Black Mesa State Park
Black Mesa State Park is an Oklahoma state park in Cimarron County, near the western border of the Oklahoma panhandle and New Mexico. Visitors find it 6 mi southeast of Kenton. Our list goes on with Black Mesa, 8.8 mi away.
A state park, 6 mi southeast of Kenton
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Boise City, 22 miles east. Where to stay ↓
No airline airport nearby
The closest airport with airline service is Liberal Mid-America Regional (LBL), 107 miles away.
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 20°. When to go ↓
Best months: May and Sep
May and September are the mild months, with highs of 78–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
A month-by-month look
Every month near Black Mesa is set out below.
Black Mesa State Park
Black Mesa State Park is an Oklahoma state park in Cimarron County, near the western border of the Oklahoma panhandle and New Mexico. The park is located about 15 miles (24 km) away from its namesake, Black Mesa, the highest point in Oklahoma (4,973 feet (1,516 m) above sea level). The mesa was named for the layer of black lava rock that coats it.
The associated nature preserve is open to hiking and contains 1,600 acres (6.5 km2) and is home to 23 rare plants and 8 rare animal species.
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Where to sleep near Black Mesa State Park
For a bed close by, look to Boise City (5) and Clayton (8).
Compare 3 towns
| Town | From Black Mesa | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton 25% vacation homes | 6 mi northwest | 10 min | 1 1 hotel | — | — | — |
| Boise City | 22 mi east | 35 min | 5 3 hotels · 1 motel · 1 RV park | 1,040 | $67K | A− |
| Clayton | 31 mi southwest | 45 min | 8 3 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 RV parks | 2,510 | $111K | B |
Getting there
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Also within reach
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Photo credits
Black Mesa: Gilderien, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Capulin Volcano National Monument: R.D. Miller, USGS, Public domain
A visit to Black Mesa: questions
What town is Black Mesa State Park near?
Kenton, OK, about 6 miles northwest.
When is the best time to visit Black Mesa State Park?
May and September, with highs of 78–83°.
What is the closest airport to Black Mesa State Park?
Liberal Mid-America Regional (LBL), about 107 miles away. The nearest big hub is City of Colorado Springs Municipal (COS), about 168 miles.
Where should I stay near Black Mesa State Park?
Boise City (22 mi, 5 places to stay) and Clayton (31 mi, 8 places to stay).
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