Cold Springs Campground (Chickasaw)
Chickasaw National Recreation Area — hiking
Location: SULPHUR, OK, OK
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$50 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (122 reviews)
Season: May through October
Cold Springs Campground is a popular summer campground conveniently located 5-7 minutes from the town of Sulphur. Travertine Creek, directly across from Cold Springs, provides several refreshing spring-fed swimming areas to escape the summer heat. Other nearby attractions, such as Little Niagara and the Travertine Nature Center, make this campground an ideal location for both seasoned and first-time 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, Flush Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups
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Popular summer campground 5-7 minutes from Sulphur with spring-fed swimming at Travertine Creek and nearby attractions like Little Niagara. Google reviewers rate it 4.5/5 stars and praise the quiet, level tent sites and natural beauty.
Wildlife alert: Tick activity reported by campers. Wildlife in area includes white-tailed deer, eastern fox squirrels, armadillos, scissor-tailed flycatchers, great egrets, and snake species including western ribbon snakes and eastern hognose snakes.
Insider tips for Cold Springs Campground (Chickasaw): Book early — this is a popular federal campground Most sites lack hookups; verify before booking if you need utilities Site 49 noted as a good level tent site in Google reviews
Skip Cold Springs Campground (Chickasaw) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups at most sites. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You want to avoid ticks — recent camper reported tick activity.
Best time to visit Cold Springs Campground (Chickasaw): May-October — Campground operates May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Central Group Camp (Chickasaw) (SULPHUR, OK), The Point Campground (Chickasaw) (SULPHUR, OK), Buckhorn Pavilion (Sulphur, OK), Buckhorn Campground (Chickasaw) (SULPHUR, OK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cold Springs Campground (Chickasaw)
Cell signal at Cold Springs 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 · 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.
Cold Springs Campground is a popular summer campground conveniently located 5-7 minutes from the town of Sulphur. Travertine Creek, directly across from Cold Springs, provides several refreshing spring-fed swimming areas to escape the summer heat. Other nearby attractions, such as Little Niagara and the Travertine Nature Center, make this campground an ideal location for both seasoned and first-time 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 popular federal campground
Most sites lack hookups; verify before booking if you need utilities
Site 49 noted as a good level tent site in Google reviews
Campground operates 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. Watch for Chickasaw National Recreation Area signs. Drive approximately 8 miles east of Davis to the only 4 way stop (Jct Hwy 7 and Hwy 177) in the city of Sulphur. Turn right for approximately 0.2 miles on Highway 177. Take the first left turn on NE Perimeter Road. Keep driving on NE Perimeter Road until you see the sign for Cold Springs Campground. The campground will be on your left.
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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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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