Cold Springs Campground (OK) Chickasaw Nra

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') may fit. There are two modern restroom facility with flush toilets and sinks provided in the campground. No showers are available at this campground.

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Natural Features

Mature oak and hickory forests cover this historic part of Chickasaw National Recreation Area. The park is characterized by complex geology as intensive faulting, folding, and rock deformations have combined to form a landscape of gently rolling hills dissected by gentle streams.

Nearby Attractions

Swimming Areas:
Bear Falls
Garfield Falls
Panther Falls
Little Niagara

Hiking Trails:
Antelope And Buffalo Springs Trail
Travertine Creek Trail
Bison Pasture Trail

Other:
Travertine Nature Center

Recreation

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 in length.

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

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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. Central and Cold Springs Campgrounds and Travertine Nature Center (East Historic Platt) - 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 on Highway 177 to the first left turn. Central Campground is approximately .25 mile east on NE Perimeter Road. Cold Springs Campground is approximately another .4 mile east of Central. The Travertine Nature Center is approximately .9 miles east of Cold Springs.

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