Rock Creek Group Camp (Chickasaw)

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Rock Creek Group Camp (Chickasaw)

About this campsite

Overview

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.

Note: While the group site is reservable, all other individual campsites at Rock Creek are available on a first-come first-serve basis. Payment for individual sites can be made at the fee machine located at the entrance to the campground.

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.

Facilities

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.

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.

Nearby Attractions

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.

Charges & Cancellations

Refunds will not be given due to inclement weather.

Please read the official Recreation.gov cancellation rules and policies above before booking your campsite.

Location

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Nearby Campsites

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Cold Spring Campground

Campground: Cold Spring Campground. Operated by Chickasaw National Recreation Area.

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VETERANS LAKE PAVILION

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3.7 km away

Arbuckle RV Resort

Campground: Arbuckle RV Resort.

6.9 km away

The Point Campground (Chickasaw)

Overview The Point Campground is a family-friendly campground located on Lake of the Arbuckles. Popular recreational activities include boating, swimming, fishing, bicycling, and birding. Due to its relaxed atmosphere, The Point Campground is a great outdoor destination for visitors of all ages and backgrounds. Recreation Bring your boats and jet skis to enjoy the lake or pack your fishing rods to catch some of the state's finest bass, catfish, and crappie. Boating is a popular summer activity, but birding and bicycling are also great ways to explore this area of the park to take in scenic views of Lake of the Arbuckles. The boat ramp and day use picnic areas are conveniently located less than a mile from the campgrounds. Facilities Campgrounds in the Upper and Lower Loops have a mixture of electric and non-electric campsites. Water hookups are available at the electric sites. There are no sewer hookups, but a dump station is conveniently located less than a mile from the campgrounds. Upper Loop restrooms are pit toilets. Lower Loop restrooms have flush toilets, sinks, and showers. There are no firewood vendors in the park. Visitors can gather dead and downed wood in the campgrounds or drive to the nearby town of Sulphur to purchase firewood. Natural Features Set in the rolling Arbuckle Mountains, The Point Campground is is part of the Crosstimbers region, where the western plains meet the eastern forests. This area of the park offers abundant opportunities for wildlife viewing and recreational enjoyment. Nearby Attractions Try Little Niagara, a favorite freshwater swimming hole. The Travertine Nature Center is a wonderful resource to view nature exhibits, meet live animals on display and listen to rangers' presentations. If visitors are in need of supplies, groceries or boat rentals, head to the neighboring city of Sulphur. Charges & Cancellations Refunds will not be given due to inclement weather. Please read the official cancellation rules and policies of recreation.gov thoroughly before booking your campsite.