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    Chickasaw

    National Recreation Area Oklahoma

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Permits

Boats on the launch ramp
A busy day on the boat launch ramp
NPS/Chickasaw National Recreation Area
 

In order to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all of our visitors, Chickasaw National Recreation Area requires permits and in some cases fees for certain individual and group activities. The following information will assist you, but please check with the park for further information or with specific questions.

Photography/Filming Permit
Generally filming permits are required and are issued for photography, filming, and associated sound recording when they involve props, models, professional crews, and casts or set dressings. Permits are issued to ensure the protection of resources and to prevent significant disruption of normal visitor uses.

Boat Launching Permit
Daily and annual boat launch permits are required for use of the boat launches on the Lake of the Arbuckles.

Special Use Permits
Certain types of activities require a special use permit. These include many types of organized gatherings, distribution of printed material and other public expressions of opinion, and other activities that are controlled or prohibited.

Did You Know?

Structural drawing of the Lincoln Bridge

Completed in 1909, the Lincoln Bridge in the Platt Historic District [the former Platt National Park, 1906-1976] of Chickasaw National Recreation Area was designed to be "strong enough to hold up under the stress of a four horse team at full gallop." More...