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    Chickasaw

    National Recreation Area Oklahoma

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  • Fox Found at Chickasaw National Recreation Area Tested Positive for Rabies

    During the week of June 10, park rangers at Chickasaw National Recreation Area caught and euthanized a sick fox that subsequently tested for disease, and found to be infected with the rabies. More »

Stories

Historic photograph showing a group at Big Tom Spring, 1911
Visitors at Big Tom Spring [present-day Pavilion Spring], June 17, 1911.
NPS/Chickasaw National Recreation Area
 

Chickasaw, with its long and rich cultural history, is home to many stories, tales and legends. For over a century, the mineral and fresh waters of the Platt District (the former Platt National Park), have drawn visitors to establish family traditions. Older than the State of Oklahoma, the park has played an important role in the lives of generations of Americans.

  • Remembering Platt National Park Remembering Platt National Park

    Learn more about the story of the former Platt National Park Read More

  • The National Parks: Shaping the System The National Parks: Shaping the System

    This book explores the evolution of the U.S. National Park System. Read More

Did You Know?

Sunset over the Lake of the Arkbuckles

The Rock Creek Multi-Use Trail in the Chickasaw National Recreation Area is open to horseback riding, mountain bikes, and hiking. With all of the loops, the trail is approximately 8 miles. Trailheads are located at both the north and south ends of the trail. More...