Oct 2022
Overnight Stop - 101 RV Park & Campground Travel Plaza

I'm headed West to spend the winter primarily in Arizona. I left central Alabama in early Oct. headed for Whitney TX for a four night stop over at Lake Whitney RV Campground. I broke this drive up into two days with an overnight stay 101 RV Park and Campground Travel Plaza in West Monroe, LA. This no-frills stop was perfect for my needs being located alongside I20. The site was pull through and level so I didn't need to unhook the truck making a quick and easy predawn departure a snap. This campground is a part of the Passport America system and my rate for the night was $12.50. Hard to beat for an overnight travel stop!

Oct 2022
Lake Whitney RV Campground TX

I booked 4 nights a the Thousand Trails Lake Whitney RV Campground. This location is between Fort Worth and Waco TX and I planned to visit both along with Dallas while in central TX. Unfortunately, I developed a head cold on my second day of travel that kept me close to the trailer those 4 days. Lake Whitney RV Campground is a first come first serve pick your own site campground. There are 3 loops so I drove around them all and noticed there were a great many electrical pedestals covered with plastic bags which really limited availability although it seemed to be wide open. I picked a site in Loop D which is the closest to the entrance. The primary reason for this was the horrible condition of the roads. Boondocking in the Desert is less destructive to an RV and tow vehicle. Once I pick a site and setup everything was great. Really quiet, secluded, and rustic campsite with easy access to the real Gem of the area, Lake Whitney State Park! There are some fast food joints in Whitney and at least one grocery store. The closest Walmart is in nearby Hillsboro TX and less than 20 mile from the campground.

Oct 2022
Lake Whitney State Park

The real hidden gem in the area is Lake Whitney State Park. There is a reasonable day use fee which is $5 for Adults and Children 12 Years and Under are Free. The park is dog friendly but they must remain on a leash and are not allow in buildings, bathhouses, or the swimming beach area. There is fishing, swimming, boating, and skiing. The park has a boat ramp and a fish cleaning shelter. You do not need a fishing license to fish from shore in a state park. There are Hiking and Biking trails here with all trails are open to hikers and bikers. Link to trail map below. There are also campsites all over the place ranging from water only, water and electricity, or full hookups. Link to camping page below. The rates range from $14 to $24 per night plus daily entrance fees. The Texas State Park Pass covers the daily entrance fee so check on that option. The park also has a Junior Ranger program for kids.

Hiking and Biking trails Map

State Park Camping Page

Oct 2022
On to Arizona

After our four nights in central TX we continued east with an overnight stay in Van Horn TX at the Wild West RV Park. The site was level enough that we did not need to unhook the truck overnight. With a 10% Good Sam discount this stop was $31.49 and we were Headed West again early the next morning. Pictured here is the New Mexico Welcome Center. We are in South East Arizona now and ready to bring this incredible place to you in our next blog!