Effective October 1, 2024 and continuing until further notice, COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND WILL BE OPEN YEAR ROUND.. ROCK CREEK CAMPGROUND WILL BECOME SEASONAL CLOSING ON OR ABOUT THE 1ST OF OCTOBER UNTIL ON OR ABOUT THE 1ST OF MAY. CENTRAL CAMPGROUND WILL CONTINUE TO CLOSE UNDER THE SAME DATES AS ROCK CREEK.
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Chickasaw National Recreation Area
Cold Springs Campground is a popular summer campground conveniently located 5-7 minutes from the town of Sulphur. Travertine Creek, directly across from Cold Springs, provides several refreshing, spring-fed swimming areas to escape the summer heat. Other nearby attractions, such as Little Niagara and the Travertine Nature Center, make this campground an ideal location for both seasoned and first-time campers.
Cold Springs is a tent-only campground for families and small gatherings of friends. The two non-electric group sites are best for tent camping, though small RVs and pop-up campers (less than 20 ft/6m') may fit. There are two modern restroom facility with flush toilets and sinks provided in the campground. No showers are available at this campground.
Effective October 1, 2024 and continuing until further notice, COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND WILL BE OPEN YEAR ROUND.. ROCK CREEK CAMPGROUND WILL BECOME SEASONAL CLOSING ON OR ABOUT THE 1ST OF OCTOBER UNTIL ON OR ABOUT THE 1ST OF MAY. CENTRAL CAMPGROUND WILL CONTINUE TO CLOSE UNDER THE SAME DATES AS ROCK CREEK.
Check out time is noon CST and check in time is 2:30 PM CST.
ALCOHOL IS PROHIBITED in this campground between May 1st through September 30th each year.
Parking is extremely limited and no more than two average size vehicles per site are allowed. No overflow parking is available at Cold Springs Campground.
There are no shower facilities at this campground.
ATTENTION: If you will be renting an RV or camper and having it delivered to Chickasaw National Recreation Area, it is your responsibility to make sure that the individual or business you are renting from has a valid Commercial Use Authorization to do business in the park. Renting from an individual or business that does not have a permit may leave you without accommodations as the RV or camper may be turned away. Journeyz Camper Rental is currently the only vendor authorized to deliver RVs or campers to the park. Find vendor contact information on the park's Do Business With Us page.
The campground has limited cell phone coverage, please plan accordingly.
Snakes or raccoons may be around the brush or swimming areas. Please stay alert and don't approach or handle wildlife.
Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
Mature oak and hickory forests cover this historic part of Chickasaw National Recreation Area. The park is characterized by complex geologic formations such as intensive faulting, folding, and rock deformations have combined to form a landscape of gently rolling hills dissected by gentle streams.
Swimming Areas:
Bear Falls
Garfield Falls
Panther Falls
Little Niagara
Hiking and Walking Trails:
Antelope And Buffalo Springs Trail
Travertine Creek Trail
Bison Pasture Trail
Other:
Travertine Nature Center
Travertine Creek is across the road from Cold Springs Campground, and hosts a popular swimming area known as Bear Falls. The creek is spring-fed from the cool, clear waters of Antelope and Buffalo Springs. The leisurely Antelope and Buffalo Springs Trail is located behind the Travertine Nature Center and is approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) in length.
Refunds will not be given due to inclement weather.
Please read the official Recreation.gov cancellation rules and policies above thoroughly before booking your campsite.
901 West 1st Street SULPHUR OK 73086
For campground inquiries, please call: 580-622-7234
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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. Watch for Chickasaw National Recreation Area signs. Drive approximately 8 miles east of Davis to the only 4 way STOP (Jct Hwy 7 and Hwy 177) in the city of Sulphur. Turn south (right) for approximately .2 miles (.3) on Highway 177 to the first left turn (east) on NE Perimeter Road. After ,25 miles (.4 km) you'll pass Central Campground. Cold Springs Campground is another .4 miles (.6 km) east of Central Campground.
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