Camping in Abilene, Texas. Photo via resort
Why RV Camping in Abilene, Texas is Worth the Trip
Abilene is an unassuming town in the middle of Texas. This delightful destination features plenty of history and attractions.
Located 150 miles west of Fort Worth, Abilene sits at the junction of Interstate 20 and U.S. highways 277 and 83. It formed when the Texas and Pacific Railway made its way west to California in the 1880s. That past is reflected in the town today.
Whistle Stop RV Resort
A very popular RV park with abundant amenities is the Whistle Stop RV Resort in the heart of Abilene. Set just off of I-20, the Whistle Stop RV Resort is a year-round favorite of RVers.
The park features 98 sites. Choose from pull-throughs, and full hook ups. RV campsites have 50/30/20 amp electrical, sewer, water, cable, and satellite. Enjoy the amenities in this spacious park. You’ll find restrooms, showers, laundry, camp store, pet area and propane. A café, snack bar, horse camp, picnic shelter, pool, playground, a pickleball court, and more are also waiting for you.
Texas-style steaks
Your Abilene camping plans should include sampling a true Texas mesquite-grilled steak. Look no further than Sharon Riley’s Lytle Land & Cattle Company. This spot is located just six miles from the Whistle Stop RV Resort.
Another excellent choice is the Beehive Restaurant and Saloon. This legendary place is a top spot among the elite steakhouses in the Lone Star State. In fact, Texas Monthly Magazine names it the “best country steakhouse in Texas.” The Beehive has two restaurants. One is in downtown Abilene. There’s another in Albany, 30 minutes away.
Tee time at Diamondback National
Diamondback National Golf Club is one of several Abilene-area golf courses. The facility opened its doors in 1999. It’s designed, built, and is operated by 1971 Masters Champion, Charles Coody. Mr. Coody is a resident of Abilene. Diamondback National is set on 220 acres of rolling terrain.
The course’s aesthetic beauty is enhanced by Lytle Creek. It’s a lovely setting that meanders throughout the entire track. Diamondback National also features many beautiful scenic views created by the natural elevation changes. The par 71 course stretches to just under 7,000 yards from the championship tees. The regular tees sit at 6,525 yards. And the legends tee box is 6,025 yards. Finally, the forward tees are 5,025 yards.
WWII Museum
History buffs will enjoy the National WASP WWII Museum in nearby Sweetwater. This fascinating museum tells the story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots. These first women to fly America’s military aircraft are known as “WASPs.”
The National WASP WWII Museum honors the life and legacy of the Women Airforce Service Pilots. It preserves the legacy of Avenger Field where most of them trained. Don’t miss it.
Frontier Texas
Abilene’s Frontier Texas is an experience you don’t want to miss. This unique big picture show features life-size holographic figures who tell their respective stories in a multimedia setting. Four different spirits tell their individual stories to visitors. For example, you meet a Comanche warrior and a buffalo hunter. A former slave and a frontier woman are also represented.
Located in historic downtown Abilene, Frontier Texas is a western heritage center. It brings the old west to life with the help of state-of-the-art technology. Frontier Texas also serves as the official visitor center for Abilene and the Texas Forts Trail Region. For more information visit the Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau.
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Rick Stedman is an avid golfer, RVer, and writer who lives in Olympia, Washington. Rick writes a golf column, “The RV Golfer,” which is published every month in rvlife.com. He can be reached at rstedman@gmail.com.
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