Fire Fly Hollow Cabins
Wood cuts and other customized art of wildlife and nature scenes liberally adorn walls and loft railings of the Fire Fly Hollow Cabins. The cabins sleep up to six people with two beds on the top level and one below. Amenities include a fully equipped kitchenette and fresh linens. There is a fireplace for when the weather turns cold and air conditioning for the warmer months. A picnic table, fire ring and charcoal grill are also available. Not far away is McGee Creek where visitors can fish for bass, channel catfish, sunfish, and other species. The nightly rate for a cabin is $80 in 2010, based on double occupancy. Each extra adult costs $10.
Fire Fly Hollow Cabins
743 S. McGee Creek Dam Rd.
Atoka, OK 74525
(580) 889-2690
fireflyhollow.net
McGee Creek State Park
Visitors wanting to stay in the park itself can rent one of the eight small cabins the park service calls "huts" located near the Potapo campground. The cabins come equipped with one set of bunk beds with mattresses, but guests must bring their own linens. Air conditioning, fireplace and a table and chairs are included in the interior amenities, and there is a barbecue grill outside. There is no indoor plumbing in the cabins but water is available out back, while shared restrooms and showers are located nearby. Although the cabins are somewhat primitive, the screened-in porch offers a great view of the lake. Lake fishing is a popular activity, and the attached reservoir is good for water-skiing. Cabins rent for $50 a night in 2010.
McGee Creek State Park
576-A S. McGee Creek Lake Rd.
Atoka, OK 74525
(580) 889-5822
Tree Frog Cabins
Tree Frog's cabins come with two bedrooms, queen-size beds and a bath and a half. The full kitchen comes equipped with a coffee pot, refrigerator, stove, cookware and dishes. The cabins have central heat and air, but guests may choose to take advantage of the fireplace in the living area during cooler weather or opt for the ceiling fans in the bedrooms and on the front porch in the summer. Hiking opportunities abound in the nearby National Scenic Recreation Area.
Tree Frog Cabins
689 S. Farris Road
Atoka, OK 74525
(580) 364-0172
Article Written By John E. Roper
John E. Roper is a freelance writer who has written articles for "The Arizona Republic," "The Daily Oklahoman," and several other newspapers and digital platforms over the past two decades. His play, "When I Was Five," has been produced in three countries. He received his Bachelor of Arts in English literature from the University of Central Oklahoma in 1985.
