Best Camping near Pampa, TX

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Pampa, TX is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Pampa is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Find the best campgrounds near Pampa, TX. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.

Best Camping Sites Near Pampa, TX (44)

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    1. Sanford-Yake Campground

    28 Reviews
    156 Photos
    127 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $26 / night

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    2. Lake McClellan Campground

    12 Reviews
    52 Photos
    47 Saves

    This campground is situated at an elevation of 3,500 feet. There are 60 camping units.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $10 - $15 / night

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    3. McDowell Campground

    7 Reviews
    21 Photos
    40 Saves

    Campground has pullouts for campers. Opportunities include day use and overnight camping.

    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Trash
    • Drinking Water
    • Toilets
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    4. Amarillo KOA

    36 Reviews
    87 Photos
    92 Saves

    Get your kicks at the Amarillo KOA, just off historic Route 66. FREE Wireless Wi-Fi Internet Service Keeps Guests Connected at Amarillo KOA on Historic Route 66! Get your kicks at the award-winning, family-owned and operated campground, Amarillo KOA, conveniently located just off Historic Route 66. Extend your stay and wander the famous highway to see local attractions such as the Cadillac Ranch, American Quarter Horse Heritage Center & Museum, or visit the Route 66 historic district featuring antiques, boutiques and eclectic dining. Drive to the bottom of the second-largest canyon in the U.S. for hiking, biking and jeep or horseback rides. Take in the musical drama, "TEXAS" (seasonal), at the outdoor amphitheater in Palo Duro Canyon, the "Grand Canyon of Texas". Visit the largest historical museum in Texas, the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Discover thrills for the young and the young-at-heart with a visit to Wonderland Park, Splash Amarillo and Alibates Flint Quarries. Enjoy this KOA's Western metal art displayed within the campground. As the day ends, delight in a summer haywagon ride, a refreshing swim in the heated pool (seasonal), freshen up at the new restroom/shower facility or relax at your site watching TV on the newly expanded FREE in-park Cable system. If it is big, juicy steak you're craving, let the KOA staff arrange free shuttle service, to and from your site, to the World Famous Big Texan Steakhouse. The enclosed K-9 Park allows our four-legged friends to romp, run and play off leash with the watchful eye of their owner! Whether you are tent camping on a grass-shaded site, relaxing in a cozy Camping Cabin or Studio Lodge, traveling in a Teardrop Camper or a Big Rig diesel pusher, this well groomed KOA campground easily accommodates all guests, family reunions, rally and scout groups. Visit the large gift store to purchase unique merchandise for family and friends of all ages. We dispense propane 365 days of the year during normal business hours.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    6. Sanford Yake Campground

    2 Reviews
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    1 Save

    A caprock campground, overlooking Lake Meredith. 10 RV sites with electric and water hookups available. Reservations can be made by calling 806-865-3131. Picnic tables, shade shelters, and grills are available. Restrooms with potable water, showers, and flush toilets are available. Pull-through parking available.

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      7. Longhorn RV Park

      3 Reviews
      12 Photos
      7 Saves
      • Pets
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      • RVs

      $20 / night

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      8. Recreation RV Park

      1 Review
      7 Photos
      1 Save
      • Pets
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • RVs
      • Tents
      • Trash
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      9. Huber City Park

      2 Reviews
      3 Photos
      2 Saves
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • ADA Access
      • RVs
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      10. Texas Route 66 RV park

      9 Reviews
      17 Photos
      22 Saves
      • Pets
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      • RVs

      $27 - $32 / night

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    Pet-friendly camping near Pampa

    Recent Reviews In Pampa

    182 Reviews of 44 Pampa Campgrounds


    • CThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Aok Camper Park
      Oct. 14, 2024

      Aok Camper Park

      Nice overnight park

      When we drove up it was unclear where to inquire for a spot. No one stays in office. It's on the honor system. Drop a envelope with payment on slot on office door and pick a spot. It was clean and quiet. Nice spot to park overnight while traveling.

    • kThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Lake McClellan Campground
      Sep. 28, 2024

      Lake McClellan Campground

      Good Sleeping Spot

      This campground is maintained and there’s a host present. Fees are reasonable (10$ for no water/electric), it’s quiet, and we would definitely sleep here again.

