Rating: 1/2
Location: On US-287 (Northwest Loop) on the north side of Wichita Falls.
Type: Commercial
Check-in/Check-out times: 1:00/11:00
Site Quality / Amenities: At the time of our visit, this park was new and not yet fully operational. At that time it would be hard to call it a luxury park. Roads and pads are concrete. Each site has a concrete patio along with a picnic table. There is a large dog park as well as a club house and pool. The club house apparently serves mixed drinks some times but they never did the 5 days we were there. It also includes a laundry room and an exercise room. The pool was also not yet open as they were waiting for approval from the city.
Access: Even though it’s at the crossroads of US-287 and Interstate 44 it can be slightly challenging to get to as there are a lot of roads converging and quite a few large businesses.
Staff: The staff were friendly and basically consisted of a front desk person and a couple who live on site and basically do everything.
Cellular/WiFi: Starlink had an unobstructed view of the sky so speeds were good. T-Mobile had 5 bars and achieved nearly 1 Gbps down and 80 Mbps up. The park had WiFi but we didn’t use it.
Restaurants: We tried Cracker Barrel due to it’s close proximity and honestly it was not a good experience. The chicken fried steak I had seemed to be semi warm from a microwave. The catfish was only slightly better but mostly tasteless. We decided the chain is really going down hill fast after visiting several other locations and I think we’ll pass on them for a while. They’ll either improve or go out of business. We also went to Texas Roadhouse and it was very good – both service and food. It also ended up being less expensive than CB.
Nearby parks: We didn’t investigate any nearby parks.
What we liked: The park is all concrete – roads and pads which was nice during the rain we got. Overall the park has lots of possibilities as they finish it out. Sheppard Air Force base is close by so we got to see a lot of T-38C Talon jets practicing which was very cool but added to the noise (see below).
What we didn’t like: Most sites aren’t very level, requiring leveling blocks on one side the ground the wheels. Grass has been planted but in many places there are more weeds than grass. The park is right on two highways and near railroad tracks which normally doesn’t bother us but here it was quite noisy day and night. Also new for us was that there was a underground petroleum pipeline going through the park and right by our site.
Verdict: We would stay here again, for a short stay although at least for now it’s hard to call this a “Luxury” park.

Quanah Parker, for whom the city is named, was the last chief of the Comanche Nation and the son of Comanche chief Peta Nocona and Cynthia Ann Parker, a white settler who had been kidnapped as a child and assimilated into the tribe. Quanah became a symbol of adaptation and leadership during a difficult transition period when Native American tribes were being relocated to reservations.

The town of Quanah was officially established in 1884 when the Fort Worth and Denver City Railway extended its line through the area. It quickly grew into a regional trade center due to its location along the railway, which brought commerce, settlers, and industry. The town became the county seat of Hardeman County in 1890. Early economic growth was driven by ranching, cotton farming, and railroad shipping.

Copper Breaks State Park, located approximately 12 miles south of Quanah is a 1,900-acre state park renowned for its rugged terrain, rich history, and exceptional stargazing opportunities as a dark sky park. Unfortunately during our stay conditions were not ideal most of the time due to clouds and some smoke from Canada. The area has a rich history, once serving as a stronghold for the Comanche and Kiowa tribes.

The park’s landscape features red rock canyons, mesas, and the seasonal Pease River. The Pease River as well as Lake Copper Breaks were full when we camped as the area had received a lot of heavy rain a few weeks prior. In fact the trails just reopened the day we arrived. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, including Hiking & Biking along several trails throughout the park. Lake Copper Breaks and Big Pond are available for fishing and swimming. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout and/or channel catfish each winter. The park also provides various camping options, including drive-up sites with amenities, primitive sites, and equestrian campsites.

Designated as an International Dark Sky Park by the International Dark-Sky Association, Copper Breaks offers exceptional stargazing opportunities. The park hosts monthly star parties from April through November and other night sky programs throughout the year.

