Sport & OutdoorOutdoor AdventureLocal Gem

Great Plains Country

Great Plains Country is an outdoor activity in Lawton, OK, part of the Great Plains Country guide. Cost: free.

1503 1/2 SW H Ave · Lawton, OK

Why you should go…

Great Plains Country is the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department's designation for 14 counties in southwest Oklahoma, including Comanche, Custer, Kiowa and Caddo counties. The association, based in Lawton, has published an annual travel guide since 1966 covering attractions, historic sites and events across the region. Notable destinations include the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, Quartz Mountain Resort on Lake Altus Lugert, and state parks such as Great Plains, Foss and Fort Cobb.

#wildlife refuge
#hiking
#state park
#lake

What's around here?

The closest stops to Great Plains Country, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

Sightseeing
Local Gem
Lawton
Free
Plan a visit to Lawton, Oklahoma, gateway to the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge and Fort Sill.
2.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing
Museums
History Buff
Chisholm Trail Heritage Center
Under $25
Duncan, Oklahoma museum and outdoor sculpture park telling the story of the historic Chisholm cattle trail.
26 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums
Sightseeing
Local Gem
Duncan
Free
Southwest Oklahoma town on the Chisholm Trail, home to the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center.
26 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing
Sightseeing
Local Gem
Frederick
Free
County seat of Tillman County in southwestern Oklahoma, with local shopping, dining and access to Lake Frederick.
36 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing
Sightseeing
Quirky Fun
Visit Chickasha
Free
The tourism office for Chickasha, Oklahoma, home to the 50-foot Leg Lamp sculpture and Muscle Car Ranch.
42 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing
Sport & Outdoor
Family Favorite
River Bend Nature Center
Under $25
20-acre nonprofit nature center in Wichita Falls with trails, gardens, and a butterfly conservatory.
48 mi awayMore like this