The Craterville Park Cabin is named in honor of the legacy founded by Frank S. Rush a hundred years ago when he opened Craterville Park two miles north of our location at The Lazy Buffalo. Craterville Park produced generations of memories and offered recreation and entertainment like nowhere else in Oklahoma at the time.
Nestled at the foothills of the Wichita Mountains, The Lazy Buffalo has 13 uniquely themed Cabins. The Craterville Park Cabin accommodates 2 guests with a comfy king bed.
The space
Many say that The Lazy Buffalo resembles an Old West Town. Our Cabins are similar to a classic motel layout. There are charming touches throughout the property along with modern amenities such as Wi-fi, Netflix, and the convenience of self check in.
The Craterville Park Cabin offers a comfortable king size bed, a plush loveseat, and a full bathroom with a large walk in tiled shower accented with glass blocks. It accommodates up to 2 guests.
Knotty pine and corrugated tin are used throughout the spacious cabin. Dark stained concrete floors and tin ceilings really add a rustic yet elegant touch.
** This Cabin is handicap accessible. Please message for complete details. **
The kitchenette area has a mini fridge and microwave along with table and chairs. Sip on a cup of coffee from the front porch or have a picnic in our outdoor pavilion area complete with charcoal Grill.
Both kids and adults will love tossing horseshoes and playing old fashion board games. On property, we also have fun recreation like disc golf, giant Connect 4, volleyball, and an interactive music wall in nature. Don't forget to snap photos at our themed photo ops.
During your stay, enjoy complimentary Netflix and WiFi or unplug and take in the beauty of the nearby Wichita Mountains from the covered front porch. Southwest Oklahoma sunsets are truly beautiful.
When it gets dark, roast marshmallows at the outdoor fire pit or relax under the stars in the back of our vintage star gazing pickup, located just a short walk from the cabin.
The Craterville Park Cabin is part of our newest addition at The Lazy Buffalo. Frank Rush III kindly loaned original photographs, brochures, posters, and other memorabilia for this Cabin. Frank is the grandson of E. Frank Rush who founded Craterville Park in 1923 with a goal to preserve the cowboy and Indian heritage of the area. Over the years, this dude ranch became known as "The Playground of Southwest Oklahoma." We are honored to be able to share a bit of the Craterville Park history with our guests.
The Lazy Buffalo is just three miles from the entrance to the Wichita Mountains. The Wildlife Refuge preserves 59,000 acres of mixed prairie grass, ancient mountains, lakes, and streams. Herds of bison, longhorn, and elk can be seen roaming free and there's endless recreations opportunities such as fishing, bird watching, mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, and kayaking.
A paved bike lane joins our property and runs throughout the Wildlife Refuge. At less than a mile from the original Quanah Parker’s Star House and minutes from Lawton Fort Sill and historic Medicine Park, there's plenty to see and do nearby.
CABIN AMENITIES OFFERED:
* air conditioner and heater
* mini fridge
* microwave
* single serve k cup coffee maker
* iron with ironing board
* hair dryer
* Wi-Fi provided
* flat screen smart tv with free Netflix
* horseshoes, disc golf, volleyball, and other outdoor recreation
* old fashion games
* charcoal grill
* fire pit with firewood
* firewood and lighter fluid
* star gazing atop a vintage pickup
* laundry room with washer and dryer located on the property
While we do not provide daily housekeeping, we can replenish towels every 3 days. We have a guest laundry on the property that is open from 4pm to 9am daily. The guest laundry has a coin operated washer and dryer. The laundry room is shared with other guests.
*** Please note that even though we do not allow pets in this cabin, our Buffalo Wallow Cabin and Ruffled Feathers Cabin are pet friendly and can now be reserved on Airbnb. ***
Need More Space? Check out our Bunkhouse that sleeps 8. Our bunkhouse is a 2400 square foot building with large gathering area, 2 themed bunkrooms, 2 bathrooms, a spacious kitchen with all the amenities, and a one of a kind serving area. It has the same rustic charm as The Lazy Buffalo. Reserve the bunkhouse now through airbnb separate listing.
Guest access
We want The Lazy Buffalo to be your home away from home. The Craterville Park Cabin will be your own private space including the beds and bathroom. The long covered porch is shared with the other guests of The Lazy Buffalo along with the parking lot, outdoor areas and games, and the guest laundry room. We live just up the driveway and are available should you need anything during your stay.
Other things to note
CLEANING:
While we do not provide daily housekeeping, we can replenish towels every 3 days. We have a guest laundry on the property that is open from 4pm to 9am daily. The guest laundry has a coin operated washer and dryer. The laundry room is shared with other guests.
TV:
Our Cabins do have Netflix. Local channels are available in some but not all Cabins.
WORKSPACE:
We do offer free Wi-Fi in the Cabins. While there is not a traditional work desk with office chair, there is a table and chairs that can be used to work from.
BEDDING:
The comforter sets may differ from the ones shown in the photos. We have multiple sets per Cabin.
BED AND BREAKFAST:
We do not provide breakfast. We do offer a mini fridge and microwave. There are great local and chain restaurants nearby.
