U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Welcome to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge • Swimming, snorkeling, and wading are prohibited. • Taking bait, frogs, or turtles from the refuge is prohibited. This refuge is part of a vast National Wildlife Refuge System administered by the U.S. • Collection of plants, rocks, animals, minerals, bones, and antlers is prohibited. • Fishing tournaments allowed by permit only, and only on Lake Elmer Thomas. Fish and Wildlife Service to conserve and protect wildlife and habitat for the American • Pets must be under direct control on a leash less than 10 feet long at all times. • Fishing piers are available near the Environmental Education Center and public. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious national wildlife refuges in America. • Feeding or harassing wildlife is prohibited. Lake Elmer Thomas. The refuge encompasses 59,020 acres (about 90 square miles) of native mixed grass • Hand powered boats or boats less than 14’ with electric trolling motors are prairie and the wildlife that call it home. • The operation or use of audio devices including radios or other noise devices, so as to cause unreasonable disturbance to others in the vicinity is prohibited. permitted on Jed Johnson, Rush, Quanah Parker, and French Lakes. Over 40% of the refuge is open for recreation (Public Use Area) while the remainder • Night time activities other than fishing are prohibited without a special use permit. • Any size boat or motor and sailboats are permitted on Lake Elmer Thomas, but is closed to protect the animals and their habitats from disturbance. We invite you to • Use of metal detectors or any activities that involve searching for, collecting or there is a no–wake rule across the entire surface of the lake. explore and enjoy the many wildlife-friendly recreation and education opportunities disturbing artifacts or treasures is prohibited. • Operators of motorized boats must use designated boat ramps. in the Public Use Area. Please protect your national public lands and the priceless • Special Use Permits are required for all special events and commercial activities. ecological heritage. Examples include but are not limited to: guides, commercial filming and Hiking, Camping, Picnicking photography, scuba diving instruction, fishing tournaments and rock • Hiking limited to daylight hours. Refuge Hours of Operation climbing classes. • Group size limited to 15 people or less in Charon’s Garden Wildness Area to protect Main highways through the refuge are open 24-hours. The Mt. Scott scenic drive, side- wilderness character. roads, pull-outs, picnic areas, and hiking trails close at sunset. Automobiles, Aircraft, ATVs, Bicycles, Drones, Skateboards, and Skates • Group size limited to 30 people or less in the Dog Run Hollow/Lost Lake/Boulder • Observe posted speed limits. area bounded by the Indiahoma Road and SH 115 to reduce wildlife disturbance. Facilities • Motorized vehicles allowed only on paved roads and parking areas, and in • Groups over 30 people in size are allowed east of SH 115 in the Holy City/ Visitor Center—Open daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except closed on Christmas, New hardened, dirt pullouts and parking lots. Jed Johnson/ Lake Elmer Thomas/Mt. Scott area. Years, Thanksgiving • Parking on the grass is prohibited. • Camping requires a permit and is allowed only in designated areas. • Parking in roadway or obstructing traffic is prohibited. • Fires allowed only in the fire rings and grills of designated picnic and camping areas. Headquarters Administrative Office—Open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, closed federal holidays. • Driving on roads closed by sign or barrier is prohibited. • Dead, downed wood may be gathered (no saws). • ATVs and UTVs are prohibited. • Fires must be attended at all times and completely extinguished before leaving. Picnic Areas—Boulder, Lost Lake, Sunset, Mt. Scott.—charcoal grill, fire pit, picnic • Vehicles found parked in closed areas, or in any area after the hours of authorized table, pit toilet, no water. Boulder Cabin Group Picnic Shelter by reservation only. Open activity, will be impounded. Hunting and Firearms during daylight hours, year-round. • Aircraft landings and take-offs are prohibited. This includes but is not limited to: • Hunting is prohibited on the refuge except for annual controlled hunts for white- sail planes, hang-gliders, hot air balloons, paragliders, and parasails. tailed deer and elk. The application process and random drawings are administrated Camping—available year round. Doris Campground–RV and tent sites available on • Kites, drones, remote controlled aircraft, and unmanned aerial vehicles through the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. a first-come, first-served basis but group sites can be reserved. Fawn Creek Youth are prohibited. • Persons possessing, transporting, or carrying firearms on national wildlife refuges Campground and Wilderness Area backpacking permits by reservation only. • Bicycles allowed only on paved roads, the Mt. Scott Service Road, must comply with all provisions of state and local law. Persons may only use (discharge) the Mt. Scott Nature Trail, and the LETRA Trail. firearms in accordance with refuge regulations (50 CFR 27.42 and specific refuge A Word of Caution regulations in 50 CFR Part 32). • Bison and longhorn are wild and may charge—don’t get too close. • Use of skates, skateboards, longboards, lugegboards, and other similar devices is prohibited. • Individuals that participate in hunting and fishing activities or who have a special use • Rattlesnakes and copperhead snakes make their homes here. permit for collection on the refuge are subject to inspection of all harvested resources, • Poison ivy grows in shady and damp areas. licenses, permits, vehicles, containers, packs, bags etc., that are used in support of these Fishing and Boating permitted activities. • Ticks and chiggers are common residents. • Fishing is permitted in accordance with state and federal regulations in all of the • Dehydration and heat stroke can happen quickly. refuge lakes and streams in the public use area (see map). • Fish may be taken only with poles and lines or rods and reels. Photographs from left to right, American Bison. Refuge Visitor Center. Regulations • Anglers may use tube-type floaters, life jackets, or buoyant vests. Mount Scott. © Elise Smith / USFWS Fishing on Quanah Parker Lake.. © Elise • Alcoholic beverages, drugs, and drug paraphernalia are prohibited. • Wading is permitted when fishing. Kid’s hike day. • Fireworks are prohibited. Smith / USFWS All Other Photographs / USFWS Trail Information Distance Difficulty o. ame Oneay Rating CO KANSAS 1. Mt. Scott Service Road . miles asy WICHITA MOUTAIS MO 2. Jed Johnson Toer 0. miles asy . Burma Road .0 miles asy NM AR . Center 0.1 miles asy accessible WIDIF RFU TEXAS 0 . uanah Parker ake 0. miles asy IDIAHOMA, OAHOMA 0 . ittle Baldy Trail 0. mile Moderate Area enlarged 7. Osage ake 0. miles asy . Burford ake 0. miles asy . The arros 0. miles Moderate 10. ite Trail 1.1 miles asy 11. Bison Trail .0 miles asy 12. onghorn Trail 1. mile asy 1. lk Trail 0.7 miles asy 1. lk Mountain 1.1 miles Difficult 1. 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