Cold Springs Campground (Ok) Chickasaw Nra

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·Chickasaw National Recreation Area

Overview

Cold Springs Campground is within close proximity to Travertine Creek, which offers spring-fed waterfalls and popular swimming areas. Easy to moderate hiking trails are also nearby. The most popular attraction for campers at Cold Springs is Bear Falls, which is just across the road from the campground. Bear Falls is a favorite swimming area for visitors on hot days. Little Niagara is another lively location for swimming, as well as picnicking, and is roughly a ten-minute walk from the campground.

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Bbq

    (2 of 65 campsites have Bbq)

  • Campfire Allowed

    (All campsites have Campfire Allowed)

  • Checkin Time

    (Majority of the campsites have 02:30 pm)

  • Checkout Time

    (Majority of the campsites have 02:00 pm)

  • Drinking Water

    (63 of 65 campsites have Drinking Water)

  • Firepit

    (2 of 65 campsites have Firepit)

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 20)

  • Max Num Of Vehicles

    (Up to 10)

  • Pets Allowed

    (All campsites have Pets Allowed)

  • Picnic Table

    (63 of 65 campsites have Picnic Table)

  • Shade

    (1 of 65 campsites have Shade)

Natural Features

Site #64 Cold Springs Group Site - Credits: Ron Snavely
Site 65 Cold Springs Group Site - Credits: Ron Snavely
PLATT HISTORIC DISTRICT MAP (OK) CHICKASAW NRA - Credits: Chickasaw National Recreation Area
Low Water (Sycamore) Crossing - Credits: Ron Snavely Sr.
Mature oak and hickory forests cover this historic part of Chickasaw National Recreation Area. The park is characterized by complex geology as intensive faulting, folding, and rock deformations have combined to form a landscape of gently rolling hills dissected by gentle streams.

Recreation

COLD SPRINGS CAMPGROUND ENTRANCE SIGN (OK) CHICKASAW NRA - Credits: Ron Snavely

Travertine Creek is across the road from Cold Springs Campground, and hosts a popular swimming area known as Bear Falls. The creek is spring-fed from the cool, clear waters of Antelope and Buffalo Springs. The leisurely Antelope and Buffalo Springs Trail is located behind the Travertine Nature Center and is approximately 1 mile in length.

Permitted Equipment

  • tent-Up to 18ft

Nearby Attractions

Swimming Areas:
Bear Falls
Garfield Falls
Panther Falls
Little Niagara

Hiking Trails:
Antelope And Buffalo Springs Trail
Travertine Creek Trail
Bison Pasture Trail

Other:
Travertine Nature Center

Additional Information

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