Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge

Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge

Coordinates: 35°35′00″N 95°58′00″W / 35.5833333°N 95.9666667°W / 35.5833333; -95.9666667

Kayaking in the Deep Fork Wildlife Refuge at sunrise

The Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge is part of the United States system of National Wildlife Refuges. It is located in Eastern Oklahoma, near the city of Okmulgee and the Deep Fork River where the park gets its name.

The refuge was established in 1993 and contains over 9,000 acres (36 km²) of protected land. The park is subject to annual flooding which provides excellent habitat for waterfowl and other animals.

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