Bear Falls (Chickasaw)

Bear Falls is a small waterfall in two sections on Travertine Creek in Murray County, Oklahoma.  The waterfall is located in Chickasaw National Recreation Area.

Hike Length: < 0.1 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Chickasaw National Recreation Area
Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: High
Warnings: The rocks around the waterfall are very slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 34.50224,-96.95596
Waterfall GPS: 34.50170,-96.95640

Directions:

From Sulphur, head south on US-177 into Chickasaw National Recreation Area and turn left on Perimeter Drive.  Go about 0.9 miles and bear right into the parking area for Bear Falls.

Map:

Hike Description:

The parking area is right at the smaller upper section.

The larger lower section is just downstream.

The waterfall can also be accessed from the other side via Travertine Creek Trail.

Blog Entries:

18-Apr-2023: Chickasaw Recreation Area