Chickasaw National Recreation Area


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

From US I-35 drive through the towns of Davis and towards the town of Sulphur. There are a variety of destinations in the park to choose from.

  • Astronomy
  • Stargazing
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Road Biking
  • Boating
  • Motorized Boating
  • Jet Skiing
  • Camping
  • Car or Front Country Camping
  • Group Camping
  • RV Camping
  • Fishing
  • Food
  • Picnicking
  • Hands-On
  • Volunteer Vacation
  • Hiking
  • Front-Country Hiking
  • Horse Trekking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hunting and Gathering
  • Gathering and Foraging
  • Hunting
  • Paddling
  • Canoeing
  • Kayaking
  • Stand Up Paddleboarding
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Swimming
  • Freshwater Swimming
  • Water Skiing
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store

  • Architecture and Building
  • Native American Heritage
  • Social Movements
  • Conservation Movement
  • Transportation
  • Bridges
  • Ancient Seas
  • Animals
  • Birds
  • Bison
  • Fish
  • Tortoises and Turtles
  • Forests and Woodlands
  • Deciduous Forests
  • Fossils and Paleontology
  • Geology
  • Groundwater
  • Aquifers
  • Freshwater Springs
  • Lakes
  • Night Sky
  • Astronomy
  • River and Riparian
  • Scenic Views
  • Trails
  • Waterfalls

Lincoln Bridge

Lincoln Bridge with Travertine Creek flowing below

Lincoln Bridge stands out as one of the oldest park structures

Lake of the Arbuckles

Lake boating on a summer day

Lake of the Arbuckles attracts many boaters each summer for various recreational activities

Family Fishing Fun

Lake fishing with family

Learning to Fish at Veterns Lake

Park Bison

Herd of bison

The park has a herd of bison which are very popular

Hiking to Buffalo Springs

Two people hiking over a water feature

Two people walk towards Buffalo Springs, one of the park's many fresh water springs