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Chickasaw National Recreation AreaTwo Canadian Geese on Veteran's Lake
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Chickasaw National Recreation Area
Fees & Reservations
Entrance Fee
There is no fee to access the Park.
 

Campground Fees
Non-utility site: $12.00 - Cold Springs, Guy Sandy, & Rock Creek Campgrounds

Non-utility site: $14.00 - Buckhorn and the Point Campgrounds

Utility site: $20.00 - Buckhorn and the Point Campgrounds, and one site at Rock Creek Campground

Premium utility site: $22.00 (May through September) – Buckhorn Campground, Loop D sites #24, 25, 26 and Buckhorn Campground, Loop C sites #4, 5, 6, 7

Group sites: $24.00 - Rock Creek, Cold Springs & Central Campgrounds

Persons may camp up to 14 consecutive days, not to exceed 30 days total between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

NOTE: Golden Age or Golden Access Passport 50% discount applies only to individual campsites and lake launching permits, not group sites.

Campground Reservations
Reservations for campgrounds and group sites can be made through the Internet at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Chickasaw National Recreation Area cannot make reservations.
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Boat Launch Fees
Daily Permit: $4.00
Annual Pass: $30.00

Each vessel that uses the Lake of the Arbuckle will require a permit. Permits are available at the Point, Buckhorn and Guy Sandy launch ramp fee machines. The costs are $4.00 for a daily permit or $30.00 for an annual pass.

The annual pass receipt and boat registration must then be taken to one of the following locations to be redeemed for the official decal: Point Ranger Station, Buckhorn Ranger Station, Travertine Nature Center, Headquarters Building.

 

Picnic Pavilions
The day-use picnic pavilions at Veterans Lake and Buckhorn can be reserved for $30.00 a day.
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Structural drawing of the Lincoln Bridge  

Did You Know?
Completed in 1909, the Lincoln Bridge in the Platt Historic District [the former Platt National Park, 1906-1976] of Chickasaw National Recreation Area was built in the "Gothic Revival" architectural style. Complete with four turrets, the bridge remains an important landmark for visitors.
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Last Updated: June 09, 2008 at 12:46 EST