What is there to do at Chickasaw National Recreation Area?

Popular activities include Astronomy, Biking, Birdwatching, Boating, Bookstore and Park Store, Camping.

Which national parks are within a day's drive of Chickasaw National Recreation Area?

Within about a day's drive you can reach Oklahoma City National Memorial (2 h 2 min), Fort Smith National Historic Site (3 h 48 min), Waco Mammoth National Monument (4 h 11 min), Washita Battlefield National Historic Site (4 h 26 min), President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site (4 h 52 min), George Washington Carver National Monument (4 h 57 min).

Lincoln Bridge with Travertine Creek flowing below

NATIONAL RECREATION AREA

Chickasaw National Recreation Area

Springs, streams, lakes - whatever its form, water is the attraction at Chickasaw National Recreation Area.

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About Chickasaw National Recreation Area

Springs, streams, lakes - whatever its form, water is the attraction at Chickasaw National Recreation Area.

WITHIN A DAY'S DRIVE

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Tiles with hand prints and chalkboards set into the ground for children.

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National Memorial · Oklahoma

Oklahoma City National Memorial

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National Historic Site · Arkansas

Fort Smith National Historic Site

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National Monument · Texas

Waco Mammoth National Monument

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National Historic Site · Oklahoma

Washita Battlefield National Historic Site

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National Historic Site · Arkansas

President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site

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National Monument · Missouri

George Washington Carver National Monument

Driving times from Chickasaw National Recreation Area, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.

WHEN TO GO

Hours

Outdoor Areas

Mon: All Day
Tue: All Day
Wed: All Day
Thu: All Day
Fri: All Day
Sat: All Day
Sun: All Day

THINGS TO DO

Activities

AstronomyBikingBirdwatchingBoatingBookstore and Park StoreCampingCanoeingCar or Front Country CampingFishingFoodFreshwater SwimmingFront-Country HikingGathering and ForagingGroup CampingHands-OnHikingHorse TrekkingHorseback RidingHuntingHunting and GatheringJet SkiingJunior Ranger ProgramKayakingMotorized BoatingMountain BikingPaddlingPicnickingRV CampingRoad BikingShoppingStand Up PaddleboardingStargazingSwimmingVolunteer VacationWater SkiingWildlife Watching

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Getting there

Summers are hot and humid. Temperatures above 100ºF occur, and humidity often exceeds 50%. Winters are mild and prolonged freezes are rare. Thunderstorms are common April through July.

Directions →Official NPS page →

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do at Chickasaw National Recreation Area?: Popular activities include Astronomy, Biking, Birdwatching, Boating, Bookstore and Park Store, Camping.
Which national parks are within a day's drive of Chickasaw National Recreation Area?: Within about a day's drive you can reach Oklahoma City National Memorial (2 h 2 min), Fort Smith National Historic Site (3 h 48 min), Waco Mammoth National Monument (4 h 11 min), Washita Battlefield National Historic Site (4 h 26 min), President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site (4 h 52 min), George Washington Carver National Monument (4 h 57 min).