America’s #1 Location for Stargazing is Here in Oklahoma

If you're looking for the perfect place to go and watch the night skies look no further than Kenton, Oklahoma in Cimarron County.

It's up in the far, far Western corner of the panhandle and boasts some of the darkest and most beautiful night skies in the country. People from all over the state, nation, and even the world visit Kenton just to witness the incredible views and beauty of the Black Mesa State Park.

Some of the darkest night skies & best stargazing can be found in Kenton, OK.

It's said that Kenton, OK. has the absolute darkest night skies in the entire state due to its location and isolation in the Oklahoma panhandle AKA "No Man's Land."

There isn't really a whole lot there and with Black Mesa State Park being the largest portion of the county there's a lot of wide-open space without light pollution. This makes it the perfect spot for the stars. Plus, the nearly mile-high elevation.

Hit play on the video below & do some virtual stargazing in Kenton, Oklahoma!

There are all kinds of things to do at Black Mesa State Park so you're not just limited to just stargazing. You can go hiking, fishing, boating, and more.

If you're up to the challenge you could take the hike up the plateau which is the highest point in the state standing 4,973 feet above sea level.

There's a lot more to do than just stargazing at Black Mesa State Park

Black Mesa is open from sun up to sun down but you can stay at campsites that are close by. There are primitive campsites and RV/Camper hookups at nearby Lake Carl Etling. If you've never been it's a beautiful place and a great family vacation.

Another really cool thing about Cimarron County is that it's the only county in the U.S.  that touches five states including Oklahoma. It borders Kansas, New Mexico, Colorado, Texas, and of course Oklahoma.

If you're looking for a place to go on a family getaway check it out!