The Lake of the Arbuckles is a reservoir

Reservoir

A reservoir , artificial lake or dam is used to store water.Reservoirs may be created in river valleys by the construction of a dam or may be built by excavation in the ground or by conventional construction techniques such as brickwork or cast concrete.The term reservoir may also be used to...

 located in southern Oklahoma

Oklahoma

Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,751,351 residents as of the 2010 census and a land area of 68,667 square miles , Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state...

, just south of Sulphur in Murray County. The secluded lake is a principal water supply reservoir for the city of Ardmore, some 30 mi (48 km) to the southwest. The lake is very scenic, nestled within reach of the Chickasaw National Recreation Area

Chickasaw National Recreation Area

Chickasaw National Recreation Areais a National Recreation Area situated in the foothills of the Arbuckle Mountains in south-central Oklahoma near Sulphur.-History:...

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Lake of the Arbuckles was built by the Bureau of Reclamation in 1966. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation rated the lake as the best for bass fishing in the state. The lake features 36 miles of shoreline. Fishing is permitted year-round for crappie, catfish, largemouth bass, white bass and bluegill. Facilities include three campgrounds for tents and RVs, picnic areas, public restrooms and boat docks and ramps.

External links

• Lake of the Arbuckles information, photos and videos on TravelOK.com Official travel and tourism website for the State of Oklahoma