Selling a Broken Bow or Lake Texoma Lot: Corps Rules, County Rules and Cash Offers
Broken Bow Lake and Lake Texoma are both U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes, so lakefront lots carry federal shoreline rules: dock permits do not transfer and the shore is public land. Cabin lots back from the water mostly follow subdivision restrictions and county rules. Know which kind you own before you sell.
Updated Oct 25, 2026 · By the Twin Sun Land Company team
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The short version
- Both lakes are U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes.
- Corps shoreline permits are non-transferable; the buyer applies within 14 days (36 CFR 327.30).
- Private docks only where the lake’s plan allows them.
- Off-lake cabin lots: subdivision restrictions, county rules, floodplain permits.
- Texoma’s Oklahoma side: Bryan, Johnston, Love and Marshall counties.
How do I sell a lot near Broken Bow Lake or Lake Texoma?
Find out first whether your lot touches the lake’s government line or sits back from it. Lakefront lots carry Corps shoreline rules; lots off the lake mostly carry subdivision restrictions and county rules. Then gather the deed or parcel number and any permits, and get written offers.
| Broken Bow Lake | Lake Texoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma counties | McCurtain | Bryan, Johnston, Love, Marshall |
| Surface area | About 14,200 acres | About 88,000 acres |
| Who runs it | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Corps and Oklahoma State Parks campgrounds | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
| Other state | None | Texas shares the lake |
From the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation lake pages, checked October 2026.
Please note. General information, not legal advice. Laws change and every title is different, so confirm your situation with an Oklahoma attorney before you act.
Does a Corps dock or shoreline permit transfer when I sell?
No. Under federal rules, Corps Shoreline Use Permits are non-transferable and become void when the permitted facility is sold. The seller or buyer notifies the lake’s Resource Manager before the sale is final, and the new owner must apply within 14 days or remove the facility within 30 days.
The rule: 36 CFR 327.30(g) and the permit conditions in its appendix. A permit also gives no real estate rights or exclusive use of the shore, and is issued only to people with legal access to the public land.
Can a buyer build a dock on Broken Bow Lake or Lake Texoma?
Only where that lake’s Shoreline Management Plan allows private facilities, which under the federal rules is generally in Limited Development Areas. Some Corps lakes allow no private shoreline use at all. Ask the lake office about the stretch of shore in front of the lot before promising a buyer a dock.
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation lists the Lake Texoma office at (903) 465-4990. Federal rule: 36 CFR 327.30(e). We do not state either lake’s current dock policy here because we could not confirm the plans themselves.
What rules apply to cabin lots that are not on the water?
Mostly the subdivision’s recorded plat and restrictions, county rules and any city rules where the lot sits inside town limits. Read the restrictions at the county clerk before you sell: they can limit building size, rentals or use. Building in a mapped floodplain needs a local permit.
Floodplain permits: 82 O.S. § 1608 and selling land in a flood zone. County guides: McCurtain, Marshall and Bryan.
What if my Lake Texoma lot is on the Texas side?
Then Texas law and the Texas county govern the sale, and the Corps shoreline rules still apply to the lake. This page covers Oklahoma land. The Oklahoma side of Lake Texoma touches Bryan, Johnston, Love and Marshall counties; check your tax bill to see which state and county your lot is in.
We buy land in all 77 Oklahoma counties, including the Texoma and Broken Bow areas.
How do I sell a Broken Bow or Texoma lot fast?
Get a written cash offer with your parcel number, and settle any permit timing in the contract. With no loan or appraisal, the title work sets the pace. Owners who live far away can sign with a mobile or online notary, so there is no trip to the lake.
If you sell to us: We pay all closing costs (title, closing fee, notary, recording and deed stamps), and there is no commission. Only a mortgage, liens or back taxes owed on the land come out of the sale proceeds, paid off by the title company at closing.
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Who wrote this. Twin Sun Land Co. is a direct cash buyer of vacant and rural land in all 77 Oklahoma counties. We are one of the options on this page, so we have a stake in the answer. Our mission: Twin Sun Land Company exists to serve landowners: we make selling land simple, transparent, and fair, so every owner walks away with the most value their property can bring. The shoreline rules on this page are federal law and apply no matter who you sell to.
Frequently asked questions
Who manages Broken Bow Lake and Lake Texoma?
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. At Broken Bow, Oklahoma State Parks also manages campgrounds.
Which Oklahoma counties are Lake Texoma lots in?
Bryan, Johnston, Love and Marshall counties on the Oklahoma side.
Which county is Broken Bow Lake in?
McCurtain County.
Does a Corps dock permit transfer to a new owner?
No. It becomes void on sale; the new owner must apply within 14 days or remove the facility within 30 days.
Can every lakefront lot have a private dock?
No. It depends on the lake’s Shoreline Management Plan and the shoreline allocation in front of the lot.
What rules apply to off-lake cabin lots?
Mostly the subdivision restrictions, county rules and any city rules, plus floodplain permits where mapped.
Can I sell a lake lot with back taxes?
Yes. The back taxes are paid from the sale money at closing.
Who buys Broken Bow and Texoma lots for cash?
Cash land buyers, including Twin Sun Land Co., builders and investors. We make written cash offers within 24 hours.
Sources
Sources: the Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and the Oklahoma Statutes, checked October 2026. Lake-specific dock rules are in each lake’s Shoreline Management Plan; ask the lake office. How to cite: Twin Sun Land Company team, “Selling a Broken Bow or Lake Texoma Lot,” Twin Sun Land Co., October 2026.
- Corps shoreline rules: permits, transfers on sale, allocations, management plans: 36 CFR 327.30, Shoreline Management on Civil Works Projects (eCFR)
- Broken Bow Lake: county, size, who manages the campgrounds: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation: Broken Bow Lake
- Lake Texoma: Oklahoma counties, size, operator, lake office: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation: Lake Texoma
- Local floodplain development permits: 82 O.S. § 1608 (Title 82)
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Last updated Oct 25, 2026. General information, not legal, tax or financial advice.
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