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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

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Located northeast of Canadian, Texas, Lake Marvin offers boating, camping and fishing opportunities.

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Lake Marvin Campground has 12 camping units and is situated at an elevation of 2,000 feet.

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Campground is located at an elevation of 2,100 feet and has 12 camping units.

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Black Kettle Boating Site

Recreation Sites

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Black Kettle Boating Site

Site Open
Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Black Kettle Boating SiteThe fish available include: Bass, Catfish, and Panfish. The types of fishing available include: Shore, Motorized boat, Spin, and Bait.  

Cheyenne Nature Walk Interpretive Site (minor)

Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking
This interpretive wetlands site is located in Cheyenne Park in the town of Cheyenne, Oklahoma.  The visitor can walk along the self-guided concrete trail to a gazebo with wooden viewing…

Lake Marvin Boating Site

Site Open
Water Activities Hiking Picnicking Scenic Drives Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Located northeast of Canadian, Texas, Lake Marvin offers boating, camping and fishing opportunities.

Lake Marvin Campground

Site Open
Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Scenic Drives Hiking
Lake Marvin Campground has 12 camping units and is situated at an elevation of 2,000 feet.

Skipout Campground

Site Open
Picnicking Hiking Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Outdoor Science and Learning
The elevation of Skipout Campground is 2,100 feet. Twelve camping units are available for public use. 

Last updated March 24th, 2025