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Legend
When traveling through this area you will drive for miles and miles of desolation. Fort Stockton is one of the largest towns you will reach on this section of road until you get to El Paso. You would think that there would be some options for accommodation for those to rest their weary heads when traveling. Are there a few hotels here. Yes. But what about those pulling an RV or wanting to tent camp?
I checked out this site in hopes of finding a tent camping site. What I found was a location. which could accommodate RV travelers, but is often used by long term stay traffic from companies in the area. A. lot of oil field traffic here, reserving sites for weeks on end.
Despite the long term nature of many of the visitors it didn't appear to be the typical scene you find with lots of underpinning. It was however a dusty park because of the lack vegetation in the area. With high winds it can be a bit dusty at the park.
Typical amenities are offered for short or long term stay. The park is located very central to local businesses including laundry, restaurants and grocery stores. But perhaps the things I would recommend if making your way through this park for a night or even a longer span is checking out the historic Fort Stockton and the most infamous giant RoadRunner of Fort Stockton.
These places of local tourism are only a short 3-5 minute drive from the park and while the RoadRunner is free to see the Fort is $5.
Tips:
Use this stop as a refuel station if heading West the prices were reasonable and provided the last real stop for tourists.
Stop along the way at the Texas Safety Stop not to far from Fort Stockton for an additional little bit of West Texas History and a place to stretch your legs.
Guide
When we pulled in late, there were birds chirping in the trees and animals to welcome us. It was a nice place with a beautiful sunset. The night check in was easy to follow. The tent camping area was a little bright from lights far away but it was secure. Such a beautiful spot
LegendFort Stockton RV park was not what I was expecting for the money, but it served our purpose and was clean, the staff was friendly and the sites were fairly level. Not quite the desert oasis they advertised, but it was a one nighter, so it was fine. Downtown Fort Stockton had a lot of history and we enjoyed driving around and checking it out.
TravelerWe stopped at Fort Stockton on our way West through Texas and we loved our stay. Easy hookups, late check-in available and efficient, quiet park, and a lovely place to spend the night. Woke up to bird sounds and owls with a lovely sunrise over the hills in West Texas.
Also easy to navigate to as it's directly off of the Interstate!
RangerNice campground just east of town of Fort Stockton. Lots of sites, looks like they can accommodate any of your camping needs. Propane, ice, small store. Roadrunner restaurant serving breakfast and dinner. Traveling i 10 east or west, this seems to be a nice stopping point. Fort Stockton has a Walmart, Loves Travel center, Flying J and more. The sites are pretty close to level , so not much to set up, full hookups, including cable and wifi, cell service is good. Desert views from campground.
LegendIf you RV enough, you will run into these places. The staff HATE travelers, and they hate their job. Fort Stockton RV is NOT one of these places!!! From the first contact with office staff while making reservations, to the check in, to the Maintance guy (Joe) stopping by. This place ROCKS! This is a full service park. 30/50 amp with full hookup and Breakfast every morning. Fort Stockton IS in the middle of no where, but if you find yourself half way between San Antonio and El Paso on I-10, make this your stop.
LegendWent to Fort Stockton it was the Fort Stockton RV Park. Was a nice park not the best but would go back. They had a restaurant on site that did Breakfast and Dinner, we did not take part in it but folks were saying it was good. We went to explore and found the Walmart.
The folks are very nice. We have now stayed there 3 times and would go back. The area does not have a lot to offer other than it is a great starting point to head into Big Bend and stock up there.
Close to I 10 but not right on it so you hear traffic but not super bad.
LegendFort Stockton is in the middle of nowhere along I-10. But it makes a great stopping point between San Antonio and El Paso. The people are great. The park is reasonably priced. This is our go to place.
RangerJust to recommend the Roadrunner Cafe at Fort Stockton RV Park. We got the chicken fried steak and eggs with grits and toast, to go, they are fast service yet very tasty and hot. Which is extremely convenient for us folks passing through that don't want the mess of cleaning up after breakfast. Thank You Roadrunner for great service and food!
GuideTraveling with Class A 38' RV.
Good spot right off the highway on the east side of Fort Stockton with 30/50 amp spot. We pulled in just for a quick overnight on our way west. Easy pull thru spots and onsite cafe (Not open every day). Onsite Laundry and Showers. Swimming pool seemed maintained but was definitely cold. Playground for the kids was just a couple swings but it was something. Would stay again!
GuideFort Stockton RV Park is a clean, nice stop close to Highway 10. They have 30/50 amp FHU very spacious sites. There are pull-thru and back-in available. There is a nice pool and even a cafe on site that serves breakfast and dinner. Good home cooking! If you have a dog, they will love the large dog-run. This was a great stop while traveling.
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Traveler
Public camping for tents and RVs. Fishing at lake available, bait shop w some supplies. No firewood (Good luck finding firewood in town. Try the gas station called Uncles.). Free roaming cows made good neighbors.
