Wewoka Lake

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Wewoka Lake, sometimes called Lake Wewoka, [1] [2] is a 500-surface-acre reservoir in Oklahoma, with 10 miles of shoreline. [3] It is located just northwest of the City of Wewoka, Oklahoma, the Seminole County seat. [4]

While developed by the City of Wewoka in the 1920’s as a water reservoir, [2] opportunities at the lake today include fishing & boating; RV & primitive camping; and, swimming & water skiing. [3] [5]

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References

  1. "Wewoka Lake". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior . Retrieved July 5, 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Wewoka". Oklahoma Historical Society. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
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