Traveling on a Budget? Go to Texas!
We’ve mentioned before that Texas is a great place to go RVing if you’re looking to travel on a budget. The state park system here is fantastic, and by purchasing a state park pass, you can save a ton of money. On top of that, there are plenty of free things to see and do in this beautiful and diverse state.
All that said, the best money-saver of all is something we’ve yet to write about: the free campgrounds.
Many people are completely unaware of the fact that most states offer a handful of free RV parking locations for travelers to enjoy as they pass through. Often, these are found in smaller communities, and usually, they are nothing more than an empty parking lot.
Try These 16 Free Campgrounds In Texas with Hookups
Texas is different from many other states, in that rather than having just a few of these RV parking areas, it hosts a huge number of them. Not only that, but many of these little campgrounds even feature electric hookups and water! In some cases, there is even a sewer dump.
Obviously, finding such a gem is great for the budget, and finding a whole collection of them is incredible. In order to help you camp on a budget, we’re going to use this article to share all of the free campgrounds in Texas with hookups that we know of. This will allow you to tour the state without spending a dime on lodging, something many campers would never even dare dream of.
1. Andrews Chamber of Commerce
Andrews, Texas
This campground is an asphalt lot behind the Chamber of Commerce building. It features water and 30-amp electric hookups at each of the six sites, as well as a couple of covered picnic tables. A dump station is also available in the same lot. Generally, free stays should be limited to 3 days, but extensions can be granted with permission from the office staff.
Andrews Chamber of Commerce – Photo via RV LIFE Campgrounds
2. Ray and Donna West RV Park
Muleshoe, Texas
The Ray and Donna West RV Park is run by the city of Muleshoe and is one of the best free campgrounds in Texas with hookups. It’s right off the highway and near plenty of fast food locations. Not only that, but the park offers full hookups at every site. Campers must limit their stay to 3 nights.
Ray and Donna West Free RV Parking – Photo via RV LIFE Campgrounds
3. Wayne Russell Municipal RV Park
Floydada, Texas
If you find yourself passing through the area of Floydada, the Wayne Russell Park is an awesome option. Here you’ll find free water and electricity, as well as a dump station.
RVers are allowed to stay two nights for free at this park. Once those are done, you can extend your stay for only $10 a night.
Wayne Russell Park. Photo via RV LIFE Campgrounds
4. Coleman Park
Brownfield, Texas
Free Brownfield RV parking can be found in Coleman Park, where both electric and water hookups are available at each site. A dump station is also available, making it easy to hit the road with empty tanks. RVers are allowed to stay up for up to five nights for free.
Coleman RV Park – Photo via RV LIFE Campgrounds
5. Crosbyton City Park
Crosbyton, Texas
In the town of Crosbyton, free RV parking is available at Crosbyton City Park. While the gravel RV lot isn’t much to look at, it does offer full hookups. Additionally, the park itself is quite lovely and features a playground, grills, and trash receptacles.
A stay here is free for 2 nights. After that time, the cost is $10 a night.
Crosbyton City Park – Photo via Crosbyton City Park
6. Hamlin RV Park
Hamlin, Texas
Head to Hamlin RV Park for a city-run park that offers water, electric, trash, and a place to dump tanks. A playground and grills are nearby, making this a great place to spend a few days.
The city limits free stays in this park to a single night. That said, visitors are welcome to stay up to 7 nights for a $12-per-night fee.
7. Haskell City Park
Haskell, Texas
Featuring gravel pull-through sites, Haskell City Park is the ideal place for a quick overnight. Full hookups are available and cell service is good. The park also features a playground and basketball courts.
Visitors may stay one night for free in this park. After that, they must pay $16 a night, payable at city hall.
8. Hereford Aquatic Center
Hereford, Texas
This parking area has space for a handful RVs and definitely deserves a place on our list of free campgrounds in Texas. Water, electric, and sewer are available at every site. There is also a dump station available for those who are just passing through.
Guests are welcome to stay up to 72 hours but must leave once that time has passed.
9. Seminole City Park
Seminole, Texas
In order to use this campground, you must first visit City Hall in order to provide your information and get a key to unlock the hookups. Once in a site, you’ll have access to water, electric, and sewer, making it easy to get comfortable during your time there.
Each RV is allowed to stay a total of 3 nights for free. After that, you must move along.
Seminole City Park – Photo via RV LIFE Campgrounds
10. Lamesa RV Parking Area
Lamesa, Texas
Like many others, this free camping area is located in a park, meaning playgrounds and plenty of space for afternoon walks. Public restrooms are available onsite. Hookups include water and 30-amp electric at each of the 10 sites, as well as a dump station.
