An Oklahoma Oasis

Springs, streams, lakes - whatever its form, water is the attraction at Chickasaw National Recreation Area.

Visit our current conditions page for details on park operations and availability of services.

Lake of the Arbuckles is the largest body of water in the park, with places to swim, fish, boat, and picnic

Platt National Park (1906-1976) is now part of Chickasaw National Recreation Area

Learn about the park's nature, history, and recreational opportunities

Looking for a campsite? Find out more about what is available and where in the park

Explore over twenty miles of trail options, from rustic dirt tracks to paved surfaces.

Find out where you can swim in the park, with tips for avoiding crowds

Find out what you need to know before heading out onto Lake of the Arbuckles or Veterans Lake

Find out more about where and what you can fish in the park

Learn the what, when and where of hunting in the park

Last updated: July 31, 2023

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Sulphur, OK 73086

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