News Release

The Point area of Chickasaw National Recreation Area to reopen

Date: May 9, 2024
Contact: Public Affairs

SULPHUR, Okla. – Beginning at 8 a.m. May 10th, Chickasaw National Recreation Area will reopen The Point area of the park, including the boat launch area, picnic areas, and campground. The park continues to recover from the tornado that touched on April 27. The tornado and associated heavy flooding caused significant damage to the park and the community of Sulphur. National Park Service crews have been working diligently to safely open some sections of the park.   

Open Areas: 

• Most of the Platt Historic District that is east of U.S. Route 177, including Southeast and Northeast Perimeter Drive, all trails east of the highway, the Travertine Nature Center and Little Niagara.
• Guy Sandy courtesy dock, fishing dock, and boat launch. 

• The Point courtesy dock, fishing dock, boat launch, picnic areas, and campground. 

Closed Areas: 

• The western portion of the Platt National Park Historic District 
• Central Campground 
• Cold Springs Campground 
• Rock Creek Campground 
• The entire Buckhorn area, including the courtesy dock, fishing dock, boat launch, picnic areas, pavilion, and campground. 
• Veterans Lake 
• All other areas within park boundaries not listed as open 

Campground reservations in closed campground and all special use permits have been cancelled through May 13, and there may be further cancellations as conditions continue to be assessed.    

As you reenter the park, limit your stay to open areas. There are crews working with heavy equipment, and several types of active hazards still exist.

For more information about Chickasaw National Recreation Area and for updates on park operations, visit https://www.nps.gov/chic/planyourvisit/conditions.htm or follow the park’s social media accounts, username ChickasawNPS, on Facebook, X, and Instagram.

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