The free stay limit here is 4 nights. There is a $20-per-night fee for any nights stayed after that.
11. Huber Park
Borger, Texas
We love this little spot in Borger. The park has electric hookups for up to 10 RVs and water available. Additionally, there are walking trails and a playground, meaning there is plenty to do while there.
Visitors are welcome here for 3 days. If you’d like to stay longer, you can request an extension by calling the City Marshal.
12. Stinnett Park
Stinnett, Texas
Want water and electricity? You’ll find it at Stinnett Park. A dump station is also in the park, and City Hall is nearby for public restroom access. There is a playground for the kids, gas stations nearby, and a grocery store just a few blocks away.
Guests are welcome here for 72 hours. Once your 72 hours is up, you may pay $10 a night at City Hall to extend your stay.
13. Texhoma Park/Dumas City Park
Dumas, Texas
Nice level sites make parking here a cinch. Campers appreciate the free electric hookups, as well as the potable water and dump station. Dumpsters are also available for trash, and there’s plenty of space to let kids run or walk the dog.
The first night at this park is free, but donations are accepted. Cost is $10 a night for each night thereafter.
Texhoma Park. Photo via RV LIFE Campgrounds
14. Levelland City Park
Levelland, Texas
In Levelland City Park you’ll find water and electric hookups along with level pull-through sites. A dump station is available nearby, as are dumpsters. Camping here is free for 3 nights. After that, the fee is $25 a night.
15. Whigham Park
Perryton, Texas
When you arrive in Perryton, be sure to register at the police station before choosing your site at Whigham Park. After parking, you’ll have access to electricity and water at your site, as well as a dump station in the park.
Flush toilets are onsite and open during the warm months, as are a playground and basketball court. Stay for up to 2 days without paying a single dime.
Waylon Jennings RV Park – Photo via RV LIFE Campgrounds
16. Waylon Jennings RV Park
Littlefield, Texas
A small park in a small town, Waylon Jennings RV Park is an excellent place to stop for a bit. There are plenty of RV sites and each one has water and electric hookups. There are a few sites that even include sewer, and a dump station is available toward the back of the park. Stay a full four nights completely free of charge. After that, the cost is only $20 a night.
Find more free camping in Texas
There you have it, folks! 16 awesome free campgrounds in Texas with hookups. Drivin & Vibin has also shared some great free camping spots in this video:
To find more campgrounds in Texas, head over to RV LIFE Campgrounds or start planning your trip with RV LIFE Trip Wizard and the RV LIFE App.
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Chelsea Gonzales is a full-time RVer, freelance writer, and roadschooling mama who loves sharing her expertise about RVing with kids, roadschooling, and full-time RVing. The entrepreneurial and free-spirited author is also artistic director of the Aistear Mobile Irish Dance Academy, and currently travels with her family in a 27-foot travel trailer. Chelsea’s informational articles about full-time RVing, raising children on the road, camping, and destination features appear on her blog, Wonder Wherever We Wander. throughout the RV LIFE network, and in RV industry media outlets such as Outdoorsy, Coach-Net, and RV Share.
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Loved the article. It highlighted several of the campgrounds I have used. My rig is even featured in the photograph for Brownfield. However there are some corrections to be made. The park name for Borger, TX is Huber Park, not Huber City Park. And the campsites are not full hookups. Power is 30amp with water, there is no sewer but there is a dump station. Also, there is no swimming pool, just a kiddie splash pad.
Love it
Most look like parking lots but what the heck if your on a budget, it doesn’t get much better than free.
Would love to be able to save these articles on Pinterest but there is no button to do so.
Thank you so much. My wife and I are planning to travel to Texas this winter and would like to meander around. Perfect info.
Thank you for efforts in providing an economical way for travelers to watch there finances while cross country travel throughout the USA and Texas to explore conveniently.
You will notice that most of these are located in West Texas where the people are friendly, generous and hard working. The spirit of America is alive and well out here.
All of these sites are in the Texas panhandle and only focusing on that very north region.
I think you might want to look at a map. Muleshoe, Levelland, and many others are not in the panhandle. I know, I’ve stayed at many of them.
You missed one. Tomball, Texas — 30 miles north of Houston. Spring Creek Park in the Precinct 4 Park system.
They have 8 water/electric sites available for free up to 7 days per month. Also 3 tent sites. Shade, playground, creek, tennis courts, volleyball field, more. Directions are on website.
I think you might want to look at a map. Muleshoe, Levelland, and many others are not in the panhandle. I know, I’ve stayed at many of them.