Central Group Camp (Chickasaw)

About this spot

Overview Central Campground is a family-friendly primitive group campground found in the Platt Historic District of Chickasaw National Recreation Area. Nearby Travertine Creek provides several refreshing, spring-fed swimming (https://www.nps.gov/chic/planyourvisit/swimming.htm) areas to escape the summer heat. Other close attractions, such as Little Niagara and the Travertine Nature Center (https://www.nps.gov/chic/planyourvisit/travertine-information-and-nature-center.htm) make this campground an ideal location for both beginner and experienced campers. Central Campground is only a few minutes away from the town of Sulphur. Recreation Swimming and hiking are among the favorite activities at the campsite. A short walk takes you to Panther Falls, a refreshing swimming area. Nearby hiking and walking trails (https://www.nps.gov/chic/planyourvisit/trails.htm) meander along streams, past cool rushing waterfalls, and on to mineral and freshwater springs. Facilities The group campground is on a loop that surrounds a spacious field for activities like volleyball, football or horseshoes. There are 10 group sites open seasonally, and water spigots are close to the campsites. Natural Features The springs and seeps (https://www.nps.gov/chic/learn/nature/freshwatersprings.htm) in Chickasaw originate within a region of Oklahoma characterized by complex geologic formations. (https://www.nps.gov/chic/learn/nature/geologicformations.htm) Intense faulting, folding, uplift and erosion have combined to form a land surface of gently rolling hills dissected by streams. Nearby Attractions Try Little Niagara, a favorite freshwater swimming hole. The