EXHIBIT 23.2
 
                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
 
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our report
dated April 22, 1998, on the consolidated financial statements of Continental
Resources, Inc. and subsidiary and our report dated June 4, 1998, on the
Statements of Revenues and Direct Operating Expenses of Oil and Gas Properties
Included in the Purchase Agreement Between Continental Resources, Inc. and Bass
Enterprises Production Co. and to all references to our Firm included in this
registration statement.
 
                                          ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
 
   
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
October 16, 1998