Virgil Point

Virgil Point Campground is a large, grassy campground in a forested expanse of southeast Oklahoma, perched along the banks of Hugo Lake. There are always fish to be caught in the Kiamichi River and in Hugo Lake. The northern half of the lake is flooded timber, which offers exceptional fishing opportunities; from early sand bass and slab crappie to late-season fall bass, anglers will always find opportunities, and the catfishing is excellent during the summer. Hunters are welcome to enjoy over 25,000 acres of land managed by either the Army Corps of Engineers or the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, and bow hunting is permitted in and around most of the park areas. Kiamichi Park features an archery practice range, a shooting range and a 3,000-acre Quality Deer Management Area. Recreational boaters enjoy the wide open lower lake, with its open water, beautiful limestone rock walls and sandy banks. Wildlife around the lake includes land and waterfowl, whitetail deer, mink, fox and beaver. Virgil Point features 51 spacious, modern campsites, and a boat ramp is available. Hugo Lake Dam is located on the Kiamichi River, 18 river miles upstream from its confluence with the Red River. Completed in 1974, the dam provides flood control, water supply and fish and wildlife management for nearby communities. A number of historical attractions are located near the lake, including Native American cultural centers, Civil War headquarters, historic churches and schools.