Lodging

Motels in Durant, OK or Atoka, OK

Durant (at the intersection of US Highways 75 and 70) has La Quinta, Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn, Best Western, and Quality Inn priced at about $100 per night. Atoka (at the intersection of US Highway 75 and 13th Street) has Days Inn and Comfort Inn and Suites at about $100 per night.

Choctaw Casino

Just south of Durant (about 5 minutes) is the Choctaw Casino. Rooms are more expensive there than at the local motels, but we know the casino might have other attractions for you.

Head for Home

Since you would be leaving the observatory in the early morning hours when it is still dark and since you will be driving what is perhaps a considerable distance, we strongly recommend you have a designated driver who is welcome to nap in our clubhouse before beginning the journey.

Stay Overnight at the Observatory Clubhouse

We have a bunkroom with a two-decker bed, a lounge area with two divans (one a fold-out sleeper), and for the camping-inclined, air mattresses for use in the lounge area. No additional charge. Heads Up – Your hosts always stay over in the clubhouse, so you will have company