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- S of Sulphur
Sulphur, OK 73086
Phone: 580-622-7234 580-622-3161
Fax: 580-622-2296 - E-mail
Web Site
Booking Website
As Oklahoma's oldest national park area, the Chickasaw National Recreation Area has been a refuge for outdoor traditions for over a century. The park had its beginnings in 1902 when the government purchased 640 acres from the Chickasaw Nation to protect the mineral and freshwater springs. Additional acreage was added by 1906 and renamed Platt National Park. In 1976, Platt National Park and Arbuckle Recreation Area with 2,350-acre Lake of the Arbuckles and additional lands joined to form the Chickasaw National Recreation Area. Visitors to Chickasaw get two parks in one – the Platt Historic District and the Lake of the Arbuckles, where visitors enjoy swimming, boating, hiking and cycling.
This area is known as a special family park, offering a variety of activities all year. Its mineral waters, streams and lakes cater to boaters, swimmers and fishermen, while its forests and prairies reward hikers, equestrians, wildlife photographers, fall foliage viewers and campers.
The Chickasaw National Recreation Area has six public campgrounds offering a total of 410 campsites. Facilities include showers, a dump station, boat ramps, courtesy docks, picnic areas, outdoor grills, a pavilion, group facilities, security, limited off-season facilities, planned activities, hiking, bicycle and nature trails, swim beach, covered handicap accessible fishing docks and an amphitheater. A favorite swimming hole is Little Niagara.
Informational exhibits about the park's natural and cultural resources are featured in the Travertine Nature Center. The area also features paved, dirt and gravel interior roads as well as 13 group sites, 62 RV hookups and six handicap sites with RV hookups. Senior discounts apply to all campsites except for group sites. Camping reservations are accepted. Remaining sites are available on a first come, first serve basis.
Lake of the Arbuckles Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Sulphur
Veterans Lake S of Sulphur, Sulphur
Discounts: Senior Discount
Facility Amenities: ADA Compliant, Amphitheater, Campsites, Credit Cards Accepted, Dump Station, Elec. 30 Amp, Elec. 50 Amp, Naturalist on site, Open Seasonally, Outdoor Grills, Pets Allowed, Picnic Area, Pull Thru Sites, Restrooms, Water Hookup
General Information: Free admission
Highway Corridors (within 5 mi.): I-35
On-site Activities: Biking, Boating, Canoeing/Rafting/Kayaking, Children's Programs, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Swimming, Waterskiing, Wildlife Viewing
Suitable for Ages: Adults (18+), Children (up to 12), Teens (13-18)
Tour Information: Guided Tours, Self-guided tours
| Day | Open | Close |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours | |
| Monday | Open 24 hours | |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours | |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours | |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours | |
| Friday | Open 24 hours | |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours | |
| The Travertine Nature Center, located on Travertine Creek near the eastern edge of the Platt Historic District, is open year-round. Operating hours are 9am-5:30pm from Memorial Day though Labor Day. Labor Day-Memorial Day center is open from 9am-4:30pm. | ||
Located 75 miles S of Oklahoma City and 140 miles N of Dallas/Ft. Worth, E of I-35 on Hwy 7.
Primary Contact: | Eric Leonard |
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7 comments
this place is fantastic! i would recommend that everyone visit. we drove and walked and waded.
Sterling, we would suggest that you contact the park directly using the phone number or e-mail address above. Since the staff is there at the park, they'll have information about firewood found locally. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday and thank you for using TravelOK.com.
Is there much for local firewood sales in the area? Planning a thanksgiving trip from Dallas and would prefer not to lug the wood as we will burn around 3/4 of a cord.
Steve, pets are allowed in the park and owners are reminded that they should never be left unattended and always kept on a leash. Areas that are closed to dogs are posted. Dogs are not allowed on the trails east of the Travertine Nature Center, in the Travertine Nature Center and in areas where people gather to swim. An exception to this rule would be for service animals. All dog owners must clean up after their pets in the proper ways, posted in the park. Please enjoy your visit to the Chickasaw National Recreation Area and thank you for using TravelOK.com.
Is this a pet friendly park? My wife and I are planning a trip there Saturday, 10/22.
Rudy, there are no rooms to reserve at the Chickasaw National Recreation Area, just tent and RV camping. For rate or reservation information, please click on the red 'Booking Website' link above. It's a gorgeous area of Oklahoma and we know you'll have a wonderful time. Thank you for using TravelOK.com.
how m. for one room two days
