Established Camping
Rock Creek Campground Group Camp — Chickasaw National Recreation Area
Rock Creek Campground Group Camp is located near Sulphur, Oklahoma, within the Chickasaw National Recreation Area. The terrain features rolling hills and forested areas, providing a natural setting for campers. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 95°F in summer, and nearby attractions include the Travertine Nature Center and Little Niagara Falls.
Description
National Park Service
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
Overview
Rock Creek Group Site is a family-friendly primitive campsite located at the entrance to Rock Creek Campground. While the group site is reservable, all regular campsites at Rock Creek are available on a first-come first-serve basis and are paid for at the campground fee machine. Rock Creek Campground is the closest campground to Veteran's Lake and is an ideal access point for fishing, hiking, birdwatching, and swimming.
Recreation
Swimming opportunities abound, with streams and springs dotting the park landscape. Nearby hiking trails weave along these streams--passing through cool rushing waterfalls--and leading to mineral water and freshwater springs. Wildlife photographers can look out for the red fox, turkey, dear and opossum.
Natural Features
Two ecosystems converge in Chickasaw National Recreation Area: the eastern deciduous forest and the mixed-grass prairie of the west. This creates a unique landscape called the Crosstimbers, which attracts a wide variety of plant and animal life.
Nearby Attractions
Visit the impressive Chickasaw Cultural Center to learn about the Native Americans of the region through exhibits, videos and interactive displays. Or head to the bison pasture to watch the beautiful animals grazing.
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. Chickasaw National Recreation Area is not responsible for cancellation fees charged by recreation.gov.
Fee Info
Individual first-come first-served campsites can be paid for at a fee machine located at the entrance of campground using debit/credit card only. The group site must be purchased through recreation.gov.
Location
Rock Creek Campground Group Camp — 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 to the Chickasaw National Recreation Area you desire. Watch for Chickasaw National Recreation Area signs to direct you to your selected area. Rock Creek Campgrounds, Veterans Lake and Pavilion, and Bromide Pavilions (West Historic Platt) - Drive approximatley 7 miles east of Davis to the traffic light (12th street) in the city of Sulphur. Turn south (right) for approximately .6 miles on 12th Street. Turn west (right) at the STOP sign. Bromide Pavilion is the 2nd left off NW Perimeter Road. For Rock Creek or Veterans Lake Pavilion continue west, cross the low water crossing, and follow the signs.
Address
901 West 1st Street
Sulphur, OK 73086
Coordinates
34.505 N
96.9675 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TUnknown
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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
- 1 hr 29 min from Sherman
- 1 hr 34 min from Lawton
- 1 hr 54 min from Wichita Falls
