Poteau Vacation Rentals, Hotels, Weather, Map and Attractions

Poteau is a city of approximately 8,000, located in east central Oklahoma.Poteau is the French word for post. The town is located on the banks of the Poteau River, nestled in the fertile Poteau River Valley, almost completely surrounded by mountains. Looking eastward across the Poteau River, one can see the peak of Sugar Loaf Mountain in the distance. To the south is the Winding Stair Mountain Range, the foothills of the Kiamichis where the Talimena Scenic Byway is located. Runestones found in Poteau and Heavener have been cited as evidence of European travel in the Poteau River Valley prior to the historically recognized exploration of the area. A stone is currently located on Poteau Mountain. There is much speculation as to the origin and meaning of the ancient stones runic carvings, some even say that the stone is evidence of Viking people traveling to this area. There is such interest in the stone and surrounding area that a state park has been erected around this mysterious rock. Other attractions in Poteau include the Kerr Museum, which has artifacts spanning the entire known history of the Poteau River Valley, including Indian artifacts from various tribes, artifacts from the Spiro Mound complex, and articles used by Oklahoma and western pioneers in the building of the Indian Territory of the Great West.

Poteau Vacation Rentals

Poteau Hotels and Resorts


Hotels & Motels
Days Inn & Suites Poteau	1702 N Broadway	Poteau, OK		(918) 647-3510
Kerr Mansion & Conference Center	23009 Kerr Mansion Rd	Poteau, OK		(918) 647-8221
Oliver's Motel	2011 N Broadway	Poteau, OK		(918) 647-4615
Green Country Inn	Hwy 59 N	Heavener, OK	10.6 mi.	(918) 653-7801
Guesthouse Inn	3600 Grinnell Ave	Fort Smith, AR	22.8 mi.	(479) 646-5100
Ramada Inn	5103 Towson Ave	Fort Smith, AR	23.7 mi.	(479) 646-2931
Quality Inn	2301 Towson Ave	Fort Smith, AR	25.3 mi.	(800) 228-5151
Days Inn-roland	207 Cherokee Blvd	Roland, OK	26.0 mi.	(918) 427-1000
Holiday Motel	815 Towson Ave	Fort Smith, AR	26.2 mi.	(479) 783-3168
Days Inn	1021 Garrison Ave	Fort Smith, AR	26.7 mi.	(Inv) ali-dInp
Holiday Inn - City Center	700 Rogers Ave	Fort Smith, AR	26.7 mi.	(479) 783-1000
Michael's Mansion	2900 Rogers Ave	Fort Smith, AR	26.7 mi.	(479) 494-3700
Wellesley Inn & Suites / Ft Smith	2219 South Waldron Rd	Ft Smith, AR	26.7 mi.	(479) 452-4880
Aspen Hotel And Suites	2900 S 68th	Fort Smith, AR	26.8 mi.	(479) 452-9000
Best Inn & Suites	5711 Rogers Ave	Fort Smith, AR	26.8 mi.	(479) 452-4110
Best Western Kings Row Inn	5801 Rogers Ave	Fort Smith, AR	26.8 mi.	(800) 531-5464
Howard Johnson Inn	101 N 11TH St	Fort Smith, AR	26.8 mi.	(479) 494-7700
Baymont Inn & Suites	2123 Burnham Rd	Fort Smith, AR	26.9 mi.	(479) 484-5770
Comfort Inn Fort Smith	2120 Burnham Rd	Fort Smith, AR	26.9 mi.	(479) 484-0227
Motel 6	6001 Rogers Ave	Fort Smith, AR	26.9 mi.	(479) 484-0576
Residence Inn By Marriott Fort Smith	3005 S 74th	Fort Smith, AR	27.0 mi.	(479) 478-8300
Best Western Roland Inn	900 S Paw Paw	Roland, OK	27.2 mi.	(800) 528-1234
Travel Lodge	Rt 1 Box 828	Roland, OK	27.2 mi.	(918) 427-6600

Poteau Weather & Climate

Eastern Oklahoma has a temperate four-season climate with occasional extremes in temperature and rainfall. Eastern Oklahoma is situated near the heart of Tornado Alley. Lightening is common in the spring months, with the possibility of severe thunderstorms containing large hail, damaging winds or tornadoes. There is also the potential for flooding in eastern Oklahoma. Average rainfall in this area is 48 inches. Summers are usually accompanied by high humidity. Autumn is short, but often the most pleasant time of the year, consisting of sunny days and cool nights. Winter temperatures are generally mild, with annual snowfall averages around five inches.

Month	High Temp	Low Temp	Rainfall	Ocean Temp
January	50°F	28°F	2.11 in.	-
February	56°F	33°F	2.69 in.	-
March	65°F	42°F	4.01 in.	-
April	74°F	50°F	4.18 in.	-
May	80°F	58°F	5.45 in.	-
June	88°F	66°F	3.92 in.	-
July	93°F	70°F	3.37 in.	-
August	93°F	69°F	2.75 in.	-
September	85°F	62°F	4.82 in.	-
October	75°F	50°F	4.33 in.	-
November	62°F	40°F	5.21 in.	-
December	53°F	32°F	3.56 in.	-

Poteau Map & Transportation



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The closest airports in the area are the Fort Smith Regional airport (FSM) located about 25 miles northeast of Poteau in Fort Smith, Arkansas, the Mena Intermountain Municipal airport (M39) located approximately 42 miles southeast of Poteau in Mena, Arkansas, Davis Field (MKO) located roughly 59 miles northwest of Poteau in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and finally Drake Field (FYV) located around 71 miles northeast of Poteau in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Poteau Attractions


Golf Courses
Wolf Mountain Golf Club	Wister	OK	7.3 mi.
Quail Run Golf Course	Muldrow	OK	25.0 mi.
Ben Geren Regional Park Golf Course	Fort Smith	AR	27.3 mi.
Links	Fort Smith	AR	27.3 mi.

State Parks
Wister State Park		OK	10.2 mi.
Runestone State Park		OK	10.3 mi.
Wister Lake State Park		OK	11.8 mi.
Talimena State Park		OK	25.3 mi.
Queen Wilhelmina State Park		AR	29.4 mi.
Robbers Cave State Park		OK	40.0 mi.

Zoos and Aquariums
Tulsa Zoo and Living Museum	Tulsa	OK	108.4 mi.

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