RV parks near McClellan Creek National Grassland provide several options for motorhome travelers seeking hookup sites. Lake McClellan Campground offers water and electric hookups with big-rig friendly sites and a dump station at the entrance. Texas Route 66 RV Park in Shamrock features full hookup pull-through sites with electric, water, and sewer connections. "Excellent customer service, full hookups, long pull through sites, laundry, horse shoes, dog park, easy to get to, beautiful scenery, easy to navigate," noted one visitor about the Route 66 park. Longhorn RV Park, located about 65 miles east of Amarillo, provides 12 pull-through sites with full hookups including 15, 30, and 50 amp service on both sides, allowing rigs to pull in from either direction.
Most RV parks in the region operate year-round, though seasonal considerations affect amenities. According to one camper, "The lake is dried so don't expect a lake" at Lake McClellan, highlighting how natural features may differ from expectations. Cell service varies throughout the grassland area, with stronger signals closer to Interstate 40 and the town of Shamrock. Overnight rates typically range from $15-43 per night, with weekday discounts available at some parks. While Texas Route 66 RV Park offers on-site facilities like laundry and a store with basic supplies, other parks operate on an honor system with payment boxes and minimal staffing. Many parks accommodate pets, though policies regarding pet areas and restrictions vary by location.
"All 12 sites here are pull throughs with FHUs with 15, 30, and 50 AMP on both sides so you can pull in either direction. There is also a picnic table and cool little bbq."
"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."
from $20 / night
from $50 / night
"Located on one of the last remaining stretched of Route 66 in Texas. This is a nice campground just outside of Shamrock TX, on the panhandle, about 10 miles from the Oklahoma line."
"They had very affordable daily, weekly, and monthly rates. They have a lot of people who come and stay a day or too while they travel, your neighbors are always changing."
from $27 - $32 / night
"Showed up at 6 on a Friday night and plenty of open spots. You can no longer pay in person and have to pay through Campspot with an additional 3.60 in fees."
"Electricity and water. there's a dump station on the way out. Was here on a weekday and there aren't many others. $15 a night on weekdays, $20 on weekends."
"Gorgeous all around and quite expansive. The main activities are hiking and biking but beware of the heat, be smart - it gets hot here."
"Outside of any reviews of camping the canyon itself is a wonder. We've stayed in a few of the RV loops, but our favorite is Juniper."
from $26 - $225 / night
"It was far enough from the highway to not be disturbed by interstate traffic. The bathrooms and showers were very clean and working well."
"Can hear the highway- but not bothersome. $28 is a great price for the convenience."
from $16 / night
"It is ideally located for our trip home from Colorado. It is still our first choice in the Amarillo area, but it has gone down from what it was a few years ago."
"Friendly staff. Several travelers walking dogs and also friendly. Clean campground under the trees that made the city site feel like you were in a park. Amenities were perfect."
"It’s tucked away in a quiet area, so it was peaceful and made for a great night’s sleep."
from $30 - $50 / night
from $35 / night
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.
ScoutWe have a 42 foot fifth wheel. This is a fairly rough camping area. If you go to the left at the y after the dump station the spots are wider and have access to electric and water. We did run into a group of campers with kids riding 4 wheelers going in circles around the camper and creating a lot of dust. The park was clean and seem to be well maintained. It was a great one night place. Not really much to do as the lake is almost gone and very weedy.
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.
GuideWe reallly enjoy site #9 due to the space! Our kids were able to run around plenty in our camping site without interrupting the other campers. There’s a trail right behind it so you may hear hikers early in the morning. We went in August and it was HOT! Over 100 degrees. We had to make our way into town for a few hours between 1pm-6pm to escape the heat. It gets hot in the canyon during the summer so be prepared. Our 11 and 8 year old were able to hike the lighthouse trail. They were on the trail by 7 am which you have to get on early if you plan on going with temps above 90 degrees. We were told to have a gallon of water per person while on the trail. It is a HARD trail so we were proud of our 11 and 8 year olds. The big cave was a fun climb duty flashlights during sunset.
We love PDC! We love hackberry sites. We will be back.
GuidePro: level lot with full hookups, fair at best for a quick one night stop Cons: no amenities, 75% of campers here are not road safe, not well kept, honestly it looks more like a camper junkyard than an RV park, one camper has no sewer line and was draining his tanks directly on the ground, road noise from interstate was medium volume, junk vehicles through out, no office that I could find
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.
ScoutThis park offers free rv camping with hookups for up to 3 nights. We find it’s perfect for an overnight stop during long rv trips. The park itself is nice for a walk before getting back on the road. There’s some road noise and activity overnight at the park, but it’s always been safe.
