National Recreation Area · Oklahoma, United States
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
Chickasaw National Recreation Area is a national recreation area in Oklahoma, United States, covering 9,899 acres (4,006 ha), established in 1902.
National Recreation Area · Oklahoma, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Recreation Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Oklahoma, United States |
| Area | 9,899 acres (4,006 ha) |
| Established | 1902 |
| Coordinates | 34.5006° N, 96.9722° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Chickasaw National Recreation Area
Chickasaw National Recreation Area is a national recreation area in the foothills of the Arbuckle Mountains in south-central Oklahoma near Sulphur in Murray County. It includes the former Platt National Park and Arbuckle Recreation Area. Part of the area was established as Sulphur Springs Reservation on July 1, 1902, and renamed and redesignated Platt National Park on June 29, 1906. At the time of its founding, the reservation, later national park, was located in Pickens County, Chickasaw Nation. On March 17, 1976, Platt National Park was combined with the Arbuckle Recreation Area and additional lands and renamed.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- OKC Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) · Oklahoma City, United States · 71.1 miles away
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) · Dallas-Fort Worth, United States · 110.9 miles away
- Dallas Love Field (DAL) · Dallas, United States · 114.6 miles away
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Eisenhower State Park
Lake Thunderbird State Park
McGee Creek State Park
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - includes Isle du Bois Unit, Johnson Branch Unit, Jordan Park Unit, Ray Roberts Greenbelt Corridor, and Sanger Marina Unit
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Chickasaw National Recreation Area?
Chickasaw National Recreation Area is in Oklahoma, United States (34.5006° N, 96.9722° W).
When was Chickasaw National Recreation Area established?
Chickasaw National Recreation Area was established in 1902, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Chickasaw National Recreation Area?
Chickasaw National Recreation Area covers 9,899 acres (4,006 ha).
Does Chickasaw National Recreation Area have campgrounds?
Yes — Chickasaw National Recreation Area has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chickasaw_National_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/chic/ — Official park page.