The Arbuckle Mountains are the oldest known formations in the country between the Appalachian and the Rocky Mountains. This ancient mountain range is home to some of the most beautiful topography in the state – Turner Falls Park, the Chickasaw National Recreation Area, and Lake of the Arbuckles. Some say the granite rocks in the mountains date back over 1.4 billion years ago, which means there’s quite a bit of history hidden deep in these mountains. Keep scrolling to see some of the beauty you’ll find tucked away in the Arbuckles.
The Arbuckle mountain range is located in south-central Oklahoma and is the oldest known formation in the U.S. between the Appalachian and the Rocky Mountains. The range reaches 1,412 feet above sea level and is home to the popular Turner Falls Park and Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
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People come from all over the country to enjoy the majestic beauty of this ancient mountain range. It stretches 35 miles east-to-west and is located 5 miles south of Davis.
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It is an outdoor paradise featuring waterfalls, lakes, streams, and hiking trails that draws thousands of visitors each year.
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The most notable attraction in the area is Turner Falls Park - home of the tallest waterfall in the state standing at 77 ft. tall. The waterfall beautifully falls from the rocks of the Arbuckle Mountains into a natural pool below.
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Explorers will want to check out the hidden caves - some of which are marked and easily accessible, however, there are a few “secret” caves that exist that are waiting to be explored in some of the oldest mountains on earth.
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Situated at the foothills of the Arbuckle Mountains is Chickasaw National Recreation Area - full of natural mineral springs that attract visitors from all over the country. The most popular swimming hole in the Chickasaw National Recreation Area is the Little Niagra waterfall area on Travertine Creek.
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Arbuckle Lake is one of the best fishing lakes in Oklahoma for catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, white bass, and bluegill.
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Have you ever visited the Arbuckle Mountains? If so, which part is your favorite?
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For more information on the Chickasaw National Recreation Area, click here to read one of our previous featured articles on this gorgeous place.
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Address: Arbuckle Mountains, Davis, OK 73030, USA
