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Big Star RV Park

10 RV Sites

Along the North Service Road of Interstate 20 in Big Spring, Texas, Big Star RV Park delivers a complete, well-appointed stop in the open rangeland and mesa country of West Texas—a region where quality full-service campgrounds are genuinely rare and where the Permian Basin's energy industry and the historic oil field landscape stretch across the surrounding horizon. The park's 54 spacious sites, modern facilities, and security-focused design make it one of the most comprehensively equipped RV parks between Abilene and Midland-Odessa, serving both the energy sector workers who populate the West Texas highway corridor and the cross-country travelers using I-20 as their trans-Texas route. All 54 sites feature full hookups with 20/30/50-amp electric service, water, and sewer connections on well-maintained grounds enclosed by an eight-foot security fence that provides privacy and peace of mind throughout the stay. A community pool, game and recreation room, exercise room, and a brand-new on-site laundromat give the property a resort-adjacent amenity level that stands in clear contrast to the utilitarian highway stops common to West Texas. Free Wi-Fi and cable television at every site keep guests connected and entertained during longer stays, and the pet-friendly policy ensures that traveling companions receive the same welcome as their owners throughout the park. Big Spring's surrounding landscape tells the West Texas story in its most elemental form—rolling mesquite and buffalo grass plains broken by limestone mesas and the rugged terrain of the Edwards Plateau's western edge. Big Spring State Park, visible from multiple points in the city, preserves a scenic mesa above town with hiking trails and panoramic views of the Permian Basin that extend to the Caprock Escarpment on clear days. Comanche Trail Park, a spring-fed urban oasis in the city's south end, provides fishing, duck feeding, and a pleasant green space that locals have used for generations as a respite from the surrounding open terrain. The Permian Basin's twin energy capitals of Midland and Odessa lie about 40 miles west on I-20, anchoring the petroleum infrastructure and providing a full range of urban services including the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum in Midland—one of the most comprehensive oil history museums in the country—and the George H.W. Bush Childhood Home, preserved as it appeared during his pre-war Midland years. Abilene, about 90 miles east, offers additional cultural depth with the Buffalo Gap Historic Village and Abilene State Park's camping and birding destination along Elm Creek. The Highway 87 corridor north of Big Spring leads through impressive mesa and caprock country toward Lubbock's South Plains. West Texas winters are mild and clear, making November through February a surprisingly comfortable period for cross-country I-20 travel with Big Star serving as a reliable quality stop in the Permian Basin. Summer brings the intense heat characteristic of the high West Texas plains, though the low humidity makes midday temperatures more bearable than equivalent numbers in the humid South and Gulf Coast regions. Spring and fall represent the most comfortable periods for outdoor exploration of the surrounding mesa country, with moderate temperatures and the occasional West Texas wildflower display transforming the highway corridors in March and April.

Ridgeview RV Park

37 RV Sites

Straddling the I-20 corridor between Dallas and Midland, Abilene occupies a distinctive stretch of West Texas where the Edwards Plateau meets the Rolling Plains and the sky seems twice as wide as anywhere east. Ridgeview RV Resort sits on 30 beautifully landscaped acres with direct I-20 access, serving both travelers crossing the state and those who come specifically to explore a city that punches well above its size for frontier history, wildlife, and outdoor recreation. The well-maintained grounds, large sites, and social atmosphere make it equally suited to an overnight rest and a multi-day stay. The resort accommodates 147 full-hookup sites with 30- and 50-amp electric service, water, and sewer, all on level pads with artificial grass that stays clean and comfortable year-round. Two well-appointed bathhouses serve the property, and the social calendar — regular bingo nights, monthly food truck events, dances, and occasional live music — reflects an ownership team that understands campground community as much as campground infrastructure. A swimming pool, fire pit area, dog park, laundry, playground, and secured fenced perimeter with security cameras complete the on-site picture for guests planning longer visits. The West Texas landscape surrounding Ridgeview is an acquired taste that rewards the patient observer. Mesquite brush and open rangeland stretch to the horizon past the park's perimeter, and the evening light across that terrain — low, golden, and impossibly clear — justifies the wide descriptions Texans use for their sky. Winters are mild and summers are hot, but Abilene's elevation and low humidity make the heat more tolerable than the calendar suggests, and the campground's pool is well-timed for the warmest afternoons. Frontier Texas, in downtown Abilene, brings the frontier era to life through life-size holograms, period artifacts, and immersive exhibits that trace the cattle drives, buffalo hunters, and settlers who shaped this part of the state — one of the better Texas history attractions outside of the major metros. The Abilene Zoo houses more than 1,000 animals with particular strength in African savanna species and serves as a solid half-morning family excursion. Abilene State Park, about 16 miles southwest, offers hiking, fishing, and swimming in a cedar-canyon setting along Elm Creek. Fort Phantom Hill Lake, 15 miles north, provides reliable year-round bass and catfish fishing alongside the historic ruins of a frontier military post. Spring and fall are the premier seasons for Abilene visits, when temperatures hover in the 60s and 70s and both the state park and the lake fishery are at their most productive. Summer brings reliable heat that drives most outdoor activity to early mornings and evenings, though the resort's pool handles the midday hours effectively. The I-20 location makes Ridgeview a reliable overnight stop for travelers between Dallas and El Paso, and the clean facilities and consistent service quality have built a strong repeat-visit reputation along the cross-Texas driving circuit. Reserve early if spring events or major local gatherings align with travel dates.

from $47/night