GuideNice clean park with pool, laundry/showers and large dog park. There is a café on site and provides home cooked meals at a reasonable price. Dump station and propane on site. All hookups are 30/50 amp electric with water and sewer. Many drive through sites to accommodate large rigs or rigs towing a vehicle. Free WiFi. There is also a tenting area with parking for tenters.
TravelerA great spot to spend the night traveling through west Texas. Spots were large and level. Park was clean. Cafe is a delicious bonus! Large dog park and pool. They deliver your propane to your site.
GuideWe had been to this place a few times. They are very nice, clean facility, and when there is not COVID the restaurant is great. This is right off the highway an easy off and on. Few miles from any sort of stores which is also kind of nice. They have a great dog park.
The reason for the 3 stars is because every time we had stayed there it is transient all night long. Meaning there are no quiet hours. The wind is extreme at this park. I could not believe the wind. An important piece of information is every time I had come through this park it was winter. That may play a part in it. Most times were December thru February. Lastly, the sites are small. Literally you can hear and see everything your neighbor is doing. I had done this trip in RV and tent.
GuideThis is a nice place to linger while driving through Texas. While windy, it was pleasant.
The owners are very particular about things and have $50 fines for parking on the grass, leaving masks on the ground, not picking up after your per etc. Even after the threats, we still enjoyed our stay.
They have a pool, cafe, laundry rooms, and a dog park.
The Roadrunner Cafe was excellent and was a comforting meal after a long day on the road!
Guide
We stayed one night on a Wednesday, on our way thru Texas. The price was ok, $20 a night with full hookups. The host claimed to not know what was available as far as places to eat at the truck stop next door. There is a restaurant 100 yards away. The food there was not good and the prices were high. Had I known any of this beforehand, I would have pulled behind the truck stop and parked in the lot with all the trucks and saved $20.
LegendThere 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.
GuideWe actually stayed here for a week, part of relocating from Texas over to the desert for the winter.
The Pros:
• Easy in and out. You can actually just go right to the back of the gas station there and cut left, big entrance area, though going to the right of the Saloon and restaurant does put you going the right way for....
• Large, long spots. Now, some have a cone in them, I'd guess some problem with one of the three hookups, but I don't know. Some of them are also overgrown.
• Plenty of room, really. This isn't a place people stay for long, being next to the highway, I would guess. So when you're trying to "reserve" a spot on the phone, it'll pretty much be "just come on".
• During our stay we had reliable power and water, no issues. Decent water pressure as well. We did hit some freezing overnights so I just filled the tanks and we ran off that until we left. I didn't actually hook up to the sewer at all.
• The onsite bar and restaurant isn't bad.
The Cons:
• Not really a problem for me, but you ARE next to a truck stop and a highway, but honestly, I didn't hear them really at all during the night unless I was listening for it.
• There was someone with loose dogs. As a former traveling-with-dog RVer, that annoys me to a VERY great deal. I don't know your dog, mine always seemed to get attacked. Keep your dog on a leash, please.
• Again, not a problem for me, but the bar/restaurant is very right wing Republican. F*** Biden flags, Trump Won, etc. Just warning you. The patrons and staff didn't say or do anything untoward, but if this kind of stuff bothers you and you're easily offended, just be aware.
• It took me second time to realize that my chicken fried steak wasn't just awesomely tender, but rather I'm pretty sure it was hamburger. The batter and gravy was good, really, all the food was good. (Though we did feel a little ripped off at 5 or 6 small onion rings for $6.99.) 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.
GuideFirst, the plus side: inexpensive, neighborhood seems friendly, close to town. Things to consider: very neglected looking with weeds, trash, and unused stuff just sitting around; showers and bath house inoperable; no manager on site so resident yelling, slamming doors, banging on stuff at all hours of the night is never addressed; free range dogs, cats, even a goat! With only a little work, it could certainly attract many from the Walmart lot!
Legend
This site is just next door to Hilltop RV Park... similar name but very different parks. This spot does not have the amenities or the views of Hilltop (alas, they are on the side of the hill as the name implies, not atop the hill). Though it is more bare bones, the essentials are there -- reliable hookups, level gravel pads and easy access right off I-10. The lot is wide, open gravel, so you won't get much in the way of landscaping or privacy, but if you're just looking for a place to park overnight at a reasonable price, Hillside will suit your needs.
ScoutNothing special, but gateway to NP
GuideGravel lot. Restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Easy access from expressway . Easy in and out with big rig.
GuideGreat price with passport America
ScoutFormer KOA with friendly staff. Has a pool and a huge dog park. Kids park is sub par. Close to I-10 so there is freeway noise. We would definitely stay here again for a one night stop.
GuideConvenient midway stop between Houston & Tucson. Chicken fried steak in the Cafe was ultimate comfort food after 9 hrs on the road. They also have a dog park to let your pets off leash.
GuideMany amenities including a clean pool site, clean showers, and bathrooms. They have a small grocery store as well. The laundry area is clean and well maintained. $40 per night cost this park one star.
Tent camping near Fort Stockton, Texas, offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the area while enjoying essential amenities.
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