Hotels in Altus, Oklahoma

A little about Altus...

Altus is a city in Jackson County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 21,447 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Jackson County. Altus is home to Altus Air Force Base, the United States Air Force's training base for pilots and aircrew in the C-5, C-17, and KC-135. It is also home to Western Oklahoma State College and Southwest Technology Center.

A gem on the plains of southwestern Oklahoma, Altus is rich in historical lore, brimming with recreational opportunities in picturesque natural settings and a haven for fine art as well as crafts and antique collectors.

Some of America’s finest hunting grounds are within easy reach of Altus. Known for some of the best quail hunting in the U.S., Altus offers upland game hunting for squirrel, rabbit and raccoon as well as two open seasons for outstanding turkey stalking. For duck and goose hunters, migratory fowl flyways hold the promise of bounty. Dove hunters won’t want to miss the two-month season in the fall.

Anglers and their families will find the best year ’round fishing for bass, crappie and catfish on nearby lakes. Paul Hollister’s recent catch of a 23 pound 4 ounce hybrid striped bass on Lake Altus / Quartz Mountain Nature Park set a world record.

The beautiful new Quartz Mountain Resort Arts and Conference Center. Nestled in the heart of the Wichita Mountains amongst rugged, granite boulders overlooking the pristine waters of Lake Altus-Lugert is Oklahoma's newest meeting and retreat treasure. Quartz Mountain State Park is just 17 miles north of Altus on SH-44A.

The beautiful natural environment of Quartz Mountain Arts and Conference Center provides an inspiring setting for the programs of the Oklahoma Arts Institute. Intensive hands-on classes in theatre, dance, choral and orchestral music, visual arts, photography and writing are offered for talented students, adult artists and educators.