Okie-Tex Star Party
Okie-Tex Star Party — premier dark-sky observing event in Oklahoma Panhandle.
Days to go
41days · Oct 10–17, 2026
Where to sleep in Oklahoma
Oklahoma campgrounds we keep verified — rig limits, fees and booking windows straight from the operator. Distances to Camp Billy Joe (Black Mesa) vary, so check the map before you commit.
- Buckhorn Campground (Chickasaw NRA)Nearest town: Sulphur · National Park Service$22–$30/nightRigs to 50 ftBooks 6 months ahead via recreation.gov
- Beavers Bend State Park CampgroundNearest town: Broken Bow · State Park / State Forest$22–$50/nightRigs to 50 ftBooks 12 months ahead via ok state parks portal
- Lake Murray State Park CampgroundNearest town: Ardmore · State Park / State Forest$22–$45/nightRigs to 50 ftBooks 12 months ahead via ok state parks portal
- Doris Campground (Wichita Mountains NWR)Nearest town: Indiahoma · Private operator$18–$28/nightRigs to 40 ftBooks 6 months ahead via recreation.gov
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What you need to know
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.
Official source: okie-tex.com
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.
Plan your trip · Oct 10–17, 2026 · Camp Billy Joe (Black Mesa)
Rent an RV near Okie-Tex Star Party
Search runs on your Oct 10–17, 2026 window with a one-day buffer on each side — arrive early, leave late. Whether an RV is listed for those dates depends on what Oklahoma hosts have posted, so the campsite plan below is worth locking either way.
- Dates
- Oct 10–17, 2026
- Days away
- 41
- Location
- Camp Billy Joe (Black Mesa)
- Book ahead
- 14+ weeks
- Planning window
- Plan ahead
Hosting near Camp Billy Joe (Black Mesa)? List your rig and put your calendar in front of event travellers.
List your rig →Start early, arrive easy — the whole runway
The honest runway from start-looking to head-home, with a one-day buffer on each end.
Start
~14 weeks out
Give yourself ~14 weeks to line up a rig and a campsite.
Arrive
Oct 9
Roll in a day early and set up camp.
Event
Oct 10–17
Okie-Tex Star Party
Head home
Oct 18
Leave a day late and skip the exodus.
Best rigs for Okie-Tex Star Party
First pick first — each row opens a search for Oct 10-17, already filtered to the class.
Plan it by rig
Each class above has its own planning page for Okie-Tex Star Party — class fit and booking guidance in one place.
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 (Black Mesa), Oklahoma.
Where is Okie-Tex Star Party held?
Camp Billy Joe (Black Mesa), Oklahoma.
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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Important: travel + safety + insurance disclaimer
This guide is provided for general informational purposes only. PickRV is not an insurer, legal advisor, or vehicle-safety authority. Trip planning, route selection, rig suitability, weather, and emergency decisions are the renter's responsibility. Always consult the rig manufacturer's owner's manual, your insurance provider, the U.S. National Park Service (nps.gov), NOAA / NWS weather alerts (weather.gov), state and local emergency-management agencies, and current local regulations before and during travel. Cost figures, season windows, road conditions, and fee references on this page are estimates as of May 2026 and vary by season, location, rig, carrier, and operator. Mentions of brand names, state-tourism marks, national-park feature names, or third-party programs are informational only and do not imply affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement.
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 3 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