Best Tent Camping near Keyes, OK

Recent Tent Reviews near Keyes, Oklahoma

70 Reviews of 3 Keyes Campgrounds

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  Jennifer W.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 20, 2022

  Black Mesa State Park Campground

  Amazing view

  Stayed in September, lots of goat head stickers. So those with pets be aware. Great campsites, bathrooms really nice (we rooftop tent camp). We stayed in the no lights area. Such an amazing view of the stars! We were lucky with a clear night. It’s a don’t miss if you are passing through!

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  Richard

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 1, 2019

  Black Mesa State Park Campground

  Great Park

  I would give it 5 stars but the bathrooms weren’t very clean and there was no soap. But it does have great tent sites and lots of RV sites. Has a small playground with swings and a merry go round. A few good trails. We saw turkey and deer at the campground. Close to a few nice sites to visit. Black Mesa trail to the highest point in Oklahoma, the tri state marker, and picture canyon about an hour away in Colorado. And maybe the best part, no mosquitos!

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  Natalee F.

  Guide

  

  Feb. 3, 2021

  Black Mesa State Park Campground

  All worth it for the sky alone

  Petroglyphs, dinosaur tracks, incredible wildlife, and of course the awe-inspiring night sky. Plan your trip during a new moon for best results.

  Campground has showers, flush toilets, private tent sites, and a nice swimming spot.

  A little hard to navigate but be sure to bring the high clearance vehicle and you’ll be fine.

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  Jennifer K.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 14, 2021

  Black Mesa State Park Campground

  Pleasant Stay at Black Mesa

  For nostalgia, we decided to stay at Black Mesa…just as we did 30 years ago. We had such a delightful (tent) camping experience in 1991 that we wanted to take our family back in our RV. The ranger checked us in and narrowed down the list of RV sites to choose from. We ultimately chose #13, near the office/WiFi. Everyone enjoyed that! (No cell service though to let family know we arrived safely.) Water and electric was on the opposite side. Kind of weird; but we made it work as our power was long enough to reach. Bath house (womens) had 2 restroom stalls and 2 separate bath stalls with curtains, hook and a small metal table. (1 was handicap accessible with ramp and shower hose.) Water was warm. Tile was rust stained, from well water, I suppose. Needed to be cleaned a bit; but was not terrible. (Didn’t smell and had plenty of tp.) Cool tree growing inside a giant rock. Picnic bench placed in between where rock had split. (near bath house) Overall, nice stay even though we didn’t stay long enough for activities.

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  Tommy S.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 11, 2020

  Black Mesa State Park Campground

  Nearby campground to Preserve area

  This is the best and just about the only camping area if you want to visit the Black Mesa Preserve, which somewhere around 15-30 minutes away by car. There are many tent and RV sites in the creek area, and there is a bathroom here, though it feels like a high school locker room, wasn't very clean, and didn't have soap (during the coronavirus pandemic, so this was a little upsetting). There are tent sites in the lake area, which is a short drive from the main camping area. 

  There was a camp host there to guide us, and she was very friendly and helpful. 

  Thankfully, this site now doesn't turn on its street lights, so you can see the stars in all their glory! This is the darkest skies in the continental US, so I was so happy to hear they've finally shut off their street lights. View of the Milky Way is stunning from here.

  The creek was dried up when we were here. But we saw a fox, a couple deer, rabbits, and many bird species.

  YOU MUST go visit the Preserve. The scenery is gorgeous, and you can find dinosaur track fossils, and ancient native peoples rock carvings, if you know where to look. Also check out the tri-state marker, and continue maybe 100 yards beyond it to see an older original marker. Bring loads of sunscreen and look out for snakes.

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  Amy D.

  Guide

  

  May. 22, 2019

  Black Mesa State Park Campground

  Black Mesa is the highest point in Oklahoma

  Black Mesa State Park in the panhandle of Oklahoma. Farthest point you can go in the panhandle and it borders Colorado and New Mexico. It’s the only part of Oklahoma that’s on Mountain Time.
  The park was great. We stayed in a tent but also had a trailer that we carried everything in so we were able to stay in a RV spot. We went in the summer and it was not crowded at all. Most others stayed a night or two, but we stayed 4 or 5 days. By the weekend more people were coming in. There was electric and water at our site but I don’t remember if they had sewage hookups as we didn’t use that. There are restrooms on site. The showers could have used a real good scrubbing but were usable. The park ranger maintained the grounds well. The views are gorgeous and if you get up during the night to see them, the stars you can see out there are amazing!! There are some trails to hike around the camp and even some fossilized wood. There is a lake right there too and at least one lookout spot over it which was perfect at sunset. We hiked Black Mesa and took a trip into New Mexico to see Mount Capulin Volcano. The park was peaceful and beautiful. Not a lot of shade trees but there were some areas in the campground that had some. A great experience. We definitely want to go back.

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  Kim B.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 31, 2016

  Black Mesa State Park Campground

  Dino fossils!

  Rolling hills and cliffs, mostly shrubs. Nice easy hiking trails and lots of wildlife, perfect place for all the dino-loving kiddos in your life. Was pretty empty when we were here in May, it’s isolated in a great way. Lovely sunsets. Pretty windy, make sure you have a decent tent (not a $30 dome tent). State park so the facilities were basic and pretty clean like I expected.

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  Brian F.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 22, 2020

  Black Mesa State Park Campground

  Small but a great stop

  This is a small park but has some really nice views. This is a great place to stop for a day or two as you are traveling. There is a place to see dinosaur tracks and also 3 corners (Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma). Highest point in Oklahoma, but you wouldn’t know it. When you get on top of the flats you can see for a ways! Watch for snakes on the trails but worth the early morning or late evening hike.

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  Greg H.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 6, 2022

  Wild Bills RV & Trailer Park

  Easy if you're Rollin through.

  This is a great spot to do a quick overnighter while in the road. 30 per night. Tent or RV. Power and water. Shower house. Can't beat it.

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  Ian L.

  Scout

  

  Jan. 8, 2022

  Black Mesa State Park Campground

  Great place

  Camped at the west canyon tent area and it was great. I was the only one there and the stars were beautiful

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  James F.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 29, 2024

  Thompson Grove Boondocking

  I'm sure it's prettier when the Grass is Green

  Quick, one-night stopover. Adequate for what I needed. Toilets, but no shower or water. One big rig was there when I arrived, and a cartop tent camper arrived after dark. Again, fine for me in my teardrop.

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  Gentri R.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 22, 2016

  Black Mesa State Park Campground

  Black Mesa

  Nice, quiet campground with good facilities! Short drive to the actual trailhead of the highest point in Oklahoma. Also, dinosaur tracks! I had zero cell service in the area, which was fantastic, but be sure to plan for it! Plan for heat and take plenty of water if you go on the High Point hike.

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  Dusty G.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 21, 2016

  Black Mesa State Park Campground

  Beautiful Black Mesa

  As Oklahoma's highest point of elevation, Black Mesa is a bucket list destination for any Okie. Well maintained campgrounds, restrooms, and amenities. Very little light pollution, so the starscapes are always beautiful. Campsites are located outside of the actual 'Black Mesa', but a short drive will get you to the trailhead. Trail is simple and easy to follow. Near the trail head is also 3-corners, and fossilized dinosaur footprints. Definitely worth a visit.

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  Neil T.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 15, 2020

  Black Mesa State Park Campground

  Loved the area...warmed up to the camp

  Like some other reviews have said, the state park isn't at Black Mesa...just near it.

  The area itself has plenty of cool things - Black Mesa, wonderful changing views, dinosaur tracks, petrified forest. Some of those things are at the state park, others are "nearish".

  The campground itself - well, when I showed up I wasn't very impressed. Facilities are outdated and not well cared for. I don't blame the people working there. Probably just a funding thing, especially being so far from the population and capitol of Oklahoma. It's a shame because a lot of people pass through this corner and it might be their only impression of Oklahoma.

  But friendly neighbors, great evening weather and some nice star watching despite thin clouds made me warm up to the place.

  Some spots are have big nice shade trees, but with all the star watching you might actually want a spot without trees.

  No Verizon service but AT&T was strong enough to FaceTime with.

  Next time I come back to the area - and I hope to - I will check out camping options at some of the nearby bed and breakfasts. Would love to see the state invest a little in this camp. I don't think it would take much.

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  Gabe H.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 2, 2022

  Thompson Grove Boondocking

  Simple campground to get through Texas

  Was heading through Texas to Utah and stopped here for the night. It’s a small picnic area that has plenty of space for tents, but not suitable for large RV’s.

  Drove there in a small Chevy Sonic so any car will make it.

  Pros:

  • Small and secluded so not many people will be there
  • Has lots of picnic tables and grills
  • Clean Vaulted Toilets
  • Has trash cans

  Cons:

  • Lots of bugs and flies swarming you
  • No water fill up
  • Extremely dewy mornings
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  Shari G.

  Legend

  

  Dec. 31, 2018

  Cimarron Campground - Cimarron National Grassland

  Unexpected Beauty

  The Cimarron Grassland is an amazing part of the Great Plains ecosystem and definitely worth a look when driving through the southwest corner of Kansas. It will not be what you’re expecting! The sunrises alone are worth the price of admission, which was just $7 per night.

  Just off the park driving tour road, this little campground sits between small ponds in a larger wetland area within the Cimarron River. Each site is spacious with the usual picnic table, fire ring, and tent pad. Vault toilets and potable drinking water are available all year round, we just had to wait for the faucet to thaw after freezing up overnight.

