Hulah Lake

About Hulah Lake

Hulah Lake is an Army Corps of Engineers lake project that takes care of thousands of acres of outdoor happiness. Hulahs Lake is located in the Great Plains of Oklahoma, north of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and nestles in its surroundings.

Completed in 1951, Lake Hulah is used as a recreation area for the Osage people and for recreational activities such as fishing, boating and camping. Indian word for eagle, the nearby community of HULah was born from the Indian words for eagle. Lake Hulahs was named after the land around it where the Osage people lived for years.

The Osage Nation became the richest Indian tribe in North America after the discovery of oil. After the Civil War, cowboys lived in the area, herding cattle into Indian territory. They were known to hide in the rolling hills and caves of this area and hunt for gold and other treasures.

There are apartments in convenient locations around the lake, including cabins, inns and lodges. The Wa Sha She State Park also offers hiking, camping, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, rafting and other recreational activities. The Corps of Engineers maintains a 4,000-hectare state park on the west side of Lake Hulah.

Hulah Lake has a jetty at Turkey Creek, operated by the Corps of Engineers. Add your photos to the Hulahs of Lake Oklahoma page on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media sites.

Ox, catfish, cappie, whitefish and sunfish abound in the lake, and Wa Sha She State Park has many illuminated boat ramps and jetties to ensure that avid anglers can fish around the clock. Like all lakes, Hulah Lake offers a variety of hiking trails where you can stretch out and lounge in every corner while enjoying the rolling hills around the water.

The blossoms range from spring blooms to lush greenery, from flowering dogwood to wildflowers, shrubs, trees, grasses and even some trees with their own unique colours.

The lake's namesake, the Hulah Eagle, is derived from the eagle, which is found only in Oklahoma State and some other parts of the United States. Birdwatchers know the 2,000 hectares dedicated to state waterfowl sanctuaries. The other 87,000 hectares are managed for highland white game and are open for hunting. It is managed by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and is home to more than 1,500 bird of prey species as well as a number of other species.

A short drive from Lake Hulah, there is plenty to do in and around Oklahoma City, the state capital and largest city in Oklahoma.

If you like it a little noisier and more exciting, head to one of the music venues, go to a rodeo or try your luck at the Oklahoma State Fair, the state's largest sporting event. Osage County prides itself on being home to some of Oklahoma's oldest and most famous cowboys and cowgirls, but in many ways visitors forget a taste of life in Osages County. The area has remained relatively unchanged, with real cowboys still working in the pristine prairie, proud Osage Indians still trying to keep the colorful powwows alive, and many bison and wild horses that can be seen in the vast expanses of the countryside. Museums, including the Museum of Natural History and the American Indian Museum in Oklahoma City, offer visitors a glimpse into the lives of these people and their culture and history.

Hulah Lake offers year-round adventure on the water and you can go with fond memories and exciting journeys, with its picturesque views of the Great Plains and Oklahoma River as well as its beautiful lakes.