State Parks near Lubbock, TX

In the northern section of Texas, almost equidistant from Amarillo and Lubbock, is the Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway. When you book an RV in Briscoe County, you’ll be able to explore this state park with ease. Just be sure to spend a few days or more motorhome camping here to see all there is to see. The park was originally opened in 1982 after the State of Texas purchased the land from Theo Geisler in 1975.

But the history of the land that the park is on goes back way further than 1975. The earliest known people to live and explore the area surrounding the park were Native Americans, specifically the Folsom culture, which can be …

Slightly northwest of the center of Texas, near Snyder, Big Spring, and Colorado City, is where you will find Lake Colorado City State Park. This park is a breeze to visit when you book an RV in Mitchell County, and onsite state park RV campgrounds make it easy to stay the night in your rental RV. Lake Colorado City State Park covers approximately 500 acres and is located on land that is leased from a local utility company for 99 years at a time. The park originally opened in 1972 and is located on Morgan Creek, a tributary of the Colorado River.

Lake Colorado, which is on Morgan Creek, was originally built in 1949 to provide …

Oasis State Park is precisely what the name implies, an oasis amid an arid environment, so it's no wonder that the park is a popular destination for both tourists and locals alike. The park has a stand of cottonwood trees that surrounds rolling and shifting sand dunes, and a central lake. It has a hiking trail that circles the lake; you can take a leisurely walk along the trail, getting lost in the turquoise green pond waters, or try your hand at fishing in the pond. As the sun sets, beautiful turns to blazing gorgeous as the setting sun reflects off of the pond waters. Rent a camper near Oasis State Park, and you can experience it all.

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The state of Texas is known for its mesmerizing natural attractions. One of the most exciting ones is, undoubtedly, Palo Duro Canyon. This is an 800-foot deep, 20-mile wide, and 120-mile long canyon that stretches from the town of Silverton to the town of Canyon. It's also part of Palo Duro Canyon State Park, one of the biggest state parks in the Lone Star State.

Just 25 miles south of Amarillo and 12 miles east of Canyon lies this breathtaking 20,000-acre expanse which draws outdoor enthusiasts from all over the country to relax, unwind, and soak up the amazing scenery. The park itself is mainly situated on the southern high plains, home to a shortgrass prairie along with a variety …