Chickasaw National Recreation Area is known for its fresh water, calming mineral springs, cool streams, and beautiful lakes. It is located in a partially forested area outside Sulphur, OK, which is about 80 miles south of Oklahoma City.
Established in 1902 through an agreement with the Chickasaw and Choctaw Indian Nations and the federal government, this area was originally called Sulphur Springs Reservation. Then in 1906 additional acreage was added, and the reservation was renamed and re-designated Platt National Park.
Most recently, in 1976, officials combined the park with the Arbuckle Recreation Area plus additional lands, and renamed it Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
A few highlights include the Travertine Nature Center and its live animal exhibits, over 20 miles of hiking trails such as the Rock Creek Multi-Use Trail, as well as hunting and fishing. Lake of the Arbuckles and the Lincoln Bridge in the Platt Historic District are also very popular spots within Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
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