The Big Texan Campground

The Great Outdoors

Motorhome camping at The Big Texan will make it easy for you to enjoy many different outdoor activities. The Amarillo Botanical Gardens offer walking paths through various plant exhibits. Some of these include a Japanese Garden and flowers blooming in-season. This locale is also specially decorated during the Christmas months.The Palo Duro Canyon State Park is located southeast of town. You will find hiking and biking trails through this rugged land. Many traverse the canyon, which is known for being quite scenic. There are also places to enjoy a picnic lunch, and local wildlife are commonly spotted here. Visitors should be aware temperatures can get quite high in this area for much of the year. For this reason, they should make sure they always have plenty of water with them when they visit.Lake Meredith is a large reservoir located around 40 miles north of town. There are many fun things to do here, from boating and fishing to swimming and wading spots. Paddlesports, such as kayaking and canoeing, are popular on the fringes of the lake and the short fingers that branch off the main body of water. Visitors should be aware that there is very little shade offered by this rugged and often warm land.

Exploring the Area

Book an RV in Potter County, and you will find yourself surrounded by fun places to visit that everyone in your party can enjoy. Lions, tigers, and bears, oh my! Visit these and other unique animals at the Amarillo Zoo! From big cats to reptiles and donkeys, there is a wide variety of animal exhibits available here, some of the creatures not native to this continent. Special events are held here throughout the year, as well, such as at Halloween. RV camping at this campground puts you within easy reach of various attractions found throughout the local area.There are a number of museums located in Amarillo. You can learn about the impact of the railroad industry on the local area at the Amarillo Railroad Museum, while the Texas Air and Space Museum features exhibits highlights travel by plane or through space. The Kwahadi Museum of the American Indian discusses details of the tribes that made their homes in the local area. You can learn some history on travel and RV-ing at the Jack Sisemore Traveland RV Museum, or, if you're a horse lover, check out the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Museum.The historic "Mother Road," also known as Route 66, ran through this area. You can travel portions of this scenic route. This allows you to walk in the footsteps of countless other road-trippers from bygone days. Maps and information on the road's location, and things to see along the way, are available from local vendors. These include old gas stations, motels, and diners, many still sporting the neon lights that were common during the road's prime days.When you've been looking for a great place to camp that offers scenic views and many fun places to visit, consider a campsite at The Big Texan. Go hiking at a local park, catch a fish on a nearby lake or take a drive on the famed Route 66! Check out a campervan rental near here and enjoy exploring the Texas Panhandle!