Texas Longhorn Heard

A portion of the official Texas Longhorn herd resides in Copper Breaks State Park. These cattle, part of the state’s historic herd, were introduced to Copper Breaks in the 1970s and can be seen grazing in the park’s pastures. The park hosts weekly Meet the Longhorn activities including the opportunity to get a Longhorn kiss where you put a piece of special food in your mouth and they take it from you.

Hiking Trails

Wildlife in the park

The park is home to diverse wildlife, including mule deer, bobcats, coyotes, and various bird species such as road runners and great blue herons. We saw a mule deer and quite a few birds but no bobcats. We only heard coyotes. We did see lots of rabbits, a horned lizard and even a Chameleon.

Park Review – Copper Breaks State Park

Rating: 
Location: About 12 mi. south of Quanah off TX-6.
Type: State Park
Check-in/Check-out times: 2:00/12:00
Site Quality / Amenities:
Access: Take Park Rd. 62 west from TX-6.
Staff: Very friendly and helpful.
Cellular/WiFi: T-Mobile was about 3 bars and it achieved about 100 Mbps downloads and 5 Mbps uploads. Starlink had an unobstructed view of the sky and speeds were about 223 Mbps downloads and 11 Mbps uploads. There is no WiFi available in the campground area.
Restaurants: The nearest town in Quanah and about 12 miles away and there are a few restaurants there but we didn’t eat out during our stay.
Nearby parks: We didn’t look at any nearby parks.
What we liked: Although the area is likely hot and dry in later parts of the summer, we visited in mid-May after a lot of rain fell in the area. We still had some hot days with temperatures reaching near 100 degrees, but everything was green and growing. Great hiking early in the day while the temperatures were still reasonable.
What we didn’t like: The camping sites are water and electric only, no sewer. The covered picnic table, the lantern ring and the fire pit are behind the pads and typically on the hook up side rather than being on the door side. The dump site is conveniently located in the Comanche Campground loop although it is harder to get to it from the campsites on the north or east side of the road (even sites plus site 13) because you need to be headed in the opposite direction.
Verdict: This is definitely someplace to stay for 4 days (due to lack of sewer) or more as the dump station is conveniently located in the Comanche Campground loop.

Rating: 
Location: Abilene, TX
Type: Commercial Park
Check-in/Check-out times: 12:00/11:00
Site Quality / Amenities: Asphalt roads and gravel pads. We arrived just after a hard rain and there was a minimal amount of water standing around the park. The park has a dog park area, a pool with a playground, and community pergolas and fire pits.
Access: Easy access from Interstate 20 on the east side of Abilene.
Staff: The staff member we talked to was very friendly and efficient.
Cellular/WiFi: There are only small trees in the park so Starlink service was unobstructed. T-Mobile was 5 bars and achieved about 365 Mbps downloads and 10 Mbps uploads. The park has WiFi but we didn’t use it.
Restaurants: Oscar’s Mexican Restaurant – Decent Mexican food.
Nearby parks: We didn’t look at any other parks this time but we have stayed just up the road at Whistle Stop.
What we liked: The interior roads are asphalt and the trailer pads are small gravel. Each site has a small area of artificial grass. Unlike nearby Whistle Stop, you can easily book sites online.
What we didn’t like: Most sites are somewhat un-level. Being right off I-20 there was some road noise. There are no site amenities like picnic tables or fire pits.
Verdict: We will definitely stay here again when passing through Abilene.

Mother Neff State Park is a small but historic state park located in Central Texas, near the town of Moody, about halfway between Waco and Temple. It’s actually the first and one of the oldest state parks in Texas, established in the 1930s, and it’s named after Isabella Eleanor Neff, the mother of former Texas Governor Pat Neff. He donated the land in her memory, and a lot of the original park infrastructure was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the 1930s, which adds a cool historical element to the place.