    • Tom W.
      Camper-submitted photo from Aok Camper Park
      Sep. 7, 2024

      Aok Camper Park

      Nice Overnight Stop On Outskirts Of Town

      Nice overnight stop for the price. There were longhorn cows and llamas that came up to the fence in the back of the park. Close to town yet in the country. Full-time residents there but are quiet.

    • James B.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Sep. 7, 2024

      Sanford-Yake Campground

      Great free spot

      This campground has paid and free sites.
      Free sites are dry camping with no hookups. Most of the free sites are gravel and not level.
      Our site was on the cliff overlooking the lake and dam.
      A shelter is in each site and we spent time using it to get outside.
      We were here on a Friday and Saturday in September and there were quite a few campers. It was not full. Great place for a few days

    • Louie D.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Sep. 6, 2024

      Plum Creek Campground - Lake Meredith National Recreation Area

      Perfect spot

      We are traveling through from CO to AR and needed a place to stay for one night. We found Plum Creek and decided to check it out. The middle campground was perfect - we were the only ones there. Very clean vault toilet right by the site, trash cans clean and empty at camp. There were open range cattle nearby but they were just curious and didn't bother us. We loved our stay and will keep this in mind for future trips passing through. Beautiful sunset views too!

    • JThe Dyrt PRO User
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      Jun. 7, 2024

      Amarillo KOA

      Cute KOA - access to all of Amarillo

      We were in site #12. We had Full hook- up with a gravel pull-through. We travel towing a 14 foot trailer and were able to fit both in our pull through site along with my jeep.

      The site was easy to level.

      Our site was not shaded with limited trees. This was a smaller lot with our neighbors very close.

      The lot does not have a concrete patio or fire ring but has a picnic table.

      It is an easy access to the campground from highway -(approximately 1 mile from highway).

      There is free WiFi. They do not offer Cable TV but there are many channels.

      They do not sell wood since fire burning is not permitted (only charcoal).

      They do not provide garbage service at your site so you must walk to garbage dumpster (located through out the park).

      You are allowed to ride personal golf carts. They do not provide golf cart rentals. There is really not a need to have a Golf cart because it is a smaller campground.

      They do have a heated Swimming pool.

      There is a Playground. There are not any additional play areas like Bocce ball, shuffleboard, basketball sport court, or volleyball courts.

      They have a great general store. They sell limited food & alcohol as well.

      The streets are gravel so not great for riding bikes. There is not really anywhere to ride bikes outside of campground.

      They have cabins for rent and tent areas.

      They have 2 shower houses. The shower house has the typical stalls. These are kept very clean.

      There is a laundry facility. It is a cash only facility, but they have a change machine. There are approximately 6 washers and 3 large dryers. It is approximately $2 to wash and approximately $2 to dry a load.

      They have two side-by-side fenced in dog parks.

      There were no trails to hike in the campground.

      Some fun things to do outside of the campground are Cadillac Ranch, Palo Duro Canyon state park (a must do - also stop at the Sad Monkey Mercantile for wine, beer, pizza) and Route 66 Motor Speedway (quite entertaining). The Texan Steak Ranch was delicious and a fun experience (reservations can be made on OpenTable). Also visit the Paramount Social Club (a speakeasy). This is located in the basement of the Barfield Hotel (pull the lever on the cigarette machine to access the secret door).

    • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Lake McClellan Campground
      Feb. 10, 2024

      Lake McClellan Campground

      I think it depends on where you choose to stay

      There are three different camping units to the park. Dry camping on one side of the dry lake. Two sections for camping on the other side of the lake RV section for OHV traffic. And then a tent RV section on the other side. Only one full bathroom with showers the rest are pet toilets. The upper campground is quite charming you need to know the lake is dry though and has been for quite a while.

    • J
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      Nov. 30, 2023

      East Bluff #1 Campground

      Rustic Retreat

      Tent camping bliss awaits at this site! Enjoy the convenience of a picnic table and on-site trash disposal. Embrace nature with a pit toilet facility. Please note: no water source available. running fred

    • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Oct. 30, 2023

      Amarillo KOA

      Much better than first visit.

