Indian Nations National Wildlife and Scenic Area | |
Iucn Category: | V |
Map: | USA#Oklahoma |
Relief: | 1 |
Location: | Le Flore County, Oklahoma, USA |
Nearest City: | Heavener, Oklahoma |
Coordinates: | 34.7667°N -94.7°W |
Area: | 41051acres |
Established: | 1988 |
Governing Body: | U.S. Forest Service |
Indian Nations National Scenic and Wildlife Area is a federally designated National Scenic Area within Ouachita National Forest 11miles south of Heavener, in Le Flore County, Oklahoma USA. The 41051acres scenic area is administered by the U.S. Forest Service. The scenic area includes the Homer L. Johnson Wildlife Management Area. There is also a 15acres fishing lake atop Post Mountain, developed by the U. S. Forest Service during the 1930s, is included within the scenic area.[1]
The National Scenic Area was established by Public Law 100-499, known as the "Winding Stair Mountain National Recreation Area and Wilderness Area Act", designating the area as the Indian Nations National Scenic and Wildlife Area in 1988.[2]
See main article: Cedar Lake (Le Flore County, Oklahoma). Cedar Lake has 3miles of shoreline and covers an area of 78acres. It is a recreational lake, primarily used for fishing, although swimming and boating are also allowed and are popular. The main fish species are channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, spotted bass and sunfish. Facilities include boat docks and ramps, drinking water, outdoor grills, pavilion, picnic area with tables, playground, hook-up sites for recreational vehicles and tent sites for camping.[3]