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The University of Oklahoma Biological Station provides boat ramp access to Lake Texoma, a major impoundment of the Red River located on the Oklahoma-Texas border near Kingston. This access point serves as a gateway to one of the largest lakes in the Tulsa District and is situated in an area rich with ecological and research significance. The station is positioned west of Buncombe Creek's confluence with Lake Texoma.
Lake Texoma offers excellent opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, and recreational boating across its expansive waters. The underlying Red River is a major waterway with significant flow averaging over 68,000 cubic feet per second, so users should be prepared for substantial water conditions and currents, particularly below the dam. The region features notable nearby attractions including Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, established to protect migratic bird habitat and native wildlife, making it an excellent destination for nature-oriented paddlers.
**Practical Information:** An USACE Annual Day-Use pass ($40) is available through the Lake Texoma Project Office (Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm). The nearest campground option is Big Mineral Camp within 10 miles. For specific details about ramp conditions, hours, facilities, and any access restrictions, contact the Lake Texoma Project Office at 903-465-4990.