The park itself covers about 259 acres and is known for its peaceful, natural vibe. With about 3-1/2 miles of well marked hiking trails that wind through a mix of prairie, limestone bluff, and forested areas, plus neat features like a rock tower, which provides scenic views, and the Tonkawa Cave, a historic rock shelter used by Native Americans over 200 years ago for shelter.

It’s not a big park, but it’s a nice spot for a chill day hike, bird watching, or a low-key picnic. There’s also a campground with 20 full hookup sites featuring level cement pads, fire pits, and picnic tables. Just keep in mind that the park is in a floodplain area, so some parts of the park might be closed after heavy rain. In fact the lower 1/3 of the park was closed when we visited and appears to have been closed for some time. If you’re into nature, history, or just looking for a quiet spot to unwind, it’s definitely worth checking out.

For nature enthusiasts, the park offers bird watching opportunities, especially in the Washita prairie areas, and wildlife viewing near the man made Wash Pond or the Prairie Pond areas.

The park also has a small museum at the headquarters, showcasing the history of the area and the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps. While swimming and fishing aren’t currently allowed due to river conditions, there’s still plenty to see and do.

Park Review – Mother Neff State Park

Rating: 
Location: Near Moody, TX
Type: State Park
Check-in/Check-out times: 2:00/12:00
Site Quality / Amenities: Very large granite areas surrounding the trailer pads along with a lantern pole, a fire pit and a picnic table. The trailer pads are concrete and level. The roads in the park are asphalt. Everything is exceptionally well maintained.
Access: North west of Temple on TX-236 (Mother Neff Parkway). Easy access even for a big rig.
Staff: The staff were friendly and helpful.
Cellular/WiFi: T-Mobile varied between 1 and 2 bars and was fast enough to be functional. Starlink was unobstructed and good from our site (15).
Nearby parks: We didn’t check out any parks nearby.
What we liked: Site 15 was a double wide site so we had plenty of room for the trailer and truck. Nice large outdoor area.
What we didn’t like: There was some road noise from nearby TX-236 but it wasn’t too bad. We had a lot of sun on our picnic table in the afternoon but site 17 wasn’t too bad. Site 14 had lots of late day shade as did site 12 and even maybe site 16. Any of these are good options and should be long enough for a big rig. The granite from the areas surrounding the trailer pad is easy to track inside the rig.
Verdict: This is one of the nicest Texas State Parks we have visited. We would definitely return.

Rating: 1/2
Location: Fredericksburg, TX
Type: Commercial Park
Check-in/Check-out times: 1:00/11:00
Site Quality / Amenities: This is a brand new park as of 2024 and everything is laid out very nicely for large or small rigs. Most sites have a long pad for the RV and an additional parking pad for a tow vehicle. The roads and pads are currently asphalt but they are going back and updating the pads to concrete. The office/clubhouse is gorgeous. There is a nice pool area and covered patio as well as an event lawn and pickleball courts.
Access: Easy access from TX-16 south of Fredericksburg (across the street from the Gillespie County airport). Take the southern most entrance to enter the park. Travel through Fredericksburg can be challenging for a big rig but if coming from the east on US-290 you can take Friendship Lane at the Walmart to bypass downtown.
Staff: Very professional and friendly.
Cellular/WiFi: There is Tengointernet in the park for WiFi but we didn’t use it. We were in site 47 and had an unobstructed view of the sky so Starlink worked well. Some sites do have large trees but I suspect Starlink would still work pretty well. T-Mobile was very strong and had download speeds of nearly 600 Mbps and upload speeds of a bit over 2 Mbps.
Restaurants: Hitchin’ Post – Good Steakhouse. BurgerBurger – Great burgers with a large variety. There are tons of other places in Fredericksburg but weekends can be quite busy.
Nearby parks: We didn’t look at nearby parks although there are quite a few options.
What we liked: Wonderfully laid out park with top notch public spaces.
What we didn’t like: Only dirt and weeds between the sites but this is a new park as of 2025 and they may add grass. The patios for the sites are a bit small, just barely large enough to hold their picnic table. You are just off the flight path for the airport and there is some noise especially if they are taking off to the south and if you are on the southern side of the park. There is also some road noise from TX-16 but overall the noise level is not too bad. Fredericksburg can be a bit crowded on the weekends.
Verdict: This is one of the nicest places we have ever stayed. With the addition of some grass between the sites and completion of the conversion of pads from asphalt to concrete, this place will easily rate 5 stars. We definitely would stay here again when in this area.

