Black Kettle National Grasslands
The Black Kettle National Grassland contains 31,300 acres with 30,724 acres located near Cheyenne, Oklahoma, and the remaining 576 acres located near Canadian, Texas and comprising the Lake Marvin Recreation Area.
All recreation sites on the Black Kettle National Grassland are open year-round and offer camping, picnicking, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Fishing available when water conditions allow. All camping is first come first serve at this time.
More information relating to hunting and fishing on the Black Kettle National Grassland visit the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife.
The Black Kettle Interpretive Trail provides a glimpse of what life was like on the grasslands. The trail is located at the Black Kettle District Office, which is co-located with the National Park Service’s Washita Battlefield National Historic Site.
Passes & Permits
See fees posted at the recreation sites.
Complexes
Located northeast of Canadian, Texas, Lake Marvin offers boating, camping and fishing opportunities.
Lake Marvin Campground has 12 camping units and is situated at an elevation of 2,000 feet.
Campground is located at an elevation of 2,100 feet and has 12 camping units.