Hitching Post Lodging

Hitching Post Lodging The Hitching Post Lodge is in the Black Mesas which is located the Oklahoma Panhandle. A working ranch that has been in our family since 1886.

Choose from a range of activities: view rock formations, star gazing, bird watching, fishing, and trails. Hitching Post Lodging offers a Log Cabin (sleeps 4), Log House (sleeps 6), 101 Rock House (sleeps 11), and the Guest House (sleeps 11). All lodging facilities have fully furnished kitchens. Please, call (580) 261-7413 to check availability and to make reservations. Choose from a wide range of

activities such as the best star gazing in the five-state region, breathtaking trail rides, phenomenal bird watching (a birders delight), great fishing, interesting historical caving tours, and fascinating rock formation tours. Visit famous sites of the area such as Ancient Petroglyphs, Dinosaur Quarry Tracks, the Three-State Marker and the Old Santa Fe Trail. Hike the Black Mesa (the highest point in Oklahoma), go fishing at Lake Carl Etling, explore the legendary Robbers' Roost, just to name a few! The Hitching Post also provides a ‘step-on guide’ for tour groups that include ranch activities, scenic tours and a country lunch. Seasonal hunting tours are available with advance reservations. The Hitching Post is nestled between the high mesas in the far western tip of the Oklahoma Panhandle near Kenton, Oklahoma. Visitors can experience life on a working ranch that has been in our family since 1886. So if you are ‘itching’ for a good time or would like some much needed “down-time” give us a holler! Join us for a true old west experience in Black Mesa Country.

08/17/2026
08/11/2026

We are excited to welcome Barbra Coffee, a Certified Economic Develope and the Executive Director of the EDGE division at Oklahoma Department of Commerce, as one of our keynote speakers at the Red Carpet Country Annual Tourism Conference. She is responsible for the state’s business attraction and expansion programs. EDGE (Economic Development, Growth & Expansion) is comprised of the business recruitment, project management and global engagement teams. As the former Director of Economic Initiatives for the City of Tucson, she facilitated over 7,000 new jobs and $2 billion in capital investment from companies like Raytheon and American Battery Factory. Her extensive background includes leading high-profile recruitment in advanced manufacturing and professional sports for the City of Henderson, Nevada. She will be joined by Regional Development Team representatives: Jamie Nichols, North Central Region; Shelby Red Corn, Northwest Region and Maci Graves, Ponca City Main Street.

The Red Carpet Country Annual Tourism Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the Pioneer Technology Center in Ponca City.

A copy of the RCC 2026 Tourism Conference brochure with a schedule of events and speaker information is posted in the comments section.

Please share with anyone who might benefit from the event !!!

The conference is a beneficial event for anyone and everyone interested in or involved in the tourism industry. Especially community leaders, museum staff, and all people involved in marketing communities, businesses, attractions, and events.

Great opportunity for anyone involved in or interested in their community’s tourism industry.Make plans to attend!
07/07/2026

Great opportunity for anyone involved in or interested in their community’s tourism industry.
Make plans to attend!

Annual Tourism Conference
August 25, 2026
Pioneer Technology Center
Ponca City, OK

Make plans to attend.

06/30/2026
06/29/2026
Are you looking for a unique getaway?Check out theLog Cabin at the 101 Ranch, in Kenton, OKPlan a getaway to the Black M...
04/23/2026

Are you looking for a unique getaway?
Check out the
Log Cabin at the 101 Ranch, in Kenton, OK
Plan a getaway to the Black Mesa Area.
The Log Cabin at the 101 Ranch sleeps 4. This rustic getaway with phenomenal views has 2 rooms and 1 bathroom. The main room of the cabin has a queen bed and a small kitchenette. The second room has bunk beds with a bathroom attached. From the front porch you can watch the sunrise and sunset.
Book your experience today!
To check availability and book your reservation call Bobby & Jane Apple
580-516-1213 or 580-544-7413
Email: [email protected]

04/09/2026

Come to Oklahoma for petroglyphs, bighorn sheep, and some of the darkest skies in North America.

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HCR 1, Box 4/Located Near Highway 325/Approximately 36 Miles West Of Boise City
Kenton, OK
73946

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