RangerWhat an amazing state park! Gorgeous all around and quite expansive. The main activities are hiking and biking but beware of the heat, be smart - it gets hot here.
The juniper campground is down on the canyon floor and take 10 or so min of driving from the park entrance.
Each site has water and electricity and there are lots of trash receptacles. Dump station nearby (several of them throughout the park). Toilets near the campground.
Well designed and spacious sites with trees for shade and a ramada, picnic table, a fire ring (although fires are often banned due to extreme heat) and lantern hook. Long concrete pad for the vehicles and multiple pull through sites. Too bad we were only passing through the area and here for only one night.
GuideThis is our first time to ever stay at Palo Duro State Park. It’s a hidden gem in the middle of the Texas panhandle. We’re in spot number 85 and it has a beautiful view. Also number 90 would be a good spot to get if it was available. It’s nice that you can drive through the whole park to get a feel for the beauty.
McClellan Creek National Grassland offers RV and tent camping opportunities in the Texas Panhandle region. The grassland covers approximately 1,449 acres of public land with elevations ranging from 2,900 to 3,100 feet. Summer temperatures typically reach 90-100°F while winters can drop to below freezing, making spring and fall the most comfortable camping seasons.
Hiking trails: At Palo Duro Canyon State Park, approximately 90 miles from McClellan Creek, visitors can access numerous trails. "Great area to hike, camp, and mountain bike. It does get hot in summer months," notes one visitor about the Juniper Campground.
ATV riding: Lake McClellan Campground provides designated ATV trails for off-road enthusiasts. "This area has ATV trails, so I am guessing it might get busy on the weekends," reports a visitor about the Lake McClellan Campground.
Wildlife viewing: The grasslands support diverse wildlife including turkeys, which campers often spot near their sites. "The turkeys were walking around the campsites. Our camp host rode around talking to all campers on his jeep," shares one camper about their experience at Palo Duro Canyon.
Honor system camping: Many campgrounds operate with minimal supervision. "We arrived and had no problems finding this nice little RV park for an overnighter. We had called prior to arrival for reservations and were told there would be no problem getting a site," explains a camper about Longhorn RV Park.
Farm animals: Some RV parks feature animal attractions. "Cute overnight stop with some farm animals on the property. Very helpful owners. Lead us right to our site," shares one visitor about Texas Route 66 RV Park.
Well-designed sites: Campers appreciate thoughtful campsite layouts. "All 12 sites here are pull throughs with FHUs with 15, 30, and 50 AMP on both sides so you can pull in either direction. There is also a picnic table and cool little bbq," reports a visitor at Longhorn RV Park.
Weather considerations: The Texas Panhandle experiences extreme temperature variations and seasonal changes. "It was about 105 when I got in at 5pm in July (to be expected), but cooled down some overnight with a bit of rain. Biggest downside besides the heat was the relentless biting flies," warns a camper at Juniper Campground.
Highway noise: Many RV parks near McClellan Creek National Grassland are situated close to Interstate 40. "Right next to the highway and train that runs through the night so if that bothers you I wouldn't suggest this spot," advises a camper about Watson RV Park.
Bathroom conditions: Bathroom maintenance varies between campgrounds. "Camping areas were very nice, even the hook up areas, was very disappointed in the port a potties and the other bathrooms with showers, they were filthy and trash was full," reports a visitor to Lake McClellan Campground.
Animal attractions: Children enjoy the farm animals at some RV parks. "They have farm animals onsite to visit, great for the kids! Pet friendly," recommends a visitor about Texas Route 66 RV Park.
Safety features: Some campgrounds offer storm shelters for protection during severe weather. "One interesting item is the storm shelter. I guess in tornado county it could be helpful," notes a camper about Texas Route 66 RV Park.
Recreation opportunities: Parks may include play areas for children. "There is a large field to walk your pups. Great views and sunsets," mentions a camper about Longhorn RV Park, highlighting the open space available for family activities.
Pull-through accessibility: Many rv campgrounds near McClellan Creek National Grassland feature convenient pull-through sites. "We needed a spot to rest for the night and stopped here. It's an honor system $20/night. Water and electric and level so we didn't have to unhook," shares a visitor at Watson RV Park.
Extended stay options: Some parks accommodate longer visits with weekly or monthly rates. "We stayed here for two weeks while traveling for renewable energy work in the area. They had very affordable daily, weekly, and monthly rates," mentions a camper about Texas Route 66 RV Park.
Local services: Nearby towns provide essential services for RVers. "Only 5 minutes away from the town of Shamrock, TX which has multiple fuel options, grocery market and ace hardware. They have some cute shops too. Multiple propane options within an hour of each direction," advises a camper about Texas Route 66 RV Park.
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