Central Group Camp (Chickasaw)
- Nearest town
- Sulphur, OK · 1.0 mi
- Off the highway
- 2.4 mi from OK 7 Spur
- Elevation
- 955 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.50500, -96.96750
About this place
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.
Services
What you can do here
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Rates
What it costs
Peak season, May 1, 2026 to September 26, 2026. Outside those dates the site may be closed or priced differently.
| Site type | Per night |
|---|---|
| Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | $50.00 |
Recreation.gov booking system · read Aug 19, 2026. Fees change; the booking page is authoritative.
The details, and where each came from
Everything we know
- ADA accessible
- No
- Back-in spaces
- 1
- Campfires allowed
- Yes
- Longest rig that fits (ft)
- 18
- Number of campsites
- 10
- Pets allowed
- Yes
- Phone number
- (580) 622-7234
- Reservable
- Yes
If this one is closed
Other dump stations nearby
| Location | Distance | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| RV Dump Station | 1.1 mi | Limited confidence |
| The Point Campground (Chickasaw) | 4.3 mi | Limited confidence |
| Buckhorn Campground (Chickasaw) | 5.4 mi | Limited confidence |
| Lake Murray RV Park | 27 mi | Limited confidence |
| Johnson Creek | 42 mi | Limited confidence |
Photos
What it looks like
Last updated Aug 17, 2026.