Colbert is located in Bryan County, Oklahoma  and is the first town across the Texas-Oklahoma border. Colbert is in the Durant metro area but is only 8 miles north of Denison, Texas. This bustling town on the banks of the Red River is near the Denison Dam with Lake Texoma in their backyard.

Colbert's population is only about 1100, but this vibrant community is growing every year because of the influence that Lake Texoma brings to their area. The weekends and holidays bring in the Texans as well as the Oklahoma folks to this Texoma Country playground. Every year, more "Snowbirds" come to the area for the Lake Texoma activities and the mild winters.

Fishing is great in the area! Lake Texoma is known as the "Striper Capital of the World," and is one of a few lakes nationally where the striped bass reproduce naturally. Other popular species in the lake include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, white bass, hybrid striped bass, white crappie, black crappie, blue catfish and channel catfish

A few minutes west of Colbert, you will find some of the best primitive camping anywhere along the Lake Texoma shoreline. The Platter/Lakeside Trail has  24 miles of trail that is a multi use trail for hikers and riders. Primitive camping is permitted at both ends of the trail, which may be accessed from either the Platter or Lakeside Recreation Areas. Both Platter Flats Camp and Lakeside Camp have boat ramp, picnic area, campsites, drinking water, group shelter, and restrooms. For more information, call 580-465-4990.

The nearby Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has a huge impact on their local economy, with the two casinos that bring in millions of dollars everyday. The Choctaw Casino Resort and the Choctaw Casino Bingo, located just north of Calera along U.S. Hwy 69/75, is a thriving area with economic success.

Want some good food?

Betty Lous Family Restaurant
Colbert OK
580-296-4919
 

Area Golf Courses

Calera Golf Center - Hwy 75 (2.5 Mi North of Calera) 580-434-7045 - Driving range and pro shop
Grayson Country Golf Course - 56 Golf Dr, Denison - 903-786-9719 - 18 holes-Public
Denison Country Club - 5216 FM Rd 84, Denison - 903-337-0017 18 holes-Private
Durant Country Club - 320 Country Club Rd, Durant - 580-924-0622-18 holes-Municipal
Silverado Golf Course - 1620 Sandstone Rd, Durant - 580-924-1899-18 holes-Public
Chickasaw Point Golf Course - Hwy 70E, Kingston - 866-602-4653-18 holes-Municipal

Looking for Lodging near Lake Texoma?

Mead Vacation Home - Mead, OK
A cozy one bedroom, one bath with one garage fully furnished home that sleeps up to 4 people. Located  off Hwy 70 and Willow Springs Road near the Roosevelt Bridge. This is a perfect place for vacationing or working near the lake, Kingston or Durant. Bring your clothes, toiletries, food, and enjoy a comfortable place for an affordable price. Call 469-374-9945 for long or short stays.
 

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Colbert Area Attractions

Lake Texoma - Annually, about 6 million tourists visits the 12th largest lake in the United States.

Lake Texoma Country - Northern side of Lake Texoma lake recreational area to include several cities and towns.

The Lake Texoma Recreation Area west of Durant offers fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, skiing, hunting, and bird watching opportunities.

Fort Washita Historical Site & Museum - Operated in the 1800's by the U.S. Army and during the Civil War by Confederates.

The Three Valley Museum - a living history museum that features displays of  artifacts of early statehood.

Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site - Denison
The site features the two-story home where the 34th President Dwight D. Eisenhower was born in 1890

Eisenhower State Park - The park with 423.1 acres, is located in Grayson County, northwest of  Denison on the shores of Lake Texoma.

Denison Dam Powerhouse - Denison
Guided tours feature many exhibits of fossils during construction of the dam.

The Grayson Country Frontier Village - Denison
The village museum contains a variety of historic exhibits that commemorate the history of the area with historical artifacts and photographs.

Historic Downtown Durant - See the  many art galleries, antique, boutique,  and western shops, tearooms, and cafes that cater to both tourists and local folks.

Fairchild Gallery - 405 Denison, Durant, OK 580-924-2399

Texoma Belle Riverboat - Located at Catfish Bay Marina in Texoma State Park.

World's Largest Peanut - Located at the Durant City Hall

Chickasaw Council House - Tishomingo
Located on the courthouse grounds in Tishomingo, was the tribe's first capital building in Indian Territory.

Texoma Belle Riverboat - Check for schedules
 

Zip code 74733 - Elevation of 679.94 feet above sea level
Colbert latitude 33.853 and longitude -96.502.

Colbert Local Links

Colbert - City Hall - 705 Moore Ave - 580-296-2360
Colbert Fire Department - 400 Moore Ave - 580-296-2000
Colbert Historical Museum - 100 N. Burney - 580-296-2385
Town of Colbert OK
Colbert Schools
Colbert OK Map
Colbert Weather
Southeastern Oklahoma State University - Durant OK
Grayson County College - Denison TX
Kiamichi Technology Center
Choctaw Casinos - Durant Casino Resort
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Headquarters - Headquartered in Durant
Lake Texoma - Denison Dam Info

Antlers - Deer Capital of the World - 72 miles northeast

Colbert Area Cities and Towns

Denison TX - 8 miles south
Calera - 8 miles north
Durant  - 13 miles north
Kingston - 32 miles northwest
Madill - 40 miles northwest
Atoka - 46 miles north
Tishomingo - 53 miles northwest
Ardmore - 63 miles west
Hugo - 66 miles east
Dallas TX - 73 miles south
Oklahoma City - 163 miles northwest

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