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Best Campgrounds near Mentone, TX

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The desert landscape surrounding Mentone, Texas features primarily RV-oriented camping options, with several established parks serving as convenient overnight stops for travelers. Monahans Sandhills State Park, approximately 40 miles east of Mentone, stands out as the premier natural camping destination in the region with its unique sand dune environment. Most local accommodations cater to long-haul travelers and oil field workers, including Tra-Park RV Park in Pecos, Saddleback Mountain RV Park near Balmorhea, and various highway-adjacent facilities. While tent camping is technically permitted at some locations, the region's infrastructure predominantly supports RVs with full hookup services.

Extreme weather conditions significantly impact camping experiences in this West Texas region. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 100°F, making spring and fall the preferred seasons for outdoor recreation. Winter nights often drop below freezing, as noted by one camper at Monahans Sandhills: "In January, it gets pretty cold at night around freezing, but warmed up nicely every day." Strong winds are common year-round, with potential to disrupt camping setups. Most campgrounds operate on a first-come, first-served basis with self-registration systems. Cell service is generally reliable near highways but can be spotty in more remote areas, with Verizon typically providing the strongest coverage.

Travelers consistently highlight the dramatic desert sunsets and night skies as standout features of camping in the region. At Monahans Sandhills State Park, visitors appreciate the well-maintained facilities and unique recreational opportunities. According to one reviewer, "Sand dunes are probably best enjoyed during cooler months and definitely best after rain! We picked the perfect time in April!" Highway noise affects many of the commercial RV parks, though several reviewers note it's less disruptive than expected. Most campgrounds in the area serve primarily as convenient overnight stops rather than destinations themselves, with one camper noting, "Campsites are few and far between in this part of the world." Basic amenities like showers, laundry facilities, and dump stations are available at most established sites.

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  • Ray & Terri F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 18, 2025

    Monahans Sandhills State Park Campground

    Small, convenient, quiet CG

    We have a 36 ft Class A with a Cherokee Trailhawk tow and stayed in site 28 for 5 nights in early/mid September. The CG is clean, well maintained. The CG roads are paved, but narrow, as are the pull-through sites. The sites themselves all seemed mostly level. The CG was very quiet and peaceful. There were only 3 or 4 other campers in the CG while we were there. Our site, 9, was a pull-through, as were several, but some were back in. There isn’t any shade, but we had a decent breeze, which helped. Our dog loved frolicking in the sand dunes, but do watch out for goathead burrs, she found a few. 

    AT&T coverage was pretty good with 2 bars of LTE service and speeds up to 17 MB/s. We had a clear view to the N at the site, so Starlink was fine with speeds up to 20 MB/s.

  • chris L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Tra-Park RV Park

    Easy avcess

    Would of gotten 5 stars, not having wifi impeded work (mine is down)

  • Zoey T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 13, 2025

    Monahans Sandhills State Park Campground

    Amazing place, reasonable price, secluded

    This was perfect. Stars and meteors epic. Close to the highway but secluded. Of their 20 or so sites only 3 were taken. Electric and water hook ups, trash, friendly staff, clean bathrooms. Epically quiet - cool at night. $15 camp fee plus $4 per person unless you have a Texas park pass.

  • Ryan M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 1, 2025

    Out West RV Resort

    Clean, secure location

    Nice fully gated park with full hook ups. No facilities yet. Big grassy area with gazebos.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 26, 2025

    Monahans Sandhills State Park Campground

    So cool

    Loved this campsite! It was so cool to see all of the sand dunes. Right off the highway exit but far out where you can’t hear any traffic noise. Drinking water, electric, bath house with hot showers, and picnic tables available. Decent price with amenities. You can rent sand discs and sled down the mountains. Definitely recommended to check out for a night or two!

  • Christina H.
    May. 11, 2025

    Monahans Sandhills State Park Campground

    Hidden gem in west Texas

    In the middle of the oil fields is Willow Draw Campground in Monahan Sandhills State Park. The campground is a beautiful drive through the winding sandy hills. They have a good amount of RV spots, with 50 amp, water, and a dump station on the way out. Limited pull through sites that seem to book quickly, but plenty of open back in sites that are nicely spaced. We booked site 22, a back in site up against a large dune hill. It was not easy to back a 55ft long rig into, probably one of the worst sites for a big rig, but we still managed. We just had to park our tow vehicle weird.

    The dunes are awesome and beautiful. The park is incredibly clean and the rangers do great work patrolling and keeping the campsites safe and clean.

    The price for camping is incredibly cheap, especially for what you're getting! The views from each site are breathtaking. All are within a short walk to the dunes. You can rent snow sleds and go sand boarding. Theres gorgeous wildflowers all over in the spring and summer and the sunsets are always 10/10 here. We heard the distant songs of coyotes and smelled the oil from the fields. A very unique experience and a must for RV camping checklists!

