The city of Atoka was named for Capt. Atoka, Choctaw leader and signer of the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek, 1830, providing Choctaw removal from Mississippi to Indian Territory. The city was founded in 1867 by Rev. J.S. Murrow, a Baptist Missionary. Best Western Atoka Oklahoma.
Things to do in Atoka
Atoka Golf Club
Atoka golf club is a public 9-hole course with bent grass greens with water in play. It was built in 1964, and designed by Floyd Farley. Call 580-889-7171 for more information.
NW of Atoka off State Hwy 3, Atoka, OK 12345
Atoka Lake
The public facilities available include boat ramps, campsites, picnic area, playground and concessions. The length of this Shoreline is 59 miles. Call 580-889-2410 for more information.
5 miles north of Atoka., Atoka, OK 12345
Boggy Depot State Park
This Park gets its name from Clear Boggy Creek, which flows, to the east. It was also used 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. The Park's features include a fishing lake, nature/walking trail, softball/baseball diamond, playground, picnic tables, group picnic shelters, campsites and comfort stations with showers. Call 580-889-5625 for more information.
Hwy 7 & Park Access Road, Atoka, OK 12345
Cimarron Cellars Winery & Vineyards
Enjoy exploring this vineyard and the tasting room. A gift store is located on site for any purchases you might wish to make. Call 580-889-6312 for more information.
12 miles south of Atoka on US-75., Atoka, OK 12345
Confederate Memorial Museum & Cemetery
Located on the site of a Confederate outpost throughout the Civil War, the Museum features Civil War artifacts found in the area as well as Choctaw Indian and local artifacts. Confederate soldiers who died during the Civil War are buried in the cemetery on the grounds. Free Admission. Open Monday - Saturday 9am - 4pm. Call 580-889-7192 for more information.
258 N. Hwy 69 in Atoka., Atoka, OK 12345
McGee Creek Reservoir
McGee Creek Reservoir is located about 15 miles southeast of Atoka in one of the State's most scenic areas. The land surrounding the lake is covered with dense forest and the area provides numerous recreation opportunities, including water skiing, boating and fishing in the lower reservoir area. The upper and forested areas provide scenic enjoyment. 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. The Shoreline length is 64 miles. Permit Required. Call 580-889-5822 for more information.
3 miles N of Farris, off Hwy 7., Atoka, OK 12345
McGee Creek State Park
McGee Creek State Park and Natural Scenic Recreation Area occupy the SW edge of the Ouachita Mountain Range in SE Oklahoma. The lake is well stocked with largemouth bass, all varieties of catfish, crappie, small mouth bass, and perch. The Natural Scenic Recreation Area offers hiking, mountain biking and equestrian trails. McGee Creek State Park has two main recreational areas, boat ramps, comfort stations with showers, fishing pier, swimming beach, picnic sites and playground. Call 580-889-5822 for more information.
16 miles east of Atoka at 576-A S. McGee Creek Dam Road., Atoka, OK 12345
McGee Creek State Park Trails
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. 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. Free Permit Required. Call 580-889-5822 for more information.
3 miles N of Farris, off Hwy 7, Atoka, OK 12345