Here are some of the other popular attractions in the area:

Fort Concho was established here in 1867 as part of the United States Army’s efforts to protect settlers and supply routes during the Reconstruction Era. It was originally built to provide security along the frontier and defend against Native American tribes who were resisting westward expansion. The fort played a significant role in the Indian Wars and the protection of mail and telegraph lines. It also provided a base for military operations in the region. Soldiers stationed here were known as “Buffalo Soldiers,” the term used for African American soldiers who served in the U.S. Army in the post-Civil War period. Fort Concho was one of the main outposts in the defense of Texas during this time. The fort was abandoned in 1889 when the military no longer needed it due to changes in tactics and the closing of the frontier. The buildings and grounds eventually fell into disrepair, but several of the original structures were preserved and the fort is now a landmark.

Concho River Walk – Stroll along the Concho River Walk, a scenic 2.5-mile path that runs through downtown San Angelo. You’ll pass beautiful gardens, historic sites, and bridges while enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

The International Waterlily Collection – San Angelo is home to the largest collection of water lilies in the world. The beautiful, tranquil setting at Civic League Park offers a unique opportunity to admire these colorful aquatic plants.

Railroad Depot and History Museum – Learn about San Angelo’s history through its railroad heritage at the depot museum. The exhibits focus on the railroad’s role in the growth of the city and its economic significance.

San Angelo Nature Center – Perfect for nature lovers, this center features local wildlife exhibits, bird watching, and educational programs about the flora and fauna of the area.

Historic Downtown San Angelo – Explore the charming downtown area with its unique shops, restaurants, and historic buildings. It’s a great place to spend an afternoon, grabbing a coffee, browsing local boutiques, or enjoying the historic architecture.

Park Review – San Angelo State Park

San Angelo State Park was built on the west side of O.C. Fisher Lake. The lake was created by the construction of the O.C. Fisher Dam, which was completed in 1952 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The dam was built to provide flood control after the catastrophic flood of 1936, water supply, and recreation to the surrounding area. During our visit in April 2025, the lake was only 7.5% full. In 2012, it completely dried up during an intense Texas drought. If I recall correctly, the last (only?) time it was at 100% full was around 1958.

Rating: 1/2
Location: San Angelo, TX
Type: State Park
Check-in/Check-out times: 2:00/12:00
Site Quality / Amenities: We stayed in the Red Arroyo campground site 22. Sites are pretty basic with 50/30A electric and water but no sewer although there is a dump station in the park. Each site has a covered picnic table, a grill and a fire ring. Due to a severe drought, fires were prohibited. Most sites are level and the weeds and cactus are cut back nicely. If you have pets, there are likely sticker burrs but we didn’t have any problems with them.
Access: Enter the park at the South Entrance from FM 2288 on the west side of San Angelo.
Staff: We only spoke with the attendant at the entrance when checking in but she was friendly and helpful with directions to the site and with trail information.
Cellular/WiFi: Site 22 had a clear view of the sky giving us unobstructed and fast internet from Starlink. T-Mobile had 5 bars and achieved 467 Mbps download and 29 Mbps upload.
Restaurants: The Original Henry’s – Lunch prices were inexpensive and portions were huge. We both had lunch fajita’s and they were very good.
Nearby parks: We didn’t took at any nearby parks.
What we liked: The park seemed to be very well maintained and in April the park was only about 10% full so there was a lot of space between us and other campers. San Angelo is only about 4 miles away with restaurants and stores including Walmart, Sams and I believe even a Costco. The park includes at least 12 miles of hiking and biking trails but with little or no shade.
What we didn’t like: It was already hot with temperatures already reaching the upper 80’s and lower 90’s so I can’t imagine what it would be like hiking here in the summer months. Due to perpetually low lake levels I suspect fishing or other recreation would be difficult in the lake. The boat ramp in our campground was clearly unusable and had been that way for a very long time.
Verdict: We would stay here again for a few days if we happened to be in the area.

We stayed in site 22 in the Red Arroyo Camping Area. Sites 1-15 look like they have a better view of the lake and the valley to the north.

Rating: 
Location: Waller, TX
Type: Commercial Park
Check-in/Check-out times: 1:00/12:00
Site Quality / Amenities: Concrete roads and pads with well kept grass between the sites. Nice patio area but no other amenities like chairs or picnic tables.
Access: Easy access from US-290 then south on FM-362 to Cyrus Rd.
Staff: The person who checked us in was not super helpful or welcoming. We had to ask for information about which way to enter our site from.
Cellular/WiFi: We got over 1.2Gbps downloads on T-Mobile and Starlink was also fast and unobstructed.
Restaurants: Hedgehog Grill in Waller was a nice small American food restaurant in Waller. We both got catfish and it was very good.
Nearby parks: Chappell Hill RV in Chappel Hill, TX was a decent place for longer stays but with little to no activities in the park. The Hill Top at Brenham could be a good place to winter although it also does not have activities in the park.
What we liked: This is a newer park with nice concrete sites and pads and grass throughout the park. The common areas also appeared to be top notch.
What we didn’t like: The code for the entry gate was sent the morning we were heading to the park but we were already on the road. Luckily someone pulled up behind us and gave us a code to enter. We later found out the exit gate was open 24×7. I don’t know if it was broken or if they just left it open but security clearly wasn’t a concern.

We had booked a premium site (and paid in full for it ahead of time) and found that we had been moved without warning to a standard site when we arrived. We were only told then we’d get a refund for the difference.

At check in we had to ask how to properly get to our site so we were pointed the right direction. Most places guide you to a site or at least draw your path on a map.

Getting to our site was a challenge due to vehicles parked in the fire lane along the internal roads. When we arrived at our site we found someone had parked in the site.

Most of our neighbors were pipeline workers so we were awakened at 5:45 every morning to loud trucks. They were the reason for the parking issues but they were all very nice so it’s hard to blame them. They were just trying to make a living. That said, the park needs to manage their tenants. Three or four vehicles plus a trailer on many sites is too much and needs to be controlled.

After we left we got a bill for electricity. We’ve never had that happen for a weekly stay. I replied to the bill that I didn’t remember agreeing to that but I wouldn’t be paying the bill until I received the refund from the site type change. I got a call from the manager later in the day who said the bill was not supposed to be sent and she had zeroed it out and thought I’d never get it but of course I did. I asked why we didn’t get a follow up email saying to ignore the bill if I got it or another to tell us about the site type change and she really didn’t have an answer. I also asked about the refund and she said they had tried but since we had booked online, they couldn’t refund it but again there was no communication about that when they tried. If I’d give her my credit card number she’d refund it to the card. I declined and said send me a check – we’ll see if we ever get it.

The overall theme is a lack of care in taking care of their customers and in communicating changes effectively. It seems like between the time we booked the site and arrived at the park they had changed their focus to be more of one for long term stays.
Verdict: We won’t be back not only to this Jetstream park but to any Jetstream park. The problems we encountered here clearly are larger than just this single park and are reflective of a corporate policy that’s not friendly to short term stays.

