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50 Best and Fun Things To Do In Comanche County, Oklahoma


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Oklahoma is a beautiful state full of amazing scenery and interesting attractions.

Comanche County is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the area, and for good reason! You can explore the local history and culture at museums, see amazing nature at parks, or enjoy some of the unique restaurants in the area.

Its biggest attraction is undoubtedly the Wichita Mountain National Wildlife Refuge, where there are plenty of opportunities for hiking and wildlife viewing in the beautiful surroundings.

The Refuge itself is also home to several attractions, such as Mt. Scott and the Holy City.

Another must-see is the Medicine Park Aquarium and Natural Science Center with its unique exhibits and impressive electric eel show!

For those interested in learning more about the diverse cultures that inhabited the Great Plains region, be sure not to miss the Museum of the Great Plains and Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center.

Of course, this is just a small sample of what Comanche County has to offer. If you would like to find out more, continue reading for a comprehensive list of all the other attractions and activities available here

The 50 Most Popular Things To Do In Comanche County, Oklahoma

50. Little Baldy Trail

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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49. Mount Sheridan

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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48. Quanah Mountain

4.0 ★★★★☆ (1 review)

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47. Tarbone Mountain

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

46. Treasure Lake

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

45. The Narrows

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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44. Bison Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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43. Kite Trail

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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42. Bat Cave Mountain

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

41. US Army Artillery Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

Location: Corral Road Fort Sill OK

Tel:  580 442 1819

Web Address:   https://sill-army.mil/famuseum/

40. Mount Pinchot

4.4 ★★★★☆ (5 reviews)

39. Post Oak Lake

5.0 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

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38. The Narrows Trail

5.0 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

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37. Burford Lake

4.9 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

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36. Quanah Parker Dam

5.0 ★★★★★ (10 reviews)

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Location: Little Baldy Trlhoma OK

35. Lake Jed Johnson

5.0 ★★★★★ (14 reviews)

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34. Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters

4.8 ★★★★★ (16 reviews)

33. Treadwell Tower

4.6 ★★★★★ (21 reviews)

Location: Lawton OK

Tel:  580 919 6401

32. Elk Mountain

5.0 ★★★★★ (23 reviews)

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31. Forty Foot Hole

4.6 ★★★★★ (24 reviews)

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30. Trail of Fear Scream Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (24 reviews)

Location: 11101 SE Lee Blvd Lawton OK

Tel:  844 332 3327

Web Address:   http://trailoffear.com/

29. Post Oak Waterfall

4.8 ★★★★★ (24 reviews)

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Location: Charon s Garden Trailhoma OK

Web Address:   https://fws.gov/refuge/wichita_mountains/

28. Elmer Thomas Lake

4.5 ★★★★★ (29 reviews)

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27. Quanah Parker Star House

3.4 ★★★☆☆ (29 reviews)

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Location: N 8th Street Cache OK

Tel:  580 429 3420

26. Leslie Powell Gallery

4.6 ★★★★★ (39 reviews)

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Location: 620 SW D Ave Lawton OK

Tel:  580 357 9526

Web Address:   http://lpgallery.org/

25. Quanah Parker Lake

4.8 ★★★★★ (61 reviews)

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24. Lake Ellsworth

4.5 ★★★★★ (64 reviews)

23. Parallel Forest

4.8 ★★★★★ (79 reviews)

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Location: Lawton OK

Web Address:   https://fws.gov/refuge/Wichita_Mountains/

22. Medicine Creek Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (79 reviews)

Location: Apache Gate Road Fort Sill OK

21. Lake Jed Johnson Tower

4.7 ★★★★★ (85 reviews)

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Location: Lawton OK

20. Historic Mattie Beal Home

4.5 ★★★★★ (96 reviews)

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Location: 1008 SW 5th Street Lawton OK

Tel:  580 678 3156

Web Address:   http://lawtonheritage.org/

19. Snider Family Exotics

4.8 ★★★★★ (105 reviews)

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Location: 20010 OK 17 Fletcher OK

Tel:  580 512 5014

Web Address:   https://sniderfamilyexotics.com/

18. Elk Mountain Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ (125 reviews)

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Location: Elk Mountian Trailhoma OK

17. Geronimo’s Grave

4.7 ★★★★★ (279 reviews)

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Location: Elgin OK

16. Liberty Lake Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (314 reviews)

Location: Lawton OK

Tel:  580 581 3400

15. Prairie Dog Town

4.8 ★★★★★ (343 reviews)

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Location: homa OK

Web Address:   https://fws.gov/refuge/Wichita_Mountains/

14. Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation

4.5 ★★★★★ (389 reviews)

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Location: 7463 Deer Creek Canyon Road Fort Sill OK

Tel:  580 442 5854

Web Address:   https://sill.armymwr.com/programs/letra

13. Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

4.0 ★★★★☆ (390 reviews)

Location: 5324 NW Cache Road Lawton OK

Tel:  580 303 7243

Web Address:   https://urbanair.com/oklahoma-lawton

12. Bath Lake Medicine Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (890 reviews)

Location: Medicine Park OK

11. Elmer Thomas Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,859 reviews)

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Location: 501 NW Ferris Ave Lawton OK

Tel:  580 581 3400

Web Address:   https://lawtonok.gov/index.php/places/elmer-thomas-park

10. Comanche Nation Casino

3.9 ★★★★☆ (2,912 reviews)

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Location: 402 SE Interstate Dr Lawton OK

Tel:  580 250 3030

Web Address:   https://comanchenationcasino.com/employment-2/

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9. Charon’s Garden Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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8. Fort Sill National Historic Landmark and Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (121 reviews)

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Location: 435 Quanah Road Fort Sill OK

Tel:  580 442 5123

Web Address:   https://sill-army.mil/fs-museum/

7. Lake Lawtonka

4.5 ★★★★★ (164 reviews)

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6. Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center

4.7 ★★★★★ (286 reviews)

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Location: 701 NW Ferris Ave Lawton OK

Tel:  580 353 0404

Web Address:   http://comanchemuseum.com/

5. Mount Scott

4.8 ★★★★★ (425 reviews)

4. Museum of the Great Plains

4.7 ★★★★★ (665 reviews)

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Location: 601 NW Ferris Ave Lawton OK

Tel:  580 581 3460

Web Address:   http://discovermgp.org/

3. Medicine Park Aquarium and Natural Sciences Center

4.5 ★★★★★ (1,328 reviews)

Location: 1 Aquarium Dr Medicine Park OK

Tel:  580 529 3601

Web Address:   https://mpmns.org/

2. The Holy City of the Wichitas

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,515 reviews)

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Location: 262 Holy City Road Cache OK

Tel:  580 429 3361

Web Address:   https://facebook.com/holycityofthewichitas/

1. Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge

4.8 ★★★★★ (3,930 reviews)

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Location: 32 Refuge Headquarters Rd.homa OK

Tel:  580 429 3222

Web Address:   https://fws.gov/refuge/Wichita_Mountains/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Comanche County, Oklahoma! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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