      This was our second visit to the Amarillo KOA. When we were here several years ago there wasn’t much but a dusty field. There are many improvements , including a pool and game room. The staff were extra nice. Last visit they offered a limo ride to the Big Tex Steak House, but that wasn’t available this trip.

    • Mara D.
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      Oct. 22, 2023

      Sanford Yake Campground

      No complaints for Sanford Yake!

      *tent camping: 2 nights

      -free entry -no parking fees -no reservation for tent camping required -clean water available -bathrooms with showers (nicely stocked toilet paper) -trash cans at each site -covered picnic table at each site -multiple levels of sites to choose from.. all overlooking the lake -good hiking trails around the lake -usable cellphone service (for AT&T at least) -fire pit and grill at each site -great stargazing and sunset views

      Overall highly recommend!!

      *the ground was a little too hard to get our tent stakes in, but wind wasn’t too bad.

    • Donna H.
      Camper-submitted photo from Texas Route 66 RV park
      Oct. 5, 2023

      Texas Route 66 RV park

      A good stopover for the night

      Nice owners/managers, place is a little dated, but relatively clean. Highway noise is a constant. Has storm shelters available when needed. Gravel pull-throughs, mostly level.

    • Lesley
      Camper-submitted photo from Sanford-Yake Campground
      Sep. 30, 2023

      Sanford-Yake Campground

      Perfect sunrise

      Such a beautiful view of Lake Meredith! Quiet and lovely. Paved circle road and gravel areas too! Lots of places to view the lake.

    • M
      Camper-submitted photo from Amarillo KOA
      Sep. 24, 2023

      Amarillo KOA

      Nice place to stay

      The gal who checked us in was very friendly and nice. The site is very clean and has everything you need. The only thing that could be different is maintenance on the pool because it turned my hair blue/ green. I also saw 2 other people with blue hair. Yikes

    • Anne W.
      Camper-submitted photo from Fritch Fortress Campground
      Sep. 16, 2023

      Fritch Fortress Campground

      Beautiful campground

      The spots are a good distance apart but there’s no trees or anything offering privacy. The bathrooms have jail like showers, but I didn’t use them so I’m not sure what they’re like. There are trash cans at each site, covered picnic tables and fire pits, and a spigot near the bathrooms. Much better suited for car/tent camping than for large rvs as the sites aren’t pull in. You just park in a wide spot on the road near your picnic table.

    • Nessie C.
      Camper-submitted photo from Lake Meredith National Recreation Area Bugbee
      Aug. 17, 2023

      Lake Meredith National Recreation Area Bugbee

      Great spot

      This was a great spot right next to the lake.  with that being said, be careful of the fire ants, mosquitoes at night, and the flies in the morning.😝 they however only took of a 1/2 point from my original rating. It was really a great spot. Bring a shade tent. It is out in the open no shade at the location we were at.

    • sThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Lake Meredith National Recreation Area Bugbee
      Aug. 15, 2023

      Lake Meredith National Recreation Area Bugbee

      Gorgeous and free!!

      Nothing wrong with this spot in any way shape or form. Lots and lots of bugs and critters. We were greeted in the morning by mowers and people picking up trash, but that’s a fantastic sign of a campsite well taken care of, so no complaints from me. In the night, we got to hear coyotes and we heard the scurrying feet of a raccoon or possum. Designated fire pits and a picnic table for each site. Check the site for ant mounds first!! The ants in Texas are bigger too I guess lol. There were also plenty of places for horses so that was awesome. Each site was large enough for an RV or camper.

    • David R.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Amarillo KOA
      Jul. 26, 2023

      Amarillo KOA

      Friendly and Quiet

      I arrived late on a Saturday evening and they were full but the very nice young lady at check in let me squeeze my little TAXA TigerMoth into a van/tent spot. I was very tired and very happy that they could accommodate me. Everyone was friendly and helpful. The bathroom was clean. The store was well stocked. Except for an occasional jet taking off from the nearby airport it was nice and quiet. I slept great!