Rating: 
Location: Meridian, TX
Type: State Park
Check-in/Check-out times: 2:00/12:00
Site Quality / Amenities: I believe the full hookup sites are the only ones long enough for big rigs and in fact you really don’t want to go past the Crosstimbers campground (which is the full hookup campground) because the streets narrow and the limbs are cut lower. Roads and sites are asphalt in decent shape. Each site has a picnic table on a concrete pad ad well as a grill, a fire pit and a lantern pole.
Access: Easy access a few miles southwest of Meridian on TX-22.
Staff: Office staff were friendly and check in was quick and easy.
Cellular/WiFi: T-Mobile was marginal in the campground but we got enough signal to allow WiFi calling using our Starlink even though we had some minor obstructions due to trees. The park actually had WiFi but we did not use it although we had decent signal at our site.
Restaurants: We didn’t eat out in the area although there are some nice looking small town spots in Meridian and Clifton. We did go to the Clifton Classic Chassis & The Golden Age Gallery of Art and Artifacts in Clifton. This is mostly a classic car museum consisting of a former Dallas doctor’s collection along with some interesting antiques. This is definitely a gem if in the area. The Bosque Museum is also in town. Unfortunately, we didn’t have time to go there but it sounds like it’s worth a visit as well.
Nearby parks: We drove through Clifton RV Park in Clifton and the park looked ok for a few nights but the lack of onsite staff was a bit concerning especially since they are slow to answer the phone when checking in. We’d probably look somewhere else.
What we liked: Very nice, small state park very similar to Tyler State park which is one of our favorite Texas state parks.
What we didn’t like: Unfortunately, you can’t see the lake from the full hookup sites although it is just a short walk away.
Verdict: We would stay here again if we are in the area. Need to book early as there are very few sites!

Rating: 1/2
Location: Amarillo, TX
Type: Commercial Park
Check-in/Check-out times: 1:00/12:00
Site Quality / Amenities: Roads and pads are gravel with some asphalt below. There is a picnic table and concrete patio on each site and there *might* be enough space to park a dually truck in the back of the site next to the trailer. Additional amenities include a heated indoor pool, a rec hall with exercise room, a large playground, a fenced dog park, and pickleball and basketball courts. There is a large pond and stream (both man made) in the middle of the park with some nice outdoor seating areas. Part of the office includes a large store.
Access: Easy access from the new Loop 335 W on West Amarillo Blvd just north of Interstate 40.
Staff: Office staff were friendly and check in was quick and easy.
Cellular/WiFi: There is WiFi at the park but we didn’t use it. We had a strong Verizon signal but I didn’t check speed, T-Mobile was 5 bars and achieved about 500 Mbps download and 12 Mbps upload. Although there are some trees around the park, our Starlink was unobstructed.
Restaurants: Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar – We weren’t thrilled and will try somewhere else next time.
Nearby parks: We have stayed at the Oasis RV Resort nearby several times. It is a newer park but a bit farther out of town and the last time we stayed there the roads in the park were in need of some maintenance. In addition, connections are in an awkward place. Overall, Fort Amarillo will likely become our go to place when staying in Amarillo.
What we liked: Although there were some buildings on site that needed some major TLC, the park generally seemed to be well maintained.
What we didn’t like: We’d prefer asphalt or concrete roads and pads but the gravel here was in good shape and was not a problem.
Verdict: We will stay here again when in Amarillo.

Grapevine, Texas, has a rich and diverse history that dates back to the early 19th century. The area was originally inhabited by the Caddo Indians before European settlers arrived. In 1843, General Sam Houston, representing the Republic of Texas, met with leaders of several Native American tribes in the area to negotiate a peace treaty. This meeting took place near present-day Grapevine, giving the city its name.

The area began to attract settlers due to its fertile soil and abundance of natural resources. In 1844, the first permanent settlers, including families like the Tarrant and Wallace families, established homesteads in the area. Grapevine’s development was boosted in the late 19th century with the arrival of the railroad, which facilitated trade and travel, leading to the growth of local businesses and agriculture.

