Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area (LETRA) Lake Elmer Thomas Recreation Area (LETRA) is Fort Sill’s premier recreation destination meeting your recreation and lodging needs with close proximity to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, Medicine Park, and Fort Sill, LETRA. LETRA is located at the base of Mt. Scott on a 360 acre, no wake lake with year round camping availability and summer season recreation activities.
Contact LETRA Reservations and Information, 580-442-5854
Unit and Group Reservations, 580-442-5541
Toll free, 1-800-375-8270 Kristy Prather, Manager
Getting There
Located 12 miles NW of the main post, LETRA can be
reached by registered vehicles using Apache Gate on
Hwy 49 and all other by Key Gate on I-44.
Enter key Gate from I-44 onto Sheridan. Turn right on Currie. Take a left on Randolph. Turn right on Tower Two Road (be cautious of the water crossing). Go approximately 1.8 miles and turn left on Deer Creek Canyon Road (this road is not labeled). Go approximately 3.6 miles and LETRA will be on the right!
Hours of Operation
Country Store
7 days a week, 9am - 6pm
Summer Recreation Activities (Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day)
Beach Area, Waterslide, and Boat Dock
Activities Camping: LETRA is available for camping year round with several different options to include RV sites, tent camping, primitive camping and our modern cabins that are brand new for the 2010 Season. For more information, please review the rental agreements.
Cabins: LETRA's modern cabins are NOW OPEN and available for rental. They come in three sizes to meet your needs: small sleeps 4 persons, medium sleeps 6 and large sleeps 7. Linens are provided at the beginning of your stay and the kitchen includes a fridge, microwave, coffee pot and 2-burner stove along with the needed utensils and cookware to prepare hot, steaming "camp" food! Come stay with us and you can watch the sunset over Lake Elmer Thomas and Mount Scott from your front porch rocker!
Recreation: LETRA is a great destination for both summer and year round recreation activities for all to include:
Summer Season: Lifeguarded beach swimming area, double flume waterslide, and paddle boat, kayak, and canoe rentals.
All Seasons: Fishing, fishing boat rentals, biking, and hiking.
*Note to hikers/bikers: Check in with Sportsman Services for personal safety located in bldg 1458, PunchBowl Rd., Fort Silll, OK before hiking/biking. Call 580-442-3453/3553 for more information.
Facilities
Country Store: The Country Store offers many camping and recreational items for your stay at LETRA. The store is stocked with a variety of items to include drinks, snacks, fishing tackles, fishing licenses, hats, apparel, and often forgotten personal items. Check in and out for camping and rentals are also in the store.
Group Use Areas: LETRA has several group use areas that are available for rental throughout the year that are ideal for parties, unit and organization functions, reunions, etc. Sizes and prices vary on location.
The Lodge: The Lodge is available to rent for parties, unit and organization functions, reunions, etc. The Lodge Snack Bar is open during the summer season.
Playgrounds: There are several playground structures located throughout the park with a variety of sizes and age recommendations.
Bathhouses: LETRA has 3 bathhouses for use throughout the park. The RV Park bathhouse has both bathrooms and a showering facility open all year. The Beach House is a bathroom and showering facility only open while the beach area is open during the summer season. The westside of the park by the playgrounds has a bathroom facility.
Laundry: There is a 24-hr, coin operated laundry facility located in the RV Park bathhouse.
Park Rules
Pets are allowed in the park; however, they must always remain on a leash and should not be left unattended or chained outside the cabins.
Ground fires are not allowed. Fires contained in an off ground pit or fires associated with grills are allowed unless a fire ban has been issued for the area.
Park quiet hours are from 2200-0700.
Any consumption of alcohol is to be in accordance with the state laws. Consumers must be 21 years of age and unit sponsored functions must get approval by the garrison commander.
Smoking is allowed in areas at least 50 ft from any building. All cigarette buds should be completely distinguished and disposed of in a trash receptacle.
Music is permitted in the park; however, visitors are asked to be respectful of other visitors and keep it at a volume that does not invade other visitor’s environment.
Swimming is only allowed at the beach area when a LETRA lifeguard is on duty.
