Lake Wister State Park, in southeast Oklahoma, is a gateway to the beautiful Ouachita National Forest.

The park offers many recreational activities including hiking, camping, bicycling, picnics, fishing, hunting, boating and water skiing.

A waterfowl refuge is nearby, and hunting is allowed at Wister Wildlife Management Area.

Other facilities include comfort stations with showers, picnic tables, group picnic shelters, lighted boat ramps, unlighted gravel ramp, playgrounds, nature center, miniature golf course and swimming beach.

Lake Wister State Park has a fully equipped group camp that accommodates 100 visitors and includes a full kitchen and dining hall.