Black Mesa State Park

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Kenton, OK 73946

Black Mesa State Park, located in Oklahoma's panhandle, is a unique destination that features a nature preserve encompassing approximately 1,600 acres. Visitors can explore the area's diverse wildlife, including rare plant and animal species, and hike to Oklahoma's highest point at 4,973 feet above sea level.

Renowned for its dark night skies, the park attracts astronomy enthusiasts, especially during the annual Perseid meteor shower. In addition to hiking, Black Mesa State Park offers RV and tent camping facilities, picnic areas, and access to Lake Carl Etling for boating and recreation.

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4.09 reviews
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Donna H.
9/30/2016

Out in the middle of nowhere. They have tent and camper spaces. I read they had some kind of bunks or cabins or something like that. I hardly saw the lake. It is nicely kept. The Black Mesa...

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Pamela T.
3/24/2025

Sites are small even though the site reads large rigs, our 40 ft fit was difficult to get out and to dump site. Hook ups are on wrong side for rigs, hoses and electric cords need to reach under to...

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Ray N.
6/23/2020

If nothing else I am an abundantly honest reviewer. I am a resident of Oklahoma and I think it's cool that we have a park area around the highest point in the state, but beyond the mesa itself,...

Austin S.
5/23/2021

Was a fun and relaxing family trip until scientist in a secret testing site we were unaware of accidentally opened up a portal to another world and aliens such as dogs with a bunch of eyes and...

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Holly P.
2/19/2019

Okay okay... Black Mesa is a SIGNIFICANT drive from Tulsa or OKC. Trust me though, it was totally worth the seven hour road trip from Tulsa, even the part through the impossibly flat and boring...

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