  • A
    Apr. 24, 2025

    Monahans Sandhills State Park Campground

    Once in a lifetime view

    Monahans was way better than what I’ve heard about it online. I camped out there for Easter weekend and had an amazing time. Hiking up the dunes and watching the sunrise was definitely a once in a lifetime time experience. Even though the weather was pretty bad whenever I went, I would recommend to visit here at least once.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 5, 2025

    Tra-Park RV Park

    poor use of a lot of spaces for RVs

    This park has all the bad qualities of a KOA. The sites are crammed together with barely enough room for a table between the rows. No fires here. Traffic as expected on a Friday was busy. The managers(owners?) line everybody up from sites 1 through 11 in a row. Close to 200 sites in this park and ALL the short term stays are in this row. I can see acres of sites across the park with many vacancies but they are not used. Theres a community center right across the street and a bar with a band making their presence heard till after dark, but not louder than my Youtube. The laundry has one(1) working wash machine. By 9:30 Saturday the whole row from my site NE(5-11) was empty again. Price is good as an Escapee,$30. The whole park is a typical high desert natural gravel parking lot with some trees, chain link fences and the pedestals demarcating the travel lanes which are plenty wide for the biggest RVs. I was offered site 11 on the very end so no one would billboard my view but I decided I would stick it out just one night with neighbor within spitting distance. I wonder(worry) that the rest of the weekend could be just as disruptive. Turns out I had the place mostly to myself the whole time I was there We camped at Tra-Park RV Park- Escapees Rainbow Park in a Fifth Wheel.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 31, 2025

    Monahans Sandhills State Park Campground

    You think you're at the beach

    I stayed here five nights in site number three, which is a pull through and a great view of the windmill and the day use parking lot.. In January, it gets pretty cold at night around freezing, but warmed up nicely every day. One day was so windy. It was rocking my fifth wheel like it's never rocked before. Yes, I live alone. It was very quiet with little noise from I 20. I did hear a train whistle, but then you can hear a train whistle just about everywhere in the entire state of Texas in the morning. I did see very small prints in the freshly blown sand. Watch out for rodents getting into your RV.

Guide to Mentone

The camping options near Mentone, Texas include several basic facilities serving travelers across the vast West Texas desert landscape. At an elevation of around 2,700 feet, this remote region experiences temperature extremes with winter lows often below 20°F and summer days frequently exceeding 105°F. Cell service can be unpredictable away from major highways, with coverage gaps common in the canyons and valleys surrounding the area.

What to do

Sand sledding at Monahans Sandhills: $4 equipment rental at Monahans Sandhills State Park Campground, where visitors can rent sleds for sand boarding down dunes. "You can rent sand discs and sled down the mountains. Definitely recommended to check out for a night or two!" reports Nicole K.

Sunset viewing near lake areas: Best from 7-8pm at Jal Lake Park where open skies create optimal conditions. "There is a lake beside close by with a beautiful sunset which was a plus and the best part is, it's FREE!" notes Christie C.

Morning wildlife watching: Dawn hours recommended for spotting desert creatures. "I did see very small prints in the freshly blown sand," shares Butch K. at Monahans Sandhills, suggesting active wildlife in the early hours.

What campers like

Clean, maintained facilities: Sites with electric and water are appreciated at The Rise at Monahans - Lodge and RV Park, which offers basic but reliable hookups. "Great 'no frills' stopping point... It's a big rock parking lot with full hookups. Helpful host," writes Gus S.

Budget-friendly options: Under $20 per night at many locations. "For $20, we have water, sewer, and electricity," reports G.F. at Saddleback Mountain RV Park, making it an economical choice for travelers.

Uncrowded camping: Off-peak privacy is common at most sites. "When we were here towards the end of January, there were plenty of sites to choose from," notes MickandKarla W., highlighting the typically uncrowded nature of camping in this region.

What you should know

Highway noise varies by location: Prepare for traffic sounds at several campgrounds. "There is some medium road noise that we found to be of no consequence," mentions Chris S. about Jal Lake Park.

Limited amenities at most sites: Plan accordingly with supplies and water. "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," warns MickandKarla W.

Thorny plants pose risks to pets: Check paws regularly when walking dogs. Sean & Holly H. caution about "lots of goatheads (thorns) that get in your dog's paws" at Saddleback Mountain RV Park.

Tips for camping with families

Bring sand toys for children: Morning dune play works best at Wickett City Campground as a base camp. "Nice city park right off I-20. Easy to get to and full hook ups for $16.75 a day," notes Dave L., making it convenient for families.

Pack extra water for all activities: 1 gallon per person daily is recommended due to extreme dry conditions. "The smell of Creosote this morning was amazing," mentions Ted N. at Saddleback Mountain RV Park, indicating the dry desert environment.

Plan indoor afternoon activities: 1-4pm heat avoidance during summer months. "Sand dunes are probably best enjoyed during cooler months," reports a camper, suggesting timing activities around temperature fluctuations.

Tips from RVers

Secure loose items from wind: Stakes and tie-downs essential for awnings and outdoor equipment. "One day was so windy. It was rocking my fifth wheel like it's never rocked before," shares Butch K. about Monahans Sandhills.

Level blocks required: Uneven terrain at many sites. "Our site was plenty long enough for our 40' 5th wheel and F450," mentions MickandKarla W., but notes terrain challenges at Saddleback Mountain RV Park.

Security considerations: Varied locations require different precautions. "Clean, secure location... Nice fully gated park with full hook ups," reports Ryan M. about Out West RV Resort, one of the best places to camp near Mentone, Texas for security-conscious travelers.

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Which is the most popular campground near Mentone, TX?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Mentone, TX is Tra-Park RV Park with a 3.3-star rating from 5 reviews.

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