There are quite a number of things to do at Buffalo Springs Lake. You can go boating or camping,…read moreride an ATV, have a picnic or grill some steaks. Tip: There's an admission fee here, so be sure to get your money's worth when you visit Allegedly there are trails for mountain biking here, but there are so many people riding ATVs on those same trails that I wouldn't take the risk of riding a bike. That said, if you've got a road pike, riding it on the paved road should be fine.

One of the reasons my husband and I do not rate Buffalo Lake higher is because we cannot afford to…read morepay the gate fees. We moved to Lubbock in 2016 and looked forward to going to the lake to enjoy a picnic or some time outdoors. We feel in love with the lake years before while attending a weekend camping/family reunion. What a bummer to go there and realize now we have to pay a fee to even picnic.

While this lake park has a great many features and uses, my primary activity here is running the…read moredirt trails that snake their way through the caliche hills and desert brush. These trails were built over time by and for mountain bikers but that also makes them great for running. As they are about the only true nature trail with some topography in Lubbock, I don't have much choice when I want to get off of pavement. That said, the many miles available offer a unique and fun environment for my runs (and perhaps one day mountain bike rides). The lake itself is quite large, yet it is only one lake in the interconnected chain of lakes through the east side of Lubbock. In warmer months, tons of people come here to fish or enjoy some paddling on the lake. There's a regular group of weekend paddle boarders meeting here in the mornings. Of course, there are also the running and mountain biking groups too, hitting the trails before the heat of the day kicks in. And if you aren't much of a trail runner or walker, there is paved road completely surrounding the lake offering a lot of mileage. They just built a new bathroom facility beside the main parking lot - much needed. And if you want to see a large colony of plump prairie dogs, you can watch them to your heart's content here.

The biggest lil' ol' park in Texas! You can tell that this…read morepark has some history, and predates a lot of other parks in the Texas State Park system. It seems to have been grandfathered in, or inherited into the system. Back in the day, the thing to do was to come to this big hill that overlooks the city, and carve your name in the limestone rocks. Now, they don't exactly have signs that prohibit this, but I think it'd be frowned upon. However, they even have a PDF pamphlet that lets you see the best of the rock carvings. This park is kinda small, compared to the other parks in the system. It's got only a handful of trails and roads that go through. There's no overnight camping. When I went, the park HQ seemed to be semi-permanently closed, and there was no one at the entry gate. There were park trucks driving through the park. I hiked the nature trail, which was easy. It had informative signs that point out various points of interest in the nature, about what the natives did with certain plants, or what this little structure is. The path takes you up to the top of the hill, which overlooks the city of Big Spring, and miles and miles beyond. There are public restrooms here at the top.

My second visit in 15 years to this park was Thanksgiving last week. I enjoyed the overview and…read morewalk the first time and wanted to repeat it. This park is a nice leg stretcher when driving across Texas as so much land is privately owned. I made it here just before sunset. I wanted to walk the road before it got too dark and the park was officially closed. There isn't much else to do recreationally along the I-20 corridor through the Permian Basin oil fields, so this little free park is a godsend for long-distance travelers. I made it to the park with 30 minutes of daylight. Two other cars also arrived and its passengers jumped out to powerwalk the road. I did the same thing, albeit at a slower pace with my two geriatric dogs, one who had to go back to the car to rest. My other dog and I made it to the overlook, admired the many burning refineries and reveled in the sulphuric acid (made worse by the fog and rain). We had to go down via the Nature Trail to get back before it was too dark. On a clear spring day I imagine this is a great place to catch the flowers and take in the views, and I'm sure this is a perfect place for a moon walk under a full moon rise. This is a small park under the Texas Park Systems, but it's very well appreciated by people like me. I can't imagine what else people living in Big Springs can do for exercise and nature visits.

The state Park staff was very helpful, for such a rugged area of Texas that is mostly desert. This…read morereservoir is really nice. The price is great and it is nice and quiet and well kept.

10.2024 !! Tranquil Family Getaway at Lake Colorado State Park !!…read moreLake Colorado State Park is absolutely gorgeous with its stunning landscapes and abundant nature. The campsites are nice and spacious, providing plenty of room for relaxation and family activities. The hiking and biking trails are excellent, offering a great way to explore the beautiful surroundings. Our family had a very relaxing time, enjoying the tranquility and natural beauty of the park. Highly recommend for anyone looking to unwind and connect with nature.

Archie is awesome! Very helpful and friendly, and he's proud to have had this small campground…read morefor 14 years. Inexpensive, clean and quiet. Full hookup. Mostly long timers here I think, but he's had folks stay here from all over the world. City park is right next door with a lovely lake for fishing plus a public swimming pool and splash pad. You could camp there for free overnight, but it's not very level, and that's why we chose 3G.

