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Oologah Lake
Nat'l Recreation Area
Nat'l Recreation Area

Oologah Lake

United States

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Oologah Lake provides a great getaway for fishing, boating, picnicking, camping or just driftin' and dreaming over the sky blue waters. Plenty of wide stretches of water, perfect for catching the wind, make it one of the most popular lakes in the area for sailing. The forested hills around the lake provide excellent hunting opportunities. Eleven public use area scattered around the lake offer a variety of facilities making it easy to find something that's just right for you! Corps personnel at the lake have accomplished much to make your visit pleasant, entertaining, educational, and safe.

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Lake Oologah is a reservoir in northeastern Oklahoma. It is located near the towns of Oologah, Nowata, and Claremore. The lake has a surface of 29,500 acres (119 km2) of water and 209 miles (336 km) of shoreline with 11 lake-side parks. The water storage capacity is rated as 552,210 acre-feet (681,140,000 m3). The lake is formed along the Verdigris River, and is a source of water for the Tulsa Metropolitan Area. The purpose of the dam and lake is flood control, water supply, navigation, and recreation. Recreation opportunities include fishing, hunting, hiking and horseback riding, sailing, camping, and picnicking.

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Hunting is generally prohibited in this National Park Service unit

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