NPS · Chickasaw National Recreation Area · Sulphur, OK

Rock Creek Group Camp (Chickasaw)

Rock Creek Group Site is a family-friendly primitive campsite located in a large grassy area across from the Camp Host site. Group parking is available in the gravel lot to the right of the campsite. It is a short walk or drive away from Veteran's Lake and roughly a 10-minute drive to Little Niagara and Travertine Nature Center. Payment for individual sites can be made at the fee machine located at the entrance to the campground.

The group site takes reservations. Single sites are first-come, first-served.

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Several picnic tables beneath leafy trees that shade the Rock Creek Group SiteRock Creek Group Camp (Chickasaw)The entrance sign for Rock Creek Group campsiteRock Creek Group Camp (Chickasaw)
Photos courtesy of NPS Photo (Ron Snavely), NPS Photo (Ron Snavely Sr.) · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Group tent areas1
Host/management49
The group site takes reservations. Single sites are first-come, first-served. For the first-come sites, arrive early on a weekday and take what is open. The booking page shows which of the reservable sites are open. The first-come playbook

Site guide

1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteSurfacePeople / vehicles
107Gravel30 / 5

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:30 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesRock Creek Campground only has one reservable site, which is the Group Site located at the entrance of the campground. Individual, first-come first-served campsites in Rock Creek can be purchased at the fee machine located at the entrance. All sites are paid for using debit/credit card only.
  • Rock Creek Group Site is a non-electric tent-only campsite. Rock Creek 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 Rock Creek Group Camp (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 toward Davis. Once in Davis, go east on Highway 7 to the Chickasaw National Recreation Area. For Rock Creek Campground, Veterans Lake, and Veteran's Lake Pavilion, drive approximately 7 miles (11.2 km) east of Davis to the traffic light on 12th street in the city of Sulphur.

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

Good to know

  • While the group site is reservable, all other individual campsites at Rock Creek are available on a first-come first-serve basis.

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

Swimming opportunities are plentiful with nearby streams and springs. A short drive to Veteran's Lake allows access to more swimming, picnic areas, a fishing dock, and a hiking trail that wraps around the lake.

Nearby

Visit the impressive 184-acre Chickasaw Cultural Center to learn about the history of the Chickasaw tribe. Enjoy historical exhibits, interactive displays, and traditional dances.

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Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Rock Creek Group Camp (Chickasaw)?

For some sites. The group site takes reservations. Single sites are first-come, first-served.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Rock Creek Group Camp (Chickasaw)?

Rock Creek Campground only has one reservable site, which is the Group Site located at the entrance of the campground. Individual, first-come first-served campsites in Rock Creek can be purchased at the fee machine located at the entrance. All sites are paid for using debit/credit card only.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Rock Creek Group Camp (Chickasaw)?

Check-in 2:30 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Rock Creek Group Camp (Chickasaw) have?

50 sites, including 1 group tent area.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Rock Creek Group Camp (Chickasaw)?

Rock Creek Group Camp (Chickasaw) is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Rock Creek Group Camp (Chickasaw)?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Rock Creek Group Camp (Chickasaw)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Rock Creek Group Camp (Chickasaw). Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Rock Creek Group Camp (Chickasaw)?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Rock Creek Group Camp (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 Rock Creek Group Camp (Chickasaw)?

Swimming opportunities are plentiful with nearby streams and springs. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Rock Creek Group Camp (Chickasaw)?

Sulphur, Oklahoma. Visit the impressive 184-acre Chickasaw Cultural Center to learn about the history of the Chickasaw tribe.

Source: Getting there

What if Rock Creek Group Camp (Chickasaw) is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Cold Springs Campground (Chickasaw) (under 0.1 mi), Central Group Camp (Chickasaw) (under 0.1 mi), and The Point Campground (Chickasaw) (4.3 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby