The McCurtain County Wilderness Area is a wilderness nature preserve north of Broken Bow, Oklahoma. It has been owned by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. It was designated a National Natural Landmark in December 1974 for its excellent example of a xeric upland oak-pine forest.
Description The Area is in the southern section of the Ouachita Uplift and ranged from to in elevation. It receives of rain annually, the highest amount in the state.
Wildlife There are over 110 bird species in the area, including the endangered red-cockaded woodpeckerTulsa Audubon Society and bald eagle. It was nominated as an Important Bird Area in 2008 by the Audubon Society.IBA description of site
There are over 359 species of plants in the area.
Visiting There is a short nature trail, but further exploration of the east side of the reservoir requires advance permission.Official Site and Visitor Instructions
References
External links Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation: McCurtain County Wilderness Area Official Brochure and Map (PDF)