Right on the edge of Oklahoma’s panhandle, Black Mesa State Park and the nearby Black Mesa Nature Preserve provide a rugged untouched outdoor escape. At the park, guests can enjoy …
Right on the edge of Oklahoma’s panhandle, Black Mesa State Park and the nearby Black Mesa Nature Preserve provide a rugged untouched outdoor escape. At the park, guests can enjoy fishing, camping, hiking, wildlife and even a swim hole before taking in the spectacular after-dark show. Black Mesa has some of the darkest skies in the country, so be sure and stay up late to take in the majestic beauty of a night sky without the distraction of light pollution. Just a short 15 miles away, guests can hike the High Point Trail at the Black Mesa Nature Preserve. At just a little over four miles, this trail is steep in places with little shade cover, so be advised to dress appropriate for the heat of the high plains and bring lots of water.
We traveled and camped for 2 nights there to see the Kenton Easter Pageant. We enjoyed that very much. This is our second time to Black Mesa Park and enjoyed it as much as the first time. If you a… Full review by DixieDodson
May 21, 2023
Black Mesa is a beautful state park in Oklahoma on the state border that looks and feels a lot more like New Mexico or Colorado. It is here within 1/4 of New Mexico and 4.5 miles of Colorado that yo… Full review by Grover R
Apr 1, 2023
We spent 3 nights here in a travel trailer. We thought the best spaces were the area when you first come in (we were in space #2). The hill there gives a little protection from wind. We loved this… Full review by roadieH
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