National Park Service · Oklahoma
Buckhorn Campground (Chickasaw)
National Park Service · Oklahoma, United States · in Chickasaw National Recreation Area
- Sites
- 137
- Hookups
- 47 electric, 61 with water, 73 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Max RV length
- 60 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 961 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Chickasaw National Recreation Area
- Nearest town
- SULPHUR
- Address
- 901 West 1st Street, SULPHUR, OK, 73086
- Phone
- 580-622-7234
- Activities
- Amphitheater, Biking, Boating, Camping, Educational Programs, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Ranger Station, Scuba Diving, Swimming
90 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
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.
Recreation
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.
This area is most popular for water sports but hiking trails and bicycling are also great ways to explore the park and take in scenic views of Lake of the Arbuckles.
Facilities
Buckhorn C and D Loops have a mixture of electric and non-electric campsites. Water hookups are available at the electric sites.
There are no sewer hookups, but a dump station is conveniently located less than a mile from the campgrounds.
Restrooms have flush toilets, sinks, and showers.
There are no firewood vendors in the park. Visitors can gather dead and downed wood in the campgrounds or drive to the nearby town of Sulphur to purchase firewood.
Natural Features
Set in the rolling Arbuckle Mountains, Buckhorn Campground is surrounded by unique flora, fauna, and geological formations. This area of Oklahoma is part of the Crosstimbers, where the western plains meet the eastern forests, and offers abundant opportunities for wildlife viewing and recreational enjoyment.
Nearby Attractions
Hike or bike on the unpaved Rock Creek Multi-Use Trail or head up Rock Creek for a visit to the Chickasaw Cultural Center. There, you can learn all about the Native Americans of the region through exhibits, videos and interactive displays.
Charges & Cancellations
Refunds will not be given due to inclement weather.
Please read the official cancellation rules and policies above before booking your campsite.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52° | 32° | 8° | 69° | 9 of 11 |
| February | 58° | 37° | -11° | 75° | 8 of 11 |
| March | 65° | 49° | 27° | 82° | 2 of 11 |
| April | 74° | 55° | 35° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 81° | 66° | 55° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 90° | 73° | 61° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 92° | 76° | 67° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 94° | 78° | 66° | 108° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 88° | 70° | 56° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 75° | 56° | 40° | 88° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 66° | 48° | 22° | 85° | 2 of 10 |
| December | 55° | 40° | 25° | 75° | 5 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Buckhorn Campground Loop A · National Park Service · 0 mi · 19 sites
- Buckhorn Campground Loop B · National Park Service · 0 mi · 25 sites
- Buckhorn Campground Loop D · National Park Service · 1 mi · 48 sites
- The Point Campground (Chickasaw) · National Park Service · 3 mi · 16 sites
- Guy Sandy Campground · National Park Service · 4 mi · 40 sites
All public campgrounds in Oklahoma · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-03-11. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.