Central Group Camp (Chickasaw)

NPS National Park Service · SULPHUR, OK · Primitive

Seasonal operation. This campground is not open year-round. Likely open now (September).

Conditions

Road Access Paved
Driveway Surface Paved
Season Seasonal Closure
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Max RV Length 18 ft
Boondock Access Not recorded

Features

Warning Length Restricted
Seasonal Seasonal Closure
Rig Size Back In Only
Access Paved Access
Style Primitive Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites10
Tent-Only Sites9
Group Sites10
Overnight Sites10
Max RV Length18 ft
SurfacePaved

Location

34.505, -96.9675 · 901 West 1st Street , SULPHUR , OK 73086

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Description

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 and walking trails meander along streams, past cool rushing waterfalls, and on to mineral and freshwater springs.

Facilities

The group campground is on a loop that surrounds a spacious field for activities like volleyball, football or horseshoes. There are 10 group sites open seasonally, and water spigots are close to the campsites.

Natural Features

The springs and seeps in Chickasaw originate within a region of Oklahoma characterized by complex geologic formations. 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.


The park's 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 Recreation.gov cancellation rules and policies above before booking your campsite. 

Directions

From I-35, take Exit 55 and drive towards the city of Davis, OK. Once in Davis, go east on Highway 7. Drive approximately 8 miles (13 km) east to Sulphur. (Jct Hwy 7 and Hwy 177). Turn south (right) for approximately .2 miles (.3 km) on Highway 177 and take the first left. Central Campground is .25 miles (.4 km) east on NE Perimeter Road.

Activities

BIKING CAMPING HIKING HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE PICNICKING SWIMMING SITE WATER SPORTS WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

Phone580-622-7234
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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