Sportsman Lake

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Sportsman Lake [1] is a 354-acre flood control and recreation lake, with 15 miles of shoreline, located in central Oklahoma. [2] It is situated to the east of the town of Seminole and northwest of Wewoka, the Seminole County seat. [3]

The Sportsman Lake Recreational Facility, being the associated 1400-acre wildlife refuge surrounding the lake, [2] [3] includes boat docks and ramps; primitive campsites as well as RV sites; equestrian trails and facilities; and, other amenities. [4]

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References

  1. "Sportsman Lake". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior . Retrieved July 5, 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Sportsman Lake, Oklahoma, USA". Lakelubbers.com. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
  3. 1 2 "Sportsman Lake". Google Maps. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
  4. "Sportsman Lake". TravelOK.com. Retrieved June 26, 2021.

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