Enjoyed the campground plus about 10 or so miles away was the Black Mesa Hike to the highest "mountain" in Oklahoma. It is more than 8 miles round trip (or felt like it) but kind of neat. Might do it again. The campground is very...More

Great hike, but not for amateurs (although it was my first summit.) Pretty flat until you reach the base, then moderately strenuous with a steady rise to the summit. I would suggest starting early at dawn to beat the heat if hiking late spring or...More

We recently stayed in Kenton and explored the park a little. We hiked the Bird Haven Trail and drove around the lake. It's a well-maintained park with some decent camping areas and nice facilities. It's not big, but it's nice.

We traveled to Black Mesa Summit Preserve and hiked about 8.4 miles roundtrip to the highest point in Oklahoma. The trail is well-worn and easy to follow. I would classify this trail as moderate. The first couple of miles of the trail are relatively flat...More

When people think of Oklahoma they often picture the lushness of the Cookson Hills or the flat tall grass parries. Black Mesa is one of the amazing transition zones that mark the point where the Rockies meet the short grass prairie. The mesa itself is...More

This is by far my favorite state park in Oklahoma. It's remote and quiet. The facilities, while not top notch, are taken care of and maintained. The bathrooms were the cleanest, by far, that I've seen in any state park I've ever been to. It...More

Wonderful little oasis out in the middle of no where!!! Great views with lots of places to walk and explore. We have a 40 ft motor home with tow vehicle and there was no problem getting in and out. Very nice employees that want to...More