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Best Tent Sites Near Chickasaw National Recreation Area, OK (12)

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305 Reviews of 12 Chickasaw National Recreation Area Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Blue River Camp
    August 25, 2024

    Blue River Camp

    Beautiful river

    The water was amazing and clean. We went on a Tuesday so there wasn’t any one else there. We did some awesome exploring up and down the river. There was so many campsites and they were all well maintained and flat. There is a huge flashing sign going into the area telling every adult to have a fishing/hunting license. The fishing however is not good. We stayed for 3 days and fished the whole time with no luck. There’s a really neat little spot south of the dam with a rope swing.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Tipps Point Campground — Lake Murray State Park
    August 6, 2024

    Tipps Point Campground — Lake Murray State Park

    I’m for sure coming back with my family!

    bathrooms was very clean and wasn’t all hot and mucky was nice and cool in there. Very clean and love that it’s dog friendly. I suggest anyone to come with your friends and family have a nice day cooking, kicking back and playing some games

  • Camper-submitted photo from R.C. Longmire Lake
    July 14, 2024

    R.C. Longmire Lake

    Small, quiet camp ground

    Make your reservations through the City of Pauls Valley. Don’t call. Keep a copy of your paid receipt (email) in case you’re asked. Host lives on site. Nice boat ramp. Great little beach area for swimming at the lake. Kayaks/lifevests/paddles available for rent. We will try that next visit.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Tipps Point Campground — Lake Murray State Park
    June 29, 2024

    Tipps Point Campground — Lake Murray State Park

    Love Lake Murray!

    Can’t beat this site for $29/night. The sites where we were at are a bit close together. It definitely would have been better to be further on the peninsula or at Cedar Cove or Elephant Rock But we were just happy there was a last-minute cancellation on their website allowing us to be here otherwise it was all booked up for the weekend (I just kept refreshing the booking page).

    Bathrooms good. Access the water was close. Lake Murray is one of the more clear lakes in Oklahoma.

    The golf course, which was beautiful & close, has super twilight hours (after 6pm) which made it very affordable $16pp w/cart.

    Great visit. Will be back!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Grove Campground — Lake Murray State Park
    May 31, 2024

    Cedar Grove Campground — Lake Murray State Park

    I fell asleep to the sound of waves lapping at the lakeshore. Sublime.

    This was my first stop on a 4,000-mile trip from NW Arkansas to California and back. I met my brother and his wife who live just north of Fort Worth and spent two nights cooking and laughing around the campfire. The perfect start to an adventure.

    The weather was cool and so not many bugs. Since this was a water-facing spot, I would consider the weather when booking. Great hikes. Don't forget to visit the tower while you're there.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Blue River Campground
    May 27, 2024

    Blue River Campground

    Good times.

    Taught my two boys at 8 & 9 years old how to camp and fish there 31 years ago. Had many good times. Wish I could go back in time. 🥲 Did a lot of camping with the boys . Winter or fall was best. Large camp fire,many blankets. And a good tent. Still have my VCR tapes camping. . And the VCR player.😂😂 Would usually camp across the spill way 2nd area to the right. Also I'd recommend the last camping spot to the right at the very end you can walk down to the river and fish. Nice open area with trails to the river. Was always a Bass man but learned how to trout fish there. I would check when trout tournaments are going on. Gets very crowded. Wish I could go back in time. I've camped there when I was the only person camping. One of the things I didn't like was when camping trailers would come to camp . Sometimes you would hear their generators start up across the river but most of the time very nice and peaceful.  I always camped across the river. Highly recommend this place for family and someone that just wants peace and quiet which is most of the time out there. Would recommend going during the week, weekends tend to get a little crowded summertime. swimming and fishing. Wildlife. Before entering the river I would stop at Scotty's bait shop which 30 years ago had great breakfast all the supplies you need and Scotty was a really really nice guy let me fish on his property when my boys were small because we weren't catching anything at the river hopefully he's been doing well. Just remember… take with you what you brought and a little extra that someone left. Keep it clean and nice for our future campers.  The boys and I always brought shovel and toilet paper. At that time there was only one main brick bathroom. Usually too many hornets and wasp so we just dug a hole and buried it you know what I mean haha camping in the woods. Haven't been there in 20 plus years someday I'll go back set up a tent and reminisce. Hopefully it's still a nice place. Ed, from Wellston Oklahoma

