Black Kettle NG RD
The Black Kettle and McClellan Creek National Grasslands contains over 31,000 acres in both Texas and Oklahoma.
At a Glance
Fees: | Requires a fee or an amenity pass. If you do not have a pass, you may purchase one online, or look for the Pay Station on site. Envelopes for payment are in the box next to the fee tube. CASH OR CHECK ONLY at pay station. |
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Passes: | The Cibola honors all types of America the Beautiful passes which are available for purchase at the Cibola Supervisor's Office and at all district offices. Day use passes can be purchased online. |
Activities
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at Black Kettle NG RD
- Black Kettle Campground
- East Bluff #1 Campground - Lake McClellan
- Lake Marvin Campground
- Lake McClellan Campground
- McDowell Campground
- Skipout Campground
- Spring Creek Campground
RV Camping
Areas for RV Camping at Black Kettle NG RD
Group Camping
Dispersed Camping
Areas for Dispersed Camping at Black Kettle NG RD
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Black Kettle NG RD
River and Stream Fishing
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Black Kettle NG RD
OHV Trail Riding
Areas for OHV Trail Riding at Black Kettle NG RD
Interpretive Areas
Areas for Interpretive Areas at Black Kettle NG RD
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Black Kettle NG RD
- Black Kettle Campground
- Black Kettle Picnic Area
- Croton Creek Trailhead
- East Bluff #1 Campground - Lake McClellan
- Lake Marvin Campground
- Lake Marvin Picnic Site
- Lake McClellan Campground
- Lake McClellan Picnic Site
- McDowell Campground
- Skipout Campground
- Skipout Picnic Area
- Spring Creek Campground
- Spring Creek Picnic Area
Group Picnicking
Areas for Group Picnicking at Black Kettle NG RD
Scenic Driving
Boating - Motorized
Areas for Boating - Motorized at Black Kettle NG RD
- Black Kettle Boating Site
- Black Kettle Campground
- Lake Marvin Boating Site
- Lake McClellan Boating Site
- Skipout Campground
- Skipout Lake Boating Site
- Spring Creek Boat Ramp
- Spring Creek Campground
Boating - Non-Motorized
Alerts & Warnings
- Web maintenance 2/14-2/17: Please refer to social media for emergency info
- Sandia RD Cedro 4 Area Closure Order North of FSR 462 03-03-05-24-13
- Bear Trap Campground Remains Closed through December 31, 2025
- Discharging a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun is prohibited
- Federal Holiday: offices closed Monday, February 17
- Termination of Order 03-03-02-25-01 WSMR Testing Closure
- Occupancy & Use Prohibitions Forest Order #03-03-00-23-03