Campground · OK
BUCKHORN PAVILION
OK · Chickasaw National Recreation Area
BUCKHORN PAVILION is generally plan ahead to book. Across the 3 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in June (6/10) and eases to its lowest in July (4/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (June), arrivals are lightest on Monday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 1 water hookups
- 1 RV sites
- 1 accessible sites
- Max RV length 16 ft
Activities: SWIMMING SITE, HIKING, FISHING, ACCESSIBLE SWIMMING, PICNICKING, RANGER STATION, SWIMMING, WATER ACCESS, WILDLIFE VIEWING, BOATING, BIKING
How much does it cost to camp at Buckhorn Pavilion?
Buckhorn Pavilion is a reservation-only day use area. The cost to rent the pavilion for the day is $30.00. Reservations can be made here: Buckhorn Pavilion, Chickasaw National Recreation Area - Recreation.gov.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.