  • Camper-submitted photo from Turner Falls Park
    April 9, 2024

    Turner Falls Park

    Camping alright, water great

    Camping areas are vast, but dirty with limited amenities. Have to fill up water at RV area. Scrambling and water areas are great though, lots of fun.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Lake
    March 22, 2024

    Mountain Lake

    Awesome Hidden Jem of a Lake & Campground

    The new park manager is very nice, very accommodating and helpful. Park is clean, great fishing off the dam, kayak, carry on boats, and such. The lake is absolutely beautiful, great for family outings and gatherings - there are fire pits for fires, picnic tables, and grills. Great place for the dogs as well, loved walking the dam.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Juniper Point
    March 14, 2024

    Juniper Point

    Nice small campground on Lake

    Nice campground with level concrete pads (west side) and grave (east). Bathroom with showers, boat ramp and dump stations each side. There is a hiking trail and boat ramp on west side.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Caney Creek
    November 29, 2023

    Caney Creek

    First time camping

    It was clean, the sites were spaced well enough apart, the view was beautiful, and the toilets were clean and well stocked.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Boggy Depot State Park Campground
    October 6, 2023

    Boggy Depot State Park Campground

    Camping & Disc Golf

    Numerous little spots to camp at. Disc golf course. Walking trails. Lots of history here. Look it up before you come visit or learn as you go. It's an amazing little area and soo very quiet and peaceful. Playground and little ponds to fish at. Cemetery is pretty old and interesting. Can't wait to come camp and explore more!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Central Campground — Chickasaw National Recreation Area
    October 4, 2023

    Central Campground — Chickasaw National Recreation Area

    Since a teen.

    My family has camped, or 'Day Camped,' for birthdays, distant relative visits, etc. for years. We try to avoid July 4th time frame...just too crowded. Along ice cold Travertine Creek, quick dips or extended swims are mere steps away! Plenty of hiking trails nearby as well.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Blue River Camp
    August 17, 2023

    Blue River Camp

    Pleasant Surprise!😃

     When I arrived at the location to which my GPS directed me, I was a little concerned that there was just a building with bathrooms and three large dumpsters off to the side.

    If I had a been brave enough to drive my little Mustang down the gravel path that was on the opposite side of the road leading away from the restrooms, I would have found waterfront campsites along the Blue River, large boulder, formations to climb, and beautiful views.

    What I did, though, was continue down the road I had a been on and found a large dirt parking lot. There were fire pits and designated camping set up along one side of the parking lot, which seemed a little weird.

    There was a gravel road on the opposite side of the parking lot that led to the RV camping and a couple of tent sites along that road, so I chose one. The campsite was secluded with several paths that lead down to the river. 

    What I found to be the best part of this area was Hughes Crossing! It’s a waterfall that you can drive over. I did not attempt this in the mustang, but watched several trucks easily pass over.

    Not only is there a beautiful little waterfall that also substitutes as a bridge, but the area is perfect for swimming. There is a bit of green algae, but it is otherwise clear and refreshing.

    The only downside was the amount of trash that people had left. I think I might make it a new goal to try to carry out at least one or two grocery bags worth of other people’s trash so that I can hopefully leave places better than I found them.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Elephant Rock Campground — Lake Murray State Park
    July 28, 2023

    Elephant Rock Campground — Lake Murray State Park

    Beautiful

    We stayed in elephant rock 2 site 44, we had a great view of the lake, however we didn’t realize we would need 50 feet of hose just to hook up to the water, and there were glass bottles all in the swim area. Still had a great weekend and will stay here again!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Arbuckle RV Resort
    July 19, 2023

    Arbuckle RV Resort

    Very nice, all gravel

    Easy access from highway, with paved roads to entry, all gravel interior roads and all gravel parking sites with lots of trees and fairly good grass. Parked at Site #37. Good 50 amp W-S-E hookups. All at back of site. Other sites had hookups in middle. Did not use any amenities. Stayed 3 nights and would stay again.

