Turkey Creek

Summary

Turkey Creek Park is located on the western shores of Pine Creek Lake, where visitors can enjoy fishing, boating, picnicking and wildlife viewing. It offers 30 campsites, eight with electric hookups, a picnic shelter, boat ramp, playground and flush toilets. The lake is surrounded by hardwood and pine forests and is close to Beavers Bend and Raymond Gary State Parks and the historic ruins of Fort Towson.

Overview

Turkey Creek Park is a small campground on the western shores of Pine Creek Lake where the Little River flows into the lake. Campers come for peace and quiet, wildlife viewing, boating and fishing.

Recreation

Visitors enjoy fishing, boating and picnicking. Common fish include crappie, white bass, largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish and various types of sunfish.

Facilities

Turkey Creek offers 30 reservable campsites, eight of which have electric hookups. The picnic shelter is for day-use only. Amenities include a playground, boat ramp and flush toilets.

Natural Features

Pine Creek Lake lies in the southeast corner of Oklahoma at the edge of the Ouachita Mountains. The lake spans 3,750 acres with 74 miles of shoreline. The lake is surrounded by hardwood/pine forests.

Nearby Attractions

Beavers Bend and Raymond Gary State Parks are within driving distance. Also, the historic ruins of Fort Towson, a confederate command post that was built in 1824, are interesting as well.