Worn by time and nature, the Wichita Mountains loom large above the prairie —a lasting refuge for wildlife. Best known for its roaming herds of bison, longhorn, and Rocky Mountain elk, Wichita Mountains also offers quality opportunities for wildlife dependent recreation.

The refuge has 15 miles of designated hiking trails that offer the novice and seasoned hiker a rewarding experience. The trails wind through scrub oak forest, across rocky mountains and over grass prairie. Wildlife abounds along these trails.

The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge offers a variety of camping opportunities, which can be booked online with Recreation.gov or in the Rec.gov app. All camping within the refuge is available by reservation only.

WICHITA MOUNTAINS WILDLIFE REFUGE Indiahoma, Oklahoma Charons Garden Wilderness Area Dog Run Hollow Trail System Fort Sill Military Reservation Fort Sill Military Reservation Env. Ed. Center Mt. Scott ... Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge 32 Refuge Headquarters Indiahoma, Oklahoma 73552 580/429-3222 580/429-9323 Fax

Backcountry camping is allowed by permit in designated portions of the Charon's Garden Wilderness Area. Permits are issued on a first-come, first-served basis for a maximum of three days.

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge is part of a vast National Wildlife Refuge System administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to conserve and protect wildlife and habitat for the American public. Established in 1901, Wichita Mountains is one of the oldest, most prestigious national wildlife refuges in America. Encompassing 59,020

Oct 29, 2024 · Overview: The Rush Fire is on the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge and lands administered by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Oklahoma Forestry Services. The Rush Fire is currently 12,488 acres and 48% contained.

As of this morning, the Southern Area Red Team has transferred command of the Rush Fire back to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. The refuge will continue monitoring the fire and suppression repair after the storms pass and conditions allow.

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma – A preliminary investigation into the cause of the Rush Fire has documented activities that likely led to the ignition. We know that the fire began around 3:00 p.m. CDT on Thursday, October 24, 2024, just east of Rush Lake on the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge (Refuge).

Oct 29, 2024 · Overview: The Rush Fire is on the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge and lands administered by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Oklahoma Forestry Services. The Rush Fire is currently 12497 acres and 48% contained.