Chickasaw National Recreation Area

History

Landscape

Flora and fauna

Climate

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.

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.

• Lincoln Bridge

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

• Travertine Nature CenterOpen 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.

Lodging

• The Artesian Hotel, Casino & Spa

• Chickasaw Retreat and Conference Center

Camping

There are several campgrounds within the Chickasaw National Recreation Area:

• Central Campground

  phone: +1-877-444-6777
  Seasonal public campground in the Chickasaw National Recreation Area's Platt Historic District. 10 sites are available for camping.

• Cold Springs Campground

  phone: +1-877-444-6777
  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.

• Rock Creek CampgroundYear-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.

• Buckhorn Campground

  phone: +1-877-444-6777
  address: Buckhorn Road
  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.

• Guy Sandy CampgroundIn 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.

• The Point Campground

  phone: +1 877-444-6777
  55 campsites available.

Backcountry

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