This group campground within Chickasaw National Recreation Area requires a $50 reservation and operates seasonally from mid-April through early October. The National Park Service facility accommodates tent camping only, with no RV hookups available. Campers access both drive-in and walk-in sites, though reviewers note rough road conditions approaching the area.
Rock Creek flows nearby, providing swimming opportunities that draw visitors to specific campsites. The forested terrain mixes with open areas near the water. Basic amenities include drinking water, restrooms, and a dump station, while firewood is available for purchase. Cell service reaches the campground, and both pets and alcohol are permitted within campgrounds around Sulphur.
Description
Overview
Rock Creek Group Site is a family-friendly primitive campsite located in a large grassy area across from the Camp Host site. Group parking is available in the gravel lot to the right of the campsite.It is a short walk or drive away from Veteran's Lake and roughly a 10-minute drive to Little Niagara and Travertine Nature Center.Note: While the group site is reservable, all other individual campsites at Rock Creek are available on a first-come first-serve basis. Payment for individual sites can be made at the fee machine located at the entrance to the campground.
Recreation
Swimming opportunities are plentiful with nearby streams and springs. A short drive to Veteran's Lake allows access to more swimming, picnic areas, a fishing dock, and a hiking trail that wraps around the lake.
Facilities
Rock Creek Group Site is a non-electric tent-only campsite. Rock Creek es un camping exclusivo para tiendas de campa__a, sin electricidad.Two restroom buildings are located in the campground. Both restrooms have flush toilets and sinks. No showers are available at this campground. El camping cuenta con dos ba__os. Ambos cuentan con inodoros y lavabos con cisterna. No hay duchas disponibles.
Natural Features
Mature oak and hickory forests cover this historic part of Chickasaw National Recreation Area. This area of the park is abundant with cold spring-fed waterfalls and beautiful geologic formations.Bosques maduros de robles y nogales cubren esta parte hist__rica del __rea Recreativa Nacional Chickasaw. Esta zona del parque abunda en cascadas de aguas fr__as de manantiales y hermosas formaciones geol__gicas.
Nearby Attractions
Visit the impressive 184-acre Chickasaw Cultural Center to learn about the history of the Chickasaw tribe. Enjoy historical exhibits, interactive displays, and traditional dances.
Charges & Cancellations
Refunds will not be given due to inclement weather. Please read the official Recreation.gov cancellation rules and policies above before booking your campsite.
Fee Info
Rock Creek Campground only has one reservable site, which is the Group Site located at the entrance of the campground. Individual, first-come first-served campsites in Rock Creek can be purchased at the fee machine located at the entrance. All sites are paid for using debit/credit card only. No cash will be accepted.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundRock Creek Campground Group Camp — Chickasaw National Recreation Area is located in Oklahoma
Directions
From I-35, take Exit 55 and drive toward Davis. Once in Davis, go east on Highway 7 to the Chickasaw National Recreation Area. For Rock Creek Campground, Veterans Lake, and Veteran's Lake Pavilion, drive approximately 7 miles (11.2 km) east of Davis to the traffic light on 12th street in the city of Sulphur. Turn right on 12th Street for approximately .6 miles (1 km). Turn right at the stop sign. Rock Creek Campground will be less than 1/2 a mile down the road to the right. Look for the large wooden sign with the campground name.
Address
901 West 1st Street
Sulphur, OK 73086
Coordinates
34.505 N
96.9675 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Drive Time
- 1 hr 15 min from Oklahoma City, OK
- 1 hr 29 min from Sherman, TX
- 1 hr 34 min from Lawton, OK
- 1 hr 54 min from Wichita Falls, TX
