Black Mesa
Black Mesa is a mesa located in an area covering parts of the U.S.
A mountain, 3 mi northwest of Kenton
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Boise City, 30 miles southeast. Where to stay ↓
No airline airport nearby
The closest airport with airline service is Liberal Mid-America Regional (LBL), 113 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, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Kenton. Green months are the mild ones.
Black Mesa
Black Mesa is a mesa located in an area covering parts of the U.S. states of Colorado, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. It extends from Mesa de Maya, Colorado southeasterly 28 miles (45 km) crossing into the northeast corner of New Mexico, and ending in the Oklahoma panhandle along the north bank of the Cimarron River at its confluence with the North Carrizo Creek near Kenton. Its highest elevation is 5,705 feet (1,739 m) in Colorado. The highest point of Black Mesa within New Mexico is 5,239 feet (1,597 m). In northwestern Cimarron County, Oklahoma, Black Mesa reaches 4,973 feet (1,516 m), the highest point in the state of Oklahoma. The plateau that formed at the top of the mesa has been known as a "geological wonder" of North America. There is abundant wildlife in this shortgrass prairie environment, including mountain lions, butterflies, and the Texas horned lizard.
- Type
- Mountain
- Elevation
- 5,699 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 22K a year
Where to stay near Black Mesa
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Boise City (5).
Compare 3 towns
| Town | From Black Mesa | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton 25% vacation homes | 3 mi southeast | 5 min | 1 1 hotel | — | — | — |
| Boise City | 30 mi southeast | 45 min | 5 3 hotels · 1 motel · 1 RV park | 1,125 | $67K | A− |
| Pritchett | 31 mi north | 45 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 142 | — | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Black Mesa
Other well-known places within 55 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
19 mi🌲 State parkBlack Mesa State Park
55 mi🏞 National MonumentCapulin Volcano National Monument89K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Black Mesa State Park: Christopher Gabbard from Tulsa Oklahoma, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Capulin Volcano National Monument: R.D. Miller, USGS, Public domain
Visiting Black Mesa
What town is Black Mesa near?
Kenton, OK, about 3 miles southeast.
When is the best time to visit Black Mesa?
May and September, with highs of 78–83°.
What is the closest airport to Black Mesa?
Liberal Mid-America Regional (LBL), about 113 miles away. The nearest big hub is City of Colorado Springs Municipal (COS), about 159 miles.
Where should I stay near Black Mesa?
Boise City (30 mi, 5 places to stay).
Tips from people in Kenton
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.