Anadarko, Oklahoma on Highway 281 in Caddo County. Southwest of Oklahoma City, North of Lawton. With a population of around 6,500.
"Indian Capital of the Nation," according to the local Chamber of Commerce. Home to the annual American Indian Exposition, the National Hall of Fame for Famous American Indians. Anadarko on US Highway 281 is unique among Oklahoma cities as Native Americans form a near-majority of the community population. The town acquired its name when the post office was established in 1873. The towns name came from the Nadarko (Nadaco) Indians, a branch of the Caddo peoples, with the "A" added by a clerical error.
The city is home to the Apache, Delaware, and Wichita tribal headquarters. Located here is the Southern Plains Indian Museum. With the Rosemary Ellison Gallery, 5,951 square feet, featuring artwork by contemporary Indian artists and artisans. Founded in 1947-48 through Federal and Oklahoma State governments’ Cooperative efforts. The Indian Arts and Crafts Board is the only federal agency that is consistently and exclusively concerned with the economic benefits of Native American cultural development.
Southern Plains Indian Museum: Anadarko's location on 281 is within close proximity to a number of outdoor recreational opportunities in addition to the towns activities and cultural offerings. Lets have a satellite look around the town and area. FYI: this town has a very limited presence on the Web. The Anadarko Downtown Historic District is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. South on OK 8 is Indian City USA, an authentic restoration of American Indian dwellings, a fun place to visit with camp grounds.
Outdoor recreational fun O'plenty around this area of Hwy 281. Northeast of town is Lake Chickasha, Northwest is Fort Cobb State Park, Sugar Cr
eek Site Dam is about 3 miles out of town. Red Rock Canyon State Park, up at Hinton on 281.
North, up 281 from Anadarko on our all American Highway towards Hinton is Red Rock Canyon State Park. From: I-40 Exit 101, 5 miles South on Hwy 281. Red Rock Canyon was once a stop on the famous California Road Trail. The canyon walls are a favorite for rappelling and open exploration. 310 Park Acres, RV Sites to tent camping, hiking trails, play ground and fish pond.
Red Rock Canyon State Park:
Northwest of Anadarko is Fort Cobb State Park, 1,872 park acres, 4,100 Lake Acres. Take your tent or RV and enjoy a quiet, relaxed family atmosphere. The park also offers an 18-hole golf course with practice range. fishing, water sports, (personal water craft rentals), hunting and swimming, visitor's center on site and cabins. You will need to book a cabin long in advance.
Fort Cobb Lake State Park:
Northeast of Anadarko is Lake Chickasha, which is operated and maintained by the Chickasha Public Works Division. Overnight camping (no water or electricity) $5.00 per day. 50 RV hookups (with water and electricity hookups) $10.00 per day. Fishing (City permit required), Hunting (City permit required). Both may be purchased at the lake.
Get out and some of this Oklahoma Highway 281 fun.
Happy motoring and safe travels, Ya'll come back...
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