FAMOUS DINOSAUR TRACK CLOSED: The landowner of private property near the High Point Trail at Black Mesa State Park has made the difficult decision to close the dinosaur track site to the public to preserve the prehistoric footprints.
The Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department says it owes a debt of “gratitude to the landowner, who has generously welcomed countless visitors over the years to experience this remarkable paleontological treasure. His willingness to share access has allowed thousands to witness an awe-inspiring piece of prehistoric history. To protect the long-term integrity of these significant fossilized tracks, the landowner has made the important decision to close access to this private area.”
Visitors are asked to please respect this private property, observe posted boundaries, and avoid entering the closed site. Preservation is essential to ensure these irreplaceable tracks remain intact for future generations.
Guests can view dinosaur tracks located inside Black Mesa State Park, explore the giant apatosaurus femur replica near the park entrance, and make a short trip to Clayton Lake State Park and Dinosaur Trackways in Clayton Lake, New Mexico, where one of the region’s most impressive trackway sites is preserved. Visitors can also snap a photo with “Dino the MesaSaurus” outside the Camp Works store in the park or let young explorers dig into paleontology at the park’s designated dino dig site near the office.
