Buckhorn Campground (Chickasaw)
Chickasaw National Recreation Area — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: SULPHUR, OK, OK
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$30 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (560 reviews)
Season: May through October
Buckhorn Campground is a relaxed, family-friendly campground conveniently located 8 miles off Hwy 177. Popular recreational activities include boating, swimming, fishing, bicycling, and birding. Bring your boats and jet skis to enjoy the lake or pack your fishing rods to catch some of the state’s finest bass, catfish, and crappie.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/buckhorn-campground-chickasaw to be notified when sites open up.
Buckhorn Campground is a family-friendly campground in Sulphur, OK with 134 sites offering water sports, fishing, hiking, and biking opportunities around the lake. The campground provides amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, flush toilets, showers, and a dump station.
Wildlife alert: Gray fox, white-tailed deer, raccoons, red-shouldered hawks, and eastern hognose snakes are documented in the area.
Insider tips for Buckhorn Campground (Chickasaw): Book early as this is a popular federal campground Most sites have no hookups; confirm if self-contained RV setup is adequate before booking Bring fishing rods for bass, catfish, and crappie; boats and jet skis welcome
Skip Buckhorn Campground (Chickasaw) if: You need RV hookups - most sites have none and are suitable only for self-contained RVs. You plan to camp outside May-October season.
Best time to visit Buckhorn Campground (Chickasaw): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Veterans Lake Pavilion (Sulphur, OK), Buckhorn Pavilion (Sulphur, OK), The Point Campground (Chickasaw) (SULPHUR, OK), Central Group Camp (Chickasaw) (SULPHUR, OK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Buckhorn Campground (Chickasaw)
Cell signal at Buckhorn Campground (Chickasaw) (SULPHUR, OK): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Buckhorn Campground is a relaxed, family-friendly campground conveniently located 8 miles off Hwy 177. Popular recreational activities include boating, swimming, fishing, bicycling, and birding. Bring your boats and jet skis to enjoy the lake or pack your fishing rods to catch some of the state’s finest bass, catfish, and crappie.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground
Most sites have no hookups; confirm if self-contained RV setup is adequate before booking
Bring fishing rods for bass, catfish, and crappie; boats and jet skis welcome
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
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Wildlife nearby
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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 miles (13 km) east of Davis to the only 4 way STOP (Jct Hwy 7 and Hwy 177) in the city of Sulphur. Turn right on Hwy 177 and go approximately 7 miles to Buckhorn Road. Turn right at Buckhorn Road and drive all the way down until you reach your desired locat
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Chickasaw National Recreation Area fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Chickasaw National Recreation Area before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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