Chickasaw National Recreation Area
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.
From Recreation.gov
**Rock Creek Group Campsite is currently closed for the season. **Reservations cannot be made at this time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Overview
Chickasaw National Recreation Area is located in south-central Oklahoma near Sulphur in Murray County, in the foothills of the Arbuckle Mountains. The park experienced significant damage from an EF-3 tornado on April 27, 2024, which impacted the western half of the Platt Historic District and other areas. However, the park has made substantial recovery progress and is now approximately 95% open as of late summer 2025. Most major areas including Veterans Lake, Lake of the Arbuckles, Rock Creek Campground, Bromide Hill, The Point (boat launch, picnic areas, and campground), Cats Eye Road, Bromide Pavilion and Picnic Area, Bluestem Prairie, and the eastern Platt Historic District are all open and operational. Some areas remain closed for ongoing tornado recovery work, including Black Sulphur Springs, Walnut Grove, portions of the Northwest Perimeter Road, Blackjack Road and Picnic Area, Eagle Bay, and Catfish Bottoms. Congress secured $25.97 million in funding for continued recovery efforts. The park offers water-based recreation with springs, streams, and lakes for swimming, fishing, boating, camping, and hiking across over 20 miles of trails. Visitors should check current conditions before arrival as recovery work continues and new hazards may emerge with weather events.
Campgrounds
- Buckhorn Campground Chickasaw
- Buckhorn Campground Loop A
- Buckhorn Campground Loop B
- Buckhorn Campground Loop D
- Buckhorn Pavilion
- Central Campground
- Central Group Camp Chickasaw
- Cold Springs Campground
- Cold Springs Campground Chickasaw Nra
- Guy Sandy Campground
- Rock Creek Campground
- Rock Creek Group Camp
- The Point Campground
- The Point Campground Chickasaw Nra
- Veterans Lake Pavilion
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