Veterans Lake Pavilion
Campground · Oklahoma · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Chickasaw Oklahoma Tribal Statistical Area (D6)
- 1
- Bookable site
- 16 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 40
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 977 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Veterans Lake Pavilion provides a scenic opportunity to rent a space for your next outdoor event or celebration. Located in the Platt Historic District, it is approximately 5-7 minutes from the town of Sulphur and is an ideal spot for hosting birthday parties and other gatherings with friends and family.
A fishing dock and exercise area are located nearby. These areas may be used by your party but are also open to the public.
Recreation
Boat, swim, or fish on Veterans Lake. Hike, walk or bike the Veteran's Trail that loops around the lake. Veteran's Trail is the only paved trail in the park, which makes it stroller and roller blade-friendly. Visit the park's Hiking and Walking page for more trails.
The Bison Pasture is just up the road, so bring the kids and cameras to see the beautiful animals grazing.
Facilities
The 40-person picnic area has easy access to a boat launch. There's a grill but no electricity, so be sure to bring charcoal if you plan to have a cookout.
Natural Features
Chickasaw National Recreation Area is where two ecosystems, the eastern deciduous forest and the mixed-grass prairie of the west, converge. This creates unique geological formations and attracts a wide variety of plant and animal species.
Nearby Attractions
The Travertine Nature Center is worth a visit, as is the collection of springs and seeps nearby. Pavilion Springs, Black Sulphur Springs and Hillside Springs are the region's remaining natural mineral springs and have historically been used for medicinal and restorative healing.
The facts
- 1 bookable site
- 1 site for day use only
- 1 accessible site
- Vehicles up to 16 ft
- Up to 40 people per site
- Loops: Platt Historic District
Site types
- 1 Shelter Nonelectric
Amenities
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits.
1 campsite at Veterans Lake Pavilion
Check-in 8:00 AM · Check-out 8:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Platt Historic District | Shelter Nonelectric | — | — | Lakefront | 16 ft | 40 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
From I-35, take Exit 55 or 51 and drive towards the city of Davis, OK. Once in Davis, go east towards Sulphur on Highway 7. Watch for the Chickasaw National Recreation Area signs. For Veterans Lake Pavilion, drive approximately 8 miles (13 km) east on Highway 7 from Davis and turn south (right) on 12th Street in Sulphur. The road ends at a stop sign shortly after entering the park. Turn right at the stop sign and follow the signs to Veterans Lake Pavilion.
34.49030, -96.98310 · 34°29'25.1"N 96°58'59.2"W
Typical weather
Typically 94°F in Aug, down to 52°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 52 | 56 | 65 | 73 | 79 | 88 | 93 | 94 | 86 | 75 | 63 | 54 |
| Low °F | 28 | 32 | 41 | 49 | 59 | 68 | 71 | 70 | 62 | 50 | 39 | 31 |
| Precip in | 2.0 | 1.9 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 5.5 | 4.4 | 3.7 | 3.0 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 2.8 | 2.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Veterans Lake Pavilion
- Can you reserve a site at Veterans Lake Pavilion?
- Yes, Veterans Lake Pavilion is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Veterans Lake Pavilion have?
- 1 site.
- What is the maximum RV length at Veterans Lake Pavilion?
- 16 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Veterans Lake Pavilion?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Veterans Lake Pavilion.
- Does Veterans Lake Pavilion have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
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Contact
- Phone 580-622-7234
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-20.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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