Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Dept. Fish & Wildlife
Write a Review FM-168 Canyon, TX 79015 806-499-3382 Official WebsiteGPS: 34.9188, -102.1095
Overview of Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Last Price Paid: $2
Reported by Rod_n_Barbara on 5/17/2024
Longest RV Reported: 43 feet (Toy Hauler Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Mike & Nancy on 4/1/2024
Number of Sites 17
Pad Type dirt
Elevation 3,707 ft / 1,129 m
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge 17 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 4/1/2024
“Good boondocking stay”
Reviewed 5/17/2024
| Nightly rate: | $2 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 17' (Travel Trailer) |
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Quiet, nature, peaceful. Only a couple others camping.
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Rod_n_Barbara would stay here again
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“Great Spot For An Overnight”
Reviewed 5/12/2024
| Nightly rate: | $2 |
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For $2/night this was a great stop. The wind was crazy the night we stayed as the area was getting hit with wind and tornadoes. East in and out and not to far off the hwy.
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camper-899790 would stay here again
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“If your looking for space without people”
Reviewed 4/22/2024
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| RV Length: | 27' (Class B) |
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We could have stayed a week. The campground is a few miles from Canyon, TX. The last 2 miles is packed dirt. It's free with a Senior Pass or 2.00 if you don't have a pass. Some of the sites are level, and others have a small slope. The lake has been dry since the 70's,. You have a great view of the plains. There was a herd of deer that... more
We could have stayed a week. The campground is a few miles from Canyon, TX. The last 2 miles is packed dirt. It's free with a Senior Pass or 2.00 if you don't have a pass. Some of the sites are level, and others have a small slope. The lake has been dry since the 70's,. You have a great view of the plains. There was a herd of deer that wandered through every morning. There are automatic gates that close at 8:00 pm and open at 8:00 am. The gates keep the locals from partying. There was some noise from the road on the other side of the lake. The best part was we were the only ones there. The sunrises and sunsets were breathtaking.
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frequent traveler Dave would stay here again
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“If your looking for space without people”
Reviewed 4/22/2024
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| RV Length: | 27' (Class B) |
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We could have stayed a week. The campground is a few miles from Canyon, TX. The last 2 miles is packed dirt. It's free with a Senior Pass or 2.00 if you don't have a pass. Some of the sites are level, and others have a small slope. The lake has been dry since the 70's,. You have a great view of the plains. There was a herd of deer that... more
We could have stayed a week. The campground is a few miles from Canyon, TX. The last 2 miles is packed dirt. It's free with a Senior Pass or 2.00 if you don't have a pass. Some of the sites are level, and others have a small slope. The lake has been dry since the 70's,. You have a great view of the plains. There was a herd of deer that wandered through every morning. There are automatic gates that close at 8:00 pm and open at 8:00 am. The gates keep the locals from partying. There was some noise from the road on the other side of the lake. The best part was we were the only ones there. The sunrises and sunsets were breathtaking.
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frequent traveler Dave would stay here again
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“Gates locked after hours ”
Reviewed 4/19/2024
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Tried to stay here in April, but the gates are locked after hours. This is mentioned on this site and their official site, but I didn't notice until it was too late. I ended up sleeping on a dirt pullout by the entrance, another van was already there camping. I left near sunrise so didn't have a problem, but if you want to camp her... more
Tried to stay here in April, but the gates are locked after hours. This is mentioned on this site and their official site, but I didn't notice until it was too late.
I ended up sleeping on a dirt pullout by the entrance, another van was already there camping. I left near sunrise so didn't have a problem, but if you want to camp here I'd plan on getting in before they lock the gates.
Nice little wild spot.
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“Nice, Quiet, Peaceful”
Reviewed 4/1/2024
| Nightly rate: | $2 |
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| Days stayed: | 7 |
| Site Number: | 0 |
| RV Length: | 43' (Toy Hauler Fifth Wheel) |
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This was a nice stop. No frills, but clean, quiet, and peaceful. There are about 30 established site, no hookups. Several water spigots, but none were turned on. There were dumpsters throughout the park. The sites are lined up in a row, with nice picnic tables. Since we were pretty much the only ones there, we didn’t mind, but the... more
This was a nice stop. No frills, but clean, quiet, and peaceful. There are about 30 established site, no hookups. Several water spigots, but none were turned on. There were dumpsters throughout the park. The sites are lined up in a row, with nice picnic tables. Since we were pretty much the only ones there, we didn’t mind, but they were a bit close together. Can’t beat $2 per night. There is a security gate at the entrance that automatically closes and locks at 6pm. This made us feel safe, but it could have been a real problem if we were out later doing g something. Nice proximity to Palo Duro State Park and Amarillo. We got water and propane in Hereford, about 20 minutes away. I needed a haircut while we were here, and stumbled on one of the best stylists I’ve ever been to. Chris at Impressions Salon in Amarillo did an absolutely fantastic job!
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Mike & Nancy would stay here again
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“Perfect And Quiet ”
Reviewed 4/9/2023
| Days stayed: | 2 |
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Arrived 4/9/23, which is Easter Sunday, & only one other camper here. Sites tend to slant downhill, but we we’re able to level fine in our 32’ class c. Some do require more leveling and if your in a tall rig, watch trees on each side of driveways. Dumpster in the camping area, cement patios and picnic tables on each site. Sites mowed a... more
Arrived 4/9/23, which is Easter Sunday, & only one other camper here. Sites tend to slant downhill, but we we’re able to level fine in our 32’ class c. Some do require more leveling and if your in a tall rig, watch trees on each side of driveways. Dumpster in the camping area, cement patios and picnic tables on each site. Sites mowed and everything seems to be well taken care of.
Free with our senior access pass.
Yolo would stay here again
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“It’s A-Ok No FRILLS OFF GRID Camping Experience ”
Reviewed 4/4/2023
| Nightly rate: | $2 |
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This is a quiet location in April. There are no Hookups. Vault toilet( bring your own toilet paper)and NO water. There’s not much shade.
I enjoyed seeing the moon and stars along with the deer. Verizon cell service is slow if you are a digital nomad.
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camper-724457 would stay here again
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“Lovely Camping Experience”
Reviewed 3/19/2023
| Days stayed: | 2 |
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Buffalo Lake, NWR, located south of I-40 and west of Canyon, Tx in the panhandle. Nice camp sites. Free with America the Beautiful senior pass. Gates are only open from 8am to 6pm.
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KS would stay here again
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“Beautiful Spot! ”
Reviewed 3/1/2023
| Nightly rate: | $2 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 1 |
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I wasn’t sure if this spot was still open being that it hasn’t had a review in over a year but it is! It is gorgeous and there is hardly anyone here this time of year. The gates now close at 6 PM and reopen at 8 AM. Put toilets are also nice and clean!
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Brooke.wandrs would stay here again
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