Veterans Lake

Veterans Lake is located in the western portion of the Chickasaw National Recreation Area's Platt Historic District. Often overlooked and bypassed by visitors, Veterans Lake offers excellent opportunities for small boat use, fishing, hiking, and picnicking.

Veterans Lake was built in 1933 and became part of Chickasaw National Recreation Area in 1983.  The 67 acre lake was named in honor of American war veterans. The lake offers 3 miles of shoreline, along with a boat ramp, boat dock, and fishing dock. Also has picnic areas, grills, restrooms, and group shelter.

Did You Know?

Sunset over the Lake of the Arbuckles

Both of the lakes found in the Chickasaw National Recreation Area are man-made reservoirs. Veterans Lake was built by the WPA in 1936 and added to the park in 1983. The Lake of the Arbuckles was built by the Bureau of Reclamation in 1963 and managed as a separate park until 1976. More...