Swimming, fishing, and/or boating are permitted in some of these lakes, but not all.
Oklahoma has more than 200 lakes created by dams.
Oklahoma has sixty-two oxbow lakes at least 10 acres in size.
The largest, near the Red River in McCurtain County, is 272 acres.
Playa lakes are found in saucer-shaped depressions in the high plains region.
Broken Bow is one of Oklahoma's deepest and most scenic lakes.
Great Salt Plains Lake is the centerpiece of a wildlife refuge that is a critical way-station for migratory birds.
Aerial view of Fort Gibson Lake and Sequoyah State Park. Many large Oklahoma lakes have state parks and lodges. Shorelines of most lakes are publicly owned and accessible to everyone.
Tenkiller Ferry Lake and dam.
Lake Altus-Lugert is located in the rugged Quartz Mountain region of Oklahoma.
A satellite photo of Keystone Lake illustrates the sinuous nature of most large Oklahoma man-made lakes
Mt. Scott in the Wichita Mountains looms over Lake Lawtonka.
