Jack Sisemore Traveland Campground

The Great Outdoors

Amarillo is surrounded by fantastic natural areas to explore. Lake Meredith National Recreation Area is one of the most popular outdoor attractions in the region. Lake Meridith is one of its best features; swimming, boating, and fishing are all possible during your visit. South Creek Turkey Trail is easy to traverse and winds through hills and past the lake. Experienced hikers can embark on the challenging Harbor Bay Trail to be rewarded with expansive views of the lake. Campsites at Lake Meredith can accommodate RVs and offer hookups for water and electricity.To the south, Palo Duro Canyon State Park is also good for some outdoor fun. Sixty miles of ravine can be explored on foot, so you can see the ancient red rock formations of the Palo Duro Canyon. Stop by the visitor center to learn about the park's history and attractions. Hit the trails to observe wildlife and towering rock formations; don't forget a camera - the rolling landscape is perfect for a panoramic picture. Take in a show at the outdoor amphitheater or join a driving tour with a park ranger. If one day of exploration won't cut it here, pull into one of the park's RV campsites and settle in for a night under the big Texas sky.Not far from Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway has some great gorges of its own. This massive 15,000-acre park is one of the largest in the Lone Star State, with desert landscapes, rocky spires, red canyons, and isolated buttes. Hiking, biking, horseback riding, and viewing roaming bison herds are all options at this scenic spot.Blaze over the New Mexico border to spend a day at Ute Lake State Park. The lake is ideal for fishing, with resident crappie, catfish, and largemouth bass. Boating, swimming, kayaking, tubing, and waterskiing are popular pastimes here. On land, visitors can hike or bike the Ute Lake Nature Trail as it winds through desert terrain and past canyons.

City Sightseeing

Amarillo is the biggest city in the Texas Panhandle, and while you're RV camping at Jack Sisemore Traveland, there is a variety of ways to enjoy the small city. Kick off your visit with a tour through the Jack Sisemore Traveland RV Museum. This travel-themed museum is dedicated to camping, with a collection of old vintage camping gear, recreational vehicles, campers, trailers, and other antiques. You won’t even need to drive anywhere to see the collection of old motorcycles and campervans at this homage to homes on wheels.The Texas Air & Space Museum is great for people of any age, especially those curious about the natural world. The museum's exhibits highlight space travel and aeronautics, housed in a large hangar turned museum. You can see famous space crafts, shuttles, and planes in this fantastic learning environment, so bring the family along for some educational fun.The Amarillo Zoo is a stunning nature park in the heart of Amarillo, open since 1955. You can see over 60 species of animals, like lions, bears, tigers, and bison. Equestrians and history buffs will appreciate a visit to the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Museum. This fantastic site features a blend of exhibits and artwork celebrating workhorses.Cruise the open roads of North Texas when you book a rental RV in Amarillo. Grab a campsite at Jack Sisemore Traveland and check out all that this rugged region has to offer.