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Memphis City Park offers primitive camping for tent and RV campers with pets. Electric hookups include 30 or 50 amp service with water hookups available seasonally at each site. The park charges $15 per night with payment collected at the police station via a dropbox with envelopes. Sites accommodate larger RVs, with confirmed space for 35-foot fifth wheels. The amount of trash in the area has been noted as a concern by visitors, and occasional encounters with unleashed dogs have created issues for campers with their own pets.
Caprock Canyons State Park provides several pet-friendly camping options including Honey Flat, North Prong, South Prong, and Wild Horse Equestrian Area. All permit pets on leashes and offer various hookup configurations for both tent and RV camping. The canyons provide breathtaking landscapes for campers with pets, though visitors should be prepared for temperature extremes and wildlife encounters. Ole Town Cotton Gin RV Park in nearby Quanah features spacious, level sites with full hookups and shade trees for pet comfort. The park maintains clean facilities and lush, open grounds that accommodate pets year-round. The campground's proximity to Highway 287 makes it convenient for travelers passing through the region with their animals.
"The drop box is next to campsite. Beautiful walking path around the lake and various areas of the park. I'd highly recommend. Great Att cell service."
"Walking trails and a playground. Drop box is easy to find."
"Could hear a little highway noise and the train, but that's just west Texas."
"I was on a trip from East Texas to Colorado and back in my Overland Ford Maverick and needed one last camping spot to carry me over on the trip back to East Texas and found this little gem of a spot!"
from $35 / night
"Laundry and bathrooms near a small swimming pool. Wait until you see inside the old Cotton gin. You’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time. Small store with cats, dogs and great conversation."
"It was 105 degrees F and this campground was an oasis in the west Texas desert. A little green grass in the campground and some shade trees too, along with a pool. I arrived after closing."
"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."
"You also camp with bisons and prairie dogs."
"I highly recommend hiking the Upper South Prong trail to the Fern Cave and then returning via the Haynes Ridge Overlook Trail."
"Our first night encounter was hearing what may have been a mountain lion and purred what seemed to be right next to our tent."
from $12 / night
from $15 - $20 / night
"This was a pretty busy place with houses and a marina on the opposite side of the lake."
"We were the only ones here pretty close to the highway as well nice breeze at night highly recommend"
"Excellent customer service, full hookups, long pull through sites, laundry, horse shoes, dog park, easy to get to, beautiful scenery, easy to navigate and the owner Crystal takes you to your site."
"Pet friendly. Trash cans all over the site along with two dumpsters. Tornado shelters on site!"
from $27 - $32 / night
"There’s also a county road that runs along the CG and the locals drive at a respectable speed."
"So now driving after dark, We picked this place. We only got to see Campground by headlight . It is all packed rock the best I could tell, with options of pulling into site from either direction."
from $20 / night
GuideSlightly dated but a great Campground. Spaces are level well spread out with Mesquite trees in between providing pretty good privacy. Lots of trails in the park. Some spaces are only 30 amp so if you come in summer and need 50 amp to run your air conditioners make sure you choose the right space. Will come again.
ScoutNice level site with electric dirty and 50 amp and a porta potty in the area. Nice quiet lake type front or big pond.
Scoutwe camped at the RV site and it was noisy. the road that runs parallel to the site is rather busy even till midnight. but it was peaceful. most importantly the hostess was kind, helpful and made sure we were settled in for our evening.
GuideArrived to a big sign at the entry road that said the area was closed, and to contact the Marina for info. Unfortunately.. The marina was also closed and their phone number just endlessly rang. Some people may be comfortable having to directly pass a closed sign to boondock, but I just drove to the nearest rest area to regroup and replan.
GuideThis park is run at the usual high standards of the Texas State Park system. It features a lovely visitors center with a panoramic glass view of the canyon, and the promised bison do indeed roam freely, right up against the cars and RVs.
The dark sky aspect is amazing, even if you're not into astrophotography. Just looking out your own windows at night you can see stars at the treeline. You don't even have to go outside or look way up. With the amount of satellites and airplanes out today, the night sky is very busy and an app like Stellarium really helps out here to see what you're seeing.
Prairie Dog Town is well named as they run the roost in that area, on guard for cars and standing up with cute expressions before popping down into one of their many holes and tunnels, just like in the cartoons. Roadrunners run, too.
The park's water is gross, a nonfat milk blue color. Like all Texas water, I recommend your own purification or bring bottled.
Finally, to cap a lovely second evening, a lightning strike in town many miles away took out power throughout the park and I'm writing this on generator, despite the approaching quiet hours. It's terribly hot still.
While the power issue is not the park's fault, it is a reminder to come here with a full tank of gas (I was at 78%) and a full lithium battery if you have one. Texas State Parks are remote and don't have the urban water and power we might always expect.
Finally, most of the inner park loop lies beyond a 16% grade that isn't well explained until you're handed a park map. This makes key canyon viewing areas off limits to trailers longer than 15 ft, and I decided not to try it with my 27' motorhome. This meant less canyon viewing than I hoped for.
With planning, this can be great visit! Canyon enthusiasts should visit Palo Duro instead, the true gem of the Texas park system.
