News Release

Chickasaw National Recreation Area annual boat launch permits now available online for 2024

Each year's permits will have the year shown, and the colors of the decals also vary from year to year

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News Release Date: December 4, 2023

Contact: Fee Office, [phone]

Sulphur, Okla.– Annual boat launch permits at Chickasaw National Recreation Area are now available online for the 2024 calendar year. Boaters may purchase their permits via Pay.gov at https://www.pay.gov/public/form/start/1246902555. 

The 2024 annual boat launch permit is good for unlimited launches at all Lake of the Arbuckle boat ramps from January 1 – December 31. Although the payment method for the annual boat launch permit has moved online, the fee remains $30. Senior Annual, Senior Lifetime, and Access Pass cardholders are eligible to receive a half-price discount for one permit per calendar year. 

Decals will be mailed to the address provided via the online form within 7-10 days. An email confirmation will serve as proof of purchase until the decal arrives. 

One- and two-day permits will still be available at the fee machines located at the Guy Sandy, The Point, and Buckhorn boat ramps. The rate for day permits remains $4 per day. Discounts for Senior and Access passholders are also available for day permits.

For further information, please contact 580-622-7291 or e-mail us

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