Cold Springs Campground

About

Cold Springs Campground occupies a historic setting within Chickasaw National Recreation Area, originally developed by CCC crews between 1935 and 1938 under NPS landscape architects. The campground sits approximately half a mile east of the intersection of Perimeter Road and Highway 177, directly across from Travertine Creek where visitors can swim and wade in the clear spring-fed waters. The campground offers 62 individual tent sites and 2 group sites (one small holding up to 10 people, one large holding up to 30). Each campsite includes a fire pit, picnic table, and lantern pole. Two restroom buildings provide flush toilet facilities, though there are no showers. Potable water is available at shared spigots seasonally. Parking is extremely limited with a maximum of two average-sized vehicles per site and no overflow parking. Small pop-up or teardrop trailers may fit in some parking spaces, and small RVs under 20 feet can be accommodated, but the campground does not support most RVs or larger rigs. Generator use is restricted to 7am-9am and 7pm-9pm. Alcohol is prohibited from May 1 through September 30. All sites require advance reservations through Recreation.gov.

Directions

From I-35, take Exit 55 towards Davis, OK. In Davis, drive east on Highway 7 for approximately 8 miles to Sulphur. At the 4-way stop (junction of Highway 7 and Highway 177), turn right onto Highway 177 for 0.2 miles. Take the first left onto NE Perimeter Road and continue until you see the Cold Springs Campground sign on your left.