Buckhorn Pavilion

- Feb–May, Oct–Nov
- best months
Is Buckhorn Pavilion open right now?
No closures listed
The National Park Service lists no closures for Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
As of · Source: NPS · Chickasaw National Recreation Area. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Overview Buckhorn Pavilion provides a scenic opportunity to rent a day-use space for your next outdoor event or celebration. Located at the end of Buckhorn Road, it is approximately 10 minutes from the town of Sulphur and is an ideal spot for hosting birthday parties and other gatherings with friends and family. Ample parking and a spacious lakeside view make this pavilion ideal for larger groups. Note: Buckhorn Pavilion is not a campsite. Overnight stays are not permitted.Recreation Bring a swimsuit for quality swimming. The grass-covered grounds near the pavilion are spacious and ideal for games like frisbee and cornhole.Facilities The pavilion is available year-round, with generally mild winters. Picnic tables and charcoal grills are available for use, so don't forget to pack the hot dogs or steaks. No electricity is provided at this location, but a boat launch is easily accessible. Natural Features Lake of the Arbuckles is a popular fishing and recreational destination in southeastern Oklahoma. The lake is part of the Chickasaw National Recreation Area and offers 36 miles of shoreline and 2,300 acres of open water. It's known for clear water and is a good spot for trolling and fishing, with species like catfish, crappie, bass, and perch commonly caught. The lake also provides year-round fishing opportunities. Nearby Attractions The Platt Historic District, approximately 10 minutes away, offers a variety of scenic hiking trails. Stop by the Travertine Nature Center for Junior Ranger books, National Park passport stamps, and to see native wildlife on display.
- Lakeview TrailHiking0.8 mi
- Fishing Rock TrailHiking0.9 mi
Veterans Lake PavilionLake fishing1.3 mi- The Point Campground trailsHiking1.5 mi
- Rock CreekCanoeing6.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
- Veterans Lake PavilionLake fishing · ~2 min drive
- Lake MurrayLake fishing · ~45 min drive
- Blue River Public Fishing & Hunting AreaRiver fishing · ~42 min drive
- Newberry Creek Resort & MarinaRiver fishing · ~1h 6m drive
- Noble LakeLake fishing · ~28 min drive
- Soldier Creek MarinaRiver fishing · ~1h 8m drive
- Sandy Creek Site 7 ReservoirLake fishing · ~37 min drive
- Buncombe Creek Resort MarinaRiver fishing · ~1h 9m drive
- Oknoname 04915 ReservoirLake fishing · ~38 min drive
- Alberta Creek Resort, Inc.River fishing · ~1h 10m drive
Also worth it near here
Buckhorn Campground (Chickasaw)Camping · ~2 min drivePhoto: Tony Webster — CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
Travertine Creek TrailHiking · ~9 min drivePhoto: BaronBrian, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
Turner FallsWaterfall · ~14 min drivePhoto: Sturm's Oklahoma Magazine, Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)- Mountain Lake Boat LaunchBoat launch · ~28 min drive
Best time to visit Buckhorn Pavilion
Best months: February–May and October–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
52° / 28°
6 wet
Feb
56° / 32°
6 wet
Mar
65° / 41°
7 wet
Apr
73° / 49°
8 wet
May
79° / 59°
9 wet
Jun
88° / 68°
8 wet
Jul
93° / 71°
6 wet
Aug
93° / 70°
6 wet
Sep
86° / 62°
6 wet
Oct
75° / 50°
7 wet
Nov
63° / 39°
6 wet
Dec
53° / 31°
6 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Chickasaw Nra, OK, 4.6 mi away at 1,047 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.