McGee Creek State Park, State park in Atoka County, United States.
McGee Creek State Park covers about 2,600 acres on the south side of McGee Creek Reservoir, a 3,800-acre lake in southern Oklahoma. Shortleaf pine grows abundantly in the surrounding woods, near the western limit of its range, and the McGee Creek Wildlife Management Area lies between the reservoir's two arms.
McGee Creek State Park was created in 1985, when the reservoir built on McGee Creek began impounding its water for flood control. The park covers about 2,600 acres on the south side of the reservoir, which covers about 3,800 acres. Together with the adjoining McGee Creek Wildlife Management Area, the protected land around the lake totals roughly 20,000 acres.
Anglers come to McGee Creek Reservoir for crappie, sunfish, largemouth bass and channel catfish, the species the park names as its main fishing quarry. The McGee Creek Wildlife Management Area lies between the two arms of the reservoir, and shortleaf pine grows abundantly here near the western limit of its range.
The park lies on the south side of McGee Creek Reservoir, with the McGee Creek Natural Scenic Recreation Area in the northeast of the adjoining wildlife management area, reached from the park. Trails there carry hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders, and the water suits canoeing, kayaking and fishing; bouldering is also done. Shortleaf pine grows near its western limit in these woods.
The McGee Creek Wildlife Management Area lies between the two arms of the reservoir, and together with the park and lake it brings the protected land around the water to about 20,000 acres. Shortleaf pine grows here near its western limit, and black bear and deer are among the animals present.
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