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Central Campground — Chickasaw National Recreation Area

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<strong>PLEASE NOTE: Cold Springs and Central Campground are closed seasonally from the first Monday in October to the first Friday in May. </strong>Campers may camp in Rock Creek Campground which has a minimum of 36 sites and is open year round. While most sites will accommodate an RV, there are no hookups at this campground. The only site that can be reserved is the group site.

<strong>PLEASE NOTE: Cold Springs and Central Campground are closed seasonally from the first Monday in October to the first Friday in May. </strong>Campers may camp in Rock Creek Campground which has a minimum of 36 sites and is open year round. While most sites will accommodate an RV, there are no hookups at this campground. The only site that can be reserved is the group site.

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National Park Service

Chickasaw National Recreation Area

Overview

Central Campground is a family-friendly primitive group campground found in the Platt Historic District of Chickasaw National Recreation Area. Nearby Travertine Creek provides several refreshing, spring-fed swimming areas to escape the summer heat. Other close attractions, such as Little Niagara and the Travertine Nature Center make this campground an ideal location for both beginner and experienced campers. Central Campground is only a few minutes away from the town of Sulphur.

Recreation

Swimming and hiking are among the favorite activities at the campsite. A short walk takes you to Panther Falls, a refreshing swimming area. Nearby hiking trails meander along streams, past cool rushing waterfalls, and on to mineral and freshwater springs.

Facilities

Swimming and hiking are among the favorite activities at the campsite. A short walk takes you to Panther Falls, a refreshing swimming area. Nearby hiking trails meander along streams, past cool rushing waterfalls, and on to mineral and freshwater springs.

Natural Features

The springs and streams in Chickasaw originate within a region of Oklahoma characterized by complex geology. Intense faulting, folding, uplift and erosion have combined to form a land surface of gently rolling hills dissected by streams.

Nearby Attractions

Try Little Niagara, a favorite freshwater swimming hole. The Travertine Nature Center is a wonderful resource to view nature exhibits, meet live animals on display, and listen to rangers' presentations. A bison pasture is nearby, so bring the kids and cameras to see the beautiful animals grazing.

Charges & Cancellations

Refunds will not be given due to inclement weather.__ Please read the official cancellation rules and policies of recreation.gov thoroughly before booking your campsite.__ Chickasaw National Recreation Area is not responsible for cancellation fees charged by recreation.gov.

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Location

Central Campground — Chickasaw National Recreation Area is located in Oklahoma

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Directions

From I-35, take Exit #55 and drive towards the city of Davis, OK. Once in Davis, go east on Highway 7 to the Chickasaw National Recreation Area you desire. Drive approximately 8 miles east to Sulphur Sulphur (Jct Hwy 7 and Hwy 177). Turn south (right) for approximately .2 miles on Highway 177 and take the first left. Central Campground is .25 mile east on NE Perimeter Road. Cold Springs Campground is approximately another .4 miles east of Central. The Travertine Nature Center is approximately .9 miles east of Cold Springs.

Address

901 West 1st Street
Sulphur, OK 73086

Coordinates

34.505 N
96.9675 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Cabins

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires