Best RV Parks & Resorts near Balmorhea, TX

Saddleback Mountain RV Park offers full-hookup motorhome sites on level, gravel surfaces adjacent to I-10 in Balmorhea, with rates starting at $20 per night. The park provides water, sewer, and electric hookups with 50-amp service, accommodating big rigs in pull-through spaces arranged in an open configuration. Davis Mountain RV Park in Fort Davis features similar pull-through sites with electric and water connections, though reviews indicate the park sits very close to the highway with significant road noise. Tra-Park RV Park in Pecos accommodates large motorhomes with big-rig friendly spaces and full hookups including 50-amp electrical service. "Sites are level, have good hookups and picnic tables but no trees or privacy."

Several RV parks in the region operate year-round, making this area accessible even during winter travel seasons. Cell service varies significantly between locations, with some parks reporting good coverage on major carriers while others have limited connectivity. Travelers should note that many parks in this desert region feature minimal amenities beyond the essential hookups, with limited shade and basic facilities. Dump stations are available at most established RV parks, including Saddleback Mountain and Hilltop RV Park in Fort Stockton. Pet policies generally allow dogs with standard leash requirements, though one reviewer mentioned issues with loose dogs at one facility. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, road noise can be significant at sites near highways, with several mentions of traffic being audible from nearby Interstate 10.

Best RV Sites Near Balmorhea, Texas (27)

    1. Saddleback Mountain RV Park

    13 Reviews
    Balmorhea, TX
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (432) 448-1550

    $20 / night

    "This park is just off the exit and you drive through the gas station entrance to get here, but the park is remarkably quiet and scenic for being in the middle of the desert and right next to the highway"

    "20 cash in an envelope gets you full hookups (50/30 amp - powerpoles in good shape), water (good quality/ pressure), and sewage. No picnic tables or bbq/fire."

    2. Davis Mountain RV Park

    18 Reviews
    Fort Davis, TX
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (432) 249-0327

    $20 / night

    "But all the sites are level, pull thru with both 30 and 50 amp service. "

    "My family and I traveled to explore the Davis Mountains and this was the perfect spot! Very well maintained, FULL hook ups, nice views and so close to tons of trails and scenery."

    3. Roper’s RV Park

    1 Review
    Balmorhea, TX
    0 miles
    Website
    +1 (432) 249-1374

    $30 / night

    4. Hilltop RV Park

    24 Reviews
    Fort Stockton, TX
    48 miles
    +1 (432) 336-6090

    $46 / night

    "Pros:

    • All non-permanent sites are pull through."

    "All spaces are large and pull throughs. Restrooms are better than most. Park is a little small for large dogs but still okay. Pattern gravel but very level. Both 30 and 50 amp and good water pressure"

    5. Tra-Park RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Mentone, TX
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (432) 447-2137

    6. Fort Davis Inn & RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Fort Davis, TX
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (432) 426-2112

    "I paid $45 per night for a pull through site for hook up. Stayed two nights in early December 2022."

    7. Lost Alaskan RV Park

    11 Reviews
    Alpine, TX
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (432) 837-1136

    "Water, electric, sewer, dump station, Verizon cell service, showers, flush toilets, very clean, TV cable, WiFi, monthly rates, Good Sam and Escapees discounts."

    "We were on our way to Big Bend National Park and it's really out of the way! Alpine was a good place to spend the night before heading to the park.  "

    8. Tumble In RV Park

    17 Reviews
    Marfa, TX
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (432) 301-9860

    $15 - $35 / night

    "Close to the road but kinda charming. Strong wifi and cell service, good laundry and bathrooms/showers. Level spots."

    "The WiFi worked well for me even out in the camping area, working remote with email, video meetings, uploading and downloading. No problem there. Bathrooms are barely clean."

    9. La Vista RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Alpine, TX
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (432) 364-2293

    "Small, quiet, very clean. Never met the owner but the mgr. Was very nice. Nice view. Very nice restrooms and shower facilities. Water, sewer and elec. Picnic table at site. No fires! Free wifi."

    10. Hillside RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Fort Stockton, TX
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (432) 336-6659
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RV Park Reviews near Balmorhea, TX

140 Reviews of 27 Balmorhea Campgrounds


  • Lisa S.
    Mar. 2, 2021

    La Vista RV Park

    Quiet, Views

    March 1,2021. Small RV park off Rt. 118 ten minutes south of Alpine. Self check in. All sites have hook ups, some 30 amp others 50 amp priced accordingly. Sites are very close to each other. No water. Could not find a Women’s bathroom, only Men’s and never saw anyone to ask while I was there. No tent sites or sites w/o hook ups. Rough gravel pull through was level and had a few evergreen trees on one side. WiFi weak and unreliable from my site #13. Verizon cell service one bar and unreliable.

    With a little investment this could be a very good campground, but currently, it falls short.

  • Rachel H.
    Mar. 28, 2020

    Hilltop RV Park

    Good place to stop

    It pretty much rained almost the entire two days we were there. 😂

    Pros:

    • All non-permanent sites are pull through. Still ended up unhooking our tow vehicle because we are almost 40’ long. zthry say they are big rig friendly, but we may have been put in whatever was available.
    • Nice picnic table.

    Cons:

    • Local rock and dirt turns into a sludgy mud that we are still vacuuming out of our Jeep.
  • Annell N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 20, 2020

    Lost Alaskan RV Park

    Lost Alaskan RV Park, TX

    Nice park. Water, electric, sewer, dump station, Verizon cell service, showers, flush toilets, very clean, TV cable, WiFi, monthly rates, Good Sam and Escapees discounts. We needed a small amount of propane to top off our tanks and were charged their flat fee of $40.

  • Jules S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 24, 2025

    Balmorhea State Park Campground

    April 2025

    Very clean campground! Sites are nice and playground/group areas have nice green grass. Electric & water hookup. Staff was also great at check in. Spring Fed Oasis pool is cool as well. Coming during the week it isn’t busy & can enjoy it better. Also have great starlink reception here. Cell service available but spotty. Bath houses are in great condition. Very hot water available (which is so nice to have when traveling long term). Great stop passing through Texas.

  • J
    Mar. 10, 2020

    Davis Mountain RV Park

    Brand new RV Park

    Stayed here for 5 nights on our way from Big Bend NP to Carlsbad Caverns.  If you are looking for fancy this is not the place.  It is a work in progress.  But all the sites are level, pull thru with both 30 and 50 amp service.  It is centrally located for all the attractions in the area particularly Fort Davis National Historic Site and McDonald Observatory.  They have plans to add bathrooms and a laundry facility.  The connections are all new and water pressure is excellent.  Cell service is good - TMobile 3 bars 10 down/6 up, Verizon 4 bars 10 down/19 up.  Verizon tower is within site of the RV park.  They do have wifi available but we did not use it.  At only $20 a night for full hookups while they are new you can't beat it.  Buster and Pam are great owners.  They have been very accommodating.

  • Will
    Jan. 28, 2021

    Tumble In RV Park

    Rustic but charming

    Close to the road but kinda charming. Strong wifi and cell service, good laundry and bathrooms/showers. Level spots.

  • G. F.
    Nov. 20, 2020

    Saddleback Mountain RV Park

    Convenient, large spaces

    We pulled off I-10 to stay for the night on a cross-country trip. This park is just off the exit and you drive through the gas station entrance to get here, but the park is remarkably quiet and scenic for being in the middle of the desert and right next to the highway. We arrived around 4:30 pm on a Friday and the office wasn't open. They have a dropbox that tells you to find a spot and pay the nightly rate in the dropbox. The restaurant is closed, but if you need anything at the gas station, it is very close. For $20, we have water, sewer, and electricity.  The T-Mobile cell service is amazing, but there aren't over-the-air TV channels. The sites are a little close together, but the first half have pretty desert plants between each site. There are clearly some long-term residents, but we felt safe and welcome and would definitely come back as a stopover.

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 26, 2024

    Saddleback Mountain RV Park

    Worked for an Overnighter

    There was no problem finding this campground(CG) as it is right off I-10 adjacent to a Valero gas station. We had paid online, and per the emailed instructions, we went and chose an empty site. After driving through and looking at sites that didn’t have trees that would interfere with our slide-outs, we went into pull-through site 29 with FHUs. As we were only staying overnight, we did not use water and sewer. The CG’s sites are all pull-throughs with FHUs. About 1/4 of the sites are transient workers or full-timers. When we were here towards the end of January, there were plenty of sites to choose from. Our site was plenty long enough for our 40’ 5th wheel and F450. This is a basic CG with no internet, but they have a laundry room on the back of the Saddleback Steakhouse and Bar that has seen better days. There’s also an unmanned office with instructions and a drop box for campers without a reservation. There were plenty of sites that have clear shots to the sky for satellite. We got 3 bars on Verizon. We should have used our sound machine as there’s a lot of road noise from I-10. There’s no formal dog park, but there is plenty of room to walk your dog. Other than the price, one of the reasons we stayed here was the raving reviews by other campers on the Saddleback Steakhouse and Saloon, especially their ribeyes. Boy, were we disappointed. We were expecting a big Texas-style steak. The steak was maybe 1/4 inch thick, and the hand-cut fries were greasy. This may be the only place in the US that still allows smoking inside. They live by their own rules here. On the bright side, this dive-type bar was interesting and somewhat entertaining depending on your views as this establishment is clearly pro-Trump and anti-Biden.

  • J
    Nov. 26, 2023

    Hilltop RV Park

    No frills but clean and quiet

    Cute little park. All spaces are large and pull throughs. Restrooms are better than most. Park is a little small for large dogs but still okay. Pattern gravel but very level. Both 30 and 50 amp and good water pressure


Guide to Balmorhea

RV campgrounds near Balmorhea, Texas sit in a high desert environment characterized by arid conditions with temperatures ranging from below freezing in winter to over 100°F during summer months. The Balmorhea area, situated at approximately 3,300 feet elevation, experiences clear skies and low humidity year-round. Cell service in this region can be spotty depending on your provider, with reception strongest near Interstate 10 and diminishing in outlying areas.

What to do

Dark sky viewing: Drive 30 minutes from Balmorhea to Fort Davis for premium stargazing. "We pulled off I-10 to stay for the night on a cross-country trip. This park is remarkably quiet and scenic for being in the middle of the desert and right next to the highway," notes a visitor at Saddleback Mountain RV Park.

Hot springs swimming: Visit Balmorhea State Park's historic spring-fed pool, open year-round with water temperatures around 76°F. One camper at Tumble In RV Park commented, "Funky RV campground, we really loved this place. In Jan it was mostly empty. Very open and spacious place which fits the feeling of Marfa."

McDonald Observatory tours: Take a guided tour at the observatory in Fort Davis, about 30 miles from Balmorhea. A reviewer at Fort Davis Inn & RV Park shared: "Lots of things to do in the area whether it's shopping in the cute downtown or exploring Fort Davis, which has been partially reconstructed or going to the observatory or state park."

What campers like

Affordability: Budget-friendly options available under $30 nightly. "For $20, we have water, sewer, and electricity. The T-Mobile cell service is amazing, but there aren't over-the-air TV channels," reported one guest at Saddleback Mountain RV Park.

Winter accessibility: Mild daytime winter temperatures make off-season camping comfortable. A visitor at Tumble In RV Park noted, "In Jan it was mostly empty. Very open and spacious place which fits the feeling of Marfa."

Mountain views: Several parks offer scenic vistas of the Davis Mountains. One camper at La Vista RV Park appreciated the "Small, quiet, very clean. Never met the owner but the mgr. Was very nice. Nice view. Very nice restrooms and shower facilities."

Local food options: Small town diners and restaurants within short driving distance. A camper mentioned, "There is a great Mexican restaurant in town (as much as there is any town to Balmorhea), too, be sure to check hours and such. It's called La Cueva de Oso."

What you should know

Limited amenities: Basic facilities prevail in this remote area. A camper at Davis Mountain RV Park noted, "This is our first trip into Texas and we came in from Carlsbad. There are several options in Fort Davis and this one was affordable at $30 for full hook ups. Aside from newly planted trees and a dumpster, there's nothing at the park."

Weather extremes: Prepare for temperature swings of 30+ degrees between day and night. During freezing weather, one camper shared their experience: "We did hit some freezing overnights so I just filled the tanks and we ran off that until we left."

Pet restrictions: Some parks have breed-specific rules. A reviewer at Hilltop RV Park mentioned, "No rottweiler or pitbull breeds" in their review of park policies.

Self-service check-in: Many parks use unmanned registration systems. "The self check in trailer was straightforward... $15 for the night," reported a camper at Tumble In RV Park.

Tips for camping with families

Water activities: Plan day trips to Balmorhea State Park's spring-fed swimming pool, especially during hot months. A family staying at Lost Alaskan RV Park shared: "We were on our way to Big Bend National Park and it's really out of the way! Alpine was a good place to spend the night before heading to the park."

Educational stops: Schedule visits to Fort Davis National Historic Site for history lessons. A camper noted, "Make sure to check out the Chihuahuan nature and botanical garden and the Davis mountain state park."

Playground access: Limited playground facilities available at select parks. "The playground was ok… had seen better days and was a little lopsided. Pool was closed and we were sad to not know this ahead of time," mentioned one family at Lost Alaskan RV Park.

Cell service planning: Download activities and maps in advance due to unreliable connectivity. A camper observed, "Verizon cell service one bar and unreliable" at La Vista RV Park near Alpine.

Tips from RVers

Level sites: Most parks offer gravel pads requiring minimal leveling. At Tra-Park RV Park, a reviewer noted: "Sites are level, have good hookups... but no trees or privacy."

Hookup quality: Water pressure varies significantly between parks. "During our stay we had reliable power and water, no issues. Decent water pressure as well," reported one RVer at Saddleback Mountain.

Overnight planning: Many parks accommodate late arrivals with self-check-in systems. A traveler shared: "We arrived around 4:30 pm on a Friday and the office wasn't open. They have a dropbox that tells you to find a spot and pay the nightly rate in the dropbox."

Site selection strategy: Choose spots away from highways to minimize road noise. "We were offered site 11 on the very end so no one would billboard my view but I decided I would stick it out just one night with neighbor within spitting distance," explained one RVer describing their experience at Tra-Park RV Park.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Balmorhea, TX is Saddleback Mountain RV Park with a 3.8-star rating from 13 reviews.

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