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Pelham City Park

RV campers traveling Highway 287 can access this municipal campground through Bowie's city limits, marked by a large Bowie Knife sculpture near the entrance. Pelham City Park features ten paved sites with electric hookups and water connections, though some water hookups sit in-ground and may collect mud during wet conditions. The facility operates on an honor system with a $15 nightly fee and includes a dump station and garbage collection.

A 2.5-mile walking trail encircles the campground area, connecting to the city's rodeo arena and pool complex. Sites lack individual shade structures, so portable awnings prove useful during summer months. The campground primarily serves visitors attending monthly trade weekends and rodeo events, so advance reservations through Bowie's city offices help secure availability during these busy periods.

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Pelham City Park is located in Texas

Coordinates

33.54891786 N
97.83363827 W

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Basic overnight camping with paved sites and electric hookups for $15/night. Limited restroom facilities and challenging water connections were common concerns, though the location offers easy highway access.

Angela G.

Traveler

Reviewed May. 1, 2025

Right place at the right time

Pulled in just for an overnighter. $15/nite in the honor box. 10 sites with electric. Sites are paved. Garbage and a dump station. Clean.

Sitesite 4

Month of VisitMay

Lu F.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 13, 2024

Pretty run down and amenities not accurate:

THERE ARE NO SHOWERS OR FLUSH TOILETS INCLUDED IN THIS STAY ACCORDING TO CITY WORKERS…when we arrived I went into the building to check out showers and a lady asked me what I was doing then informed the showers are for paid pool goers and there are vault toilets by the rv dump site, but they were locked. The sites are all covered in hitchhiker burrs, our dog found them all haha. The sites have water hookups but they’re in-ground and several are washed out so almost impossible to hook to without getting mud in your hose.

Site4

Month of VisitJune

Crystal C.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 15, 2018

RVs Only - Right next to fairgrounds

When traveling through the Bowie areas a recent addition for motorists searching for a place to stay the City of Bowie is the Pelham Park camping area. Primarily put into place for those participating in festivals, rodeos and trade weekends (held once a month on the weekend before the Second Monday), this facility is small but easy to access.

Exiting just off the main highway traveling past Bowie, highway 287, the park is just inside the city limits on your right. Those searching for this facility will notice a large Bowie Knife sculpture, the city’s tribute to their namesake before the parking area for the rodeo arena, trade grounds, city pool and camping facilities toward the far back corner.

The campground is surrounded by the park’s walking trail, some 2.5 miles in its entirety.

Spaces are designed for RV campers and have nice pull in slots for large camper units. Outdoor restroom facilities are available up a long walkway closer to the rodeo grounds, however are not ideal for those needing a quick restroom. Water fountains are located just beside the campground with clean drinking water.

During summer the pool facility is available for use at a small cost.

Reservations can be made for this facility by contacting the City of Bowie during regular office hours and are recommended as the offices are only open Monday through Friday.

Tips:

call in advance, if there is a special event happening limited sites are available
bring a portable awning for direct sun coverage as there is no covered picnic area at each campsite, however pavilion is nearby