Rock Creek Group Camp (OK) Chickasaw Nra
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
Rock Creek Group Site is a family-friendly primitive campsite located at the entrance to Rock Creek Campground. While the group site is reservable, all regular campsites at Rock Creek are available on a first-come first-serve basis and are paid for at the campground fee machine.
Rock Creek Campground is the closest campground to Veteran's Lake and is an ideal access point for fishing, hiking, birdwatching, and swimming.
One group site is available at Rock Creek, and it's open year-round. These are non-electrical sites that are designed for tent camping, but small RVs can be accommodated.
Notifications and Alerts
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.
Need to Know
Checkout time is noon CST and check in time is 2:30 PM. CST.
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 permit 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 upon delivery.
The following vendors have a current permit to deliver RVs or campers to the park:Journeyz Camper Rental
Rock Creek Group Camp has spotty cell coverage. Please plan accordingly.
There may be snakes around the brush or shoreline. Never approach or handle wildlife.
Frequent weather changes occur. Be prepared for severe heat, wind, rain and possible tornadoes.
- 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. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
Natural Features
Two ecosystems converge in Chickasaw National Recreation Area: the eastern deciduous forest and the mixed-grass prairie of the west. This creates a unique landscape called the Crosstimbers, which attracts a wide variety of plant and animal life.
Nearby Attractions
Visit the impressive Chickasaw Cultural Center to learn about the Native Americans of the region through exhibits, videos and interactive displays. Or head to the bison pasture to watch the beautiful animals grazing.
Recreation
Swimming opportunities abound, with streams and springs dotting the park landscape. Nearby hiking trails weave along these streams--passing through cool rushing waterfalls--and leading to mineral water and freshwater springs. Wildlife photographers can look out for the red fox, turkey, dear and opossum.
Changes & 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.
Contact Information
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901 West 1st Street SULPHUR OK 73086
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 580-622-7234
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving 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. Watch for Chickasaw National Recreation Area signs to direct you to your selected area. Rock Creek Campgrounds, Veterans Lake and Pavilion, and Bromide Pavilions (West Historic Platt) - Drive approximatley 7 miles east of Davis to the traffic light (12th street) in the city of Sulphur. Turn south (right) for approximately .6 miles on 12th Street. Turn west (right) at the STOP sign. Bromide Pavilion is the 2nd left off NW Perimeter Road. For Rock Creek or Veterans Lake Pavilion continue west, cross the low water crossing, and follow the signs.
