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    Lake of the Arbuckles

    Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Murray, OklahomaLakeSwimming allowed

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    Getting there

    Lake of the Arbuckles is open for swimming except near boat launches and fishing docks.

    Water
    Lake
    Entry
    No entry fee; fees apply to camping and motorboat launching.
    Facilities
    Campgrounds, picnic areas, public restrooms, drinking water
    Lifeguard
    No lifeguards on duty.
    Managed by
    National Park Service

    Getting there

    Use the Point or Buckhorn areas of Chickasaw National Recreation Area to access the lake.

    34.4533, -97.0424

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Do not swim near boat launches or fishing docks.
    • Do not swim after dark.
    • Swim in boat-exclusion areas.
    • Wear an approved life preserver at all times on the lake.

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    Questions about Lake of the Arbuckles

    Can you swim at Lake of the Arbuckles?

    Yes. Swimming is allowed in the lake except in the immediate areas around boat launches, courtesy docks and fishing docks.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Lake of the Arbuckles?

    No entry fee; fees apply to camping and motorboat launching.

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