Black Mesa State Park

Black Mesa State Park With flat-topped mesas, deep canyons and natural rock formations, Black Mesa State Park & Nature Pre At 4,793 feet, the mesa is the highest point in the state.

Located at the tip of the Panhandle, Black Mesa marks a meeting point between the Rocky Mountains and the shortgrass prairie. And it highlights some of the best features of both terrains.

8/2/26 - The Highpoint trail is opened back up, bu we strongly recommend you hike early in the morning and take plenty w...
08/02/2026

8/2/26 - The Highpoint trail is opened back up, bu we strongly recommend you hike early in the morning and take plenty water. Heat will remain in upper 90s through this next week.

7/24/26 - With expected temperatures around 105° through all next week, High Point Trail will be closed from 7/24 throug...
07/24/2026

7/24/26 - With expected temperatures around 105° through all next week, High Point Trail will be closed from 7/24 through 7/31.

Thank you for understanding and please stay safe!

5/22/26 - High Point Trail has reopened!
05/22/2026

5/22/26 - High Point Trail has reopened!

05/19/2026

Join us Memorial Weekend!

5/18/26 - Due to fire, high winds and smoke, High Point Trail at Black Mesa will be closed until further notice. Stay tu...
05/18/2026

5/18/26 - Due to fire, high winds and smoke, High Point Trail at Black Mesa will be closed until further notice. Stay tuned for updates.

We are looking for a park manager and would love to visit with you!
05/11/2026

We are looking for a park manager and would love to visit with you!

Love the parks and looking for a great career? We have an opening at Black Mesa for a park manager. Feel like you've got what it takes? Check out the job description and application details at okstateparks.camp/BlackMesaParkManager

Last night's sunset came with a special guest. 🌙✨ The Moon and Mercury making an appearance together. Nature really is t...
02/19/2026

Last night's sunset came with a special guest. 🌙✨ The Moon and Mercury making an appearance together. Nature really is the best artist.

3/16/26 Update: The park remains in a burn ban. 2/19/26 Update: Dry and windy conditions continue in the the panhandle. ...
02/17/2026

3/16/26 Update: The park remains in a burn ban.

2/19/26 Update: Dry and windy conditions continue in the the panhandle. The park burn ban will remain in place until the dry conditions improve.

2/17/26 - Due to maximum gusts expected around 70mph and extremely dry conditions, we are putting the park under a burn ban until the critical fire danger passes.
Stay tuned for updates.

From 0° to 78° in two weeks! 🌡️☀️ Check out the views from the Nature Preserve it is absolutely gorgeous out there.
02/09/2026

From 0° to 78° in two weeks! 🌡️☀️ Check out the views from the Nature Preserve it is absolutely gorgeous out there.

Just hanging out with my deer-est friends.
02/07/2026

Just hanging out with my deer-est friends.

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State Highway 325
Kenton, OK
73946

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+15806658396

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