Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site opening here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233275
When Buckhorn Pavilion reopens
Buckhorn Pavilion's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
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Openings · last 90 days
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Only 1 opening in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 183 tracked reservation dates (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 176 open for online reservation · 7 reserved.
Where the open windows are
3.8% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 176 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online3.8%
Open reservation dates176 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)7 / 183
Weekday openings104
Weekend openings72
Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 104 fall on weekdays and 72 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027December holds the most room. 31 of 31 reservation dates are still open there.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 1 day-use unit| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 1 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 1 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 1 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 1 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date. Thanksgiving: 1 day-use unit is available for all three dates. Christmas: 1 day-use unit is available for both dates. New Year: 1 day-use unit is available for both dates.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| 001 | 176 |
This day-use unit currently has 176 reservation dates available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable date is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Reservation dates
176 available reservation dates across 1 day-use unit at Buckhorn Pavilion, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
All 1 day-use unit with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 176 | 147 dates | Sep 18, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +164 more |
About Buckhorn Pavilion
Overview
Buckhorn Pavilion provides a scenic opportunity to rent a day-use space for your next outdoor event or celebration. Located at the end of Buckhorn Road, it is approximately 10 minutes from the town of Sulphur and is an ideal spot for hosting birthday parties and other gatherings with friends and family. Ample parking and a spacious lakeside view make this pavilion ideal for larger groups. Note: Buckhorn Pavilion is not a campsite. Overnight stays are not permitted.
Recreation
Bring a swimsuit for quality swimming. The grass-covered grounds near the pavilion are spacious and ideal for games like frisbee and cornhole.
Facilities
The pavilion is available year-round, with generally mild winters. Picnic tables and charcoal grills are available for use, so don't forget to pack the hot dogs or steaks.
No electricity is provided at this location, but a boat launch is easily accessible.
Natural Features
Lake of the Arbuckles is a popular fishing and recreational destination in southeastern Oklahoma. The lake is part of the Chickasaw National Recreation Area and offers 36 miles of shoreline and 2,300 acres of open water. It's known for clear water and is a good spot for trolling and fishing, with species like catfish, crappie, bass, and perch commonly caught. The lake also provides year-round fishing opportunities.
Nearby Attractions
The Platt Historic District, approximately 10 minutes away, offers a variety of scenic hiking trails. Stop by the Travertine Nature Center for Junior Ranger books, National Park passport stamps, and to see native wildlife on display.
1 monitored unitDay use1 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKMax party 40
Getting there
From I-35, take Exit 55 or 51 and drive towards the city of Davis, OK. Once in Davis, go east on Highway 7 and watch for Chickasaw National Recreation Area signs to direct you to your selected area. For the Buckhorn campgrounds, boat ramp, pavilion, and picnic areas, drive approximately 9 miles east on Highway 7 in Davis to the only 4 way stop (Jct Hwy 7 and Hwy 177) in the city of Sulphur. Turn right and drive approximately 5 miles on Hwy 177. Turn right at Buckhorn Road and watch for signs to direct you to the correct area. Follow the directional signs. The pavilion is located at the end of Buckhorn Road near the boat ramp parking area.
901 West 1St Street, Sulphur, OK 73086580-622-7234
Accessible SwimmingBikingBoatingFishingHikingPicnickingRanger StationSwimmingSwimming SiteWater AccessWildlife Viewing
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
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Photo gallery
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Buckhorn Pavilion?
Reservations for Buckhorn Pavilion are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 176 of 183 tracked reservation dates are open (96.2%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 1 site opening here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick the unit on the map to see its reservation calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Buckhorn Pavilion?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening at Buckhorn Pavilion in the last 7 days, 1 over 30 days and 1 over the last 90.
Which month has the most availability at Buckhorn Pavilion?
December 2026, with 31 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Buckhorn Pavilion?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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