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National Recreation Area · Oklahoma

Chickasaw National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area in Oklahoma. No entrance fee.

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TypeNational Recreation Area
StateOklahoma
Entrance feeNo entrance fee
Campgrounds9
Nearest national parkHot Springs (225 mi)
Closest airportOKC (73 mi)
Lincoln Bridge with Travertine Creek flowing below
Lincoln Bridge stands out as one of the oldest park structures Photo: NPS Photo

Chickasaw National Recreation Area is a national recreation area run by the National Park Service in Oklahoma.

In the park service’s words

Springs, streams, lakes - whatever its form, water is the attraction at Chickasaw National Recreation Area.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: No entrance fee.

Hours: Open 24 hours, every day. Many outdoor areas are available 24 hours a day. Please visit the current conditions page for details.

Camping

Campground Sites Booking From RVs Amenities
Rock Creek Campground 100 Both $14 No dump station, water, cell signal
Cold Springs Campground 65 Reservable $14 No water, cell signal
The Point Campground 55 Both $16 No hookups, dump station, showers, water
Buckhorn Campground Loop D 48 First come $16 Yes hookups, dump station, showers, water
Buckhorn Campground Loop C 41 Reservable $16 Yes hookups, dump station, showers, water
Guy Sandy Campground 40 First come $14 Yes, up to 30 ft water, cell signal
Buckhorn Campground Loop B 25 First come $16 Yes dump station, showers, water
Buckhorn Campground Loop A 19 First come $16 Yes dump station, showers, water
Central Campground n/a Reservable $30 No water, cell signal

Getting there

From US I-35 drive through the towns of Davis and towards the town of Sulphur. There are a variety of destinations in the park to choose from.

Airport City Drive to the park Straight-line miles Type
OKC Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) Oklahoma City, OK No road route 73 Large hub
Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport (LAW) Lawton, OK No road route 81 Regional
Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base (SPS) Wichita Falls, TX No road route 91 Regional

Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.

Miles are straight-line distances.

Visitor centers

  • Travertine Nature Center: Mon Closed; Tue Closed; Wed 9:00AM - 4:30PM; Thu 9:00AM - 4:30PM; Fri 9:00AM - 4:30PM; Sat 9:00AM - 4:30PM; Sun 9:00AM - 4:30PM. The Travertine Nature Center is in the northeast section of the recreation is the eastern most point of the loop road, Perimeter Drive. It is also the trailhead for the Antelope Springs and Buffalo Springs area, which has a number of small loop trails spurring off of a stem trail. It is located very near Little Niagara Falls. It has restroom facilities on the exterior of the building that are open the same hours as the Nature Center. It contains a number of exhibits about the history and nature of

Weather

Summers are hot and humid. Temperatures above 100ºF occur, and humidity often exceeds 50%. Winters are mild and prolonged freezes are rare. Thunderstorms are common April through July.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Know before you go

Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.

Nearby

The nearest national park is Hot Springs, about 225 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an entrance fee at Chickasaw National Recreation Area?

No entrance fee.

Where is Chickasaw National Recreation Area?

In Oklahoma. The closest airport with scheduled flights is OKC Will Rogers World Airport, about 73 miles away.

Can you camp at Chickasaw National Recreation Area?

Yes, at 9 campgrounds the park service lists.

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