Central Group Camp Chickasaw
Closed — Closed for the season. Reopens around May 1. The campground operates seasonally from approximately May 1 through October 1. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
From Recreation.gov
Effective October 1, 2024 and continuing until further notice, COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND WILL BE OPEN YEAR ROUND.. ROCK CREEK CAMPGROUND WILL BECOME SEASONAL CLOSING ON OR ABOUT THE 1ST OF OCTOBER UNTIL ON OR ABOUT THE 1ST OF MAY. CENTRAL CAMPGROUND WILL CONTINUE TO CLOSE UNDER THE SAME DATES AS ROCK CREEK.
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
Central Group Camp is a family-friendly primitive group campground situated in the historic Platt District of Chickasaw National Recreation Area, just minutes from downtown Sulphur. The campground features 10 group sites arranged in a loop around a large open field perfect for volleyball, football, horseshoes, and other group activities. Each site is equipped with picnic tables and grills, with water spigots conveniently located throughout the campground. Flush toilets are available, though there are no shower facilities or electric hookups. The campground's location provides easy access to some of the park's best attractions. A short walk takes visitors to Panther Falls, a refreshing spring-fed swimming area on Travertine Creek. Nearby hiking trails meander along streams, past waterfalls, and connect to mineral and freshwater springs. Little Niagara, a popular swimming hole, is also close by, as are the Travertine Nature Center and the park's bison pasture. The springs and streams in this area originate within a region characterized by complex geology, with intense faulting, folding, and erosion creating a landscape of gently rolling hills dissected by waterways.
Directions
From I-35, take Exit 55 toward Davis. In Davis, head east on Highway 7 for approximately 8 miles to Sulphur. At the junction of Highway 7 and Highway 177, turn south (right) on Highway 177 for 0.2 miles, then take the first left. Central Campground is 0.25 miles east on NE Perimeter Road.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (580) 622-7234 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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