Chickasaw National Recreation Area
Designation: National Recreation Area
Location: Oklahoma
📘 Park Overview
Springs, streams, lakes - whatever its form, water is the attraction at Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
🌤 Weather Information
Summers are hot and humid. Temperatures above 100ºF occur, and humidity often exceeds 50%. Winters are mild and prolonged freezes are rare. Thunderstorms are common April through July.
🚗 Directions
From US I-35 drive through the towns of Davis and towards the town of Sulphur. There are a variety of destinations in the park to choose from.
Images
Lincoln Bridge stands out as one of the oldest park structures
Credit: NPS Photo
Lake of the Arbuckles attracts many boaters each summer for various recreational activities
Credit: NPS Photo
Learning to Fish at Veterns Lake
Credit: NPS Photo
The park has a herd of bison which are very popular
Credit: NPS Photo
Two people walk towards Buffalo Springs, one of the park's many fresh water springs
Credit: NPS Photo
Activities
Topics
Operating Hours
Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Wednesday, Jul 1
Sunny
High: 94.1°F | Low: 74.5°F
Humidity: 63%
Wind: 17 mph
Rain Chance: 4%
UV Index: 11.2
Sunrise: 06:19 AM
Sunset: 08:44 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (93%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 76.2°F
Cloud Cover: 4%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Thursday, Jul 2
Sunny
High: 93°F | Low: 73.2°F
Humidity: 62%
Wind: 16.8 mph
Rain Chance: 4%
UV Index: 9.9
Sunrise: 06:19 AM
Sunset: 08:44 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (87%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 74.3°F
Cloud Cover: 4%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Friday, Jul 3
Sunny
High: 94.8°F | Low: 73°F
Humidity: 66%
Wind: 15 mph
Rain Chance: 6%
UV Index: 10
Sunrise: 06:19 AM
Sunset: 08:44 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (79%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 74.6°F
Cloud Cover: 6%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Park Alerts
Park Events
2026 Eagle Watch
Chickasaw National Recreation Area staff will host “Eagle Watch” on Saturday, January 10, 2026, and Saturday, January 17, 2026. Both watches will start at 9 a.m. inside the Travertine Nature Center and continue later in the morning at Lake of the Arbuckles. After a lunch break, additional activities will be offered at the Chickasaw Cultural Center.
Eagle watchers should meet at 9 a.m. at the Travertine Nature Center for a ranger presentation about bald eagles. Afterward, visitors will use their own vehicles to follow park staff to Lake of the Arbuckles. Spotting scopes will set up at designated eagle “hot spot” locations. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars if they have them.
Additional activities will be hosted at the Chickasaw Cultural Center in the afternoon. Please visit www.chickasawculturalcenter.com for more information on those activities as the dates approach.
During migration season, approximately 2,000 eagles make their winter homes near lakes and rivers in various locations across Oklahoma. Lake of the Arbuckles is a popular roosting destination for some of these magnificent birds of prey.
For more information about Chickasaw National Recreation Area, visit www.nps.gov/chic or call the Travertine Nature Center at (580)622-7234.
Date: Jan 10, 2026 12:00am to Jan 10, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
901 W. 1st Street
Sulphur, OK 73086
🏤 Mailing Address:
901 W. 1st Street
Sulphur, OK 73086
📞 Voice Phone: 5806227234
✉️ Email: chic_interpretation@nps.gov