake Atoka is available at the north end of the lake off Highway 69.
Directions to the Lake Atoka, Oklahoma.
Nearby Oklahoma lakes & rivers include:
North: Lake Eufaula
Northeast: Lake Sardis
East: Lake McGee Creek
Southeast: Lake Hugo
South: Red River
Southwest: Lake Texoma
West: Lake Arbuckles
Northwest: Lake Konawa
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