Robinsons Landing Marina

Marina in Oklahoma, United States
  • Boathouse Docks
  • Lake Marina
  • Watercraft Launch
Part ofLake LawtonkaPrimary inflowsMedicine CreekPrimary outflowsMedicine CreekManaging agencyCity of LawtonBuilt1905Surface elevation1,348 ft (411 m)Settlements
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WebsiteRobinson's Landing Marina

Robinsons Landing Marina is located in Comanche County, Oklahoma within the continental United States.[1][2] Lake Lawtonka provides the fresh water source for the waterfront marina.[3][4] The watercraft landing basin is situated on the north shoreline boundaries of the Lawtonka reservoir.[5]

The public marina borders the Wichita Mountains and Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge with the lofty neighbor of Mount Scott in the distance.[6][7][8][9] The lake marina has a census-designated place or housing estate bearing north known as Lawtonka Acres.[10][11]

The Lawtonka recreation area and north shore marina are public property of the City of Lawton Lakes Division.[12]

  • Robinsons Landing managed by City of Lawton
    Robinsons Landing managed by City of Lawton
  • Primitive camping at Robinsons Landing Park
    Primitive camping at Robinsons Landing Park
  • General store and recreational permits information at Robinsons Landing Marina
    General store and recreational permits information at Robinsons Landing Marina
  • Boathouses at Robinsons Landing Marina
    Boathouses at Robinsons Landing Marina
  • Fishing regulations for Lake Lawtonka
    Fishing regulations for Lake Lawtonka
  • Marina boathouse construction with pictorial of Mountain Scott
    Marina boathouse construction with pictorial of Mountain Scott

Climate

According to the Köppen climate classification system, Wichita Mountains region has a humid subtropical climate, with a climate map reference as Cfa.

Climate data for Wichita Mountain WLR, OK US (1981-2010)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 50.8
(10.4) 		54.5
(12.5) 		63.4
(17.4) 		72.6
(22.6) 		80.3
(26.8) 		88.2
(31.2) 		94.1
(34.5) 		93.9
(34.4) 		85.2
(29.6) 		74.2
(23.4) 		62
(17) 		50.9
(10.5) 		72.5
(22.5)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 28.2
(−2.1) 		32
(0) 		40.5
(4.7) 		48.9
(9.4) 		59.1
(15.1) 		67.4
(19.7) 		71.9
(22.2) 		70.6
(21.4) 		62
(17) 		50.7
(10.4) 		39.8
(4.3) 		29.5
(−1.4) 		50.1
(10.1)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 1.68
(43) 		1.81
(46) 		2.89
(73) 		2.86
(73) 		4.7
(120) 		4.5
(110) 		2.85
(72) 		3.10
(79) 		3.80
(97) 		3.75
(95) 		2.23
(57) 		1.73
(44) 		35.9
(909)
Source: NOAA National Climatic Data Center[13]

See also

References

  1. ^ Robinson Landing in Geonames.org (cc-by)
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Robinson Landing
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lake Lawtonka
  4. ^ Lake Lawtonka in Geonames.org (cc-by)
  5. ^ Ellenbrook, Edward Charles (1984). "Outdoor and Trail Guide to the Wichita Mountains of Southwest Oklahoma". In-The-Valley-of-the-Wichitas House. p. 93. ISBN 978-0941634014. OCLC 11800845.
  6. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wichita Mountains
  7. ^ Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Geonames.org (cc-by)
  8. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mount Scott
  9. ^ Mount Scott in Geonames.org (cc-by)
  10. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lawtonka Acres Census Designated Place
  11. ^ Lawtonka Acres in Geonames.org (cc-by)
  12. ^ "City of Lawton Lakes Division". City of Lawton Departments. City of Lawton.
  13. ^ "Climatological Information for Wichita Mountain WLR, OK", NCDC Climate Data, 2020. Web: WICHITA MOUNTAIN WLR, OK US USC00349629.

Reading Bibliography

  • Ellenbrook, Edward Charles (1988). "Endless Encounters: A Map and Recreational Guide to the Wichita Mountains". In-The-Valley-of-the-Wichitas House. ISBN 978-0941634038. OCLC 18642411.
  • Lott, David C. (June 14, 2010). "Medicine Park : Oklahoma's First Resort (Images of America)". Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 978-0738577456. OCLC 646185401.
  • Media related to Robinson's Landing at Wikimedia Commons
  • Medicine Park travel guide from Wikivoyage
  • "Lake Lawtonka Levels & Reservoir Storage". National Water Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  • "Robinsons Landing Marina in Lawton, Oklahoma". CountyOffice.org. County Office.
  • "Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge". U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. United States Department of the Interior.
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