Best RV Parks & Resorts near Childress, TX

A nice park with lots of camp sites. RV hook ups, and lots of dispersed camps around the pack. Some are hike or horse in sites. 

Nestled in a beautiful canyon with tons of trials for hiking or horseback. 

Park also has a small lake, Lake Theo, which holds some really nice fish. 

The herd of Buffalo roam the park, and will visit your camp in the early mornings!

The scenery is beautiful, with the canyon and the wildlife, but of all the state parks I've visited so far, this ranks the lowest based on facilities, and staff. 

Showers were closed when we arrived, and we only found out by being met with locked door on our first morning. No notice when booking our reservations. 

Bathroom doors were open, and there was a ton of insects all over the place. The bathroom was in need of some minor repairs, and could have used a good cleaning.

The camp was maintained tho, and overall we had a good trip. I had higher expectations from a Texas State Park, but oh well. The park itself is beautiful, so Ill still visit based on that alone.

This is another fun close place for us on Weekends. This park has a huge buffalo herd that roams the park year round. Lots of other wild life & the trails are well maintained. Limit RV hookups but are well maintained & clean. Staff is very nice & helpful.

Stopped in just for night. We arrived after dark and everyone was respecting the quiet hours. Our site was mostly level after a little adjusting. The bath house was very clean, wifi was strong and all the hookups worked great! Unfortunately their office was unexpectedly closed with no notice or sign on the door. After talking with the maintenance guy I learned that the owners were gone for the week for Christmas. While it was a minor inconvenience for me, I'm glad that the owners were able to be with their loved ones during this holiday season and still run a great RV park. Will definitely stay again if we're in the area, and hopefully be able to check out their shop next time!

It was so hot here even in September but the views were worth it. The pretty red canyons have lots of trails and geology to explore and there is a lot of wildlife including bisons. There are a lot of different camping options, more options if you’re in a tent instead of a camper or RV. Just make sure you know what there is at each of the camp sites, since some don’t have water and some have full hookups, some are right next to the car and some are about 100 feet from it. We chose a site and then changed since it was too far a schlep from the car for our family. Anyway it’s a really nice park and a clean lovely campsite.

Caprock Canyon is definitely off the beaten path but a wonderful place to get away.

The park is large but there is only one camping loop for RVs. The facilities are older but the park staff does a good job maintaining the sites. Water and electric but no sewer available.

The park has challenging mountain biking and hiking. The only negative is most of the trails are not easily accessible from the Honey Flat campground (without a long walk) so having a car to navigate the large park is helpful.

Lake Theo is a nice bonus for swimming or kayaking/canoeing in the hot summer.

The bison are the stars of the park. You'll see them on your way in and probably visiting Honey Flat in the evening.

One of our favorite things to do is walk to the vista near the Honey Flat campground at sunset and enjoy the magnificent scenery.

Make sure to bring what you need to the park. There is not much in Quitaque so bring your supplies.

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!

We went here because Palo Duro was already booked the weekend that we wanted to visit. This park is amazing, though. We camped in the South Prong Tent Camping area. There is a drop toilet, but there is no water in the tent area. Be sure to bring large jugs. We drove up to the RV area to refill and take showers.

The campground has a buffalo heard that roams the park. They seemed to stay closer to the RV camping areas, but they can wonder the roads where they please. There is also a prairie dog colony near the showers that is fun to watch.

The South Prong camping area is at the trailhead for the Upper Canyon trail trail. You can do a great all day hike looping the Upper and lower trails Or you can do a steeper, but somewhat shorter climb up the Haynes overlook and then back either the Upper or Lower trail. We did an out & back onthe Upper Canyon the first day and then did the Haynes Ridge to Lower Canyon loop for a longer hike the second day.

North Prong : There is a packed trail from the parking lot folks pull wagons and wheeled coolers on . BEAUTIFUL spot. (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

(71 yr olds in 17’ trailer.)

