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Childress Fair Park

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With just five first-come, first-served sites at $15 per night, Childress Fair Park fills up faster than its size suggests. Electric (30/50 amp) and water hookups are available at each site, and rigs up to 40 feet have checked in without issue. Sanitation is handled by porta-potties in the field rather than a permanent restroom building, so campers should plan accordingly. The pay drop box sits next to the campsites and is easy to locate on arrival.

The park sits within a city fairgrounds complex that includes a pond, paved walking paths, a playground, and a pool open during summer months. Reviewers consistently note the walking loop around the lake as one of the more useful features for stretching legs after a long drive. Sand burs in the grass are worth watching for, especially with dogs or kids. AT&T cell service gets favorable mentions from multiple visitors, and the sites are flat, though none are pull-through.

One practical note: the campground is adjacent to a highway and not far from a correctional facility, which a posted sign makes clear. Todd L. sums it up as a "walking path around the lake and various areas of the park," which captures the layout well. Campers passing through the region can browse campgrounds near Fair Park for additional context on what's available locally. Those wanting full-service RV amenities or a pull-through setup might consider J&S RV Ranch a short distance to the southeast.

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Map & DirectionsChildress Fair Park is located in Texas near Childress

Public Campground

Directions

At Childress: Exit US 287; Commerce St N 3 blocks; turn right after entering park.

Coordinates

34.43017685 N
100.20221975 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Phone Service
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Pets

For Vehicles

Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
30 Amp Hookups
Big Rig Friendly

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General Info

Drive Time

1 hr 29 min from Wichita Falls, TX
1 hr 37 min from Amarillo, TX
1 hr 51 min from Lawton, OK
2 hrs 4 min from Lubbock, TX

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Reviews5 Camper Reviews - Childress Fair Park

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Small 5-site campground with flat sites and full hookups. Visitors often highlighted the walking paths, pond, and family amenities, though location near highway and prison concerned some campers.

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Shelly C.

Traveler

Reviewed Apr. 25, 2026

Quick Overnight Stop

Great spot for a quick stay. Clean, easy to get in and out with out 35’ fifth wheel. Walking trails and a playground. Drop box is easy to find.

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Month of VisitApril

Todd L.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 6, 2025

Gorgeous little city park

What a great park. 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. I'd highly recommend. Great Att cell service.

Month of VisitAugust

Luckybreak R.

Ranger

Reviewed Oct. 29, 2022

Nice town with a nice campground .

Five spots and four were occupied the day we stopped. Excellent areas to walk, paved sidewalks and a pond. Playground and pool in the summer. Sand burs in the grass.

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Month of VisitOctober

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Scott H.

Scout

Reviewed Dec. 13, 2021

Easy place to overnight

5 spots. Flat, not pull-thru. Water, power, porta potti. A nice little park. Better than Walmart. $15/night.

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Month of VisitDecember

Iris A.

Ranger

Reviewed Dec. 4, 2021

Car ports and porta potties

This park is right next to the highway and not to far away from the prison. We only realized this as there was a sign warning that hitchhikers may be escaped inmates. There are a few porta potties in a field with some metal car ports for shade.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What amenities are available at Childress Fair Park Campground?

Childress Fair Park Campground offers basic amenities for campers. The park features water and electrical hookups (30/50 amp), portable toilets, and a payment drop box next to the campsites. During summer months, visitors have access to a swimming pool. The park includes paved sidewalks, a scenic pond with a walking path around it, and playground facilities. There are also metal carports providing shade areas. The surrounding area offers excellent walking opportunities throughout the park grounds, though visitors should be aware of sand burs in the grass.

Where is Childress Fair Park Campground located in relation to Childress, TX?

Childress Fair Park Campground is located within the city of Childress, TX. The campground sits adjacent to the highway, making it easily accessible for travelers. The park is not far from the local prison facility, as indicated by signs in the area warning about potential escaped inmates. Its convenient in-town location provides easy access to local services while offering recreational features like a pond, walking paths, and green spaces.

Are there photos available of Childress Fair Park Campground?

While specific photo galleries aren't detailed in available information, visitors interested in seeing Childress Fair Park Campground can check camping websites and apps that may feature user-submitted photos. The campground has several distinctive features worth capturing, including a pond with walking path, playground facilities, and the camping area itself. For the most current visual information, contacting the Childress city offices directly may provide access to official photos or directions to online galleries showcasing the park's amenities and campsites.

What are the RV accommodations at Childress Fair Park Campground?

Childress Fair Park Campground offers 5 RV sites that are flat but not pull-through. Each site provides water hookups and electrical connections with both 30 and 50 amp service available. The fee is $15 per night, with payment collected via a drop box located next to the campsites. The spots operate on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservation system. ATT cell service is reported to be excellent in the area. While basic, these accommodations provide a convenient alternative to parking at retail locations when traveling through the Childress area.

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