A lakeside campsite at Buckhorn Campground
Open

Open year-round. Loops C and D operate year-round, with Loop C requiring reservations and Loop D first-come, first-served. Loops A and B are seasonal and first-come, first-served when open.

Northwest Perimeter Road Open

Northwest Perimeter Road is now accessible to visitors. Extensive cleanup and restoration efforts have been made following the EF 3 tornado that occurred on 4/27/2024. Please exercise good judgment and caution when driving or hiking through this area.

Cold Springs Men's Restroom Closed For Repairs

The men's restroom between campsites 15 and 17 in Cold Springs is closed for repairs. The women's side remains open. The nearest available men's restroom is located across from campsite 5.

Change to Travertine Nature Center Schedule

Beginning April 22, 2025, the Travertine Nature Center, located across from Little Niagara, will be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays until further notice.

New Campground Schedule for 2025

Buckhorn Campground Loops A and B and Rock Creek Campground will only be open on holiday weekends (Memorial, 4th of July, Labor Day) during the summer season.

About

Buckhorn Campground is a relaxed, family-friendly destination conveniently located on the eastern shore of Lake of the Arbuckles within Chickasaw National Recreation Area. The campground spreads across four loops totaling 141 sites: Loop A (21 sites), Loop B (26 sites), Loop C (43 sites), and Loop D (51 sites). Loops A and B operate seasonally on a first-come, first-served basis, while Loops C and D remain open year-round, with Loop C requiring reservations through Recreation.gov and Loop D available first-come, first-served. The campground offers modern amenities including flush toilets and showers in each loop's restroom building. Electric sites with 30-amp service and water hookups are available in Loops C and D, while non-electric sites have access to shared water spigots. A dump station is located on Buckhorn Road just outside the campground. Fire rings and picnic tables are provided at sites. Set in the naturally diverse Crosstimbers ecosystem of rolling hills with mixed prairie and forest, Buckhorn offers excellent opportunities for water sports on the lake, fishing for bass, catfish, and crappie, and access to the Rock Creek Multi-Use Trail for hiking and biking. The nearby Chickasaw Cultural Center provides insight into the Native American heritage of the region.

Directions

From I-35, take Exit 55 and drive towards Davis, OK. In Davis, go east on Highway 7 approximately 8 miles to the four-way stop at the junction with Highway 177 in Sulphur. Turn south (right) on Highway 177 and drive approximately 5 miles. Turn west (right) at Buckhorn Road and drive approximately 3 miles following the directional signs.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station Yes
Wifi
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers Yes
Electric Hookups Yes
Water Hookups Yes
Sewer Hookups No
Camp Store
Price $20 - $30

Vehicle

Max RV Length 60ft
Max Trailer Length 60ft
Big Rig Friendly
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (580) 622-7234

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

Availability

Photos

A lakeside campsite at Buckhorn Campground
Campground Shower And Rest Room Facilities C Loop
Buckhorn Amphitheater Chickasaw NRA
A lakeside campsite in Buckhorn Campground at Chickasaw National Recreation Area

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