Overall Rating: 5 Usage during visit: 3/4 full Site Privacy: Sites are amongst low growing juniper trees Site Spacing: Good Site surface: Dirt Reservations: Yes Campground Noise: Very quiet Outside Road Noise: None Electric Hookup: No Sewer Hookup: No Potable Water Available: Carry in Bathroom: A primitive pit toilet Cell Service (AT&T): 1 bar nearby Setting: In a juniper forest with beautiful geological features and sunrise. Recent Weather: highs 50s to 80s Solar: On a clear day - no problem Host: No Sites: Walk in

Honey: (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

(71 yr olds in 17’ trailer.)

Overall Rating: 4.5. for our extraordinary view and GREAT park Security: No Usage during visit: 80% during the week after a full spring break Site Privacy: Outside loop sites are pretty private, not always perfect from adjacent sites. Site Spacing: Very good Pad surface: Blacktop Reservations: Yes Campground Noise:
Outside Road Noise: None Through Traffic in campground: No reason. Electric Hookup: Yes Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: Yes Potable Water Available: At site Bathroom: Stalls in men’s bathroom are not all operational. This is an issue. Showers: Needs attention. Curtains on 2 of the 3. Curtains have replaced previous hanging doors. Shower stalls are adequate size. Pull Throughs: No Cell Service (AT&T): 2 bars. 3 bars at the visitor center Setting: Behind our sit a very short walk to a beautiful view Recent Weather: Sunny, cloudy, rainy, windy. Host: Yes Rig Size: Some sites can accommodate large rigs.

Honey Flat is located within Caprock Canyon State Park about one hour south of Amarillo Texas. The park has great facilities and it’s own heard of bison. The canyon is at the end of the Honey Flat Campground. Although smaller than Palo Duro Canyon it’s a beautiful red canyon photo op. The park also has popular well stocked fishing lake. Honey Flat Campground can host guests from tent camper to large 5th wheels and RVs. Depending on the location each site has some degree of privacy along with electrical and water hookups. They also have picnic tables with shelter, fire rings, and poles to hang shower bags and camp gear. They have a nearby dump station as well. The restrooms are located just north of the campgrounds along with a great playground for the kids. Homely flats is usually crowded on weekends especially during the fall and spring. I would recommend making a reservation a few months in advance. The park staff are very friendly and efficient. We like to stop over at Caprock during our trips up to Colorado and the Utah.

Had a 2 night stay on our cross country trip and it was perfect.  The campsites were well spaced, level, clean, and easy hook ups (no septic though). We took advantage of the trails and did a 7 mile hike on the moderate level.  Low level military jets occasional during the day was the only faint noise, but it's ok … they are always welcomed!  The night was lite by the full moon so we could not see the stars well, but still … beautifully quite. The museum gave a great history of the area and we learned a lot. This was our first time with a Texas park and it was great! Thanks Texas!

Recommend reservations if you want a electric hookup! Sites are are spaced so you can hardly see neighbors. Buffalo walk right thru the camping sites.

This is my favorite place to camp in Texas, second only to BiBe (though I haven’t been to Palo Duro yet). A truly beautiful site. We hiked out at 11pm and the moon was so bright we almost didn’t need headlamps. Lots of bison poop, and lots of coyote howling. The sites were pretty spread out, and the central area had a decent pit toilet. Completely surrounded by red rocks - loved it. Close access to some of the park’s major trails, and an easy hike out to the site.

We really enjoyed our stay at Copper Breaks State Park! The campsite was level and had 30/50 amp service with water hookups. The also had dump stations. The is a small lake in the park with boating and swimming areas. The had numerous trails. In the height of summer it is very hot so be prepared if you hike any of the trails. They also had an equestrian area. This park is in a dark sky designated area so the view if the night sky is spectacular! The restrooms/showers are very basic and about average for the Texas state parks that I have stayed at.

I really liked the shelters that they built at each of the sites in the Comanche camping area. They are built for maximum shade but with plenty of airflow for cooling. They also look kind of cool. We saw a lot of wildlife (birds and small mammals) in the area.

