Texas
Learn about camping and boondocking in Texas
Johnson Park, Abilene, TX
Located at the north end of Lake Fort Phantom Hill, next to the dam, Johnson Park is largely a day-use area for picnics. However, camping is still permitted here by city ordinance, but there are no RV sites. Rather, you're expected to park in the parking lots, and set up tents on the grounds. You can still technically sleep inside your van, truck, or SUV, as long as your vehicle can fit in a parking space.
Seabee Park, Abilene, TX
Seabee Park is owned and operated by the City of Abilene. It's one of two city parks located at Lake Fort Phantom Hill, this one being situated at the lake's southern end. Seabee Park has a campground with four (4) sites. There are no electric, water, or sewer hookup here. There is no dump station either.
Hamlin RV Park, Hamlin, TX
This small RV park located in the heart of the city, offers only six (6) sites, with 30 amp electrical hookup, potable water hookup, and sewer hookup. It's free for the first night, but each thereafter is priced at $15.00, with a maximum of seven (7) nights. The RV park is large enough for full sized motorhomes and fifth wheels.
Hamlin City Park Campground, Hamlin, TX
Operated by the City of Hamlin, this small RV Park offers a free one night stay with 30 amp and potable water hookups. Each night thereafter is priced at $15.00. We counted nine (9) back-in sites, each with a covered-picnic table. Note that the City of Hamlin operates a second RV Park along US-83, between 3rd St. and 4th St.
Lake Trammell Park, Sweetwater, TX
Much of the free camping is found on the east side of the lake, though there are some places on the west side too. Lake Trammell is owned by the City of Sweetwater, though its well outside of city boundaries. There is very little information about the city's camping policies towards this lake, though many people continue to camp here without incident.
Slaton City Park Campground
This RV park is located in the middle of a city park, along side a chain link fence. There are electrical hookups marking each site. Some of the sites have water hookups, but not all. It does not appear there are sewer hookups, at least not anymore. Otherwise, it's a decent night stay, but during the day it's very busy, and many locals tend to park their cars in the RV sites.
Crosbyton City RV Park
Free two (2) night stay at a little RV park in the edge of town. Operated by the City of Crosbyton, this eight (8) site RV park offers full electrical and water hookups. All site are supposed to have sewer connection too, but many of connections are broken (as of this writing). Dump station, trash cans, and picnic tables.
Wayne Russell RV Park
This small RV park is offered by the City of Floydada for free to tourists passing through or to visit for a short term. Large pull-through spaces on level ground make it easy to get in and get out. 50-30-15 amp electrical hookups, potable water hookups, and dump station are on hand.
Hobart RV Park
This small RV park is owned and operated by the City of Pampa for visitors passing through the city. There are three back-in spaces for small to medium-sized rigs, and two sites parallel to the road for large rigs. There are electrical hookups, but limited to 15 & 20 amp service, and there are only two utility boxes on either side of the park. There are no water hookups, but there is a single water faucet for potable water, and dump station as well.
Borger RV Park
The City of Borger RV Park is an 8-space facility located at South Main St within Huber Park. Each space has water and electrical hookups. The spaces do not have sewer hook-ups, but the park does have a dump station. There is a maximum 72 hour stay every 7 days.
