Okeene, Oklahoma

Depending on your point of view Okeene has four locations: the picturesque Cimarron Valley, the northeast corner of Cheyenne-Arapaho territory, northeast Blaine County or the home of the mighty Whippets football team. A thriving rural community, Okeene has endured the test of time including, tornadoes, floods and economic ups and downs. From humble beginnings Okeene has grown into a mature city, no wonder our motto is “Proud Past-Bright Future”.

Okeene is famous for its annual rattlesnake hunt and prides itself on being the home of the original rattlesnake hunt. The hunt, held annually around the end of April or early May attracts participants, spectators and those who are simply curious from around the world.  Information about the rattlesnake roundup can be found at the Okeene Rattlesnake Hunt web site.

At first glance Okeene appears to be a prarie town surrounded by flat prarie landscapes. However, nothing could further from the truth. To the west of Okeene the pituresque Gypsum Hills can be found, and a visit is well worth the effort. Who knows, you may stumble across an outlaws old hideout.

Two other favourite attractions in the area are the Roman Nose Resort Park and Canton Lake. Named after Cheyenne chief Henry Roman Nose, Roman Nose Park is located near Watonga and has restrauant and accomadation facilities as well as backpacking, biking, hiking, horseback riding, boating, water skiing, badminton, hayrides,volleyball, fishing, canoeing, and an Indian adventure program.

Canton Lake was originally built by the Army Corps of Engineers to mitigate flooding of the Canadian River. Today it is a popular tourist, boating and fishing attraction and home of the annual Walleye Rodeo, a must for every fisherman. Information about facilities at Canton Lake can be found at the Redcarpet Country web site.