RangerIt’s not the bison that will bother you—it’s the raccoons. Quite frankly, this park feels like an incredible step into another world and another time. The campsites are clean and well maintained, aside from the occasional pile of poo left by a passer-bi-son. Yes, the bison roam freely throughout the park, including right through the campsites, but we had no issues with them during our one-night stay on the way home from Colorado. What we did encounter was a small brigade of raccoons, led by their morbidly obese commander, whom we affectionately named Billy Bob. We noticed the crew running from site to site as we entered Honey Flat, but we did not expect these critters to spend the entire evening climbing in and out of our truck bed at roughly half-hour intervals—despite there being no open food containers or trash anywhere. The next morning, we woke to an incredible sunrise and drove the park loops as the sky faded from soft pinks into brilliant blues. I would absolutely stay here again—but next time, I would leave ABSOLUTELY NOTHING exposed or unattended in the truck bed. Billy Bob and his brigade are always watching.
GuideThis place is pretty nice. All 12 sites are pull through from either side with full hook ups. You find your spot if there’s any left and drop $30 in the drop box up at the front. It is cash only. We got there at about 10:30 pm and there was 1 spot left. It’s right off I-40 about a quarter mile on the right. We only stayed for the night but I would def stay here again.
GuideWe arrived on a Friday night, Fourth of July weekend and even though it was busy there were lots of people around. We were able to find a quiet spot for ourselves. Nice place to camp would definitely come back here again.
RangerI can't believe this place isn't more popular! There are many spots to park and several are long and flat. There are pit toilets and dumpsters. There's lake scenery. I was the only one here. I could hear some traffic but it dies down at night. A tarantula walked right past me! The bugs weren't bothersome. It stormed the night I was here and I was glad to have a concrete pit toilet building for shelter.
Camping options near Estelline, Texas range from primitive tent sites to full-hookup RV parks within the red rock canyons and plains of the Texas Panhandle. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 90°F while winter nights can drop below freezing, creating distinct camping seasons. The region sits along the Caprock Escarpment where the High Plains drop dramatically to the Rolling Plains, creating unique geological features that define the camping experience.
Stargazing opportunities: Copper Breaks State Park offers exceptional dark skies as an International Dark Sky Park. "Awesome to see these creatures roaming free—I thought it was a lot more exciting than seeing the herds in Yellowstone because there aren't the crowds of tourists," notes a visitor to Honey Flat Camping Area about the night sky and bison viewing.
Wildlife watching: The free-roaming bison herd at Caprock Canyons is a major draw. "Woke up to the Buffalo licking my tent, awesome experience. Coyotes yip at night, stars are beautiful," shares a camper at Little Red Tent Camping Area, highlighting the close wildlife encounters.
Hiking diverse terrain: Trails vary from easy walks to challenging climbs with significant elevation changes. "We hiked the South Prong trailhead and cut across the Haynes Ridge cutout, and it was amazing. It's a 7 mile loop with an elevation of around 3000 feet. It's a good 3.5-4.5 hour hike," describes a visitor to South Prong Primitive Campsite.
Red rock canyon views: The dramatic canyon landscapes are consistently mentioned as highlights. "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," notes a reviewer at Wild Horse Equestrian Area.
Prairie dog colonies: Several campgrounds feature active prairie dog towns. "Prairie dogs town, bison walking around, gorgeous canyon views! The sites are so nicely set up with plantings obscuring your neighbor and a nice covered picnic table with shade/privacy slats on one side," explains a visitor to Honey Flat.
Quiet atmosphere: The remote location offers peaceful camping away from crowds. "If you are looking for peace and quiet this is the place. It is a National Dark Sky site and perfect for star gazing. The sites are almost 70 feet apart," shares a camper at Copper Breaks State Park.
Temperature extremes: Be prepared for significant heat in summer and cold in winter. "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," comments a visitor to Honey Flat.
Wildlife awareness: Bison roam freely throughout Caprock Canyons State Park. "The buffalo tend to gather on the open plains. The prairie dogs are located near the Honey Flat campground. Both of these attractions are far from the South Prong Camping Area," notes a camper at South Prong Primitive Campsite.
Water availability: Water access varies seasonally at many sites. "Only 5 sites, and is 1st come. 30/50amp & water. The drop box is next to campsite. Beautiful walking path around the lake and various areas of the park," mentions a visitor at Childress Fair Park.
Choose accessible sites: Some campgrounds require hiking to reach sites. "North Prong: There is a packed trail from the parking lot folks pull wagons and wheeled coolers on. BEAUTIFUL spot," advises a camper at North Prong Primitive Campsite.
Visit in shoulder seasons: Spring and fall offer milder temperatures. "I spent a week here in the summer time. It was hot during the day and chilly at night. Many hiking trails and opportunities for nature sightings. Take plenty of water and sunscreen," recommends a camper at North Prong.
Pack for wildlife encounters: Prepare children for wildlife safety. "BISON COME TO VISIT. Of course, to stay safe this often requires an exercise of patience. We were caught behind a heard of 12 or so on a hiking trail and maintaining a safe distance required a very leisurely pace," shares a visitor to Honey Flat.
Level sites available: Most RV parks offer relatively flat parking. "Our site was mostly level after a little adjusting. The bath house was very clean, wifi was strong and all the hookups worked great!" notes a visitor to Ole Town Cotton Gin RV Park.
Pet-friendly options: Multiple campgrounds accommodate pets with varying restrictions. "Lush, open and inviting. Large spots with picnic tables for big rigs. Laundry and bathrooms near a small swimming pool," describes an Ole Town Cotton Gin RV Park camper, mentioning the pet-friendly grounds.
Advanced reservations recommended: Popular sites fill quickly during peak seasons. "Full hook ups no facilities but good price for overnight passing through," comments a visitor to J&S RV Ranch about their experience with pet friendly camping near Estelline, Texas.
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