USDA Forest Service · Oklahoma
Black Kettle Campground
USDA Forest Service · Oklahoma, United States
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,087 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- DEAD INDIAN SPUR (NFSR B700A) · bituminous surface treatment · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Cibola National Forest and Grasslands
- Nearest town
- Cheyenne
- Address
- OK
- Activities
- <p> Black Kettle Lake is approximately 80 acres in size. It is a "no wake" lake with a 5 mph speed limit established.</p> , <p> Camping available; there are no fees.</p> , <p> Picnicking facilities include picnic tables, grills, and 3 vault toilets.</p> , <p> Two nature trails are located at this recreation area. The trails are 0.4 miles and 1.3 miles in length.</p>
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
Campground is located at an elevation of 2,100 feet and has 12 camping units.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49° | 28° | 5° | 69° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 54° | 32° | -12° | 82° | 9 of 11 |
| March | 66° | 41° | 24° | 87° | 6 of 11 |
| April | 74° | 50° | 31° | 97° | 1 of 11 |
| May | 81° | 61° | 48° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 92° | 70° | 56° | 102° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 94° | 73° | 64° | 105° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 94° | 73° | 62° | 105° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 88° | 68° | 45° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 73° | 52° | 33° | 93° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 63° | 42° | 16° | 83° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 53° | 34° | 13° | 80° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Spring Creek Unit 2a Parking Day Use Area · 6.5 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Spring Creek Unit 2b Parking Day Use Area · 6.8 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Trailhead · 8.8 mi as the crow flies
Battlefield Trail 1.1 mi Hike · Drive there - Mackie Unit 57 Parking Day Use Area · 9.1 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Unit 31b Parking Day Use Area · 9.2 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
All 311 trails in Cibola National Forest · All 2 trails in Washita Battlefield National Historic Site
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Spring Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi
- Skipout · USDA Forest Service · 12 mi
- Lake Marvin · USDA Forest Service · 28 mi
- Lake Marvin County Camping Area · City, County & Regional Parks · 28 mi
- Foss State Park · Oklahoma State Parks · 31 mi · 210 sites
All public campgrounds in Oklahoma · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-02-25. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.