Cold Springs Campground (Chickasaw)

The river area is wonderful, but in the camping area there are many fleas and ticks. They bit a nephew and me. They need to have more pest control!

The river area is wonderful, but in the camping area there are many fleas and ticks. They bit a nephew and me. They need to have more pest control!

The campsites are well maintained. We had site 34, and it was right by the river, and we could just walk over and swim right there. The place is beautiful with a nice hiking trail nearby and a nature center on the hike with some cool things in there. I highly recommend.

The campsites are well maintained. We had site 34, and it was right by the river, and we could just walk over and swim right there. The place is beautiful with a nice hiking trail nearby and a nature center on the hike with some cool things in there. I highly recommend.

Lots of trees and peaceful location. Sites near the main road have road noise which may be distracting. But then also have the sound of the stream.
No electricity or water at the campsites. There are potable water spigots within a 100 feet or so of each campsite. It is not as fresh tasting as what I'm used to, but does the job. There are NO showers at this campgrounds, but the restroom had multiple stalls and running water which were clean and refilled while I was there.

Lots of trees and peaceful location. Sites near the main road have road noise which may be distracting. But then also have the sound of the stream.
No electricity or water at the campsites. There are potable water spigots within a 100 feet or so of each campsite. It is not as fresh tasting as what I'm used to, but does the job. There are NO showers at this campgrounds, but the restroom had multiple stalls and running water which were clean and refilled while I was there.

First day at camp someone set the dumpster on fire, we reported the fire. Second night at camp someone took our campsite set up a tent, started a fire (even though our site was reserved and had decoration on the site.) The next morning (3 am) we could hear arguing (over our sound machine, in a closed up van) from the group who had been in our site. The next morning they were shouting profanities and playing loud music. We told the camp host about the previous nights experience to which we were told to call 911 if there’s ever a problem. They said they would talk to them which made us uncomfortable for fear of reprisals..We have camped at this recreation area for years but a different campground without any issues. This was just a bad weekend for camping.

First day at camp someone set the dumpster on fire, we reported the fire. Second night at camp someone took our campsite set up a tent, started a fire (even though our site was reserved and had decoration on the site.) The next morning (3 am) we could hear arguing (over our sound machine, in a closed up van) from the group who had been in our site. The next morning they were shouting profanities and playing loud music. We told the camp host about the previous nights experience to which we were told to call 911 if there’s ever a problem. They said they would talk to them which made us uncomfortable for fear of reprisals..We have camped at this recreation area for years but a different campground without any issues. This was just a bad weekend for camping.

My wife and I have been going to Chickasaw Recreational Area for over 50 years. (Started back when it was Platt National Park) Our three children also grew up going to the park. Although the park is just a few blocks out of town, the minute you enter the park you feel you are miles away. The campsites in each of the campgrounds are wooded and spaced well apart. There is no electricity or sewer hookups in the old part but there are hookups at the newer Buckhorn Park and Arbuckle Lake South of the older park area. There are clean flushing restrooms, no showers, and water hydrants in the older campgrounds. Our favorite campground was Rock Creek which is now closed. Cold Springs Campground is now open year round. It is right across the street from Rock Creek swimming holes. We love campsites 20, 21, 22. The camp hosts, Ron and Anne are the nicest couple and helpful with anything you may need. They will be truly missed now that they are retiring this year. Ranger Ashley is also fantastic. You will want to check out the Nature Center, the interpretative Ranger programs, the nature trails behind the Nature Center going to the two springs that feed Rock Creek, Little Niagara, Bromide Hill trail, Veterans Lake, the Bison overlook, swim in the “cold year round” spring fed Rock Creek water, or swim at Arbuckle Lake. There is so much to do at the park. Spend all day hiking, biking, swimming and return to your campground with a nice fire and enjoy the deer, birds, raccoons, and other wildlife right at your campsite. There is also a five mile hiking, biking, equestrian trail that goes through beautiful secluded park land with rolling hills and creeks from Veterans Lake to the newer Buckhorn area. Also the Chickasaw Cultural Center just outside of the park is well worth visiting to see Indian artifacts, history, and replica village. My wife and I just spent 4 nights with our now grown kids and their families and again had a wonderful time as we have had for over 50 years now.

My wife and I have been going to Chickasaw Recreational Area for over 50 years. (Started back when it was Platt National Park) Our three children also grew up going to the park. Although the park is just a few blocks out of town, the minute you enter the park you feel you are miles away. The campsites in each of the campgrounds are wooded and spaced well apart. There is no electricity or sewer hookups in the old part but there are hookups at the newer Buckhorn Park and Arbuckle Lake South of the older park area. There are clean flushing restrooms, no showers, and water hydrants in the older campgrounds. Our favorite campground was Rock Creek which is now closed. Cold Springs Campground is now open year round. It is right across the street from Rock Creek swimming holes. We love campsites 20, 21, 22. The camp hosts, Ron and Anne are the nicest couple and helpful with anything you may need. They will be truly missed now that they are retiring this year. Ranger Ashley is also fantastic. You will want to check out the Nature Center, the interpretative Ranger programs, the nature trails behind the Nature Center going to the two springs that feed Rock Creek, Little Niagara, Bromide Hill trail, Veterans Lake, the Bison overlook, swim in the “cold year round” spring fed Rock Creek water, or swim at Arbuckle Lake. There is so much to do at the park. Spend all day hiking, biking, swimming and return to your campground with a nice fire and enjoy the deer, birds, raccoons, and other wildlife right at your campsite. There is also a five mile hiking, biking, equestrian trail that goes through beautiful secluded park land with rolling hills and creeks from Veterans Lake to the newer Buckhorn area. Also the Chickasaw Cultural Center just outside of the park is well worth visiting to see Indian artifacts, history, and replica village. My wife and I just spent 4 nights with our now grown kids and their families and again had a wonderful time as we have had for over 50 years now.