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The managing agency publishes official acreage."},"firstProtected":null,"established":null,"administrations":[],"designationHistory":[],"summary":"Springs, streams, lakes - whatever its form, water is the attraction at Chickasaw National Recreation Area.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[{"id":"ppl-p-platt-national-park","type":"protected","label":"Protected by T.R.","date":"1906-06-29","then":"Platt National Park","thenKind":"national park","text":"As President, Theodore Roosevelt signed the act creating Platt National Park (1906-06-29).","note":"Mineral and freshwater springs at Sulphur. Roosevelt signed the 1902 act creating the Sulphur Springs Reservation and the 1906 resolution renaming it Platt National Park. Since 1976 it has been part of Chickasaw National Recreation Area.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.craterlakeinstitute.com/general-natural-history-articles/general-natural-history-articles-index/report-on-crater-lake-and-others-1907/","name":"craterlakeinstitute.com"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/chic/learn/historyculture/pnp-1900s.htm","name":"nps.gov"},{"name":"Roosevelt’s Public Lands","url":"https://publiclands.labs.trlibrary.com/#place=p-platt-national-park"}],"dataset":"publiclands","reviewed":true}],"trTypes":["protected"],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/chic/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=34.5081&b_tl_lng=-97.058&b_br_lat=34.4104&b_br_lng=-96.9374","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Chickasaw%20National%20Recreation%20Area","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/chic/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C81C510-1DD8-B71B-0B34D1FBCE6AA1C6.jpg","title":"Lincoln Bridge","alt":"Lincoln Bridge with Travertine Creek flowing below","caption":"Lincoln Bridge stands out as one of the oldest park structures","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C81C9E1-1DD8-B71B-0B8AD7A9945AA21E.jpg","title":"Lake of the Arbuckles","alt":"Lake boating on a summer day","caption":"Lake of the Arbuckles attracts many boaters each summer for various recreational activities","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C820DF4-1DD8-B71B-0B9B7413DBDBA279.jpg","title":"Family Fishing Fun","alt":"Lake fishing with family","caption":"Learning to Fish at Veterns Lake","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C81C806-1DD8-B71B-0BB5E77E3DC0B9C2.jpg","title":"Park Bison","alt":"Herd of bison","caption":"The park has a herd of bison which are very popular","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C81C66C-1DD8-B71B-0B93E7FF7118D3CE.jpg","title":"Hiking to Buffalo Springs","alt":"Two people hiking over a water feature","caption":"Two people walk towards Buffalo Springs, one of the park's many fresh water springs","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["Astronomy","Stargazing","Biking","Mountain Biking","Road Biking","Boating","Motorized Boating","Jet Skiing","Camping","Car or Front Country Camping","Group Camping","RV Camping","Fishing","Food","Picnicking","Hands-On","Volunteer Vacation","Hiking","Front-Country Hiking","Horse Trekking","Horseback Riding","Hunting and Gathering","Gathering and Foraging","Hunting","Paddling","Canoeing","Kayaking","Stand Up Paddleboarding","Junior Ranger Program","Swimming","Freshwater Swimming","Water Skiing","Wildlife Watching","Birdwatching","Shopping","Bookstore and Park Store"],"topics":["Architecture and Building","Native American Heritage","Social Movements","Conservation Movement","Transportation","Bridges","Ancient Seas","Animals","Birds","Bison","Fish","Tortoises and Turtles","Forests and Woodlands","Deciduous Forests","Fossils and Paleontology","Geology","Groundwater","Aquifers","Freshwater Springs","Lakes","Night Sky","Astronomy","River and Riparian","Scenic Views","Trails","Waterfalls"],"fees":[],"passes":[],"hours":[{"name":"Outdoor Areas","description":"Many outdoor areas are available 24 hours a day. Please visit the current conditions page for details.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"All Day","monday":"All Day","thursday":"All Day","sunday":"All Day","tuesday":"All Day","friday":"All Day","saturday":"All Day"},"exceptions":[]}],"directions":"From US I-35 drive through the towns of Davis and towards the town of Sulphur. There are a variety of destinations in the park to choose from.","weatherInfo":"Summers are hot and humid. Temperatures above 100ºF occur, and humidity often exceeds 50%. Winters are mild and prolonged freezes are rare. Thunderstorms are common April through July.","contacts":{"phone":"5806227234","email":"CHIC_Interpretation@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Travertine Nature Center","description":"A good starting place for visitors. It has brochures, exhibits, maps and helpful Rangers. Get information about lakes, camping, hiking trails, and special events.","url":"http://www.nps.gov/chic/planyourvisit/travertine-information-and-nature-center.htm","lat":34.5041060994,"lon":-96.9494976539}],"campgrounds":[{"name":"Rock Creek Campground","description":"Located along Rock Creek and near Veterans Lake, this wooded campground is open for the summer season. Built with small travel trailers in mind, this campground is good for primitive camping. No hook ups are available.