Sulphur, Okla. - Chickasaw National Recreation Area, in response to guidance from the CDC, and following recommendations from the White House, state and local public health authorities, NPS Public Health Service Officers, and in consultation with Chickasaw Nation leadership and local community leaders, is announcing additional modifications to operations to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Chickasaw National Recreation Area will offer very limited services outside those that support visitor or resource protection. At Chickasaw National Recreation Area, the following services and operations will be suspended in order to comply with this guidance:
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the Travertine Nature Center will be closed until further notice
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all campgrounds will be closed until further notice
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the park will not issue new permits
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on-site public or educational programs are suspended
The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners at Chickasaw National Recreation Area is our number one priority. The National Park Service (NPS) is working with federal, state, and local authorities to closely monitor COVID-19. These modifications in operations are in accordance with national and state emergency declarations. We will notify the public when we resume full operations and provide updates on our website www.nps.gov/chic and social media channels.
Outdoor spaces at Chickasaw National Recreation Area remain accessible to the public in accordance with the latest federal, state, and local health guidance.
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trails, boat launches, and picnic areas remain open
The NPS encourages people who choose to visit Chickasaw National Recreation Area during this pandemic to adhere to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state and local public health authorities to protect visitors and employees. As services are limited, the NPS urges visitors to continue to practice Leave No Trace principles, including pack-in and pack-out, to keep outdoor spaces safe and healthy.
Updates about NPS operations will be posted on www.nps.gov/coronavirus. Please check with individual parks for specific details about park operations.
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Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
