Find RV Parks and Campgrounds near Merkel, Texas

The Hords Creek Lake is located in the beautiful town of Coleman, Texas and is a great place for a quiet, cozy vacation. The lake and campground are rimmed by thick pockets of tall oak trees, and is the perfect spot for exploring and soaking in nature. Campers can enjoy hiking, biking, scenic viewing and fishing for crappie, blue catfish, flathead catfish, bluegill and a number of other species of fish. Nearby, the town of Abilene offers a number of excellent restaurants, historic sites and museums to explore and enjoy. Amenities at the park include: a boat ramp, water, showers, dump station, sewerage, 50 amp sites and water. Hope to see you soon!

The Fort Griffin State Historical site is located in the beautiful and cozy town of Albany, Texas and is a great place for a historical journey. Among the fort's ruins are a mess hall, barracks, first sergeant’s quarters, bakery, powder magazine, and hand-dug well that are all deeply tied to Texas history. The campgrounds, located on the banks of the Clear Fork of the Brazos River, provide visitors with an opportunity to relax under large shade trees, enjoy the playground, catch catfish in the river, or hike nature trails connected to the campground. Due to the vast ranches surrounding the property, Fort Griffin has minimal light pollution. The result is an astronomer’s oasis with great skies for viewing constellations, planets, and galaxies at Fort Griffin’s monthly stargazing events.