    • T
      Camper-submitted photo from Aok Camper Park
      Jul. 21, 2023

      Aok Camper Park

      Easy access, close to highway

      While traveling west on the i40 our stop was to be in Amarillo. We just wanted a place to stay to hook up for the night for showers. The owner was able to be reached late in the evening to notify that we were stopping in. It’s a first come first serve place. There were a few spots available when we pulled in. If you’re just looking for an overnight spot this is decent. Plenty of space to drive through.

    • Seeya0958
      Camper-submitted photo from Fritch Fortress Campground - Lake Meredith National Recreation Area
      Jul. 14, 2023

      Fritch Fortress Campground - Lake Meredith National Recreation Area

      Great night stay

      We stayed here overnight. The views were breath taking for sure. This is a park but you are able to camp there. We were the only ones we seen staying at the park.

      The park does have a boat ramp. There are also flushable toilets and a showers. We did not end up using the showers so not sure if they were any good or not.



    Guide to Pampa

    Camping near Pampa, Texas, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot to unwind or a place to enjoy outdoor activities, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

    What to do:

    • Explore Lake Meredith National Recreation Area: This area is perfect for hiking and enjoying the scenic views. One camper mentioned, "Such a beautiful view of Lake Meredith! Quiet and lovely," highlighting the area's natural beauty.
    • Fishing and Boating: Many campgrounds, like Sanford-Yake Campground, provide access to fishing and boating. A visitor noted, "Drive down to Cedar Cove for beach access and boondocking on the water!"
    • Wildlife Watching: Keep an eye out for local wildlife. One camper at Plum Creek shared, "There were open range cattle nearby but they were just curious and didn't bother us."

    What campers like:

    • Stunning Views: Campers rave about the views at various sites. A review for Fritch Fortress Campground states, "Awesome spot with a great overlook of the lake from the campsites."
    • Affordable Options: Many campgrounds offer free or low-cost camping. One happy camper at Blue West Campground said, "Free camping with vault toilet and trash cans for trash."
    • Quiet Atmosphere: Campers appreciate the peaceful environment. A visitor at McDowell Campground mentioned, "Had a great time here would definitely camp here again."

    What you should know:

    • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Lake McClellan Campground, may not have showers or water hookups. A camper noted, "Did have RV hookups. The lake is dried so don't expect a lake."
    • Windy Conditions: Be prepared for strong winds, especially at higher elevations. One camper at Sanford-Yake Campground warned, "West Texas winds are no joke."
    • Mosquitoes: During certain seasons, mosquitoes can be a nuisance. A visitor at McBride Canyon said, "I’ve never seen mosquitoes this bad before."

    Tips for camping with families:

    • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for sites with amenities like picnic tables and fire pits. A camper at Fritch Fortress Campground mentioned, "Ended up boondocking at the park because of a terrible storm... but overall a great night."
    • Plan for Activities: Bring games and outdoor gear to keep kids entertained. One family at Amarillo KOA enjoyed the heated swimming pool and playground.
    • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having food on hand makes for easier meals. A visitor at Aok Camper Park noted, "Nice overnight stop for the price."

    Tips from RVers:

    • Check for Hookups: Make sure to confirm if the campground has electric and water hookups. A camper at Lake McClellan Campground mentioned, "With a 'American the Beautiful Pass' we only had to pay $10 a night for water and electric hook-ups."
    • Be Mindful of Road Noise: Some campgrounds near highways can be noisy. A visitor at Texas Route 66 RV Park said, "Highway noise is a constant."
    • Plan for Dusty Roads: Many campgrounds have gravel roads, so be prepared for some dust. A camper at McDowell Campground advised, "The road in the campground is gravel and very dusty, please drive slow to keep the dust down."

    Camping near Pampa, TX, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Whether you're in an RV or tent, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • What camping is available near Pampa, TX?

      According to TheDyrt.com, Pampa, TX offers a wide range of camping options, with 44 campgrounds and RV parks near Pampa, TX and 5 free dispersed camping spots.

    • Which is the most popular campground near Pampa, TX?

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Pampa, TX is Sanford-Yake Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 28 reviews.

    • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Pampa, TX?

      According to TheDyrt.com, there are 5 free dispersed camping spots near Pampa, TX.

    • What parks are near Pampa, TX?

      According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 parks near Pampa, TX that allow camping, notably McClellan Creek National Grassland and Lake Meredith National Recreation Area.