Best Cabin Camping near Childress, TX

Three cabin options exist within driving distance of Childress, Texas. White's Creek Hunting Lodge offers cabins with drinking water, electricity, and basic amenities including picnic tables, showers, and toilets. The Wild Horse Equestrian Area at Caprock Canyons State Park provides cabin accommodations alongside utility hookups including 30-amp and 50-amp electrical connections. "Beautiful park. Clean heated bathrooms. Tons of Bison and the views can't be beat," noted one visitor about the Caprock Canyons location. Historic Remote Lone Mound Ranch rounds out the cabin options with water and electrical hookups for guests.

Reservations are recommended for all cabin facilities in the region. Each property maintains different pet policies—pets are prohibited at White's Creek Hunting Lodge but allowed at both Wild Horse Equestrian Area and Historic Remote Lone Mound Ranch. Cabin availability varies seasonally, particularly at Caprock Canyons State Park where weather conditions impact accessibility. A camper wrote, "The canyons are breathtaking. Small entrance and overnight fees." Lone Mound Ranch offers nine designated sites with cabins available among its accommodation options.

Most cabins provide basic furnishings but visitors should confirm what supplies are included before arrival. Caprock Canyons State Park facilities include showers and sanitary dump stations for longer stays. Lone Mound Ranch provides firewood and maintains a market on-site for essential supplies. The nearby town of Quitaque, approximately 5 miles from Caprock Canyons, has limited services including a convenience store and ice/water facilities. For comprehensive grocery shopping, Plainview is located about 55 miles away with full-service grocery stores and restaurants.

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  • Neil T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 13, 2020

    Wild Horse Equestrian Area — Caprock Canyons State Park

    Well maintained and accessible canyon exploration

    Wild Horse Campground Spot 74 

    I showed up at the welcome center with a reservation for primitive camping, not realizing the only spot to set up my RTT would be the parking lot. A nice lady working the desk, slide me into a spot that had cancelled earlier that day at the Wild Horse Campground. 

    Wild Horse is the equestrian camp and each spot has horse pens, picnic table, fire ring(though burn ban was in effect while we stayed) and water. No restrooms. The campground is behind a drive through gate that you have to close to keep the buffalo out. 

    Only one slot had horses while we were there. Several had mountain bikers staying in them. Everyone besides us and the horse folks were in ground tents. Plenty of room for us and the horse trailer setup didn’t look too cramped either. Slots are well spaced out, but not much privacy– see tree comment below. 

    Not much shade to be had except what little you get from scrubby mesquites, but if you are looking for lots of shade, this probably isn’t the park for you. The park itself is great. Easy to get around. Lots of well-marked trails. Bring water and what for snakes. Gorgeous canyon views and features. 

    Very quiet after sundown.

    Quitaque(kitty-quay) is a couple of miles from the main entrance and has a convenience store, a grocery store and a couple of cafes. We drove ten miles further to Turkey, Texas for dinner– very cool setup at Hotel Turkey. Good food, good music and fun casual outdoor atmosphere. Be sure to check their website for hours. Speaking of website, we had no service on Verizon cellular except very slow spotty connections from 10 pm to 7 am. Service in Quitaque and Turkey was very spotty and very slow. 

    Definitely glad we stopped here. Wouldn’t hesitate to do so again.

  • Carol L.
    Jun. 16, 2018

    Wild Horse Equestrian Area — Caprock Canyons State Park

    Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway

    Located in Briscoe County, TX, this park is over 15,000 acres and the third largest state park in Texas. There is hiking, biking, and an equestrian rail trail extending through three counties. The canyons and ridges, carved out by erosion, are beautiful. The area is home to sheep, deer, coyotes, opossums, raccoons, bobcats, foxes, porcupines, prairie dogs, over 175 various birds, golden eagles, numerous snakes and lizards. The animal that stands out is the plains bison herd. There is also Lake Theo here, which has bass, catfish and rainbow trout. Temperatures average from 19F to 91F. There are cabins for rent and camping sites. Great staff and clean bathrooms. It was very windy and hot in May. Advisories were to have plenty of water on hand at all times. We stopped here on our way back from a trip and wished we could have camped there after seeing the area. They were all booked, so we just napped in hammocks by the water. We awoke to the awesome sight of bison coming down to the lake to drink. It does not get any better than this park.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 2, 2021

    Wild Horse Equestrian Area — Caprock Canyons State Park

    A "memorable" stay

    Let me preface this by saying that our woes during our stay here didn't really have anything to do with the campground or the hosts. Our stay here was, however, eventful. 

    We stayed here because this is the only area that the state rangers said was open... more on that later. We did find it interesting that there were only out of state license plates here... but again more on that later (and maybe a coincidence?) 

    It was toasty hot- we stayed in a roof top tent, so if you're not in a trailer, think about how you're going to stay cool. 

    Late at night our roof top tent became overrun with small cockroaches. Yes I said it. It sucked. We fought them off for probably an hour before we finally plugged all the holes in our tent. Then we still found a few and got them out. Next the coyotes came in our site. Yes. You read that right. They were within 10 feet of us. We pick up our sites meticulously before we go to bed and store our food properly. Howling next to your tent is very... ominous. Yes, let's go with that. Then the wind came. This is an equestrian park, so there are horse corrals all around you. Just something... eerie about horse corrals (that we closed by the way because of the creaking) opening and closing in the middle of the night. THEN came the birds at 4AM who were singing the song of their kind... yep.. you guessed it, right next to our tent. 

    Again- nothing to do with how the park is run, just our one night there. UNTIL- the next morning when we went and saw the RV portion of the campground. All. Texas. Plates. Full. Hookups. I bet they slept nicely. Could be a coincidence, but could not be- who knows! At the absolute very least- this gave us the most memorable story of our entire 6-week trip. So we are thankful for that. Also, cool fact- the Texas State Buffalo Herd lives here!

  • Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 27, 2020

    Wild Horse Equestrian Area — Caprock Canyons State Park

    A Spectacular Park with Surprising Scenery and Wildlife.

    Created by the Red River, Caprock Canyon State Park, lies about 125 miles to the southeast of Palo Duro Canyon. While many similarities exist between the two state parks, the differences are striking. For starters, this park features the remaining heard of Southern Plains Bison (related to the Bison heard managed in Yellowstone N.P.) who wander the park roads and graze upon the local vegetation. So, keep your speed down and pay attention around every corner, especially at night!

    We stayed in the Equestrian Camp (water only, no toilets, no electricity so come prepared with your solar panel).   Spacious sites, corrals for horses at each site, and one very squeaky windmill that will keep you awake at night if it's windy, which it always is.  Try to get a spot that is NOT right next to it!  The campground has a gate to keep wildlife out and horses in.  You'll have to open and close it each time you leave/return.

    Hiking might just be the best way to see this park, but miles and miles of horse trails offer an unique experience from the saddle. Many trails crisscross the dry washes so pay attention to your trail markers so you don’t get turned around. Opportunities to hike up to the highest point in the park are strenuous but well worth the effort. So too is the hike back to the year-round springs that keep the wildlife running.

    The nearby town of Quitaque also has an ice/water kiosk and a convenience store which is less than 5 miles away.  The closest town with a real grocery store and restaurants is Plainview, about 55 miles away.

  • G
    Sep. 29, 2016

    Wild Horse Equestrian Area — Caprock Canyons State Park

    Caprock Equestrian Camp

    Caprock Canyons is as good as it gets for equestrian sites in Texas. Stay away from summer temps, but go in late fall or early spring and plan to stay awhile. Lots of trails to explore in the area and plenty of pen space at Wild Horse. Take the Wild Horse Trail from there for the scenic windmill tour.

  • Jenny S.
    Jul. 30, 2018

    Wild Horse Equestrian Area — Caprock Canyons State Park

    Wonderful experience in Texas' 'Wild West'

    The park has a free roaming bison herd (ancestral to the original bison that once roamed Texas in the 1800's) and a large prairie dog colony. They have hiking trails for all levels. Campsites are not stacked on top of one another, so there's a bit of privacy. Lots of different camping areas depending if you want to tent, backpack or RV. The scenery is different than we'd experienced prior, but it's a breathtaking beauty. Our girls, 5 and 7, begged to have a few extra days at the park. We cannot wait to get back in the fall to do more hiking! Also, we took a day trip on the Texas Plains Trail up to Amarillo, to Cadillac Ranch and ended up at Palo Duro State Park for their TEXAS! show. It was a big day, but a great way to see more of the region.

  • J
    Oct. 14, 2019

    Wild Horse Equestrian Area — Caprock Canyons State Park

    Great stay!

    Beautiful park. Clean heated bathrooms. Tons of Bison and the views cant be beat. We stopped here on a whim and the campground was full. They were able to accommodate us for the night dry camping in the equestrian section. Was nice, not many people camping there. Staff were all super helpful and nice

  • L
    Oct. 5, 2022

    Wild Horse Equestrian Area — Caprock Canyons State Park

    Nice park

    A little complicated in terms of finding a place for camping if you have rooftops tents.

    The designated tent places they have you have to walk into. Unless you want to be by all the RVs, which we don’t like. They have an overflow camping space, which was perfect for us. The place is very nice and has great views. We got visited by Bison at night and early this morning. Lots of coyotes howling at night and beautiful skies.


Guide to Childress

Cabin accommodations near Childress, Texas offer visitors rustic lodging options within 100 miles of the city. Located in the Texas Panhandle, this region experiences temperature extremes with summer highs frequently exceeding 90°F and winter lows dropping below freezing. The semi-arid landscape transitions from flat plains to dramatic canyon terrain as visitors travel west from Childress.

What to do

Explore wildlife viewing opportunities: The Wild Horse Equestrian Area — Caprock Canyons State Park provides exceptional wildlife observation, particularly for its resident bison herd. "The park is full of wild bison, creating an experience as unique as I have seen. Be warned that they are in the roads and come in and near the campsites. When I left for a hike, I came back and found bison poop on my campsite!" notes Scott B.

Fishing opportunities: Caprock Canyons State Park includes Lake Theo with bass, catfish, and rainbow trout fishing. "There is also Lake Theo here, which has bass, catfish and rainbow trout," mentions Carol L. Access requires a valid Texas fishing license, available for purchase online or at local retailers.

Hiking trails for various skill levels: The region offers multiple trail systems across different terrains. "They have hiking trails for all levels. Campsites are not stacked on top of one another, so there's a bit of privacy," says Jenny S. Recommended trails include the Upper Canyon Trail at Caprock Canyons (moderate difficulty, 2.5 miles) and the Canyon Rim Trail (difficult, 6.5 miles).

What campers like

Diverse wildlife encounters: Historic Remote Lone Mound Ranch and surrounding areas provide opportunities to observe native Texas wildlife. "The area is home to sheep, deer, coyotes, opossums, raccoons, bobcats, foxes, porcupines, prairie dogs, over 175 various birds, golden eagles, numerous snakes and lizards," states Carol L.

Canyon landscapes: The rugged terrain creates photographic vistas different from typical Texas scenes. "The scenery is different than we'd experienced prior, but it's a breathtaking beauty. Our girls, 5 and 7, begged to have a few extra days at the park," reports Jenny S.

Stargazing opportunities: The remote location with minimal light pollution provides excellent night sky viewing. "Lots of coyotes howling at night and beautiful skies," mentions Lim L. The area around Caprock Canyons receives minimal light pollution from nearby towns, making it suitable for astronomical observation.

What you should know

Weather considerations: Temperatures vary dramatically by season with strong winds common year-round. "It was very windy and hot in May. Advisories were to have plenty of water on hand at all times," advises Carol L. Summer temperatures frequently exceed 90°F while winter months can drop below freezing.

Limited services: The White's Creek Hunting Lodge and nearby cabin facilities have restricted amenities and supplies. "The nearby town of Quitaque also has an ice/water kiosk and a convenience store which is less than 5 miles away. The closest town with a real grocery store and restaurants is Plainview, about 55 miles away," reports Shari G.

Wildlife proximity awareness: The proximity of wildlife creates unique considerations for overnight stays. "Late at night our roof top tent became overrun with small cockroaches. Yes I said it. It sucked. We fought them off for probably an hour before we finally plugged all the holes in our tent. Then we still found a few and got them out. Next the coyotes came in our site," warns Michelle T.

Tips for camping with families

Plan multi-day stays: Families report needing extra time to fully experience the parks. "We cannot wait to get back in the fall to do more hiking! Also, we took a day trip on the Texas Plains Trail up to Amarillo, to Cadillac Ranch and ended up at Palo Duro State Park for their TEXAS! show. It was a big day, but a great way to see more of the region," suggests Jenny S.

Educational wildlife opportunities: Children particularly enjoy the prairie dog colonies and bison herds at Caprock Canyons State Park. "The park has a free roaming bison herd (ancestral to the original bison that once roamed Texas in the 1800's) and a large prairie dog colony," notes Jenny S.

Pack for temperature variations: Daily temperature swings of 30°F or more are common, requiring layered clothing. "We awoke to the awesome sight of bison coming down to the lake to drink. It does not get any better than this park," mentions Carol L. regarding the morning temperature shift at Caprock Canyons.

Tips from RVers

Equestrian camping considerations: Horse owners find specialized facilities at some locations. "Caprock Canyons is as good as it gets for equestrian sites in Texas. Stay away from summer temps, but go in late fall or early spring and plan to stay awhile. Lots of trails to explore in the area and plenty of pen space at Wild Horse," advises Gretchen N.

Seasonal planning: RV travelers recommend specific timing for optimal experiences. "A little complicated in terms of finding a place for camping if you have rooftop tents. The designated tent places they have you have to walk into. Unless you want to be by all the RVs, which we don't like. They have an overflow camping space, which was perfect for us," explains Lim L.

Utility connections: Various hookup options exist across the region. "We stayed in the Equestrian Camp (water only, no toilets, no electricity so come prepared with your solar panel). Spacious sites, corrals for horses at each site, and one very squeaky windmill that will keep you awake at night if it's windy, which it always is," reports Shari G.

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