Cold Springs Campground Chickasaw Nra

About

Cold Springs Campground offers 63 individual tent sites plus small and large group sites in a shaded setting of mature oak and hickory forest within Chickasaw National Recreation Area's Platt Historic District. Each site includes a fire pit, picnic table, and lantern pole. Two restroom buildings provide flush toilets with running water, though no showers are available. Shared water spigots provide potable water throughout the campground. The campground's prime attraction is its proximity to Travertine Creek, located directly across the road. The creek's spring-fed waters from Antelope and Buffalo Springs offer multiple swimming areas including Bear Falls, Garfield Falls, and Panther Falls. The Little Niagara swimming area and Travertine Nature Center are also nearby. The Antelope and Buffalo Springs Trail behind the nature center provides an easy 1-mile hike. All sites require advance reservations through Recreation.gov. Sites accommodate up to 8 people with a maximum of 2 vehicles per site. Small RVs and pop-up campers under 20 feet may fit, though the campground is designed for tent camping. Alcohol is prohibited from May 1 through September 30.

Directions

From I-35, take Exit 55 toward Davis, OK. Go east on Highway 7 approximately 8 miles to the 4-way stop at the junction of Highway 7 and Highway 177 in Sulphur. Turn right (south) on Highway 177 for 0.2 miles, then take the first left onto NE Perimeter Road. Continue past Central Campground; Cold Springs is approximately 0.65 miles east on NE Perimeter Road.