  The area is fantastic for bird lovers, and we watched flocks of Starlings tuck themselves into the marsh grasses for the night. Raptors, warblers, and many other bird species use the area as a fly-over stop during migration. Hiking is close by on the Sante Fe Trail which follows the original path of the old wagon trail through the plains, biking and other motorized recreational vehicles are allowed in certain areas. While the terrain might not be challenging, the sandy soil makes any long walk or ride just a little bit more difficult.

  The nearby town of Elkhart affords the usual amenities for groceries, gas, and a few restaurants. The National Grassland office is also in town if you want more information about the area. Check out our blog about our time traveling through southern Kansas...and unexpected treat!

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  Amy E.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 6, 2020

  Cimarron Campground

  Remote Grasslands Camping

  Great small campground / rec area. It was clearly very popular among hunters/fishermen during season as we were the only campers there that were not hunting or fishing. It’s a day use area, too. There’s only vault toilets but there is drinking water available. No power or dump stations, but generators were welcome for the RV folks. Fires are allowed when there are no active fire restrictions and they have great fire pit rings. Pay attention to fire restrictions on the USDA campground site. No fire wood for sale, so bring your own. The sites are first come first serve since they’re non-reservable according to the USDA website. I had heard there were great trails on the grasslands but it was hunting season when we were there so I recommend researching that first before coming here and expecting to hike safely. The grounds are kept decently well. There’s no camp host but when we were there all the other campers were very quiet / chill. In fact we were alone on the whole grounds until the hunters rolled in for the evening. The sunset & sunrise were gorgeous here. It’s buggy of course because you’re in the grasslands and near ponds, so be prepared for insects as well. We heard a pack of animals loudly roll through in the night, pretty sure they were coyotes. Trash cans available, and great picnic tables available.

  All in all, this was a wonderful site and we’re glad we made the drive. It’s a lovely campground with the grasslands’ nature surrounding you on all sides. We camped in a Roof Top Tent (RTT) and the lot was level, decently private. We camped in #6. People clearly like to spread out here when it’s not crowded, that was nice.

  Word to the wise: if you’re traveling here on Stevens County roads with gravel and 65mph speeds, sloooooow down and get off to the side as people approach you from the opposite direction. Those “Stevens Co not responsible for broken windshields” signs are there for a reason.

  Website for info on this park: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/psicc/recarea/?recid=12413

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  Victoria G.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 22, 2021

  Wild Bills RV & Trailer Park

  Surprised

  Very nice campground, very reasonably priced for a pleasant experience. Clean, cheap laundry and quiet campground.

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  Beverley D.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 31, 2020

  Wild Bills RV & Trailer Park

  Simply everything you need

  Each site is pull thru with full hook ups. The laundry is in a heated bathroom with shower. The 2nd bathroom and shower doesn't have laundry. $1 wash and $1 Dry per cycle. Pull in select your site complete the registration and put it in the drop box.

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  James M.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 15, 2022

  Wild Bills RV & Trailer Park

  Pretty Ordinary

  Nothing special. Just a place to spend the night

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  Lee O.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 21, 2022

  Wild Bills RV & Trailer Park

  Easy, but limited in some ways

  We’ve stayed a few times, there are always spaces. Just pick one and leave money in the drop box. That’s easy. But bathroom access is limited. Both times it’s been unavailable. Not the biggest of deals, but at times a little of an inconvenience. The place is clean and quiet. Stop in for a quick overnight. Oh and some spots have tables with a cover and shade trees too.

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  sarah

  Guide

  

  Jun. 22, 2021

  Wild Bills RV & Trailer Park

  Great amenities for the price

  Last minute booking on a Saturday. Grabbed 1 or 2 open spots. Had electricity, water, toilets, shower and laundry ($1 wash/$1 dry). Shaded picnic tables. Self check-in. $25/night, $150/week, $450 monthly

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  Amy M.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 17, 2022

  Wild Bills RV & Trailer Park

  Quiet Stop

  $30 a night for a quiet RV park right off the highway. Drop box for cash or check only. There is a bathroom with a shower inside the small building with the drop box on the outside.

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  Ari O.

  Scout

  

  Mar. 13, 2022

  Wild Bills RV & Trailer Park

  Good

  This is a good place to stop when passing through. It was clean and has full hook ups. There is some mini golf and a few cool places to take photos. The train in the middle of the night was a little loud.

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  Judaea S.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 10, 2022

  Wild Bills RV & Trailer Park

  Good Pricing, Super Cute

  Title says it all, full hook ups and pull throughs $30 a night $200 a week $475 a month There’s a Dropbox you can fill a recipes out for and put your money in at anytime

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  Lara K.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 24, 2022

  Prairie RV Park

  Great value

  Full hook ups, level sites. Pay on the honor system. No amenities but towns nearby are cute. Great stop if you are passing through.

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  Olivia K.

  Scout

  

  May. 29, 2019

  Cimarron Campground - Cimarron National Grassland

  Secluded, peaceful

  Had a great time camping here in early spring. Although the night was chilly & windy, this grassland provided us a comfortable place to sleep and a very peaceful night.