From the owner: Specializing in: - Campgrounds & Recreational Vehicle Parks…read more- Lodging

Was on my way out of Texas and I decided Lubbock area was as far as I was going to drive for the…read moreday. The only problem was that I didn't want to go near the city itself since I avoid them if I can on my camping road trips. I ended up finding this little gem of a FREE camping spot! Pretty awesome indeed. Who doesn't love free...and good free at that! LOL The grounds have 7 total spots that are technically for RVs, but appear to be fine for tent use. I'm sure that if all 7 spots are taken you can still find a spot around them that might not get you in trouble, especially if you arrive late, leave early and leave it better than you found it. ;-). All 7 spots have 50 & 30 amp electric plugs as well as 2 110v for household appliances. All spots also have water. There is a FREE dump station. NO BATHROOMS, so be very aware you might need to run 5 min into town for such needs! A couple of large concrete picnic tables are available towards the entrance area. All in all, a great little free camping spot for those passing through with a tent or for those with an RV needing a few days of free stoppage. Enjoy and treat properly! :)

Not very many mosquitoes if any. Clean well taken care of. For the ones that tent camp, watch out…read morefor the late night and morning sprinklers.

I have been coming here every summer with my family since I was 8 weeks old. I had my wedding at…read morethe small chapel on the edge of the caprock here. My husband and I live in Austin now but we still keep our membership and pay dues just so that we can come back and enjoy this beautiful paradise. Roaring Springs is truly a magical place that helped shape me into the adventurous, outgoing, and independent woman that I am today. Kids are able to be kids and are able to run free and explore all of the wonderful things Roaring Springs has to offer. You feel so safe and comfortable when you are here because all of the members know each other and are looking out for everyone else and their families. Jan and Gary are extraordinary people that work themselves to the bone to keep this place in top shape while being so kind and going out of their way for every person that walks in the door. The pool is a tropical paradise and provides endless hours of COLD fun for all ages. My husband and I don't even have children yet but love to go out there with friends to BBQ and have a few drinks by the pool. I am not much of a golfer but the greens are beautiful and they put sook much work into them. There is so much land to explore either by foot, bike, car, or my personal favorite, golf cart! This is where I learned to ride a bike, swim, dive off a diving board, and even drive. I have an endless number of wonderful memories about this place and I only hope to make many many more. If you are thinking of getting a membership here, don't think twice and just do it. There just aren't enough places like this left in the world.

This used to be our fav rv park when heading thru TX to CO. Lots of shade. The first of July we…read morestayed in a site and our A/C worked but not getting full 30 amp so blew the breaker when we tried running anything else. Came back thru the end of Sept and was assigned the same site. ( site 26 but all sites in the area probably have the same problem). They had done nothing to fix the issue. This time our A/C would not work. Others around us were running but no surge protector. We didn't want to plug in without ours. The guys finally came and tried several things but could not fix. And they didn't have any other sites so at 7 pm we had to find another place for the night. Got our $ back but had to find new place after very long drive day.

Stay away from this place. We booked an overnight stay after seeing good reviews on Yelp. I don't…read moreknow how this could possibly have happened. They put us in the back section of a muddy undeveloped parking spot. We took our two dogs out and had to carry them back to the RV because they're little feet were full of cockleburs. they do not have hook ups available at the RV sites, as ours had a large extension hose ran from the adjoining site to furnish us with water. Water freezes blow 32° by the way

AFFORDABLE! FAMILY FRIENDLY! Nice pool! Owners are very accommodating! Very clean laundry area!…read moreCleanest place in Midland for sure! Newer property and very well kept! Close to the interstate and close to downtown with a brand new convenience store a few blocks away! Great school district. Very impressive! MUST SEE! Newly added spaces to accommodate wait list! These go very fast! We will definitely stay a while!

From the owner: If you want to spend quality time with your family at a local campground, consider coming to 4…read moreMoore Ranch RV Park and Campground. Our family-owned and operated local campground in Midland, TX was built from the ground up by our owner and his sons. We always dreamed of owning an RV park where families could relax and enjoy themselves, and now we have it.

They have finally cleaned and gotten toilet paper and paper towels into each one. I'm assuming…read morethey're getting a new handicap chair into the shower. Thank you for fixing this! Hopefully they stay clean more

Help in the office is spotty, it rained last night and I have a moat around my RV. We needed…read morepropane yesterday but the office was closed. The WiFi is awful. But the power is good.