Traveling thru Texas to Amarillo

[Red_Eagle]

Will be heading west late May/early June. Considering taking I-20 to I-35W(north) to Hwy 287 to Amarillo. Can those of you who have traveled Hwy 287 tell me what gas stations along that route can accommodate RVs ? We are pulling a 31' 5er. We will most likely need to find a campground along that route, probably near Wichita Falls. Appreciate any info.

[padredw]

We take US69 off I-20 up to Greenville TX, then take US380 west to Decatur TX where you will pickup 287 to Wichita Falls.

This was our regular route for many years, BUT the congestion, traffic, stop lights along US 380 has become onerous with the spilling out of the surburbs north of Dallas.

That is why we now go on up to US 82 and go across north Texas along the Red River.

Of course, this is a personal preference that not everyone would agree with.

An option would be to stay on US 69 to Sherman, Texas and pick up US 82 there. Because of our starting point it is better for us to go on up to Paris.

[sealevel_ram]

Ditto on the Flying J in Wichita Falls. We usually fuel up there if we need to on that leg.

I can recommend the Rocking A in Vernon also for an overnight. Easy in and out. Next door to a Walmart if you need supplies.

[sdianel_-acct_c]

We take US69 off I-20 up to Greenville TX, then take US380 west to Decatur TX where you will pickup 287 to Wichita Falls. There is a Flying J at Wichita Falls at Jacksboro Hwy and 287. Check it out on Google maps satellite view and you can see how to enter and exit. They have 2 RV lanes. There is a Loves Travel Stop in Memphis TX on Hwy 287.
In Wichita Falls, we like Coyote Ranch RV Resort. Long level pull thrus. http://www.coyoteranchresort.com/

[skipnchar]

I don't recall any gas stations along 287 that are not suitable for RVs. I suspect that over the years we've stopped at about half of them. Your rig may be longer than mine which is just a little over 53 feet.

[Supercharged]

Red Eagle wrote:
Will be heading west late May/early June. Considering taking I-20 to I-35W(north) to Hwy 287 to Amarillo. Can those of you who have traveled Hwy 287 tell me what gas stations along that route can accommodate RVs ? We are pulling a 31' 5er. We will most likely need to find a campground along that route, probably near Wichita Falls. Appreciate any info.

Enjoy the rt. done it for years, get a little of that red cay on your tires.Gas in Vernon, they just closed the Chev dealer ship in Vernon. Rattle snakes the size of a Winnebago.

[padredw]

We go through Amarillo to Colorado several times a year.

We have modified our route to drive north to US 82 at Paris, Texas (if coming from further east, that would be at Texarkana), all the way to the intersection with 287 near Wichita Falls. This way we avoid the congestion of the metraplex (Dallas/Fort Worth) and the suburbs sprawling to the north. US 82 is a pleaant drive with little traffic.

There are two good places for camping besides Wichita Falls: The Rocking A in Vernon, and the Ole Town Cotton Gin at Goodlett, Texas (near Quanah.) In recent years we have stayed almost exclusively at the Ole Town Gin. It is a very good place for overnight--level sites with full hook-ups. WIFI, but not very many TV choices. Still, that's our choice on the way to Amarillo.

[4huskers]

Another option is taking I20 to Weatherford and then FM920 to US287 at Decatur. It adds some miles, but probably not much time.

[BB_TX]

Be aware that there is on-going construction on I-35W on the north side of Ft Worth and around the I-35W/US 287 interchange. I think it only involves a relative short distance along that route. Maybe someone who lives in Ft Worth or has been thru there recently can give an update.
You will not have a problem finding fuel on US 287. There are many towns along the way, especially between Wichita Falls and Amarillo, and most all have at least one station that provides easy access for a large RV whether MH or long truck/trailer. Just start looking before the tank gets too low. A very good highway all the way to Amarillo.
As far as RV parks, there are some south of Wichita Falls (between there and Decatur) but I have never stayed at any of them. I don't remember many between Wichita Falls and Amarillo though. We travel that route every year but for us Amarillo is our first stop.