National Park Service · Oklahoma
Rock Creek Group Camp (Chickasaw)
National Park Service · Oklahoma, United States · in Chickasaw National Recreation Area
- Sites
- 50
- Hookups
- 48 with water, 1 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 988 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 4
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile good · 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
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Hiking, Paddle Boating, Paddling, Picnicking, Swimming, Swimming Site, Water Access, Water Activities
50 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Rock Creek Group Site is a family-friendly primitive campsite located in a large grassy area across from the Camp Host site. Group parking is available in the gravel lot to the right of the campsite.
It is a short walk or drive away from Veteran's Lake and roughly a 10-minute drive to Little Niagara and Travertine Nature Center.
Note: While the group site is reservable, all other individual campsites at Rock Creek are available on a first-come first-serve basis. Payment for individual sites can be made at the fee machine located at the entrance to the campground.
Recreation
Swimming opportunities are plentiful with nearby streams and springs. A short drive to Veteran's Lake allows access to more swimming, picnic areas, a fishing dock, and a hiking trail that wraps around the lake.
Facilities
Rock Creek Group Site is a non-electric tent-only campsite. Rock Creek es un camping exclusivo para tiendas de campaña, sin electricidad.
Two restroom buildings are located in the campground. Both restrooms have flush toilets and sinks. No showers are available at this campground. El camping cuenta con dos baños. Ambos cuentan con inodoros y lavabos con cisterna. No hay duchas disponibles.
Natural Features
Mature oak and hickory forests cover this historic part of Chickasaw National Recreation Area. This area of the park is abundant with cold spring-fed waterfalls and beautiful geologic formations.
Bosques maduros de robles y nogales cubren esta parte histórica del Área Recreativa Nacional Chickasaw. Esta zona del parque abunda en cascadas de aguas frías de manantiales y hermosas formaciones geológicas.
Nearby Attractions
Visit the impressive 184-acre Chickasaw Cultural Center to learn about the history of the Chickasaw tribe. Enjoy historical exhibits, interactive displays, and traditional dances.
Charges & Cancellations
Refunds will not be given due to inclement weather.
Please read the official Recreation.gov cancellation rules and policies above before booking your campsite.
Fees
Rock Creek Campground only has one reservable site, which is the Group Site located at the entrance of the campground. Individual, first-come first-served campsites in Rock Creek can be purchased at the fee machine located at the entrance. All sites are paid for using debit/credit card only. No cash will be accepted.
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° | 36° | -13° | 76° | 8 of 11 |
| March | 65° | 49° | 26° | 82° | 2 of 11 |
| April | 74° | 55° | 35° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 81° | 65° | 54° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 89° | 73° | 60° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 92° | 76° | 67° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 94° | 78° | 67° | 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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