National Park Service · Oklahoma
Central Group Camp (Chickasaw)
National Park Service · Oklahoma, United States · in Chickasaw National Recreation Area
- Sites
- 10
- Hookups
- 10 no hookups
- Season
- April 30 to September 25
- Group sites
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 988 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 4
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile good · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Chickasaw National Recreation Area
- Nearest town
- SULPHUR
- Address
- 901 West 1st Street, SULPHUR, OK, 73086
- Phone
- 580-622-7234
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Hiking, Historic Sites, Picnicking, Swimming, Tubing, Wildlife Viewing
10 numbered sites are mapped one by one - the site map below shows each with its facts and pictures.
Site map
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About
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 areas to escape the summer heat. Other close attractions, such as Little Niagara and the Travertine Nature Center 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 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 in Chickasaw originate within a region of Oklahoma characterized by complex geologic formations. 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 Travertine Nature Center is a wonderful resource to view nature exhibits, meet live animals on display, and listen to rangers' presentations.
The park's bison pasture is nearby, so bring the kids and cameras to see the beautiful animals grazing.
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51° | 32° | 8° | 69° | 9 of 11 |
| February | 57° | 36° | -13° | 76° | 8 of 11 |
| March | 65° | 49° | 26° | 82° | 2 of 11 |
| April | 74° | 55° | 35° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 81° | 65° | 54° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 89° | 73° | 60° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 92° | 76° | 67° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 94° | 78° | 67° | 107° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 88° | 70° | 56° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 75° | 56° | 40° | 87° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 66° | 47° | 22° | 85° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 55° | 39° | 24° | 75° | 5 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Travertine Creek Trail · 0.1 mi as the crow flies
Travertine Creek Trail 1.2 mi Hike · Drive there - Pavillion Springs · 0.2 mi as the crow flies
Veterans Trail 0.7 mi Hike, Travertine Creek Trail (Pavillion Springs) 0.2 mi Hike · Drive there - Veterans Trail · 0.2 mi as the crow flies
Veterans Trail 0.7 mi Hike, Travertine Creek Trail (Pavillion Springs) 0.2 mi Hike · Drive there - Bison Trail, East · 0.2 mi as the crow flies
Bison Pasture Trail 1.9 mi Hike, Travertine Creek Trail (Pavillion Springs) 0.2 mi Hike, Connector Hike · Drive there - Bison Trail, Job Corp Bridge · 0.9 mi as the crow flies
Pedestrian Crossing Hike · Drive there
All 38 trails in Chickasaw National Recreation Area
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
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- The Point Campground (Chickasaw) · National Park Service · 4 mi · 16 sites
- Buckhorn Campground Loop D · National Park Service · 5 mi · 48 sites
- Buckhorn Campground Loop A · National Park Service · 5 mi · 19 sites
All public campgrounds in Oklahoma · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-02-25. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.