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Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center

A sight in Wichita Mountains, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
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Why go

Starting point for maps, trail conditions and exhibits on the refuge's prairie and bison.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Wichita Mountains, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. The closest of our other picks is Holy City of the Wichitas, 2.9 mi away as the crow flies. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Nature
Neighborhood
Wichita Mountains
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Wichita Mountains, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Holy City of the Wichitas

    Stone chapel and Passion play set built in the 1930s.

    Sight · 2.9 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Forty Foot Hole

    Granite gorge and pool on Cache Creek reached by short trail.

    Outdoors · 3.4 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Mount Scott

    Paved road to a 2,464-foot summit with views over lakes and prairie.

    Sight · 5.7 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Elk Mountain Trail

    Popular 2-mile round-trip climb to granite boulders and a summit view.

    Activity · 5.8 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Charons Garden Wilderness

    Rugged boulder-strewn wilderness area with scrambles and canyons.

    Outdoors · 6.1 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Medicine Park

    Small cobblestone resort town on Medicine Creek, Oklahoma's first.

    Sight · 7.0 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center is a stop on our Oklahoma Route 66 route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Wichita Mountains

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center is our only sight pick in Wichita Mountains; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Wichita Mountains guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Wichita Mountains run from 50°F in January to 95°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Wichita Mountains from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Wichita Mountains weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, OK-49 #49, Lawton, OK 73507, USA
Coordinates
34.71064, -98.62371
Destination
Wichita Mountains, Oklahoma
Website
fws.gov

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center: quick answers

How much time do you need at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Ask about current wildlife sightings.

Is Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center free?

Yes, we list Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center?

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center is at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, OK-49 #49, Lawton, OK 73507, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center?

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center appears on Oklahoma Route 66, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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