Filed Under: Camping, Cycling, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback, Hunting, Paddling
McGee Creek Dam and Reservoir project includes water conveyance facilities, public recreation facilities, a wildlife management area, and a natural recreation scenic area. The McGee Creek Project provides a municipal and industrial water supply to Oklahoma City and southeast Oklahoma. Three areas provide opportunities for birding. Some of the species to be seen are Wild Turkey, Pileasted Woodpecker, Brown-headed Nuthatch, and Pine Warbler. Others that breed in large numbers are Red-eyed and Yellow-throated Vireos, Summer Tanager, Blue Grosbeak, Indigo, and Painted Buntings.The lake is approximately 3,800 acres open water. Accessible from numerous roads. Several boat ramps and camping facilities. Predominate species include largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and bluegill. Fishing year-round.
Map
http://www.touroklahoma.com/pages/map.html
Directions
Nearest highway is State Highway 3 southeast of Atoka, Oklahoma.
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Posted by: recreation2 and last modified on Jul 05, 2007 by thoos
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