In Caddo County, waterscapes meet stories that reach far back into the past. At the northern end of Fort Cobb Lake, Fort Cobb WMA covers about 3,500 acres. In winter, bald eagles are found in the portion of the lake that belongs to the state park. Near Hinton, Red Rock Canyon is one of the deep canyons carved by streams in Caddo County.
Water, Nature and Activities
Fort Cobb Lake covers 4,000 acres of water; the shoreline of Fort Cobb Reservoir is reported to be 45 miles long. These figures describe different measurements: the lake’s area and the reservoir’s shoreline length. Fishing is available year-round at Fort Cobb Reservoir, and swimming is also available at Fort Cobb Lake. Fort Cobb WMA has three developed boat ramps.
Other specific options include boat rentals at Sunset Cove Marina and golf at the Fort Cobb State Park Golf Course. The course has 18 holes and a par of 70. When comparing nature experiences and activities, these details offer different points of reference—from the seasonal presence of bald eagles to year-round fishing and the golf course’s specifications.
History and Landmarks
Fort Cobb was established on October 1, 1859. The history of the Chisholm Trail is also connected to a stopping place: Caddo Springs, also called Concho Springs, was a favored stop along the trail. Rock Springs Baptist Church was the first Baptist church established among the Plains Indians. These places and dates offer different ways into the region’s history, from a 19th-century founding to religious and travel stories.
Rock Mary is a historic landmark for travelers in Caddo County. Important for planning your visit: Rock Mary is on private property. The National Hall of Fame for Famous American Indians offers another perspective on history and remembrance. It features more than 40 bronze busts and a self-guided tour through outdoor sculpture gardens. It also provides information about Black Beaver’s service as an interpreter and guide for expeditions.
Museums and Art in Anadarko
The Southern Plains Indian Museum in Anadarko displays authentic art and crafts by Indigenous peoples of the Americas in three galleries. Its permanent exhibition features a wide range of art from Indigenous nations in western Oklahoma, including the Kiowa, Comanche, Kiowa-Apache, Southern Cheyenne, Southern Arapaho, Wichita, Caddo, Delaware, and Ft. Sill Apache. The nations named here give the exhibition a specific regional context.
The Anadarko Heritage Museum presents historical information about Indigenous, European, and African descendants who settled in the Caddo County area. It is housed in Anadarko’s former Rock Island Depot; its collections also include railroad memorabilia. The museum thus brings settlement history and railroad objects together. The Anadarko Downtown Historic District is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
The Anadarko post office is home to the mural “Kiowas Moving Camp.” Created in 1936, the artwork consists of 16 canvas panels. As another example of the region’s art history, it can be viewed alongside the museum collections, though the two do not tell the same story: here, a single multipart mural is set against the galleries’ diverse collections.
Plan Your Stay
Fort Cobb State Park offers 279 RV sites, including 34 with full hookups, as well as 102 tent sites and five cabins. Cabins can be reserved online. This lets you choose between an RV, tent, or cabin stay when planning your trip. Check current cabin availability before booking.
Explore more destinations: Anadarko, Cyril, Hinton, Ottawa, Okfuskee County, Pawnee County, Choctaw, Pittsburg County.
For the broader travel overview: Oklahoma.
