Do you enjoy swimming in water where you can see what’s below you? I do, I do! You might not think Oklahoma has blue water swimming holes with all of our red dirt, but there are a few lagoons tucked away where you’ll find some of the bluest water in the state. One of my favorite places to escape the heat is in the Chickasaw National Recreation Area in Sulphur.
Little Niagra in Travertine Creek is located in the Chickasaw National Recreation Area in Sulphur, Oklahoma, about 10 miles to the east of I-35.
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The water is so clear and refreshing you’ll never want to leave.
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But the best part is, the water temperature maintains an average temperature of 65 degrees year-round.
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So, you not only get to swim in crystal blue water, but it’s refreshingly cold. Plus, you can bring your own flotation devices and float around all-day long.
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Little Niagra has a waterfall at one end where you can jump into the deep water.
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Just look at the beautiful color of the water! It’s not very often you encounter water this clear and clean in the Sooner State.
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Chickasaw National Recreation Area also has several creeks, ponds, nature trails, and astounding beauty. After your swim, put on the hiking boots and explore everything this land has to offer.
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The area also has several campgrounds, some right on the water. The trees line the campsites and provide plenty of shade to keep you cool.
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Visit Chickasaw National Recreation Area at 901 W 1st Street in Sulphur year-round any day of the week, at any time of the day. Yep, that’s right, they are open 24 hours a day!
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For more information visit their website here or read our previous article.
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