Kenton Travel Guide

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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.
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.

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Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boise City

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Boise City

3 out of 5
1210 Avenue A Boise City OK
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The price is NZ$223 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
NZ$223
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boise City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction Boise City Playfields is located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (130 reviews)
We got in late and the staff was very friendly. It was a nice and clean hotel. Would recommend

Reviewed on 19 Feb 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
The price is NZ$112 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
NZ$112
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boise City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attraction Boise City Playfields is located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (15 reviews)
Positives: great water pressure and temperature, clean, good pillows, a good size room. Negative: dated, very few outlets accessible from desk, the 3 inch step down entering the room got me coming in and going out. I would definitely stay there again.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 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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The price is NZ$126 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
NZ$126
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Boise City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (490 reviews)
Friendly staff.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

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 holiday 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