Park staff continue to deal with the aftermath of heavy rains and flash flooding in the park. As of Friday afternoon, Lake of the Arbuckles was more than seven feet above normal and expected to keep rising. Traffic control continues at the Point Launch Ramp to keep swimmers in the parking lot separated from visitors launching boats. Many day use areas, unpaved roads, and approximately 35 campsites in the Buckhorn campgrounds are closed. In the Platt District, the day use areas east of Sycamore Crossing, including Little Niagara and Travertine Island, are still closed due to erosion and debris caused by flashing flooding that occurred on Tuesday, July 10th. Sycamore, Black Sulphur, and Rock Creek low water crossings will be closed as necessary. More closures may be necessary depending on the amount of rain that falls on the area – heavy thunderstorms were predicted for this past weekend.
