Oologah Lake

About Oologah Lake

Oolagah Lake is located in the Green Country region of northeastern Oklahoma and has a wealth of surprises in store for visitors.

Located just an hour northeast of Tulsa, it has become a popular destination for yachtsmen, but also a major tourist destination.

Anyone who has ever experienced the severe storms that can brew quickly in this area will find the name appropriate. The lake was developed by the Army Corps of Engineers to provide a safe haven for boating, fishing and other recreational activities in the Green Country region of northeastern Oklahoma. This corps developed the Oolagah River, one of the largest rivers in North America, and the largest lake in the world.

Eastern Oklahoma is officially known as Indian territory, but this area of Oklahoma is historically a result of a long history of conflict between the US Army Corps of Engineers and tribal groups. In the mid-19th century, many tribesmen settled in the Green Country region of northeastern Oklahoma, the eastern half of what is now Oklahoma.

They were called the "five civilized tribes" because they could blend in with white culture. This was a result of the infamous Cherokee Trail of Tears, which ended with the Cherokees being removed from their traditional lands in the Southeast.

Will Rogers was born to Cherokee parents who owned a rich ranch, and soon they owned the land around what is now Lake Oolagah, Oklahoma's largest lake.

His father was a senator and humanitarian leader of the Cherokee, and his mother was the daughter of a Cherokee woman and the wife of an Oklahoma state senator. Will became one of the most respected and respected leaders of his time and was revered for his philosophy of common sense. When he died in a plane crash in 1935, millions mourned him, but he was barely mentioned in the media or in his family's history.

Will was always considered Indian, but he did a lot to promote tolerance and understanding of all races. Much of the family ranch is now under the water of Oolagah Lake, and the ranch house stands still. Most of the riverbank is owned by the Army Corps of Engineers and is managed as public land to protect wildlife and water quality. Several public areas offer improved campsites, hiking trails, picnic areas and other amenities.

Lake Oolagah is the perfect place to spend a day, a week or a month. Two marinas offer boat rental, including personal ships. The nature trails and access to the water on foot include a 1.5 km long, 1.5 m long trail system. The trail offers easy access for hikers, mountain bikers and horse-riding enthusiasts, as well as for recreational boaters and kayakers.

All types of boats are allowed, and water sports are a popular activity, with sailing and windsurfing being popular as well as kayaking, canoeing, fishing, boating and swimming.

If you stay ashore, there are plenty of picnic areas, including a barbecue, and visitors can choose to buy food at any authorized outlet.

Fishing has always been popular at Lake Oolagah, and locals say the northern foothills are ideal for shallow water fishing, while the deepest water is in the southern half of the lake. Flat-headed catfish, striped bass, bluefish, redfish and other small fish are also considered excellent and can be caught in shallow water as well as in deep water.

Almost all public areas along the coast have public boat ramps, which ensure easy access for boats, but almost no public area near the coast has a public boat ramp to ensure safe access to the lake for recreational and commercial purposes.

Some areas north of the lake are designated as wildlife management areas and public hunting areas must behave in accordance with hunting seasons and legal hunting permits. Deer, elk, elk, coyotes, lynx, foxes, raccoons and other wild animals as well as birds of prey are frequently seen.

Oolagah Lake is not the only attraction in the area, Historic Route 66 (Mother Road) runs south of the lake through Claremore. The surviving sections of this ancient road are filled with relics of Americans "love of cars. Bald eagles often spend the winter at this lake, and shore birds stop at the shore to look for food, water and their nests.

The main road through Claremore is part of the old route and houses over 300 antique collectors. Hobby Route 66 drivers like to look for old landmarks, signs and shops that are still standing. Traffic has been diverted to Interstate 44, and the area is thriving with tourist attractions and historic accommodations.

Surrounding Rogers County offers many attractions, including Will Rogers Raceway, Arkansas State Park and Oolagah Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Other attractions include the William Davis Rogers Memorial Birthplace Ranch, a historic landmark that is already or is in the process of being restored. On the nearby shore of Lake Oroville is Will Rogers Memorial Birth Place and Ranch.
There are many golf courses in the area that will love the enthusiastic golfer, such as the Oolagah Lake Golf Course and Lake Oroville Golf Club, as well as a number of other courses.

During the day, visitors to Oolagah Lake can choose from specialty restaurants and nightlife options, and Tulsa is minutes away. Many current construction projects in the area offer condos - type real estate and apartments are available in Nowata, OOLAGah, Claremore, Tulsa, etc.

If you're looking for a unique vacation spot, this northeastern corner of Oklahoma is not to be missed. Tulsa is well served by museums and arts learning opportunities, and the famous Oklahoma City Museum of Art and Museum Live in Tulsa are better known for their art galleries.

Lake Oolagah is waiting for you and you may come back every year, so bring a sailboat, a fishing rod and your children.