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South Prong Tent Campground

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Just north of the South Prong River, you’ll want to watch how far you stray from these campgrounds because you might stumble onto private property and get chased down by a group of vicious, rabid dogs!

Or maybe just get a ticket. One of the two. These sites (36 - 55) have picnic tables, nearby water AND outhouses, so you won’t even have to bring your own toilet paper! Unless you still want to, we’d totally understand.

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Silver Wind RV Park And Cabins

46 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents5 acres · Silverton, TX

We are small family owned RV Park with lots of room to spread out and relax. We have bath house and laundry, small playground, and tent area. We are welcoming guests 24/7 as we also live here on property. We are located in lovely Silverton, Texas, about an hour away from Amarillo and Lubbock. Caprock Canyon State Park and Trailway has amazing scenery, only about 20 minutes away and Lake Mackenzie is a quick 12 minutes from the park. All sites are pull-thru with full hook ups, electricity is included in the monthly rate. We have Wi-Fi, a bathhouse, a full-service laundry facility, plus good ole fashion hospitality. We live on site and are available to assist in any way we can.

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4 ratings · 2 reviews

Jason C.

October 13, 2017

Pretty average campground, but has no water and no tent pads. Very primitive but very secluded from the other campsites.

Lisa R.

September 30, 2015

The South Prong campground is a developed area for tent camping with bathrooms but no showers. This is a good starting point for the Upper Canyon Trail. This underrated state park is remote enough that it doesn't get that crowded. There's little to no shade, and like the rest of Texas, it gets hots. Plan accordingly and take plenty of water. The vibrant colors and lack of crowds here make it well worth the visit.

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Your guide to camping in South Prong Tent Campground

Overview

Biking

Caprock Canyons State Park offers nearly 90 miles of trails that make up the Trailway, all open to bikers. Ride past stunning red bluffs and through deep canyons, and be sure to break for the occasional herd of bison!

Boating

Lake Theo in Caprock Canyons State Park covers 120 surface acres and is a great spot for taking in the surroundings by boat.

Fishing

Cast a line off one of Lake Theo's fishing piers or launch a boat to fish for rainbow trout and catfish. For the full stocking history for Lake Theo, click here.

Hiking

Caprock Canyons State Park has nearly 90 miles of trails that wind through plains and canyons, known as the Trailway. The Trailway was created from an abandoned railway line, and you can still see the old railway trestles and tunnels as you pass by herds of bison. For a complete list of trails, download a printable map here.

Horseback riding

Feel yourself transported to the Wild West as you ride your horse through the rugged landscape of Caprock Canyons State Park.14 miles of riding trails are available and Caprock even offers horse-friendly campsites!

Climbing

The canyons in Caprock Canyons State Park are filled with solid rocks for bouldering. For more information and difficulty levels of the park's six routes, click here.

Swimming

Take a dip in Lake Theo after a long hike along the Trailway and set up a lunchtime BBQ at one of the lake's picnic areas, which have grills and picnic tables available.

Wildlife watching

In addition to the well-known herd of South Plains bison, a popular activity at Caprock Canyons State Park is to hike to Clarity Tunnel to check out the population of wild bats that hang from the old railway tunnel's ceiling. The best time to view the bats is in the summer, and the largest number of bats are in the tunnel from April-October. You can read more about the bats of Clarity Tunnel here.