Lincoln Bridge with Travertine Creek flowing below
Lincoln Bridge stands out as one of the oldest park structures NPS Photo

Chickasaw National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area · Oklahoma · National Park Service

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

Plan your visit

Know before you go

Phone
5806227234
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

Directions on Google Maps →

What's here

Highlights: Architecture and Building · Native American Heritage · Social Movements · Conservation Movement · Transportation · Bridges · Ancient Seas · Animals · Birds · Bison · Fish · Tortoises and Turtles · Forests and Woodlands · Deciduous Forests · Fossils and Paleontology · Geology · Groundwater · Aquifers · Freshwater Springs · Lakes · Night Sky · Astronomy · River and Riparian · Scenic Views · Trails · Waterfalls

Activities & features: Astronomy · Stargazing · Biking · Mountain Biking · Road Biking · Boating · Motorized Boating · Jet Skiing · Camping · Car or Front Country Camping · Group Camping · RV Camping · Fishing · Food · Picnicking · Hands-On · Volunteer Vacation · Hiking · Front-Country Hiking · Horse Trekking · Horseback Riding · Hunting and Gathering · Gathering and Foraging · Hunting · Paddling · Canoeing · Kayaking · Stand Up Paddleboarding · Junior Ranger Program · Swimming · Freshwater Swimming · Water Skiing · Wildlife Watching · Birdwatching · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store

Photos

  • Lake boating on a summer day
    NPS Photo
  • Lake fishing with family
    NPS Photo
  • Herd of bison
    NPS Photo
  • Two people hiking over a water feature
    NPS Photo

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Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12