Cultural · Oklahoma
Okie-Tex Star Party
Oct 10–17, 2026
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Okie-Tex Star Party — premier dark-sky observing event in Oklahoma Panhandle.
What you need to know
Okie-Tex Star Party ran Oct 10–17, 2026. Its next dates are not on our calendar yet.
Okie-Tex Star Party at Camp Billy Joe near Black Mesa.
RV camping on-site with limited hookups — boondocking-ready preferred. Bortle Class 1 skies.
Safety rules and an insider tip
Safety + legal. October Panhandle nights 30-50F — winter prep prudent. White lights prohibited after dusk (red flashlights only).
Insider tip. Black Mesa State Park is a quieter overflow option ~20 min north.
Official source: okie-tex.com
Where to sleep in Oklahoma
None of the Oklahoma campgrounds we verify is matched to this event's town.
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Frequently asked about Okie-Tex Star Party
When is Okie-Tex Star Party?
Okie-Tex Star Party runs Oct 10–17, 2026, in Camp Billy Joe, Oklahoma.
Where is Okie-Tex Star Party held?
Camp Billy Joe, Oklahoma (Black Mesa).
What are the exact 2026 dates?
Oct 10–17, 2026.
What RV should I rent for Okie-Tex Star Party?
Best categories: rv, trucks-vans. Okie-Tex Star Party at Camp Billy Joe near Black Mesa. RV camping on-site with limited hookups — boondocking-ready preferred. Bortle Class 1 skies.
How early should I book an RV?
Recommended lead time: 14 weeks. Event windows book up early, so search and lock your dates as soon as your plans firm up.
What safety and legal guidance applies?
October Panhandle nights 30-50F — winter prep prudent. White lights prohibited after dusk (red flashlights only).
What's an insider tip?
Black Mesa State Park is a quieter overflow option ~20 min north.
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Before you rent in Oklahoma — key local rules
A regular driver license covers motorhomes under 26,001 lbs — OK DPS
Boating Education required for operators 12-15 — OHP — Lake Patrol
Little Sahara SP + Robbers Cave ATV area + Ouachita NF; no OHVs on ODWC land — Oklahoma Dept of Wildlife Conservation — Department-Managed Area Rules
Oklahoma BAC 0.08%; open container in passenger area prohibited — 47 OS §11-902
Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with Oklahoma DPS before relying. Reviewed in the last 5 months (as of 2026-05-24).
Oklahoma rules · last verified 2026-05-10
- State rental tax
- 7% · not collected by PickRV
- Min driver age
- 21+ std · 25+ Class A
- Gravel roads
- Allowed — disclosure required
- Generator quiet
- 22:00-07:00