We were able to find an opening for 1 night at the honey flat campground, and enjoyed the solitude, scenery and wild life. Had 30 Amp hookup with water. Dumpstation and bath facilities. The sites were good size with fire rings and shaded picnic tables. Need to be aware of texas wild life. Many hiking trails and staff at the information center were nice and helpful. Need to plan trip far in advance as sites fill up quick if you plan on staying for awhile.

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.

We stayed here on the way to Colorado. It’s about a one day drive for us from Austin Texas. The park exceeded our expectations for experience and amenities. We arrived at 7pm and the ranger station and visitors center was still open. They have a small gift shop and your can also rent items including fishing rods for the well stocked fishing lake. The views of the red canyons are worth the visit. The morning sun light on the canyon is incredible. The hidden surprise is the huge herd of bison. They congregate around the main entrance at sundown and you can get very close in your car for some great shots. The site was perfect for our sprinter van with privacy between the sites, water, and electric. We don’t need water or electric but find these larger sites provide some space and privacy. The sites have picnic tables, sun shades, and hooks for hanging clothes lines or drying out tents. We visited in July and the outdoor temp was 94 degrees at 9 pm. So you need to plan your visit if you are tent camping or you can ac is limited. They have great facilities including RV dump station and clean restrooms with showers. Lots of folks travel to Palo Duro which is just up the road but Caprock has a lot to offer. We plan to come back in the Fall to do some hiking and camping. Another good Texas State Park. The town of Turkey Texas is close. This looks like an interesting stop with cafes and a nice theater.

We preferred the less modern camping areas to the ones that have water and electric available. The more primitive sites were more isolated and offered better views of the park. There are toilets available at all campgrounds except for the hike in sites. Each camp site offers a type of shading, tables, and fire pits. This area is subject to burn bans early in the camping season that generally last through the summer and into the fall. Dogs are welcome and are permitted to access the trails. There is a wild bison herd within the park boundaries, you can also view prairie dogs. Hiking and mountain biking are available, although I believe the trails are more appropriate for hiking and trail running rather than MTB. Not far from the park is an old rails to trails trail which allows for some interesting features. The local town is very small and does not offer much for shopping, try to have everything you need before getting into the area because it is very isolated.

I took my daughters out since we had a four day weekend. It took a little over 4 hours to reach. Check-in was easy since they assign you to a spot before you get there. We were placed in Lake Theo. The first complaint is you don't park anywhere near your site. You have to cart your gear about 1000 feet. I didn't see anything on the website about this. Next, we were placed in spot 9. This is possibly the worst spot they have. It is a very narrow space right on the trail to the toilet. Given these two things, we had people walking right by our heads while we tried to get to sleep. Finally, there are no dumpsters anywhere near the sight.

On the plus side, the views are amazing as is the history. We had a lot of fun exploring the canyon and dry creeks. We did see a bison roaming around and the night sky was spectacular. We wanted to see the bats, but it's a five mile hike surrounded by private land. The closest town with anything resembling civilization is Childress, so make sure you stock up there before heading in.

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.

I love this park! The staff is great and it is very well maintained. The bathhouse is clean. No shade at the RV sites, but each site has a picnic table with a teepee shade structure over it as well as a raised grill. Lots of space between campsites. Our electric/water site #6 in Comanche Campground was long enough to leave our rig hooked up and was easy to back in to.

Unfortunately, I was not able to do any hiking this trip. It was 100 degrees when we arrived and didn’t ‘cool off’ to 85 until 9pm. The trails looked great and I’d love to come back in the late fall or winter and stay a few days to explore. Our AT&T hotspot was able to stream a movie.

Where this park really shines is after the sun goes down. Copper Breaks is an International Dark Sky Park. We were so lucky to have clear skies on our one night stay! I stayed up early into the morning to try my hand at night sky pics and got my first Milky Way picture.