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Inola, Oklahoma: Newt Graham Lock and Dam 18 Visitor Center

Thrill to watching barges lock up and down the Verdigris River from the comfort of a two-story visitor center.

Address:
36995 S. 4200 Rd, Inola, OK
Directions:
From US-412 turn south at the Sinclair gas station (no stoplight) onto S. 4200 Rd. Drive 7.5 miles until the road ends at the dam and Visitor Center. If the gate is closed during business hours, just push the call button and someone will let you through.
Hours:
Daily 9-6 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
918-543-2216
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Newt Graham Lock and Dam 18 Visitor Center

USACE (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) is restoring this Visitor Center at their Lock and Dam. The two-story building provides great views of barges locking through, up and down the river. It also has interactive displays about USACE, The Tulsa District, and navigation, as well as restrooms and a picnic area for a roadside break.

Please be considerate as this is an acting lock and dam whose priority is traffic on the river system.

[Jason Knight, 01/29/2022]

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