Durant, Oklahoma, "The Gateway to Lake Texoma," is located only 10 miles from Lake Texoma, one of the most popular vacation destinations in the Southwest. With the lakes and popular festivals, Durant is one of the fastest growing cities in the state of Oklahoma. Tourism is one of the keys to this fast growth.

 

Whether you are on the lakes during the daytime, sunset, or nighttime, there are some beautiful sights to behold. You will find many areas around Lake Texoma to have a picnic, launch your boat, do some fishing, and enjoy the lake

The county seat of Bryan county since 1908, Durant, "The Magnolia Capital of Oklahoma" is 20 miles north of Denison, Texas and 86 miles north of Dallas Texas. Oklahoma City, the state capital, is 150 miles to the northwest. The city of Durant currently  has a population of over 15,000 and is home to the Southeastern Oklahoma State University campus with about 4,000 student enrollment. SOSU is known as the "Campus Of A Thousand Magnolias."

 

Durant has eight city parks and there are many more along the Lake Texoma shoreline. There are walking trails in most of the parks.

Fishing is great in the area! Lake Texoma is known as the "Striper Capital of the World," and is one of a few lakes nationally where the striped bass reproduce naturally. Other popular species in the lake include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, white bass, hybrid striped bass, white crappie, black crappie, blue catfish and channel catfish.

Hunters from all over enjoy stalking whitetail deer, mallard, turkey, quail, dove and pheasant in the nearby areas.
 

Want some good food?

Roma Italian Restaurant
121 W. Main St., Durant; 580-931-9961
Great atmosphere and menu variety for everyone.

Need a fishing guide?

Carneys Guide Service
72 Iris, Mead OK; 580-931-0968

Looking for Lodging at Lake Texoma?

Lake Texoma Vacation Rental - Pottsboro, TX
Looking for a Rental Lake Home or Cabin near Highport Marina? Beautiful location under the trees. Sleeps 6, bedding and towels are included, cable TV, spacious deck, and fully equipped kitchen. $240.00-$280.00 for the weekend. $700.00 for a seven day stay. Please call Katie for additional pricing at 1-972-644-6578. Email: ckatmurph@aol.com

 

                Texoma Belle Riverboat

Durant Area Attractions:

Lake Texoma - Annually, about 9 million tourists visits the 12th largest lake in the United States.

The Lake Texoma Recreation Area west of Durant offers fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, skiing, hunting, and bird watching opportunities.

Fort Washita Historical Site & Museum - Operated in the 1800's by the U.S. Army and during the Civil War by Confederates.

The Three Valley Museum - a living history museum that features displays of  artifacts of early statehood.

Historic downtown Durant - The area features many art galleries, antique, boutique,  and western shops, tearooms, and cafes that cater to both tourists and local folks.

Fairchild Gallery - 405 Denison, Durant, OK 580-924-2399

Lake Durant - a 315-acre municipal lake surrounded by magnificent properties. It is a prime fishing lake. The Lake is open from March - October and opens at sunrise, closes at sunset. Call 580-920-0879 for more information

Texoma Belle Riverboat - Located at Catfish Bay Marina in Texoma State Park.

Willow Springs Resort & Marina - Open year-round.
Offers ski boat rental, marine repair shop, 24-hour gas dock, boat ramp, covered boat slips, swimming beach, dry boat storage, fishing guides, and drinks and snacks. Call 580-924-6240 for more information

World's Largest Peanut - Located at the City Hall

Events and Festivals

Annual Magnolia Festival of Oklahoma - May 30-31
The Oklahoma Shakespearean Festival - May 10
Street Carnival - First Saturday in October
Annual Durant Main Street Bass Fishing Tournament - Usually in May

Want to play some golf?

Durant Country Club - 320 Country Club Rd, Durant - 580-924-0622-18 hole-Municipal
Silverado Golf Course - 1620 Sandstone Rd, Durant - 580-924-1899-18 holes-Public
Chickasaw Point Golf Course - Hwy 70E, Kingston. OK - 866-602-4653-18 holes-Municipal
Lake Texoma State Park Golf Course - Hwy 70E, Kingston, OK 866-602-4653-18 holes-Municipal

Durant's area code is 580, and the ZIP Code is 74701-02.
GPS Info: latitude 34.0 N x longitude 96.4 W., Elevation: 652

Durant Local Links

City of Durant
Durant Schools
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
The Durant Daily Democrat
Durant Weather
Durant Map
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Headquarters - Headquartered in Durant
Kiamichi Technology Center
Choctaw Casinos - Durant Casino Resort
Lake Texoma - Denison Dam Info
Durant Churches

Antlers - Deer Capital of the World -59 miles northeast

Durant Area Cities and Towns

Kingston - 19 miles west
Denison TX - 20 miles south
Madill - 27 miles northwest
Atoka - 33 miles north
Ardmore - 50 miles west
Hugo - 53 miles east
Dallas TX - 86 miles south
Oklahoma City - 150 miles northwest
Tulsa - 164 miles north

 

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