surrounded by trees, an ampitheater with wooden benches faces away from the viewer. A white projector board is in front of the benches.
A lakeside campsite at Buckhorn Campground
Brick building left of roadway in D Loop surrounded by trees.
lakeside campsite in Buckhorn Campground at Chickasaw National Recreation Area

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Fire Pit Fire Pit

About Buckhorn Campground (Chickasaw)

Buckhorn Campground is a relaxed, family-friendly campground conveniently located 8 mi off Hwy 177. Popular recreational activities include boating, swimming, fishing, bicycling, and birding. 

Available sites

41 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Fire Pit Fire Pit
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Fire Pit
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

41 Sites Available

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Price
🚐 047C, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 048C, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 049C, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 050C, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 051C, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 052C, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 053C, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
⛺ 054C, Loop: Loop C Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 055C, Loop: Loop C Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 056C, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
⛺ 057C, Loop: Loop C Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 058C, Loop: Loop C Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 059C, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 060C, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
⛺ 061C, Loop: Loop C Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 062C, Loop: Loop C Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 063C, Loop: Loop C Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 064C, Loop: Loop C Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 066C, Loop: Loop C Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 067C, Loop: Loop C Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 068C, Loop: Loop C Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 069C, Loop: Loop C Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 070C, Loop: Loop C Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 071C, Loop: Loop C Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 072C, Loop: Loop C Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 073C, Loop: Loop C Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 074C, Loop: Loop C Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 075C, Loop: Loop C Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 076C, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 077C, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 078C, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 079C, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 080C, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 081C, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 082C, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 083C, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 084C, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 085C, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 086C, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 087C, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 088C, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved

Reviews

616 reviews

Summary

AI generated

Buckhorn Campground offers clean and well-maintained campsites with good shower facilities and friendly camp hosts, making it a favorite among visitors. Many guests appreciate the beautiful natural surroundings, including the nearby Lake of the Arbuckles, and praise the spacious and shaded sites. While some issues like raccoon disturbances and occasional site leveling challenges were noted, overall experiences are overwhelmingly positive, with many campers expressing their desire to return.

Based on guest feedback

4.6

Overall rating

Based on 616 reviews

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5 stars 73.9% (455)
4 stars 18.5% (114)
3 stars 4.1% (25)
2 stars 2.4% (15)
1 star 1.1% (7)

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Jennifer R

Verified

June 26, 2020 Stayed at: 059C, Loop: Loop C

My family absolutely loved our time at the Chickasaw National Recreation Area. Our spot at the Buckhorn camp ground was perfect. Peaceful, clean, and right by the lake. Easy to maneuver our camper and just a short drive to the main camp area where there were tons of trails and swimming holes. Seeing the bison and Lincoln Bridge were a fun experience. We took our bikes and there were several trails we could ride on. Not far from the camp grounds is Turner Falls which is also a great place for a day visit of swimming, hiking, and biking. And you must stop for an Arbuckle fried pie on your way back to camp.

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Joe S

Verified

June 27, 2020 Stayed at: 052C, Loop: Loop C

The site we reserved was not very level. It sloped a little down hill and to one side. We have a class c motorhome and we were not able to get it completely level, even with 3 inches of blocks under one of the front wheels. (That is the max I'll attempt.) We will avoid reserving this site in the future. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and will likely stay a few more times this year.

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Natalie C

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July 10, 2020 Stayed at: 057C, Loop: Loop C

Great site! Walk down to water to fish without high brush. No cell service except by restrooms, which was fine with us. Restrooms very clean. One, possibly two trees for hammocks right next to site, plenty of others nearby.

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John L

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July 15, 2020 Stayed at: 083C, Loop: Loop C

We needed a getaway, and CNRA was just the place. The restroom and showers were very clean.

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Katrina K

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July 17, 2020 Stayed at: 064C, Loop: Loop C

We had a lovely, shaded tent-only site. There was a water spigot at the site, but it came out so fast it nearly blew us away! Next time, we will try to get one of the sites adjacent to the shore, for the view.

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Melissa S

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July 19, 2020 Stayed at: 088C, Loop: Loop C

Clean and beautiful! Definitely will be going back! Park Rangers were very friendly also!

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Lonnie S

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July 23, 2020 Stayed at: 077C, Loop: Loop C

Beautiful, clean our favorite place to camp. Love their is room between the sites.

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Maria B

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July 24, 2020 Stayed at: 051C, Loop: Loop C

A great place to camp

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Stephen W

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August 5, 2020 Stayed at: 055C, Loop: Loop C

You have to discover the wonders of this campsite for yourself. Great cove for swimming and canoeing and snorkeling. Have Fun!

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Bill D

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August 6, 2020 Stayed at: 086C, Loop: Loop C

Great place to camp. wish it was closer to the Platt National Park Historic District. Road was a bit tight in areas for my 41' coach. Would definitely stay there again.

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Location & Directions for Buckhorn Campground (Chickasaw)

901 West 1st Street, Sulphur, OK 73086 United States

Elevation: 287 ft

Getting There

From Interstate 35, take Exit 55 and drive towards the city of Davis, OK. Once in Davis, go east on Highway 7. Watch for the Chickasaw National Recreation Area signs. For Buckhorn Campgrounds, Pavilion, and Picnic Area, drive approximately 8 mi (8...

Nearest town

Sulphur, OK - 8.7 mi

About 14 min to downtown

Highway access

Buckhorn Campground is accessible via Interstate 35, approximately 8 miles from the exit. From there, travelers can take Highway 7 east towards Sulphur and connect to Highway 177.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2:30PM

Check out time

12PM

General

  • Recreational and medical marijuana are not permitted in Chickasaw National Recreation Area at any time.
  • In case of emergency, call 911. If you have a non-emergency after hours and no Camp Host is available, the local dispatch number is 580-622-3918.

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Last updated: October 23, 2026

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