Chickasaw National Recreation Area

Chickasaw National Recreation Area is in Chickasaw Country of United States.

Understand

History

Landscape

Flora and fauna

Climate

Get in

The Chickasaw National Recreation Area is easily accessible from Highway 7 and Highway 77 in Sulphur (Oklahoma). The National Park Service offices is located in the Chickasaw Visitor Center, adjacent to The Artesian Hotel at Highway 7 and Highway 77.

Fees and permits

There are no fees to enter the park. The Chickasaw National Recreation Area is free for drive-up and walk-up visitors.

Campground fees

• Non-utility campsite: $14.00 - Cold Springs, Guy Sandy, & Rock Creek Campgrounds.
• Non-utility campsite: $16.00 - Buckhorn and the Point Campgrounds
• Utility campsite: $22.00 - Buckhorn and the Point Campgrounds, and one site at Rock Creek Campground
• Premium utility site: $24.00 (May through September) - Buckhorn Campground, Loop D sites #24, 25, 26 and Buckhorn Campground, Loop C sites #4, 5, 6, 7
• Group sites: $30.00 - Rock Creek, Cold Springs & Central Campgrounds

Persons may camp up to 14 consecutive days, not to exceed 30 days total between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

The Senior or Access Pass 50% discount applies only to individual campsites and lake launching permits, not group sites.

Boat launch fees

• Daily Permit: $4.00
• Annual Pass: $30.00

Pavilion reservations

There are covered picnic pavilions located in the Buckhorn and Veteran's Lake areas. They are available by reservation for $30 per day.

Get around

See

• Lincoln Bridge. (updated Aug 2015)

Do

You can hike, swim, hunt, or go boating in the recreation area.

• Travertine Nature Center. Open year-round, the Travertine Nature Center has opportunities for learning, classes and nature exhibits. Live, interactive learning is available for all ages. Open year-round except Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Year's Day. (updated Aug 2015)

Buy

Eat

Drink

Sleep

Lodging

• 🌍 The Artesian Hotel, Casino & Spa. (updated Aug 2015)
• Chickasaw Retreat and Conference Center. (updated Aug 2015)

Camping

There are several campgrounds within the Chickasaw National Recreation Area:

• Central Campground (available just off Highway 77 after entering the park), ☎ [phone]. Seasonal public campground in the Chickasaw National Recreation Area's Platt Historic District. 10 sites are available for camping. $30 per night. (updated Aug 2015)
• Cold Springs Campground (across the road from Travertine Creek), ☎ [phone]. Open May through September. 65 campsites are available for reservation. Sites are non-electrical and best suited for tent camping, but small RVs and pop-up campers may fit. Amenities: Water spigots and restrooms located close to camp sites. $30 per night. (updated Aug 2015)
• Rock Creek Campground (near Veterans Lake and Rock Creek). Year-round campground near Veterans Lake and Rock Creek. There is easy access to hiking trails, fishing and mineral springs. 105 campsites and 1 group site are available for tent camping. Non-electrical sites can accommodate some RVs. Amenities include water spigots and restrooms close to campsites. $30 per night. (updated Aug 2015)
• Buckhorn Campground, Buckhorn Road, ☎ [phone]. Four loops with 134 campsites available. All sites are first come, first served with showers available in restrooms. Some sites have electrical and water hookups available. utility: $22 per night, premium utility: $24 per night, non-utility: $16 per night. (updated Aug 2015)
• Guy Sandy Campground. In the Arbuckle District of the park, Guy Sandy has 40 campsites available on a first come, first served basis. Water faucets and pit toilets available. (updated Aug 2015)
• The Point Campground, ☎ [phone]. 55 campsites available. Utility: $22 per night, non-utility: $16 per night. (updated Aug 2015)

Backcountry

Stay safe

Go next

• Turner Falls Park: A beautiful natural waterfall in the Arbuckle Mountains.