Cold Springs Campground

Cold Springs Campground is a facility within the Chickasaw National Recreation Area containing 65 campsites arranged in a balanced, symmetrical pattern. The property covers about 22 acres and includes fire rings, picnic tables, restrooms, and food storage lockers.

The campground was built between 1935 and 1938 by Civilian Conservation Corps crews working under National Park Service landscape architects. This project was part of broader efforts to develop recreational spaces during the Great Depression.

The campground reflects 1930s design through its stone buildings that embody National Park Service rustic architecture. These original structures shape the visitor experience and connect the site to its historical roots.

The site has restrooms, fire rings, and picnic tables at each spot along with large food storage lockers. Visitors should know the campground fills quickly during warm months, so arriving early in the day helps secure a site.

The site sits near Travertine Creek and preserves original stone-walled trash enclosures from the era of the camp's construction. These details reveal the craftsmanship of the 1930s work.

Location: Murray County

Architectural style: National Park Service rustic

GPS coordinates: 34.50198,-96.95735

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:24