Interspersed between mountain peaks, visitors may view some of the last untilled native prairielands in the United States. The refuge headquarters is located 25 miles Northwest of Lawton, Oklahoma and functions as a Visitor Contract Station on weekdays. A 24hr emergency telephone is located at the rear of the refuge headquarters offices along with handicapped access. Visitor assistance, permits, and refuge publications are available at the headquarters. The Quanah Parker Visitor Center offers visitors a chance to learn more of the history behind the refuge and its wildlife.
Visitors can see exhibits depicting the geology, flora, and fauna of the Wichita Mountains.
A seven minute slide program introduces visitors to the refuge. Maps, books, pamphlets, and other information on the wildlife and wildands of the area are available at the visitor center. The visitor center is open on weekends from March 1 through November, but for the exact times consult refuge bulletin boards or contact the refuge headquarters. A self-guiding interpretive trail, with handicapped access, is located east of the visitor center parking area. Restrooms with handicapped access are available when the center is open.