  • Camper-submitted photo from The Point Campground — Chickasaw National Recreation Area
    June 27, 2023

    The Point Campground — Chickasaw National Recreation Area

    A Well Cared for Campground

    I spent a very relaxing week at The Point Upper Campground at the Chickasaw National Recreation Area. Because my reservation was for seven days, I didn't have a very good choice of sites, but mine was clean, level and had good utilities.  The dump station was easily accessible. Only one complaint is that the wash out hose did not have a threaded hoses connection to attach to my tank flush on my trailer. No big deal, but it would have helped. The Park Service personnel kept the area clean and mowed and had a very good presence in the campground. I checked in on a Sunday and was pretty much alone except for one other site near me until Friday evening when the place filled up QUICK. I'm glad that I checked out the next morning because it was really busy with traffic, kids in the road having fun, and lots of background noise. The Main area of the Rec Area is right off of the main thoroughfare in Sulphur OK where there is a nature center, trails, waterfalls and great swimming holes on the creeks. The Bison herd was in the East pasture and was easily accessible from the Veterans Trail. The herd is small now, but they were expecting some "red dogs" and mamas in the next few days when I was there. Glad to have a new bison herd in Oklahoma. 

    The Point Campground is close (5 miles) to fuel, groceries, beer, ice and of course a Wal-Mart. I would recommend this campground. There are several others in CNRA too, and the whole experience is worth the cost of the campsite. Be sure to visit the Nature Center Area, it is located near the waterfalls and creeks. A good side trip, along with the Bison Herd nearby.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Buckhorn Campground Loop C — Chickasaw National Recreation Area
    June 21, 2023

    Buckhorn Campground Loop C — Chickasaw National Recreation Area

    Just Perfect!

    This is one of our favorite tent and trailer camping locations in Oklahoma. It is quiet with all the hookups you need plus restrooms and showers within in a close walk on Loop C where reservations are required. Great sunset views over the Lake of the Arbuckles, great hiking in the Chickasaw National Recreation Area, and close shopping in Sulphur.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Clear Creek Lake
    June 18, 2023

    Clear Creek Lake

    Clear Creek Lake

    It has multiple camping sites. Camp 4 is a better camping area. It has a newer shower,more campsites,clean bathrooms,grills to cook on.



Guide to Chickasaw National Recreation Area

Camping near Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Oklahoma, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're pitching a tent or parking your RV, there are plenty of options to enjoy nature.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails in the Chickasaw National Recreation Area. One camper mentioned, "Great hiking in the Chickasaw National Recreation Area, and close shopping in Sulphur," highlighting the area's accessibility to both nature and amenities.
  • Fishing and Boating: The lakes and rivers are perfect for fishing and boating. A review noted, "Boating and fishing are in the backyard!" which shows how close you are to water activities.
  • Wildlife Watching: Keep an eye out for local wildlife. One visitor shared, "The bison herd was in the East pasture and was easily accessible," making it a fun experience for animal lovers.

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Many campers appreciate the cleanliness of the campgrounds. A review from Buckhorn Campground stated, "Facilities are super clean and a great spot for families."
  • Spacious Sites: Campers enjoy having room to spread out. One reviewer at The Point Campground said, "Sites aren't all packed together so you get a little privacy compared to some other places I've stayed."
  • Natural Beauty: The scenic views are a big draw. A camper at Turner Falls Park remarked, "Turner Falls is one of the most beautiful parks in the state."

What you should know:

  • Reservations Required: Many campgrounds, like Buckhorn Campground, require reservations, especially during peak seasons. A visitor noted, "Reservations are required," so plan ahead.
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may not have all the amenities you expect. A review for Cold Springs Campground mentioned, "Our site was infested with ticks," indicating that nature can come with its challenges.
  • Crowded During Holidays: Expect larger crowds during holiday weekends. One camper at Rock Creek Campground said, "Pretty crowded; the camp spots are pretty close to each other."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with amenities for kids. A review for Elephant Rock Campground mentioned, "Beautiful park with lots of trees, nice place to swim, walking trails, and a playground for the littles."
  • Plan Activities: Make sure to have a list of activities to keep everyone entertained. One family enjoyed their time at Lake Murray State Park saying, "So many trails, sites on the lake, playgrounds, marina, beautiful lake!"
  • Pack Essentials: Bring everything you need, as some campgrounds may not have stores nearby. A camper at Blue River Campground advised, "Just remember… take with you what you brought and a little extra that someone left."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at The Point Campground noted, "Driveway lengths vary dramatically, so check the details!"
  • Use Electric Hookups: Many campgrounds offer electric hookups, which can be a lifesaver. A camper at Buzzards Roost mentioned, "Very clean bathrooms and showers."
  • Arrive Early: Get to your campground early to secure a good spot. A visitor at Lake Murray State Park said, "You do need to get there early to grab a good spot."

Camping near Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Oklahoma, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. With a little planning and the right information, you can have a fantastic experience!

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