Central Group Camp (Chickasaw)
Chickasaw National Recreation Area — hiking
Location: SULPHUR, OK, OK
Price: From $30 per night
Price range: $30–$50 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
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
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/central-group-camp-chickasaw to be notified when sites open up.
Family-friendly primitive group campground in Chickasaw National Recreation Area with nearby spring-fed swimming at Travertine Creek and attractions like Little Niagara. Google reviewers gave it 4.8/5 stars, praising the bathrooms, riverside location, and suitability for group gatherings.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Eastern Fox Squirrel, Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo, Red-shouldered Hawk, Canada Goose, Eastern Yellow-crowned Night-Heron, Pied-billed Grebe, Western Ribbon Snake, Eastern Hognose Snake, Red-eared Slider
Insider tips for Central Group Camp (Chickasaw): Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Reserve multiple adjacent sites (1, 2, 3, 4) for group gatherings No hookups available, so plan for primitive camping only
Skip Central Group Camp (Chickasaw) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups at sites. You want to camp outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 10 tent sites available.
Best time to visit Central Group Camp (Chickasaw): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Cold Springs Campground (Chickasaw) (SULPHUR, OK), The Point Campground (Chickasaw) (SULPHUR, OK), Buckhorn Pavilion (Sulphur, OK), Buckhorn Campground (Chickasaw) (SULPHUR, OK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Central Group Camp (Chickasaw)
Cell signal at Central Group Camp (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 · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Reserve multiple adjacent sites (1, 2, 3, 4) for group gatherings
No hookups available, so plan for primitive camping only
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From I-35, take Exit 55 and drive towards the city of Davis, OK. Once in Davis, go east on Highway 7. Drive approximately 8 miles (13 km) east to Sulphur. (Jct Hwy 7 and Hwy 177). Turn south (right) for approximately .2 miles (.3 km) on Highway 177 and take the first left. Central Campground is .25 miles (.4 km) east on NE Perimeter Road.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- 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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