Kenton, OK

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View from the top of Black Mesa. My friend Josh and I hiked and climbed up the north side of the mesa. It was probably a rise in elevation of 800 feet. We crossed over the top of the mesa to take this picture on the south edge. It shows really well how the mesa is like a mountain with the top leveled off.
Kenton, Oklahoma is one of the most unexpected towns in the state. The 2010 census tells us that Kenton has a population of 17. This store, The Kenton Merc is opened irregularly. If you're lucky to blow through when they're open, drop in to check out the fossilized mammoth tooth and the baby rattler they keep inside.
From the Black Mesa Nature Preserve. The highest point in Oklahoma.
Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boise City

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boise City

3 out of 5
1210 Avenue A Boise City OK
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$118 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
$136 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boise City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attraction Boise City Playfields is located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (136 reviews)
The property was nice. Rooms seemed clean. Staff weren’t terrible, but weren’t great either. Our keys were programmed to expire way too early. Went to move some stuff to the car at 8:30am, and they’d already been deactivated. Small inconvenience, but still something you wouldn’t expect. Otherwise, ...

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boise City
Hotel O Longhorn Boise City OK

Hotel O Longhorn Boise City OK

2 out of 5
1012 Main St Boise City OK
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$60 nightly
The price is $67 total per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
$67 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Boise City. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attraction Boise City Playfields is located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (16 reviews)
The room was very clean and quiet.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Hotel O Longhorn Boise City OK
Townsman Motel

Townsman Motel

2.5 out of 5
1205 East Main St Boise City OK
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$70 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
$80 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Boise City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Townsman Motel
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The Plains Pearl - A "Grandmacore" Cozy 2-bedroom in Campo, CO

The Plains Pearl - A "Grandmacore" Cozy 2-bedroom in Campo, CO

Campo CO
Stay at this vacation home in Campo. Enjoy laundry facilities.
The Plains Pearl - A "Grandmacore" Cozy 2-bedroom in Campo, CO
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Popular places to visit

From the Black Mesa Nature Preserve. The highest point in Oklahoma.

Black Mesa Nature Preserve

Explore the great outdoors at Black Mesa Nature Preserve, a lovely green space in Kenton.

Black Mesa Nature Preserve
Beautiful View of Lake Carl Etling from the Scenic Overlook in Black Mesa State Park in the Panhandle of Oklahoma

Lake Carl Etling

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Carl Etling during your travels in Kenton. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Lake Carl Etling

Black Mesa State Park

You can take time to visit Black Mesa State Park during your travels to Kenton.

Black Mesa State Park

Cities near Kenton

Straight Through the Panhandle

Boise City

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