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Black Mesa State
Park, Oklahoma
Located
close to
Kenton at the
tip of the Oklahoma
panhandle, Black
Mesa feels like a
whole new world if
you have crossed
Oklahoma from the
East to the West for
a visit.
The park is very
unique and feels
almost like
something out of a
John Wayne western
movie. We
enjoyed the quiet
peaceful feel and
the RV sites were
very well
maintained. The park
has nice trails, and
next time we would
like to try out the
Teepee that can be
rented for a truly
special experience.
Black
Mesa has many nearby
attractions that
make for a unique
adventure,
especially if you
are a
high pointer
collector. The
highest point in
Oklahoma is located
nearby in the
Black Mesa nature
preserve at
4,973 ft. which is
also part of the
Great Plains trail.
The
area also has
Dinosaur tracks, and
a Dinosaur Quarry
that was used in the
1930's. We were
given
directions to the
tracks from the
locals at the nearby
Kenton Museum, but
were a little
disappointed because
they are on private
property and are
close to extinction
themselves.
Kenton Mercantile has nice
information on their
website and they
were very friendly
and helpful to visit
with at their store.
Tulsa
Audubon Society
Birding guide for
Black Mesa State
Park.
Cimarron County
- Red
Carpet Country
Broderick Stearns
has a fun
webpage
on his journey to
Black Mesa.
Fun Fact: Kenton,
Oklahoma is the only
town in Oklahoma on
Mountain Time.
Black Mesa Trail
Summit Information.
Oklahoma Hiking
Trails- Black Mesa
Hiking Info.
Black Mesa Bed and
Breakfast
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