Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge

Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge

Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge is a 16,464-acre protected area located in southern Johnston and northeastern Marshall Counties in Oklahoma. It was established in 1946 as an overlay of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Denison Dam and Lake Texoma project.

Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge provides habitat for diverse species, including approximately 30 mammal species, 284 bird species, 65 reptile and amphibian species, 62 fish species, and 67 butterfly species.

Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge features a variety of landscapes, from grasslands and wildflower fields to oak-hickory-elm woodlands and willow shallows. The 4,500-acre Cumberland Pool, a portion of Lake Texoma, offers excellent fishing opportunities and serves as a resting area for thousands of waterfowl during winter.

The refuge’s rich history is evident in the remnants of a cooperative farming project, including residences, a store, a concrete barn, and silos. The name “Tishomingo” is derived from a former war chief of the Chickasaw Indian Tribe, whose tribal capital was once located in the nearby town of Tishomingo.

Visitors can enjoy wildlife viewing, hiking on self-guided trails, fishing, boating, picnicking, camping, photography, and other activities at Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge.

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Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge Map