Black Mesa State Park


Black Mesa State Park is an Oklahoma state park in Cimarron County, near the western border of the Oklahoma panhandle and New Mexico. The park is located about away from its namesake, Black Mesa, the highest point in Oklahoma. The mesa was named for the layer of black lava rock that coats it.
The associated nature preserve is open to hiking and contains and is home to 23 rare plants and 8 rare animal species.
The nearest community is Kenton, Oklahoma. The nearest town is Boise City, Oklahoma.

Carl Etling Lake

Carl Etling Lake, formed in 1959 by a dam built on Carrizo Creek, is contained within Black Mesa State Park. It has a shoreline of , an average depth of, with a maximum depth of. The lake reportedly has a surface area of.