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Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge
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TISHOMINGO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
TISHOMINGO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
12000 South Refuge Road
Tishomingo, Oklahoma   73460
Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge lies at the upper Washita arm of Lake Texoma and is administered for the benefit of migratory waterfowl in the Central Flyway. Most of the refuge's 16,464 acres, including the 4,500-acre Cumberland Pool, were acquired in 1946. The refuge gets its name from a famous Chickasaw Indian Chief and is shared with a nearby century-old town. <P>The refuge offers a variety of aquatic habitats for wildlife. The murky water of Cumberland Pool provides abundant nutrients for innumerable microscopic plants and animals. Seasonally flooded flats and willow shallows lying at the Pool's edge also provide excellent wildlife habitat. Upland areas vary from grasslands to wild plum thickets to oak-hickory-elm woodlands. Crops, primarily wheat and corn, are grown on approximately 900 acres to provide forage and grain for waterfowl. <P>
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Shiloh Morning Inn - Ardmore, OK
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Welcome to one of Oklahoma's premier Bed Breakfasts, Shiloh Morning Inn, a romantic, secluded getaway. Located conveniently halfway between Dallas and Oklahoma City just minutes off I-35. This country inn is an oasis for just the two of you to leave cares behind as you enjoy the rural Oklahoma countryside, soak in a private hot tub, stroll on the resort's 73 acres of peace and quiet, and enjoy life as it was meant to be.
19.1 miles from park*


Location
Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge is located near Durant


Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews
November 13 Thanks for protecting the wildlife by Sparkle ann
park review stars; one to five Thankfully camping or wildfires is not allowed in the refuge. It exists for the benefit of the wildlife, not humans who will leave trash, make noise and generally disturb the animals because they believe it is their right because they pay taxes. Wrong!
February 24 Best trout fishing in Oklahoma
park review stars; one to five The water is beautiful and you have many areas to fish from walk up to hike in. Fishing for every level of fisherman.
May 11 NEED MORE CAMPSITES
park review stars; one to five THERE IS NOT A GOOD PLACE TO CAMP. ONLY PLACE THEY HAVE IS TINY AND HAS ONE TREE ON THE WHOLE AREA. AND IT IS NEVER MOWED. OPEN UP SOME RUSTIC CAMPING AROUND THE NIDA POINT AREA AND GIVE PEOPLE A PLACE TO ENJOY THEMSELVES. ALSO THEY DO NOT ALLOW CAMPFIRES AT THIS LOCATION. WE PAY TAX DOLLARS,SO PUT THEM TO USE.
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From downtown Tishomingo, follow Highway 78 to the eastern edge of town. Turn south on refuge road (watch for sign) at the high school. Follow road 3 miles to headquarters. <P>

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