What are the hours at Chickasaw National Recreation Area?

Mon: All Day; Tue: All Day; Wed: All Day; Thu: All Day; Fri: All Day; Sat: All Day; Sun: All Day (Outdoor Areas)

Does Chickasaw National Recreation Area require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Chickasaw National Recreation Area. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Chickasaw National Recreation Area open right now?

Q: Is Chickasaw National Recreation Area open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Chickasaw National Recreation Area is partially closed. Vendome Well Parking Lot Closure October 5 - October 19, 2026.

National Recreation Area · OK

Partially closed

Chickasaw National Recreation Area is partially closed.

Why this statusVendome Well Parking Lot Closure October 5 - October 19, 2026.

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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

Type: National Recreation Area
State: OK
Nearest town: Sulphur

About Chickasaw National Recreation Area

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

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Visitor info

Address901 W. 1st Street, Sulphur, OK 73086

Phone(580) 622-7234

Websitewww.nps.gov/chic/index.htm ↗

Hours

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

Outdoor Areas

Getting thereFrom US I-35 drive through the towns of Davis and towards the town of Sulphur. There are a variety of destinations in the park to choose from.

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Parks near here

Eisenhower State Park 50 mi
Ray Roberts Lake State Park 74 mi
Oklahoma City National Memorial 76 mi
Cedar Hill State Park 128 mi
Possum Kingdom State Park 142 mi
Fort Smith National Historic Site 159 mi

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How we read this status

We derive Chickasaw National Recreation Area's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Vendome Well Parking Lot Closure October 5 - October 19, 2026. Full method: how we check park status.