McGee Creek Natural Scenic Recreation Area
5798 S McGee Creek Lake Rd, Atoka, Oklahoma
Admin: Misty Kennedy
Located west of Antlers, OK and east of Atoka, Ok, McGee Creek Natural Scenic Recreation Area is stunning and wild. Campers can expect to mostly boondock at the 'ranger house', though a clean, well maintained shower house and bathroom is offered. There is one water hydrant available for watering horses. You will be expected to check in and check out as the ranger will check the box each evening to make sure everyone returned from their ride/hike. Footing is rocky and can be nerve wracking for the less stoic riders, especially if you're on a careless, klutzy horse, as I was the first time I rode it.
TRAIL HEAD
Right next to the primitive camping area.
TYPE OF DESTINATION
Layover - Campground
Camping / Lodging with Facilities - Campground
Primitive Camping with no Facilities - Trail Head, Nat’l Park, Wilderness, etc.
Effort level - Moderate|Challenging, Experienced Trail Riders
AMENITIES FOR 2 LEGGED -
-- Showers
-- Restrooms
-- Water / Drinkable
-- Water / Potable
AMENITIES FOR 4 LEGGED -
-- No Horse Containment Available
MILES OF DESTINATION / ACREAGE OF PUBLIC LANDS / # OF DAYS’ WORTH OF RIDING
Days of riding.
TYPE OF LAND
- Public Land
ACCESS TO TRAILS
- Trails right from location
WATER CROSSINGS
- Streams
Type of Footing on the trails
- Dirt
- Gravel, Rock
- Shoes / Boots Suggested
Type of Terrain
- Hard Climbs
- Mountains, Hard Climbs
- Challenging Trails / Terrain
TYPE OF HORSE I WAS RIDING
- Non-Gaited
LOCAL WILDLIFE
Mountain lions have been reportedly seen. Turkey, deer, hogs, and the occasional black bear have also been seen.
PEAK RIDING SEASON / WEATHER
Autumn to early summer.
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