In 1907, Grapevine was officially incorporated, and the city continued to develop through the 20th century, maintaining its agricultural roots while gradually evolving into a more suburban community. The historic downtown area, with its well preserved buildings, stands as a testament to the city’s past and has become a focal point for cultural and social activities. Grapevine Mills which opened in 1997, offers a mix of retail, dining, and entertainment options that attract both locals and tourists. With over 1.6 million square feet of retail space, it is home to more than 200 stores, as well as a variety of entertainment and dining venues.

Today, Grapevine is known not only for its historical significance but also for its wineries, festivals, and a strong sense of community. Its blend of historic charm and modern amenities makes it a unique and vibrant place within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

All that said, we mostly spent time here visiting my sister, Pam and an old friend Kelli and her husband Bill and family. In the end we had to leave the park early due to high water levels on the lake but even then, we had no idea how bad the flooding would get. I’ll start with the good. The park is gorgeous, well maintained and definitely a great place to stay if you are in the area.

We stayed in site 51, which as it turns out is the site at the lowest elevation in the park. When the water started to rise, our site was the first to be flooded. Areas of Texas received daily heavy storms for quite a while and flooding was inevitable. It’s funny, but when we first got here we talked about how close the water was to our trailer but we dismissed it thinking they must be able to control the water level pretty closely. Well, we were wrong. The day the picture above was taken, they cut off sewer to the waterfront sites including ours.

We have followed the water levels at the lake after we left which has been about 2 months ago and with continuing flooding rains it reached a level of 554.6 feet. This is 16 feet above the level where it was just reaching our patio when we left and only about 9 feet below the all time high level of 563.5 in November of 1981.

Park Review – The Vineyards Campground & Cabins

Rating: 1/2
Location: Grapevine, TX
Type: City Park
Check-in/Check-out times: 2:00/12:00
Site Quality / Amenities: Roads and most pads are asphalt although some of the pads appear to have been replaced recently with concrete. Each site has a concrete patio with a picnic table and many are covered. There is also a grill and a fire pit at each site. There is a walking trail through the woods which takes you out of the big city and puts you in a forest.
Access: The park is in the middle of Fort Worth and Dallas, on the north end of DFW airport so roads can be confusing and are typically congested. We arrived on a Sunday and came in from the west utilizing I-35W to TX-170 and then TX-114 taking the Northwest Highway (business 114) exit and going east to Dooley and that wasn’t too bad. Travelling in the area on the weekends or at least during non-peak times is recommended.
Staff: All interactions were friendly and accommodating. It was made very clear that you needed to be out of the site by checkout time.
Cellular/WiFi: We had very good Verizon service here with 5Guw speeds of 194 Mbps down and 22.4 Mbps up. Starlink speeds were also good at 150 Mbps download and 13 Mbps down. WiFi is available in the park but we didn’t use it.
Restaurants: Esparza’s Mexican in Grapevine was very good and had decent Margaritas too. Willhoite’s, a restaurant open in Grapevine since 1981 was just OK. Anna liked the chicken fried steak but my Old Fashioned burger on a Brioche bun was not what I had hoped for.
Nearby parks: We didn’t look at any other parks nearby.
What we liked: The park was immaculately maintained. Grass was apparently cut weekly and whenever someone checked out of a site they cleaned everything including wiping down the table and the power pedestal. I don’t think we’ve ever seen that attention to detail. They also regularly patrol the park which gives a sense of security. The park is within the city on Grapevine lake but feels like you are out in the country.
What we didn’t like: Airplane noise going into and out of DFW can be very loud as the park is only about 3 miles from the western most runways. Of course, they can also provide some entertainment as well.
Verdict: We will definitely stay here again next time we stay in the area. I would rate it 5 stars if it wasn’t in a big city area and very close to DFW airport.