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Holy City of the Wichitas – a city with a lot of buildings and a cross on top of it📷 Photo by Jonny Gios on Unsplash

Holy City of the Wichitas

Lawton, OK

History

A set of stone buildings built for an Easter passion play first staged here in 1926. It sits inside the wildlife refuge, so watch for bison on the drive in.

Nearest town
Lawton, OK
Category
History & culture
GPS
34.7210, -98.6280

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. Hot in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • Doris CampCampsite
    1 mi from Holy City of the Wichitas
  • Letra CampgroundCampsite
    6 mi from Holy City of the Wichitas
  • Lake Lawtonka - Robinson Landing CampgroundCampsite
    7 mi from Holy City of the Wichitas
  • Lake Lawtonka - East CampgroundCampsite
    8 mi from Holy City of the Wichitas
  • Motorhome stopover · Medicine ParkMotorhome stopover
    8 mi from Holy City of the Wichitas
    Motorhomes
  • Camp George ThomasCampsite
    14 mi from Holy City of the Wichitas

All campsites in Oklahoma · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Holy City of the Wichitas?

Holy City of the Wichitas is in Lawton, OK, at GPS 34.7210, -98.6280. It is about 7 mi from Medicine Park.

Can you camp near Holy City of the Wichitas?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Doris Camp, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 10 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Holy City of the Wichitas?

Holy City of the Wichitas is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Bison and granite in the Wichita Mountains.

What is there to see near Holy City of the Wichitas?

Places worth a stop nearby: Mount Scott (6 mi), Quartz Mountain Nature Park (40 mi), Oklahoma City National Memorial (82 mi) and Turner Falls Park (87 mi).

When is the best time to visit Holy City of the Wichitas?

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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