Sweet Times
At
Sulphur Springs

A Gentle Guide To The
Chickasaw National Recreation Area

by Lin Stone

 Main Attractions

For centuries Native Americans called this area ‘the land of rippling waters”. Today we proudly call her name Sulphur, City of Springs. Come and experience the beauty nature has to share. Whether it is the cool, clean waters of the National Park or an evening in a secluded cabin you’re bound to discover it in Sulphur.

Located just off I-35, between Oklahoma City and the Dallas Metroplex, Sulphur opens its doors to welcome you. Chickasaw National Recreation Area, the country’s 7th oldest National Park is just footsteps away. This work of art of Nature offers hiking, camping, birding, swimming, fishing, quiet walks and a Nature Center, filled with special programs and displays. Park Rangers will meet you with a smile and don’t forget to have the kids pick up their Junior Ranger Badge!

Arbuckle Wilderness, your drive thru safari and amusement park is where you’re in for an exciting adventure when you enter our 400+ acre park set amidst the oak thickets, limestone outcroppings and the splendor of the beautiful Arbuckle Mountains, whether you are in your own car or aboard our Safari bus.

Throughout your visit, there’s natural beauty… and there is also the beast – with literally hundreds of wild, exotic and rare animals – most roaming freely in habitats similar to their own. The park is open year-round with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years, and is truly an adventure for the whole family.

Turner Falls:  There are 1,500 acres of outdoor fun found in the "Heart of the Arbuckles". It is the oldest park in Oklahoma, -- and it is owned by the City of Davis in Murray County. It is named Turner Falls Park. The waters of the Honey Creek tumbles down seventy seven feet of falls (making it the largest waterfall in Oklahoma) and is fascinating to watch.

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Visit the Gene Autry Oklahoma Museum and you'll see why it represents for so many the treasured icons of the past, the values of the present and the promise of the future. For now, welcome to our website. Enjoy your trip as you discover the many interesting facets of the Gene Autry Oklahoma Museum.

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Located in historic downtown Ardmore, Oklahoma. The Washington Theatre is Ardmore's premier family entertainment venue. With 1,100 seats, we have room for all your family and friends.

Camping

Join the fun on Lake of the Arbuckles in one of our pontoon boats, paddle boats, kayaks and canoes.

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Cross Bar Ranch:  Western Wilderness Adventure - 6,500 Acre Ranch Located Adjacent to Turner Falls Park Davis, Oklahoma In the Heart of the Arbuckle Mountains

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Parks in the Chickasaw Nation

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Restaurants, and Places to stay

The Sulphur Springs Inn dates back to the turn of the 20th. century when a young Sulphur Springs was alive with excitement and bathhouses abounded. One of those establishments was the Caylor Bathhouse which has become the Sulphur Springs Inn Bed & Breakfast and Cottages. 

Nestled in the Arbuckle mountains --  first at the edge of the old Sulphur Springs Reservation, then the Platt National Park, and now the Chickasaw National Park, Sulphur Springs Inn historical bathhouse of healing waters offers guests an atmosphere of simple elegance and an appreciation for nature.

Here you will find Oklahoma's most beautiful and sacred grounds; affording guests quick and easy access to Nature's own brand of healing medicinal springs, unique flora, fauna, geological formations and abundant wildlife.

However brief your retreat from the pressures of modern living might be a stay at Sulphur Springs Inn will leave you refreshed and renewed in body and spirit.

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Welcome to the Arbuckle Mountain Area. Nestled in the beautiful Arbuckle Mountains, just North of Dallas/Fort Worth and south of Oklahoma City, you will find many opportunities to enjoy the scenic beauty of Southern Oklahoma.
In this oasis between Dallas and Oklahoma City, you'll find some of the best camping and fishing in Oklahoma. The Arbuckles and the Texoma region are home to Turner Falls, Lake Murray State Park Lake Texoma and Chickasaw National Recreation Area. The region is also blessed with some great Main Street shopping and some very unique dining experiences. Located in close proximity to I-35 from Exit 1 to Exit 72 you'll find lots to do in Arbuckle Country!

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Rocky Point Cabins is a place where you can grab your fishing gear and your next big fish story and spend a day remembering what life is really about. Return before the brilliant Arbuckle sunset is replaced by the twinkle of the night sky and nestle up to your private grill as dinner cooks above the crackling fire. If you prefer, escape the outdoors with antique shopping in town or maybe a quiet dinner in your fully equipped cabin kitchen. Before retiring to your private bedroom and turning back the freshly changed linens, we hope that we have made your dreams of a place like Rocky Point Cabins a memorable one.

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Cedar Creek Cabins will help you escape from the demands of life into the natural beauty of Oklahoma's Arbuckle Mountain Region.

Located in the scenic Arbuckle Lake area, you will enjoy the many benefits, as you are stolen away to a private cabin, surrounded by the native beauty and wonders of God's creation.  Some of the creature comforts you will find at Cedar Creek Cabins include: New completely Furnished Cabins with fireplace. * All cabins have a fully equipped kitchen. * A private bath in each cabin * Televisions, VCR's, and Microwaves in each cabin. * Central Heating and Air Conditioning in each cabin. * Each cabin has its own theme and coordinating decor. *  Small private fishing pond.

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Pecan Valley Inn:  A unique Oklahoma Victorian mansion is now a romantic bed and breakfast getaway near Davis, Sulphur and Ardmore, Oklahoma. Nestled between Wildhorse Creek and Turner Falls Park in the North foothills of Oklahoma’s Arbuckle Mountains, Pecan Valley Inn Bed and Breakfast invites you to experience southern hospitality in our 1898 Victorian home on a 2,500-acre estate. Lovingly restored to its former “mansion of the area” elegance, the Indian Territory doctor’s home features comfortable furnishings and inviting porch views beckoning you to explore.

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Echo Canyon Resort - near Turner Falls, Dallas, and Oklahoma City - A beautiful, premier resort specializing in romantic luxury accommodations and lodging with double Jacuzzi Mineral Baths in all suites.

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Cedar Falls Cabins, nestled along Honey Creek, Davis Oklahoma. 

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Adair Family Lake Houses Located in the Heart of the Arbuckle Mountains Near Lake of the Arbuckles South of Davis & Sulphur, Oklahoma

Facts and Fancy

Chickasaw National Recreation Area, a unit of the National Park System established in 1906, to provide for the protection of its unique recreational, cultural and natural resources, including springs, streams, lakes, hiking trails and historic structures. Our goal is to provide each visitor with an educational, enjoyable, safe, and memorable experience.

Early American Indian visitors used this statement to describe this area’s significance. These beautiful words can still be used today to describe Chickasaw National Recreation Area and its many resources.

From prehistoric times to the present, access to the combination of cool water, mineral springs, cool breezes, shade, and wildlife has created at Chickasaw National Recreation Area an experience that sets it apart from the surrounding environment.

The springs and streams of Chickasaw come from one of the most complex geological and hydrological features in the United States. These resources have been economically and environmentally significant throughout the history of the region, and are valuable for scientific research.

 

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