Cold Springs Campground (Chickasaw)
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.
Notifications and Alerts
Rock Creek Group Campsite is currently closed for the season and reservations cannot be made at this time.
Need to Know
Check out time is noon CST and check in time is 2:30 PM CST. Guests may check in early if the previous visitor has already left and the campsite has been cleaned.
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.
In case of emergency, call 911. If you have a non-emergency after hours and no Camp Host is available, the local dispatch number is 580-622-3918.
There are no shower facilities at this campground.
Snakes or raccoons may be around the brush or swimming areas. Please stay alert and don't approach or handle wildlife.
The campground has limited cell phone coverage, please plan accordingly.
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.
Natural Features
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.
Nearby Attractions
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
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 (1.6 km) in length.
Changes & Cancellations
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.
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
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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. 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 right for approximately 0.2 miles on Highway 177. Take the first left turn on NE Perimeter Road. Keep driving on NE Perimeter Road until you see the sign for Cold Springs Campground. The campground will be on your left.
Available Campsites
- Site 36, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 37, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 23, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 32, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 51, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 60, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 45, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 28, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 57, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 04, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 52, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 50, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 58, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 41, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 62, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 47, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 43, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 06, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 30, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 21, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 26, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 44, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 03, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 31, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 39, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 54, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 33, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 34, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 63, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 48, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 35, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 09, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 29, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 40, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 61, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 55, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 24, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 27, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 65, Loop Cold Springs Group Sites, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 46, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 59, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 53, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 64, Loop Cold Springs Group Sites, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 01, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 22, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 49, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 42, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 38, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 25, Loop Cold Springs, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
