Directions and Factoids
Directions: Directions to Afton Landing: From Muskogee, Travel north on US-69 toward Wagoner for
approximately 13 miles. Turn right on OK-51 W and travel west for approximately 5 miles.
Turn left on E. 731 Road and travel west for approximately .3 mile. Turn
left on S. 221 Rd. and travel south for .5 mile to park entrance.
Factoid: Chouteau Lock and Dam 17 was primarily constructed for the improvement of the Arkansas
River and its tributaries for commercial barge traffic, but offers three river park
recreation areas. These locations are perfect settings for fishermen and kayaks/canoes.
Chouteau is the first lock and dam structure on the Verdigris River after the navigation
channel leaves the main stem of the Arkansas River. The lock is approximately 4 miles
northwest of Okay in Wagoner County. Lock 17 pool proves 18.7 miles of navigable waters
extending upstream to the Newt Graham Lock and Dam 18.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Services Status
The list below includes Recreation Services Status of USACE managed areas (lines that contain the Corps Castle icon). Others, such as state or private marina operators, run additional parks. Please contact those agencies or individuals for information on the areas they manage.
Open
Partially Open
Closed
Status Unknown
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Camping |
E | Electric Campsites |
N | Non-electric Campsites |
P | Primitive Campsites |
G | Group Camping |
D | Dump Station |
Fishing |
C | Fish Cleaning Stations |
D | Fishing Docks |
P | Fishing Piers |
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Picnic |
A | Picnic Area |
G | Group Picnic |
GS | Group Picnic Shelter |
Swimming |
BE | Beach |
P | Swimming Pool |
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Trails |
B | Bike Trails |
Q | Equestrian Trails |
H | Hiking Trails |
I | Hiking Trails - Interpretive |
R | Off Road Vehicle Trails |
F | Fitness Trails |
W | Water Trails |
S | Snow Mobile Trails |
CC | Cross Country Skiing Trails |
M | Multipurpose Trails |
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