• Little Niagra

    Chickasaw

    National Recreation Area Oklahoma

Current Park and Lake Status

Crowd scene with US Mint banner and stage.
Superintendent Bruce Noble speaking at Chickasaw Quarter Release Ceremony, Wednesday, November 16, 2011.
NPS/Douglas Lowthian
 
Below are updates on seasonal conditions or closures that are helpful to know before your visit.
 

Rock Creek Multi-Use Area Open
Park staff continues to monitor drought and fire risk conditions at the park. The Rock Creek Multi-Use area is open to horseback, hiking, and bicycling.

Call ahead, 580 622-7234, for current information.

 

Effective Friday, October 21, 2011 Campfires Permitted

Effective Friday, October 21, campfires utilizing wood and charcoal are again permitted in recreation area campgrounds and picnic areas.

 

Platt Historic District Alcohol Closure
Cold Springs Campground and the swimming and picnic areas east of U.S. 177 and along Travertine Creek is closed to Open Container of Alcohol by the authority of the Superintendent's Compendium (36 CFR §1.5). This closure is in effect from the Friday of Memorial Day Weekend through the Monday of Labor Day Weekend.

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Did You Know?

Park Rangers at Buffalo Spring, 1969

For 70 years, from 1906 to 1976, the Platt Historic District [then designated Platt National Park] was the smallest National Park in the United States. The 800 acre park was absorbed into the Chickasaw National Recreational Area in 1976 More...