Lake McClellan Campground
McClellan Creek National Grassland
Write a Review FM-2477 Alanreed, TX 79065 580-497-2143 505-346-3900 Official WebsiteGPS: 35.2118, -100.8746
Overview of Lake McClellan Campground
Last Price Paid: $10
Reported by TAGngdlife on 10/31/2020
Longest RV Reported: 31 feet (Travel Trailer)
Reported by Trekerboy on 11/6/2018
Number of Sites 60
Elevation 2,919 ft / 889 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Lake McClellan Campground 7 people have reviewed this location.
“The Good, the bad and the Ugly”
Reviewed 10/31/2020
Nightly rate: | $10 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | Unknown |
The good...the lake was low but pretty and very quiet. 3 total RVs in campground. The bad... Apparently there was an ice storm on Monday so there was no electric since then; stayed on Friday. The ugly...the place was littered with fallen/broken tree branches. Hard to review this one due to ice storm. This is based on as found con... more
The good...the lake was low but pretty and very quiet. 3 total RVs in campground.
The bad... Apparently there was an ice storm on Monday so there was no electric since then; stayed on Friday.
The ugly...the place was littered with fallen/broken tree branches.
Hard to review this one due to ice storm. This is based on as found condition.
BAD SHAPE. Could barely see the camp sites. We MAY have been in one but could also have been on the road. No bathrooms, No electric, didn’t try any water. We are self contained so stayed anyway as it was near dusk and didn’t feel like driving any longer.
Needs some serious attention. Pass this one by til next summer. I think it would be a great place once it’s cleaned up.
NO cell service. NO air TV Texting only.
TAGngdlife would stay here again
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“Good overnight spot off I-40”
Reviewed 10/4/2020
Nightly rate: | $5 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | N/A |
Easy access and convenient when traveling I-40. There are some electric sites but we opted for one of the random pullouts near a picnic table. Used Access pass for half price. Site could use some attention - a few low branches and just feels like an out of the way partly forgotten site. Coyotes and sand hill cranes serenaded us ... more
Easy access and convenient when traveling I-40. There are some electric sites but we opted for one of the random pullouts near a picnic table.
Used Access pass for half price. Site could use some attention - a few low branches and just feels like an out of the way partly forgotten site.
Coyotes and sand hill cranes serenaded us at sunset and the stars were magnificent.
ATV trailhead was getting some use.
YOFOAdventures would stay here again
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“Nice campground, wildlife and wind”
Reviewed 6/16/2020
Nightly rate: | $10 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Camped 6/9/20 (Tuesday night). Open, but restroom/shower facilities were closed due to COVID-19. Vault toilet was available. We had extreme winds when arriving; since the campground was almost empty, we picked an appropriate site that pointed us with the wind. Our site and some others weren't numbered. All seemed fairly level - we... more
Camped 6/9/20 (Tuesday night). Open, but restroom/shower facilities were closed due to COVID-19. Vault toilet was available. We had extreme winds when arriving; since the campground was almost empty, we picked an appropriate site that pointed us with the wind. Our site and some others weren't numbered. All seemed fairly level - we didn't have to level our camper. A paved road comes into the campground, but loop roads and most sites are gravel. There are a number of pull-throughs and of course, back-ins. Our site was very large, right across from site 13. Had we thought about not having showers and restrooms, we would have picked McDowell CG which had lakeside sites. No privacy, but sites aren't on top of each other. There are large trees throughout, so sites range from full shade to mostly sun.
Amenities include picnic table, fire ring, grill, ATV trails from the campground, swing set, dumpster, electric and non electric sites, drinking water, VT, showers and restrooms, a picnic area, group picnic pavillion. Electric sites had water with faucet (not pump) and a cement pad underneath with a drain; for non electric sites, water was at the restroom. It was quiet with deer, birds, and coyotes howling at sunset. However, if the campground was full of people with ATVs, it wouldn't be as pleasant. There are more electric sites than non, and one area of electric is like a large parking lot, so campers would be right next to each other.
The lake was real low, so the island wasn't even under water. There was a camp host, but didn't see them at all. Maybe little attention is paid to this campground due to COVID. At the self-pay fee station, there were 3 deposit pipes and 2 were full. The VT had trash on the floor (in the woman's anyway, but there was TP). However, the area was mowed and weed-wacked.
