Skipout
Open year-round. All sites are first-come, first-served with no advance reservations. Fees are posted at the recreation site.
Heat Advisory issued August 11 at 11:35AM CDT until August 14 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
* WHAT...Maximum heat index values of 105 to 110 expected each afternoon, with low temperatures only falling into the upper 70s in most areas. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, northern, northwest, southeast, southern, southwest, and western Oklahoma and northern Texas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
About
Skipout Campground is a rustic 12-site facility located on Skipout Lake within the Black Kettle National Grassland, about 15 miles west of Cheyenne, Oklahoma. Part of the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands system, the campground sits at 2,100 feet elevation amid the mixed-grass prairie landscape of western Oklahoma. The campground provides basic amenities including centralized potable water and vault toilet facilities. Picnic tables are available at camping sites. A dirt hiking trail of less than 2 miles circles Skipout Lake, offering opportunities for wildlife viewing and quiet exploration. Two picnic shelters accommodate day users. Recreation opportunities include fishing, motorized boating on the lake, hiking, and wildlife viewing. The Black Kettle National Grassland encompasses over 31,000 acres of rolling grassland habitat that supports diverse wildlife populations.
Directions
Located 15 miles west of Cheyenne, Oklahoma on the Black Kettle National Grassland.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (580) 497-2143 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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