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/chic/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234051","sites":100},{"name":"Central Campground","description":"Central Campground consists of ten group sites. It is located near downtown Sulphur.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/chic/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234050","sites":0},{"name":"Buckhorn Campground Loop A","description":"Buckhorn Campground has four loops. Loop A is open seasonally on a first come, first served basis. There are no hookups for RVs on Loop A. Located next to Lake of the Arbuckles, Buckhorn Campground is also located near the Buckhorn Boat Launch and near the southern trailhead for the Rock Creek Multi-Use Trail.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/chic/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm","reservationUrl":null,"sites":19},{"name":"Cold Springs Campground","description":"Cold Springs Campground is open year-round. Rebuilt in the 1930s to its current configuration, it does not accommodate most RVs, though small pop-up or teardrop trailers may fit in the parking spaces at some campsites.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/chic/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234049","sites":65},{"name":"The Point Campground","description":"The Point Campground is open year round. It has a combination of sites with and without RV hook-ups. The Upper Loop is available by reservation only. The Lower Loop is first come, first served. Located near the shor of Lake of the Arbuckles and The Point Boat Launch.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/chic/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234048","sites":55},{"name":"Guy Sandy Campground","description":"Guy Sandy Campground is open seasonally for the summer. It opens no later than Memorial Day Weekend and closes no earlier than Labor Day Weekend. It is located on the western shore of Lake of the Arbuckles. This primitive campground offers basic amenities only. RVs are permitted, but no hookups are available. Communal water spigots and pit toilets are available. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring with a grill.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/chic/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm","reservationUrl":null,"sites":40},{"name":"Buckhorn Campground Loop B","description":"Buckhorn Campground has four loops. Loop B is open seasonally on a first come, first served basis. There are no hookups for RVs on Loop B. Located next to Lake of the Arbuckles, Buckhorn Campground is also located near the Buckhorn Boat Launch and near the southern trailhead for the Rock Creek Multi-Use Trail.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/chic/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm","reservationUrl":null,"sites":25},{"name":"Buckhorn Campground Loop C","description":"Buckhorn Campground has four loops. Loop C is open year round by reservation only. Located next to Lake of the Arbuckles, Buckhorn Campground is also located near the Buckhorn Boat Launch and near the southern trailhead for the Rock Creek Multi-Use Trail.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/chic/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm","reservationUrl":"https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234047","sites":41},{"name":"Buckhorn Campground Loop D","description":"Buckhorn Campground has four loops. Loop D is open year round. Campsite on Loop D are first come, first served. Located next to Lake of the Arbuckles, Buckhorn Campground is also located near the Buckhorn Boat Launch and near the southern trailhead for the Rock Creek Multi-Use Trail.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/chic/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm","reservationUrl":null,"sites":48}],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"tishomingo-national-wildlife-refuge","km":46},{"slug":"hagerman-national-wildlife-refuge","km":83},{"slug":"oklahoma-city-national-memorial","km":122},{"slug":"caddo-national-grassland","km":125},{"slug":"lyndon-b-johnson-national-grassland","km":137},{"slug":"deep-fork-national-wildlife-refuge","km":156}],"hasBoundary":true,"boundarySource":{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division","url":"https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2224545"},"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=chic"},{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division boundaries","url":"https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/NPS_Land_Resources_Division_Boundary_and_Tract_Data_Service/FeatureServer/2"}],"editorialStatus":"draft","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.610Z","alerts":[{"source":"NPS","kind":"Park Closure","title":"Paving Project Final Phase-Road Closures and Delays November 9-November 13","text":"Crews will be applying striping to roads and parking lots across the Platt District between Monday, November 9 and Friday, November 13. Expect flaggers and road closures on Perimeter Roads and at Veterans Lake. Some park areas will be closed at times to complete the work.","url":null,"updated":"2026-11-07 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-A1E28AE0-239A-48C9-8D74-FD0C2AB50C1F"}],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/chickasaw-national-recreation-area/","boundaryUrl":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/boundaries/chickasaw-national-recreation-area.geojson"}