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Kiowa Park 2

Beaver Creek - Waurika Lake

Source: u_s__geological_survey Updated 1 year ago

City: Waurika, OK
County: Jefferson County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 34.25370000, -98.07237000
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About This Access Site
Kiowa Park 2 provides a reliable boat launch onto Waurika Lake, a 10,100-acre reservoir in southern Oklahoma near Waurika. The ramp is well-maintained and reportedly less affected by water level fluctuations than other access points on the lake, making it accessible even during periods of higher water. The site includes a fishing dock and offers ample parking for trailers and vehicles.

**Practical Details:** Amenities include restrooms, showers, and picnic areas throughout the park. The facility operates on an honor system for day-use fees. Located about 8 miles northwest of Waurika via Highway 5, then 3 miles east on County Road 2750 N. Overnight camping with RV hookups is available if you want to extend your stay. For current conditions or questions, contact the park at 580-963-9031. This is a good choice for kayakers and canoeists looking for a stable launch point to explore the expansive lake, particularly if water levels are variable.
Federal Facility Information
580-963-9031 Free Access Reservations Available

Overview
Kiowa Park I lies along the scenic shore of Waurika Lake in the Great Plains Region of southern Oklahoma. The area offers many recreation activities, including fishing, boating and hunting.

Waurika Lake encompasses 10,100 acres of water and about 12,000 acres of land, which provide ample space for visitors to enjoy the outdoors. It is about six miles northwest of the city of Waurika...

Overview
Kiowa Park I lies along the scenic shore of Waurika Lake in the Great Plains Region of southern Oklahoma. The area offers many recreation activities, including fishing, boating and hunting.

Waurika Lake encompasses 10,100 acres of water and about 12,000 acres of land, which provide ample space for visitors to enjoy the outdoors. It is about six miles northwest of the city of Waurika and lies in portions of Jefferson, Cotton and Stephens Counties.

This facility is named after the Chisholm Trail, a trail used to transport cattle from Texas ranches to Kansas railroads in the late 1800s. Recreation
Waurika Lake provides excellent opportunities for fishing and hunting. Anglers seek out channel and flathead catfish, largemouth bass, white bass, hybrid striper, crappie, walleye and sunfish.

Approximately 6,040 acres of land around the lake are managed for game. Sought-after species include white-tailed deer, bobwhite quail, mourning dove, wood duck, mallard, pintail, teal, canvas back, cottontail rabbits and wild turkey.

Boating and skiing enthusiasts play on the large areas of open water and along the the scenic shoreline. There are four large embayments and a number of smaller coves that make boating on the lake a pleasure.Facilities
Kiowa Park I is a large facility with many campsites, including two group campsites with picnic shelters on the waterfront that can each accommodate about 60 people. All sites are equipped with electric and accessible water hookups.Boaters and anglers have the convenience of an accessible boat ramp and dock, and families can enjoy the open space, playground and swimming beach.
Natural Features
The large shade trees, gently sloping shoreline and expansive lakefront views of the horizon invite the visitor to relax and take in the scenery. Grassland prairies, farms and forests surround the lake area.

Wildlife such as white-tail deer, ducks, rabbits and wild turkey graze the landscape.
Nearby Attractions
Additional services and supplies are available in Waurika, Oklahoma.

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Waurika Lake Located within
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