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Cold Springs (Ok) Chickasaw Nra

Chickasaw National Recreation Area

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Summary

Cold Springs Campground is a convenient tent-only campground located in Chickasaw National Recreation Area. The campground offers access to spring-fed waterfalls, popular swimming areas and easy to moderate hiking trails. Visitors can also enjoy picnicking and other activities at nearby Little Niagara.

Overview

Cold Springs Campground is within close proximity to Travertine Creek, which offers spring-fed waterfalls and popular swimming areas. Easy to moderate hiking trails are also nearby.


The most popular attraction for campers at Cold Springs is Bear Falls, which is just across the road from the campground. Bear Falls is a favorite swimming area for visitors on hot days. Little Niagara is another lively location for swimming, as well as picnicking, and is roughly a ten-minute walk from the campground.

Recreation

Travertine Creek is across the road from Cold Springs Campground, and hosts a popular swimming area known as Bear Falls. The creek is spring-fed from the cool, clear waters of Antelope and Buffalo Springs. The leisurely Antelope and Buffalo Springs Trail is located behind the Travertine Nature Center and is approximately 1 mile in length.

Facilities

Cold Springs is a convenient tent-only campground for families and small gatherings of friends. The two non-electric group sites are best for tent camping, though small RVs and pop-up campers (less than 20') may fit. There is one modern restroom facility with flush toilets and sinks provided in the campground.

Natural Features

Mature oak and hickory forests cover this historic part of Chickasaw National Recreation Area. The park is characterized by complex geology as intensive faulting, folding, and rock deformations have combined to form a landscape of gently rolling hills dissected by gentle streams.

Nearby Attractions

Swimming Areas:
Bear Falls
Garfield Falls
Panther Falls
Little Niagara

Hiking Trails:
Antelope And Buffalo Springs Trail
Travertine Creek Trail
Bison Pasture Trail

Other:
Travertine Nature Center

Charges & Cancellations

Refunds will not be given due to inclement weather. 

Please read the official cancellation rules and policies of recreation.gov thoroughly before booking your campsite. 

Chickasaw National Recreation Area is not responsible for cancellation fees charged by recreation.gov.

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