That’s a 23 percent increase from June of last year. “June 2022 saw over 45,000 park visits, which is really incredible,” Mansuetti said. A wildfire burned around 20,000 acres near Boiling Springs State Park last week, and a small part of Grand Lake has been home to a blue-green algae bloom for almost a month.īut these challenges haven’t kept visitors away. Turner Falls closed the diving board and slide at its popular Blue Hole swimming area due to low water levels.
The park hopes to repair both wells so they won’t be left without water again.īlack Mesa isn’t the only Oklahoma state park experiencing water-related problems this summer.Īt Quartz Mountain, Lake Altus-Lugert’s reservoir storage is less than a quarter full, according to data from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. The 'summit' itself is a small bastion of Black Mesa State Park the vast majority of this park is located several miles south. This area is found in the extreme western part of the states Panhandle, and is named for the dark pumice found all over the terrain. The park has a second well, but it’s not in working order after going unused for more than seven years. The highest point in Oklahoma, Black Mesa, is 1,517 m (4,975 ft) above sea-level. They hope to have the well back up and running as soon as the pumps and some pipes are replaced. “Especially in areas like Black Mesa, where it is more rural and care might take longer.”īlack Mesa State Park announced that its well was down on July 25. “It is just important to keep hydrated and make sure you don't get heat exhaustion or heat stroke,” said Rylie Mansuetti with the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department. The nearest water source is 40 miles away, so it’s best to overestimate how much you’ll need to pack. Hikers can still visit the park at Black Mesa while its well is out of service, but they’ll need to come prepared with their own water.
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