Chickasaw National Recreation Area

Springs, streams and lakes are the attractions at Chickasaw National Recreation Area, the first national park in the state of Oklahoma. Visitors to the park find a variety of activities including camping, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, hunting and enjoying nature. The Travertine Information and Nature Center and its adjacent environmental study area offer a glimpse of our natural world through exhibits, nature walks and other educational programs.

Chickasaw National Recreation Area is one of the most heavily visited parks for its size in the National Park System, with 3.4 million visitors a year. The peak season is from Memorial Day to Labor Day with activities focusing on water recreation and camping. Lowest visitation occurs during the months of January and February.

1008 West Second Street
Sulphur, OK 73086
580-622-3161 - Headquarters
580-622-3165 - Visitor Information

By Plane
Both Dallas and Oklahoma City have international airports that are served by most major airlines.

By Car
Chickasaw National Recreation Area is located on State Highway 177, just south of the town of Sulphur, Oklahoma. The park is approximately 90 miles south of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and 120 miles north of Dallas, Texas. Driving south on US I- 35 take exit 55 to State Highway 7. Driving north on US I-35 take exit 51 to State Highway 7. Drive through the towns of Davis (3 miles) and Sulphur (10 miles) to the intersection of Hwy. 7 and 177. Drive south on Hwy. 177. Park Headquarters is 1/4 mile south on the right side of the highway.

By Plane
Not Applicable

Getting Around
In Park: Personal vehicles and bicycles; foot-traffic and private buses

Summers are hot and humid with daytime temperatures near 100 degrees common from July to September. Humidity frequently exceeds 50 percent. Thunderstorms are common April through July. Winters are mild with temperatures rarely dropping below 32 degrees for more than two or three consecutive days.

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.

• Auto Touring
• Biking
• Boating
• Camping
• Educational Programs
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Hunting
• Swimming
• Wildlife Viewing
• Bird Watching
• Nature Walks
• Stargazing
• Scuba Diving

Recommended Activities
There are many activities that can be enjoyed by visitors such as camping, hiking, picnicking, fishing, hunting, swimming, and water skiing. Visitors can tour the park via car or bicycle and enjoy the nature viewing and the many photographic opportunities that abound.

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