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The NPS encourages people who choose to visit the national parks during this pandemic to adhere to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state and local public health authorities to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. As services are limited, the NPS urges visitors to continue to practice Leave No Trace principles, including pack-in and pack-out, to keep outdoor spaces safe and healthy. See more information at www.nps.gov/coronavirus.

 

Summer Campground Schedule

The park is currently on its peak 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 (Loop C by reservation only, all other loops first-come, first-served)
• Cold Springs Campground (reservations only)
• Central Campground (reservations only)

The last night to stay in seasonal campgrounds will be October 2, 2022. The Point, Rock Creek, and Buckhorn Loops C and D will remain open through the winter season.

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

 

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More information about popular activities

Fishing
Boating
Swimming
Hunting
Hiking
Ranger-led Program Schedule

 

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

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

 

NPS Photo / R. Snavely