Think Oklahoma is all pump-jacks drilling for oil and Dust Bowl-style plains? Think again, the eastern edge of the state, popularly known as Choctaw Country, has some spectacularly forested hills that are a favorite among hikers, mountain bikers, and hunters. One of the best starting places for an adventure in eastern Oklahoma is the town of Antlers, so named for the shed antlers regularly found on the trees just outside of town.About two and a half hours' drive southeast of both Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Antlers lies in a very sparsely populated corner of the state where the plains rise up into picturesque hills. Back in the late ‘90s, the town was marketed as the deer capital of the world in an attempt to bring in hunters from around the country, and for the most part, the campaign was effective. Hunters from all over Texas and the lower reaches of the Midwest flock to Antlers to scour the hills for enormous bucks. But even if you’re not a hunter, there’s plenty to enjoy in this tiny Oklahoma town.One of the RV campgrounds there is Antlers RV Park, which sits on the northwestern corner of town. When you’re RV camping at Antlers RV Park, you’ll have access to full hookups, a dump station, hot showers, and laundry facilities. Each of the campsites at Antlers RV Park has a picnic table and grill too. The park's location on the edge of town means you’ll never be far away from great restaurants, groceries, or Antlers’ limited nightlife, though.
Think Oklahoma is all pump-jacks drilling for oil and Dust Bowl-style plains? Think again, the eastern edge of the state, popularly known as Choctaw Country, has some spectacularly forested hills that are a favorite among hikers, mountain bikers, and hunters. One of the best starting places for an adventure in eastern Oklahoma is the town of Antlers, so named for the shed antlers regularly found on the trees just outside of town.About two and a half hours' drive southeast of both Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Antlers lies in a very sparsely populated corner of the state where the plains rise up into picturesque hills. Back in the late ‘90s, the town was marketed as the deer capital of the world in an attempt to bring in hunters from around the country, and for the most part, the campaign was effective. Hunters from all over Texas and the lower reaches of the Midwest flock to Antlers to scour the hills for enormous bucks. But even if you’re not a hunter, there’s plenty to enjoy in this tiny Oklahoma town.One of the RV campgrounds there is Antlers RV Park, which sits on the northwestern corner of town. When you’re RV camping at Antlers RV Park, you’ll have access to full hookups, a dump station, hot showers, and laundry facilities. Each of the campsites at Antlers RV Park has a picnic table and grill too. The park's location on the edge of town means you’ll never be far away from great restaurants, groceries, or Antlers’ limited nightlife, though.