Chickasaw National Recreation Area

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Lincoln Bridge with Travertine Creek flowing below
Lincoln Bridge stands out as one of the oldest park structures
Lake boating on a summer day
Lake of the Arbuckles attracts many boaters each summer for various recreational activities
Lake fishing with family
Learning to Fish at Veterns Lake
Herd of bison
The park has a herd of bison which are very popular
Two people hiking over a water feature
Two people walk towards Buffalo Springs, one of the park's many fresh water springs
Photos: National Park Service

About Chickasaw National Recreation Area

Springs, streams, lakes - whatever its form, water is the attraction at Chickasaw National Recreation Area.

Quick Facts

State Oklahoma
Designation National Recreation Area
State Code OK
Weather Summers are hot and humid. Temperatures above 100ºF occur, and humidity often exceeds 50%. Winters are mild and prolonged freezes are rare. Thunderstorms are common April through July.

Location & Map

Chickasaw National Recreation Area is located in Oklahoma.

Operating Hours

Many outdoor areas are available 24 hours a day. Please visit the current conditions page for details.

Wednesday All Day
Monday All Day
Thursday All Day
Sunday All Day
Tuesday All Day
Friday All Day
Saturday All Day

Activities

Astronomy Stargazing Biking Mountain Biking Road Biking Boating Motorized Boating Jet Skiing Camping Car or Front Country Camping Group Camping RV Camping Fishing Food Picnicking Hands-On Volunteer Vacation Hiking Front-Country Hiking Horse Trekking Horseback Riding Hunting and Gathering Gathering and Foraging Hunting Paddling Canoeing Kayaking Stand Up Paddleboarding Junior Ranger Program Swimming Freshwater Swimming Water Skiing Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Shopping Bookstore and Park Store

Getting There

From US I-35 drive through the towns of Davis and towards the town of Sulphur. There are a variety of destinations in the park to choose from.

View Official Directions

Contact & Address

Address 901 W. 1st Street, Sulphur, OK, 73086
Phone 5806227234
Email CHIC_Interpretation@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

Architecture and Building Native American Heritage Social Movements Conservation Movement Transportation Bridges Ancient Seas Animals Birds Bison Fish Tortoises and Turtles Forests and Woodlands Deciduous Forests Fossils and Paleontology Geology Groundwater Aquifers Freshwater Springs Lakes Night Sky Astronomy River and Riparian Scenic Views Trails Waterfalls

Visitor Centers

Travertine Nature Center

A good starting place for visitors. It has brochures, exhibits, maps and helpful Rangers. Get information about lakes, camping, hiking trails, and special events.

Hours: The Travertine Nature Center is in the northeast section of the recreation is the eastern most point of the loop road, Perimeter Drive. It is also the trailhead for the Antelope Springs and Buffalo Springs area, which has a number of small loop trails spurring off of a stem trail. It is located very near Little Niagara Falls. It has restroom facilities on the exterior of the building that are open the same hours as the Nature Center. It contains a number of exhibits about the history and nature of

Campgrounds

Buckhorn Campground Loop A

Buckhorn Campground has four loops. Loop A is open seasonally on a first come, first served basis. There are no hookups for RVs on Loop…

19 Sites

Buckhorn Campground Loop B

Buckhorn Campground has four loops. Loop B is open seasonally on a first come, first served basis. There are no hookups for RVs on Loop…

25 Sites

Buckhorn Campground Loop C

Buckhorn Campground has four loops. Loop C is open year round by reservation only. Located next to Lake of the Arbuckles, Buckhorn Campground is also…

41 Sites

Buckhorn Campground Loop D

Buckhorn Campground has four loops. Loop D is open year round. Campsite on Loop D are first come, first served. Located next to Lake of…

48 Sites

Central Campground

Central Campground consists of ten group sites. It is located near downtown Sulphur.

Cold Springs Campground

Cold Springs Campground is open year-round. Rebuilt in the 1930s to its current configuration, it does not accommodate most RVs, though small pop-up or teardrop…

65 Sites

Guy Sandy Campground

Guy Sandy Campground is open seasonally for the summer. It opens no later than Memorial Day Weekend and closes no earlier than Labor Day Weekend.…

40 Sites

Rock Creek Campground

Located along Rock Creek and near Veterans Lake, this wooded campground is open for the summer season. Built with small travel trailers in mind, this…

100 Sites

The Point Campground

The Point Campground is open year round. It has a combination of sites with and without RV hook-ups. The Upper Loop is available by reservation…

55 Sites

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