Black Mesa State Park and Nature Preserve — RV Camping in Oklahoma, US

Black Mesa State Park and Nature Preserve sits in Oklahoma's remote panhandle, near the tri-state border with Colorado and New Mexico, at the dramatic intersection of the Rocky Mountains and shortgrass prairie. The park takes its name from a layer of ancient black lava rock that coated the mesa roughly 30 million years ago, and the surrounding nature preserve rises to Oklahoma's highest point at 4,973 feet. The area shelters 23 rare plant species and eight rare animal species, including golden eagles, mule deer, bighorn sheep, and black bears. RV campers enjoy full hookup sites with 30-amp and 50-amp electrical, water hookups, pull-through sites, a dump station, restrooms with showers, picnic tables, and grills. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore miles of hiking trails leading to the mesa summit, cast a line in Lake Carl Etling, or paddle the lake by canoe or kayak. A playground is on-site, and the park is pet friendly. Black Mesa is especially renowned for its extraordinarily dark night skies, making it a premier stargazing and meteor-shower destination — particularly during the annual August Perseid shower. Whether seeking rugged hikes, wildlife watching, or pristine star-filled nights in western Oklahoma, this one-of-a-kind high-desert retreat delivers an unforgettable experience.