Established Camping
The Point Campground — Chickasaw National Recreation Area
The Point Campground, near Sulphur, Oklahoma, is a welcoming place for campers looking to enjoy the great outdoors. With spacious sites that offer a good amount of privacy, it’s a nice escape from the hustle and bustle, allowing you to kick back and relax.
This campground is equipped with essential amenities like drinking water and electric hookups, making it convenient for both tent and RV camping. Visitors have noted the cleanliness of the facilities, including well-maintained restrooms, which adds to the overall comfort of your stay. One camper mentioned, “The bathrooms were large, clean, and very well maintained,” highlighting the attention to detail here.
For those eager to explore, The Point Campground is just a short drive from the Chickasaw National Recreation Area, where you can find beautiful trails, waterfalls, and swimming holes. Plus, the nearby bison herd is a unique attraction that many campers enjoy visiting. As one reviewer pointed out, “Be sure to visit the Nature Center Area, it is located near the waterfalls and creeks.”
Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or a longer stay, The Point Campground offers a peaceful retreat with plenty of opportunities for adventure.
Description
National Park Service
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
Overview
The Point Campground is a family-friendly campground located on Lake of the Arbuckles. Popular recreational activities include boating, swimming, fishing, bicycling, and birding. Due to its relaxed atmosphere, The Point Campground is a great outdoor destination for visitors of all ages and backgrounds.
Recreation
Bring your boats and jet skis to enjoy the lake or pack your fishing rods to catch some of the state's finest bass, catfish, and crappie.This area is most popular for watersports but birding and bicycling are also great ways to explore this area of the park and take in scenic views of Lake of the Arbuckles. The boat ramp and day use picnic areas are conveniently located less than a mile from the campgrounds.
Facilities
Campgrounds in the Upper and Lower Loops have a mixture of electric and non-electric campsites. Water hookups are available at the electric sites.There are no sewer hookups, but a dump station is conveniently located less than a mile from the campgrounds.Upper Loop restrooms are pit toilets. Lower Loop restrooms have flush toilets, sinks, and showers.There are no firewood vendors in the park. Visitors can gather dead and downed wood in the campgrounds or drive to the nearby town of Sulphur to purchase firewood.
Natural Features
Set in the rolling Arbuckle Mountains, The Point Campground is surrounded by unique flora, fauna, and geological formations. This area of Oklahoma is part of the Crosstimbers, where the western plains meet the eastern forests, and offers abundant opportunities for wildlife viewing and recreational enjoyment.
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. If visitors are in need of supplies, groceries or boat rentals, head to the neighboring city of Sulphur.
Charges & 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.
Location
The Point Campground — Chickasaw National Recreation Area is located in Oklahoma
Directions
From I-35, take Exit 55 and drive towards the city of Davis, OK. Once in Davis, go east on Highway 7 until you reach the stoplight at Cooper Memorial Road in Sulphur. Turn right on Cooper Memorial Road and drive approximately 8 miles to reach The Point Campground Road. Watch for signage.
Address
901 West 1st Street
Sulphur, OK 73086
Coordinates
34.46 N
97.02 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonPoor
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 30 min from Oklahoma City
- 1 hr 50 min from Sherman
- 1 hr 50 min from Lawton
- 2 hrs 10 min from Wichita Falls