wonderful stream that is worth taking a look at. There are loads of enjoyable things to do for everybody to love. What a site this is for outdoors folks. If you get bored of Chickasaw National Recreation Area, you could also stop at nearby Rock Creek Site 9 Reservoir, and Arbuckle
Rv Resort is a good campground nearby. If you're interested in hydro structures, you can explore Bear Falls Dam, and lots of folks from Sulphur come here. At Chickasaw National Recreation Area you find a lot of outdoors recreation, so you could have a lot of fun. A short visit
to Pavilion Springs is always worthwhile, and camping is available at Eastside Trailer Park. High temperatures at Chickasaw National Recreation Area during the warm months are in the 90's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 70's. The winter brings highs down
to the 50's; through the dark hours in the wintertime at Chickasaw National Recreation Area temperatures sink to the 20's. On a pretty day you get a vista of Robbers Roost from Chickasaw National Recreation Area; a journey to Chickasaw National Recreation Area wouldn't be complete
without taking a look at Hillside Springs. Beach Springs is always fun to check out; why not stop by Lacy Dam while you're here.
Springs, streams and lakes are the attractions at Chickasaw National Recreation Area, the first national park in the state of Oklahoma.
Visitors to the park find a variety of activities including camping, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, hunting and enjoying nature. The Travertine Information and Nature Center and its adjacent environmental study area offer a glimpse of our natural world through exhibits, nature
walks and other educational programs. Chickasaw National Recreation Area is one of the most heavily visited parks for its size in the National Park System, with 3.4 million visitors a year. The peak season is from Memorial Day to Labor Day with activities focusing on water
recreation and camping. Lowest visitation occurs during the months of January and February. CONTACTS Email - chic_web_coordinator@nps.gov Fax- 580-622-2296 Write to P. O. Box
201 Sulphur, OK 73086 Phone Headquarters - 580-622-3161 Visitor Information - 580-622-3165
TRAVEL BASICS
Operating Hours, Seasons The park is open year round. The Travertine Information and Nature Center is open all
year except for Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Summers are hot and humid with daytime temperatures near 100 degrees common from July to September. Humidity frequently exceeds 50 percent. Thunderstorms are common April through July. Winters are mild with temperatures
rarely dropping below 32 degrees for more than two or three consecutive days. Getting There PLANE - Both Dallas and Oklahoma City have international airports that are served by most major airlines. CAR - Chickasaw National Recreation Area is located on State
Highway 177, just south of the town of Sulphur, Oklahoma. The park is approximately 90 miles south of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and 120 miles north of Dallas, Texas. Driving south on US I- 35 take exit 55 to State Highway 7. Driving north on US I-35 take exit 51 to State Highway
7. Drive through the towns of Davis (3 miles) and Sulphur (10 miles) to the intersection of Hwy. 7 and 177. Drive south on Hwy. 177. Park Headquarters is 1/4 mile south on the right side of the highway. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Not Applicable Weather & Climate Summers
are hot and humid with daytime temperatures near 100 degrees common from July to September. Humidity frequently exceeds 50 percent. Thunderstorms are common April through July. Winters are mild with temperatures rarely dropping below 32 degrees for more than two or three consecutive
days. Accessibility The Travertine Information and Nature Center, fishing docks and most restrooms are wheelchair accessible. Chickasaw National Recreation Area has completed work on wheelchair accessible campsites and restrooms with showers in the Buckhorn Campgrounds.
The park has completed construction of a two mile long concrete trail around Veterans Lake that is fully accessible. Getting Around In Park: Personal vehicles and bicycles; foot-traffic and private buses FEES/PERMITS
Entrance Fee CHICKASAW
NATIONAL RECREATION AREA Free! for Annual There is no fee to enter the park, but fees are charged for camping, boat launching and reserving the picnic pavilions.
Permits BOAT LAUNCHING - ANNUAL $30.00 for Annual Permit is valid from
October 1 through September 30th. Each vessel that uses the Lake of the Arbuckle will require a permit. Permits are available at the Point, Buckhorn and Guy Sandy launch ramp fee machines.
BOAT LAUNCHING - DAILY $4.00 for Day Each vessel that uses the Lake
of the Arbuckle will require a permit. Permits are available at the Point, Buckhorn and Guy Sandy launch ramp fee machines.
CAMPING - GROUP $16.00 for Day The cost for camping per night per site is $16.00 for a group site. Persons may camp up to 14 consecutive
days, not to exceed 30 days total between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
CAMPING - NON-UTILITY $8.00 for Day The cost for camping per night per site is $8.00 for a non-utility site. Persons may camp up to 14 consecutive days, not to exceed 30 days total between
Memorial Day and Labor Day.
CAMPING - UTILITY $14.00 for Day The cost for camping per night per site is $14.00 for an electrical and water hook-up site. Persons may camp up to 14 consecutive days, not to exceed 30 days total between Memorial Day and Labor
Day.
PICNIC PAVILIONS $30.00 for Day The picnic pavilions at Veterans Lake and Buckhorn can be reserved for $30.00 a day.
CAMPING
Buckhorn - Loop A There are 19 campsites with 1 handicapped sites in this loop. All sites
are first come-first serve. For More Information on this campground please call 580-622-3165
Buckhorn - Loop B There are 26 campsites with 1 handicapped sites in this loop. All sites are first come-first serve. For More Information on this campground
please call 580-622-3165
Buckhorn - Loop C There are 41 campsites with 2 handicapped sites in this loop. There are 16 electrical sites out of the 41 campsites. All sites are first come-first serve. For More Information on this campground please call
580-622-3165
Buckhorn - Loop D Open All Year There are 49 campsites with 3 handicapped sites in this loop. There are 29 electrical sites out of the 49 campsites. All sites are first come-first serve. For More Information on this campground please call
580-622-3165
Central There are 10 group sites which must be reserved through the Travertine Nature Center. For More Information on this campground please call 580-622-3165
Cold Springs There are 63 campsites and 2 group sites. These are
non-electrical sites and are for tent camping only. The group sites must be reserved through the Travertine Nature Center. All other sites are first come-first serve. For More Information on this campground please call 580-622-3165
Guy Sandy There are
40 campsites. All sites are first come-first serve. For More Information on this campground please call 580-622-3165
Rock Creek There are 106 campsites and 1 group site. These are non-electrical sites and can accommodate some RVs, but are mainly for tent
camping. The group site must be reserved through the Travertine Nature Center. All other sites are first come-first serve. For More Information on this campground please call 580-622-3165
The Point - Loop A There are 21 campsites. All sites are first
come-first serve. For More Information on this campground please call 580-622-3165
The Point - Loop B/C There are 10 campsites. All sites are first come-first serve. For More Information on this campground please call 580-622-3165
FACILITIES
Wilderness
Information Centers TRAVERTINE INFORMATION AND NATURE CENTER Phone - 580-622-3165 Closures - Closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day Special Programs - The Travertine Information and Nature Center offers the chance to experience nature up-close.
Daily activities are scheduled throughout the summer. School groups can book programs from September through May. Weekend activities are scheduled year round. Ranger-led activities include -- nature walks, creek walks, campfire programs and special emphasis programs. Arrangements
for organized groups may be made from September through May. Contact the park's Division of Interpretation at 580-622-3165. Exhibits - Exhibits include live birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians. Available Facilities - The Travertine Information and Nature Center and restrooms are wheelchair accessible.
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