National Park Service · Oklahoma
The Point Campground (Chickasaw)
National Park Service · Oklahoma, United States · in Chickasaw National Recreation Area
- Sites
- 16
- Hookups
- 12 electric, 12 with water, 2 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Max RV length
- 60 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Laundry
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 945 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T weak · Verizon weak (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
- Biking, Birding, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Motor Boat, Non-Motorized Boating, Paddle Boating, Paddling
16 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
The Point Campground is a family-friendly campground located on Lake of the Arbuckles. Popular recreational activities include boating, swimming, fishing, bicycling, and birding. Due to its relaxed atmosphere, The Point Campground is a great outdoor destination for visitors of all ages and backgrounds.
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.
Boating is a popular summer activity, but birding and bicycling are also great ways to explore this area of the park to take in scenic views of Lake of the Arbuckles. The boat ramp and day use picnic areas are conveniently located less than a mile from the campgrounds.
Facilities
Campgrounds in the Upper and Lower 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.
Upper Loop restrooms are pit toilets. Lower Loop 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, The Point Campground is is part of the Crosstimbers region, where the western plains meet the eastern forests. This area of the park offers abundant opportunities for wildlife viewing and recreational enjoyment.
Nearby Attractions
Try Little Niagara, a favorite freshwater swimming hole.
The Travertine Nature Center is a wonderful resource to view nature exhibits, meet live animals on display and listen to rangers' presentations.
If visitors are in need of supplies, groceries or boat rentals, head to the neighboring city of Sulphur.
Charges & Cancellations
Refunds will not be given due to inclement weather.
Please read the official cancellation rules and policies of recreation.gov thoroughly before booking your campsite.
Fees
The Point Standard Sites: $16. These site have no hookups. Water and restrooms are located nearby.
The Point Utility Sites: $22. These sites are designed for smaller RVs. You are not required to have an RV to stay in these sites, but you must pay the full rate. They have water hookups and both 30 and 50 amp service. A dump station is located near the campground entrance.
The Point Premium Utility Sites: $24. These sites are designed for larger RVs. You are not required to have an RV to stay in these sites, but you must pay the full rate. They have water hookups and both 30 and 50 amp service. A dump station is located near the campground entrance.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51° | 32° | 8° | 69° | 9 of 11 |
| February | 57° | 37° | -13° | 76° | 8 of 11 |
| March | 66° | 49° | 26° | 82° | 2 of 11 |
| April | 74° | 55° | 35° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 81° | 66° | 55° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 90° | 73° | 60° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 92° | 76° | 67° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 95° | 78° | 68° | 107° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 88° | 70° | 56° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 75° | 56° | 40° | 87° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 66° | 47° | 22° | 85° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 55° | 39° | 24° | 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.
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All public campgrounds in Oklahoma · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-02-25. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.