Lubbock, TX

Lubbock, TX

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Park Review – Lubbock RV Park

Lubbock RV Park site 120

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Location: Lubbock, TX
Type: Commercial
Check-in/Check-out times: 12:00/11:00
Site Quality / Amenities: The roads are a mix of both asphalt and gravel and the sites are gravel or concrete. The sites at the very back of the park have concrete pads and seem to be used for transient guests. There are a couple of restroom with showers and laundry facilities. There is also a library, workout room, playground and picnic area as well as a dog park. Propane is available on site for sale.
Access: Easy access from exit 9 on I-27 north of Lubbock. Pay close attention to directions from the office back to your site as there are lots of turns and some trees.
Staff: The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Cellular/WiFi: 5 bars on T-mobile and about 340 Mbps downloads with 47 Mbps uploads. For Starlink there is generally good views of the sky to the north and from our site we saw speeds of about 192 Mbps download and 18.7 Mbps upload. I believe they had WiFi but we didn’t use it.
Restaurants: The Escondido Grill is very close by with many Texas favorites along with good steaks. As a bonus, the grounds are very nice and there are Peacocks outside on the patio area that can be fed.
Nearby parks: The Retreat RV Resort south of Lubbock on I-27 and Mesa Verde in Wolfforth on the west side.
What we liked: Sites at the back of the park (sites 116-121) have concrete pads and there is no noticeable noise from I-27 nearby. Other than occasional airport noise it is very quiet there.
What we didn’t like: Lots of stickers in the “grass” and gravel areas of the park. There are also prairie dogs around the sites in the back of the park. They didn’t cause us any problems but they can eat exposed wiring. The park is on the west side of the Lubbock airport so there can be some airplane noise although we didn’t find it too objectionable. It’s west Texas so be prepared for wind and dust!
Verdict: We would stay here again although our preference is either Mesa Verde or The Retreat because they are closer to the places we go when in town.

Harrison, AR

Harrison, AR

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Harrison is a small city in the Ozark Mountains that acts as the gateway to the Buffalo National River and other natural wonders. It’s often listed among the “Best Small Towns in America,” thanks to its historic downtown charm and scenic surroundings.

The heart of Harrison hangs around the Boone County Courthouse Square Historic District, featuring early 1900s brick storefronts, the 1909 courthouse, 1914 jail, the Lyric Theater, and Hotel Seville—all offering a nostalgic main street experience. The Lyric Theater, originally a 1929 movie house, now hosts live performances and was renovated preserving its historical character, earning praise as the “Roots Music Palace of the Ozarks”.

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Fort Smith, AR

Fort Smith, AR

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Fort Smith, Arkansas, has a fascinating history as a frontier military post, a gateway during Indian removal, and later as the seat of federal law on the edge of the “Wild West.” Fort Smith truly is where America’s frontier, wartime upheaval, federal law enforcement, and Native American history converge.

Today, Fort Smith is a cool blend of small-city charm and growing vibrancy. With about 90,500 people (a slight increase since 2020) it’s the third-largest city in Arkansas and anchors a metro area of nearly 300,000 across Arkansas and Oklahoma. Fort Smith feels lively—rooted in its frontier history, with a growing arts and food scene, solid economy, friendly neighborhoods, and a nice base for both families and young professionals. It’s a spot where history and opportunity sit side by side.

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Eufaula, OK

Eufaula, OK

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Lake Eufaula was named after the nearby town of Eufaula, Oklahoma, which itself was named for the Eufaula tribe, a Muscogee (Creek) Native American group. “Eufaula”: Comes from the Muscogee (Creek) language, and while the exact meaning is debated, it is often believed to mean “they separated here and went to other places” or something similar, referencing tribal divisions.

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Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma City, OK

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Park Review – Roadrunner RV Park

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐1/2
Location: On the south side of Oklahoma City along I-35.
Type: Commercial Park
Check-in/Check-out times: 1:00/12:00
Site Quality / Amenities: Roads are asphalt, and sites are concrete with grass between each site. Each site is 50/30A with full hookups. WiFi and cable is included. There is a clubhouse and laundry facilities on-site. Also available are storm shelters for the occasional tornado.
Access: When coming from the south take exit 123A to avoid exiting right at the entrance to the park. From the north side you can take exit 123A as well.
Cellular/WiFi: Cellular and Starlink was good with no obstructions. We didn’t test the WiFi.
Restaurants: We ate at Cava Mediterranean restaurant which was good as well as BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse both on the north side where Anna’s sister and brother in law live.
Nearby parks: We didn’t investigate any parks nearby but there aren’t a lot of options.
What we liked: Paved roads and pads are great in the rainy season.
What we didn’t like: There was some road noise from the Interstate as well as due to nearby trains. There is also a fairly large homeless population in the area but we never saw them enter the RV park.
Verdict: We would stay here again.