Current Conditions

Alerts

 

Fall, Winter, and Spring Campground Schedule

The park is currently on its off season campground schedule. The following camping areas are open:

• Rock Creek Campground (Group site by reservation only, all others first-come, first-served)
• The Point Campground (Upper Loop by reservation only, Lower Loop first-come, first-served)
• Buckhorn Campground Loops C & D (Loop C by reservation only, D Loop is first-come, first-served)

Buckhorn Loops A & B, Central Campground, and Cold Springs Campground will reopen May 2, 2023.

For more information, visit our camping page. To make campsite reservations, visit recreation.gov

 

More information about popular activities

Fishing
Boating
Swimming
Hunting
Hiking
Ranger-led Program Schedule

 

Addresses

Directions

Hours & Seasons

Description

Closures & Seasonal Exceptions

Amenities

Contact Information

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Other things that are helpful to know before your visit

Lake of the Arbuckles

• Up to date lake level information

• The runoff into Lake of the Arbuckles can carry debris (tree limbs, logs, etc.) and boaters are cautioned to slow down, see and avoid
  

Platt Historic District Alcohol Closure

All areas east of U.S. 177 are closed to alcoholic beverages from May 1 through September 30 each year by the authority of the Superintendent's Compendium (36 CFR §1.5). This includes Central Campground, Cold Springs Campground, Little Niagara, Bear Falls, Garfield Falls, and Panther Falls.

Pets

Pets are allowed in many areas of the park, but not all. Find out where pets are and are not allowed on our visiting with pets page.