Central Group Camp (OK) Chickasaw Nra
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
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.
The campsite 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.
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
Check out 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
ALCOHOL IS PROHIBITED IN THIS CAMPGROUND.
Cell coverage can be spotty and unreliable, please plan accordingly.
There may be snakes around the brush or shoreline. Please do not approach or handle wildlife.
Frequent weather changes occur. Be prepared for severe heat, wind, rain and possible tornadoes.
In case of emergency, call 911
- 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
The springs and streams in Chickasaw originate within a region of Oklahoma characterized by complex geology.
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.
A bison pasture is nearby, so bring the kids and cameras to see the beautiful animals grazing.
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 trails meander along streams, past cool rushing waterfalls, and on to mineral and freshwater springs.
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. Drive approximately 8 miles east to Sulphur Sulphur (Jct Hwy 7 and Hwy 177). Turn south (right) for approximately .2 miles on Highway 177 and take the first left. Central Campground is .25 mile east on NE Perimeter Road. Cold Springs Campground is approximately another .4 miles east of Central. The Travertine Nature Center is approximately .9 miles east of Cold Springs.
Available Campsites
- Site 3, Loop Central Campground Group Sites, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 8, Loop Central Campground Group Sites, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop Central Campground Group Sites, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 6, Loop Central Campground Group Sites, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 9, Loop Central Campground Group Sites, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 7, Loop Central Campground Group Sites, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 2, Loop Central Campground Group Sites, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 5, Loop Central Campground Group Sites, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 1, Loop Central Campground Group Sites, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 4, Loop Central Campground Group Sites, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
