Chickasaw National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)

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An Oklahoma Oasis

The “Peaceful Valley of Rippling Waters” appropriately describes Chickasaw National Recreation Area, known for its many mineral springs, cool water, flora, fauna, and wildlife. Here one’s mind may wander back in time to when the early American Indian came to this area to rest, relax at the water’s edge, and hunt for their food from the abundant wildlife.

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Regulations: Laws & Policies, Compendium
Things to do: Outdoor activities, hiking/walking
Schedule of Events and Ranger-guided activities

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Special Park Use Permit

Special Park Use Permits are required for activities that provide a benefit to an individual, group or organization, rather than the public at large. In addition special events usually require some degree of management from the National Park Service staff in order to protect park resources and the public interest. Some examples of special events that may require a permit are sporting events, festivals, concerts, weddings, cultural programs, and large group picnics.
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Lake of the Arbuckles

Built by the Bureau of Reclamation in 1966, the Lake of the Arbuckles is one of the best fishing lakes in Oklahoma for catfish, perch, bass, and crappie. Thirty-six miles of shoreline and protective coves are good for trotlines, the water is unusually clear, and trolling is popular. Facilities include campgrounds, trailer spaces, picnic areas, shelters, tables, public restrooms, drinking water, boat docks, and boat ramps.

Entrance sign to Platt National Park, early 1960s

Remembering Platt National Park

For seventy years (1906-1976) the Platt Historic District in Chickasaw National Recreation area was designated Platt National Park. Only 800 acres in size, the park was the smallest in the united states to be designated a "National Park."

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Chickasaw National Recreation Area
1008 West Second Street
Sulphur, OK 73086

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Phone

Visitor Information Station
(580) 622-7236

Chickasaw National Recreation Area Headquarters
(580) 622-3161

Fax

(580) 622-2296

Climate

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.
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