NPS · Chickasaw National Recreation Area · Sulphur, OK

Cold Springs Campground (Chickasaw)

Cold Springs Campground is a popular summer campground conveniently located 5-7 minutes from the town of Sulphur. Travertine Creek, directly across from Cold Springs, provides several refreshing spring-fed swimming areas to escape the summer heat. Other nearby attractions, such as Little Niagara and the Travertine Nature Center, make this campground an ideal location for both seasoned and first-time campers. El Camping Cold Springs es un popular camping de verano, convenientemente ubicado a 5-7 minutos del pueblo de Sulphur. El arroyo Travertine, justo enfrente de Cold Springs, ofrece varias zonas de baño refrescantes con agua de manantial para escapar del calor del verano.

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Cold Springs Campground (Chickasaw)A campsite covered in yellow and orange leaves. A picnic table and lantern post are on the far left.Cold Springs Campground (Chickasaw)Travertine Creek flows under a stone bridge at the Travertine Nature Center
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Site mix

Tent-only62
Group sites1
Group tent areas1
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

64 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeShadeWater / sewerWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFires
01Cold SpringsTent onlyNoneNo / –8 / 2Yes
02Cold SpringsTent onlyNoneNo / –8 / 2Yes
03Cold SpringsTent onlyNoneNo / –8 / 2Yes
04Cold SpringsTent onlyNoneNo / –8 / 2Yes
05Cold SpringsTent onlyNoneNo / –8 / 2Yes
06Cold SpringsTent onlyNoneNo / –8 / 2Yes
07Cold SpringsTent onlyNoneNo / –8 / 2Yes
08Cold SpringsTent onlyNoneNo / –8 / 2Yes
09Cold SpringsTent onlyNoneNo / –8 / 2Yes
10Cold SpringsTent onlyNoneNo / –8 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:30 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

Max vehicle length18 ft
EquipmentTents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
  • Cold Springs is a non-electric tent-only campground. Cold Springs es un camping exclusivo para tiendas de campaña, sin electricidad.
  • Two restroom buildings are located in the campground. Both restrooms have flush toilets and sinks. No showers are available at this campground. El camping cuenta con dos baños. Ambos cuentan con inodoros y lavabos con cisterna. No hay duchas disponibles.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Cold Springs Campground (Chickasaw)30°40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 2.03 inches of precipitation, 1.0 inches of snowFebruary: 1.94 inches of precipitation, 0.3 inches of snowMarch: 3.62 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowApril: 3.74 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 5.55 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 4.36 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 3.71 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 2.99 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 4.36 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 3.99 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 2.77 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowDecember: 2.74 inches of precipitation, 0.3 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 39.9°F averageFebruary: 44.2°F averageMarch: 52.8°F averageApril: 60.7°F averageMay: 69.1°F averageJune: 77.7°F averageJuly: 82.2°F averageAugust: 81.6°F averageSeptember: 74.1°F averageOctober: 62.6°F averageNovember: 51.2°F averageDecember: 42.2°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Chickasaw Nra, 1 mile from the campground at 1,047 feet, station USC00341745 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 42 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 2 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From I-35, take Exit 55 and drive towards the city of Davis, OK. Once in Davis, go east on Highway 7. Watch for Chickasaw National Recreation Area signs. Drive approximately 8 miles east of Davis to the only 4 way stop (Jct Hwy 7 and Hwy 177) in the city of Sulphur. Turn right for approximately 0.2 miles on Highway 177.

Nearest townSulphur, Oklahoma
Coordinates34.5050° N, 96.9675° W · Directions ↗

Charges and cancellations

Refunds will not be given due to inclement weather.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗1.1 mi
Outdoor gearOutdoor Expeditions Supply Company ↗48.1 mi
RV sales & serviceOklahoma Trailer Sales ↗50.3 mi

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Natural features

Mature oak and hickory forests cover this historic part of Chickasaw National Recreation Area. This area of the park is abundant with cold spring-fed waterfalls and beautiful geologic formations. Bosques maduros de robles y nogales cubren esta parte histórica del Área Recreativa Nacional Chickasaw. Esta zona del parque abunda en cascadas de aguas frías de manantiales y hermosas formaciones geológicas.

Recreation

Travertine Creek, located directly across the road from Cold Springs Campground, is a popular area for swimming and picnicking. The creek is fed by nearby Antelope and Buffalo Springs. El arroyo Travertine, ubicado justo enfrente del camping Cold Springs, es una zona popular para nadar y hacer picnics. El arroyo se alimenta de los manantiales Antelope y Buffalo, ubicados en las cercanías. The scenic and shaded Antelope and Buffalo Springs Trail is located behind the Travertine Nature Center and is approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) in length. El pintoresco y sombreado sendero Antelope and Buffalo Springs Trail está ubicado detrás del Travertine Nature Center y tiene una longitud de aproximadamente 1 milla (1,6 km).

Nearby

Swimming Areas: Bear Falls Garfield Falls Panther Falls Little Niagara Hiking and Walking Trails: Antelope And Buffalo Springs Trail Travertine Creek Trail Bison Pasture Trail Other: Travertine Nature Center

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Cold Springs Campground (Chickasaw)?

Sites at Cold Springs Campground (Chickasaw) are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Cold Springs Campground (Chickasaw)?

Check-in 02:30 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Cold Springs Campground (Chickasaw) have?

64 sites, including 62 tent-only sites, 1 group site, and 1 group tent area.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Cold Springs Campground (Chickasaw)?

The longest site here provides 18 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are there showers or a dump station at Cold Springs Campground (Chickasaw)?

Two restroom buildings are located in the campground. Both restrooms have flush toilets and sinks.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Cold Springs Campground (Chickasaw)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Cold Springs Campground (Chickasaw). Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Cold Springs Campground (Chickasaw)?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Cold Springs Campground (Chickasaw)?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Cold Springs Campground (Chickasaw)?

Travertine Creek, located directly across the road from Cold Springs Campground, is a popular area for swimming and picnicking. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Cold Springs Campground (Chickasaw)?

Sulphur, Oklahoma. Swimming Areas: Bear Falls Garfield Falls Panther Falls Little Niagara Hiking and Walking Trails: Antelope And Buffalo Springs Trail Travertine Creek Trail Bison Pasture Trail Other: Travertine Nature Center

Source: Getting there

What if Cold Springs Campground (Chickasaw) is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Central Group Camp (Chickasaw) (under 0.1 mi), Rock Creek Group Camp (Chickasaw) (under 0.1 mi, partly first-come), and The Point Campground (Chickasaw) (4.3 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby

Which national park is Cold Springs Campground (Chickasaw) in?

Cold Springs Campground (Chickasaw) is a Chickasaw National Recreation Area campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.

Source: Chickasaw National Recreation Area