Winnie Stowell Park

I called the number listed and the woman at the county office was very friendly and took my name so the sheriff would know I'd be camping. It looks like there are a couple of options for places to camp, one with more trees and grass near the playground but closer to the road and a large asphalt area near the stables with a walking path... more

It is as described by the others. One other fifth wheel here and me in my coach towing. I’m not really in a lot as there is plenty of room on the paved area inside of the fence. It seems very secure and quiet. This was a lifesaver as I was at Sea Rim State Park and there was a mixup in reservations and at 4 PM today they said sorry you... more

Arrived Sunday evening and parked in the empty campground. Water and sewer were available, but all sewer connections were oddly located at rear of site. Didn’t see any signs or directions to park. Electric (15 amp) were there, but shut off. Nice couple from France pulled in and were equally confused about cost/electricity. Still, t... more

We were so thankful for this location to spend the night in for free. It's a big parking lot they use as a fairgrounds I think. We called the city of Winnie and asked them if we could camp there. I read you have to have a permit however they just took my name and license number so that the police would be notified to not disturb me. We... more

We spent the last night of a 3-week Texas trip at Winnie Stowell Park. It was a great way to end a wonderful time in Texas. See the blog post.

What a find! Arrived mid week, mid day and stopped by court house 1/2 mile away to get free permit on way in. I would consider this a fair grounds because of the large open area, horse riding arena, stage etc. We were the only ones here. Pulled our 44ft fifth into tree shade. Getting directly under them with. 13' 6" rig is sketch... more

This very large park was a perfect one night stop between Dallas, TX and New Orleans, LA. Just 1 mile off of route 10. We choose to park in the large parking lot for easy of leaving early in the morning. There are plenty of grassy areas under oak trees to park in. You need to be self contained, there are water faucets along the... more