WhatsNext_OutWest would stay here again
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“pretty and peaceful”
Reviewed 4/6/2019
Nightly rate: | $10 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Paid $10 for a non electric site. The park is really beautiful and spread out. When we arrived there was literally no one else there, which felt weird but also awesome. We picked a spot close to the showers. There are 4 bathroom/shower rooms split into two buildings. One of the buildings was locked, and of the two unlocked bathroo... more
Paid $10 for a non electric site. The park is really beautiful and spread out. When we arrived there was literally no one else there, which felt weird but also awesome. We picked a spot close to the showers. There are 4 bathroom/shower rooms split into two buildings. One of the buildings was locked, and of the two unlocked bathrooms only one had a door that closed properly, so essentially only one functional bathroom/shower. But I appreciated the amount of shower space. It wasn’t the cleanest I’ve seen, but it was definitely the roomiest and the water pressure and heat were excellent. Not too long after arriving, a couple trucks carrying ATVs rolled through and they had some fun throughout the day. The ATV trails run right along the edge of the campground so be prepared for the possibility of noisiness. We heard lots of coyotes at night. The stars were incredible. I would definitely stay here again.
mrsdillon would stay here again
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“Peaceful, convenient, but needs some TLC”
Reviewed 11/6/2018
Nightly rate: | $14 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 12 |
If you need a spot to pull off of I-40 for the night, this is a great spot to do so. When we went in early November there were only 3 other campers there (including the host). Peaceful, and access to OHV trails directly from the park. The whole place is in need of some TLC... The electric hookups at the site were at didn't work so w... more
If you need a spot to pull off of I-40 for the night, this is a great spot to do so. When we went in early November there were only 3 other campers there (including the host). Peaceful, and access to OHV trails directly from the park.
The whole place is in need of some TLC... The electric hookups at the site were at didn't work so we connected to the neighbors pedestal instead. Water hookup was a bit leaky as well. The bathrooms (which did have showers) had rust over much of the metal parts, and the swing set was missing 2 of the 4 swings. Nothing a few hours with the proper tools, parts and paint can't fix but looks like the maintenance of the park had been neglected for a while.
Best part about the park was the quiet. My wife is a musician and needed to record some music and there was almost no noise aside from our little ones running around outside.
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“Wow! Peaceful!”
Reviewed 10/17/2018
Nightly rate: | $15 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 13 |
We arrived at about 4:00PM on a Tuesday. Only two spots occupied in the NW section (bear right as you enter). We used #13 (pull-through; 50-AMP service - 30-AMP plug out of order) as we didn't want to drop the "toad". Many open spots here. No one was in the SE section (bear left upon entry) where there were multiple pull-through & back... more
We arrived at about 4:00PM on a Tuesday. Only two spots occupied in the NW section (bear right as you enter). We used #13 (pull-through; 50-AMP service - 30-AMP plug out of order) as we didn't want to drop the "toad". Many open spots here. No one was in the SE section (bear left upon entry) where there were multiple pull-through & back in slots w/power & water.
Even more spots in both areas for dry camping ($10/nt).
There are showers & flush toilets in the NW section - vault toilets throughout the entire facility.
Sadly, the lake is very minimal so don't plan on fishing or boating! {:\
Rotaidalg would stay here again
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“Great spot clean and only 3 miles from I-40”
Reviewed 9/24/2018
Nightly rate: | $10 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Great clean campsites not crowded. Found it on this app and was my first try- think I got lucky because this is the first review. Had hook ups If needed and is part of the usfs. Had limited but useable cell and lte coverage with vz. Went for a MTB bike ride on the attached atv trails. Was a pretty and clean spot with pit toilets. And I... more
Great clean campsites not crowded. Found it on this app and was my first try- think I got lucky because this is the first review. Had hook ups If needed and is part of the usfs. Had limited but useable cell and lte coverage with vz. Went for a MTB bike ride on the attached atv trails. Was a pretty and clean spot with pit toilets. And I would certainly stay here again if I am ever in the panhandle of Texas again
Flyguy would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- water
- dry camping
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- OHV
- picnic area
- water access
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- restrooms: vault
- trash
Pets
- pets
Nearby
I-40 Rest Area Westbound
Well lit, safe place to stop for the night. Lots of truckers and engine noise.
- Greggk
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