Lake McClellan Campground

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

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! {:\

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Perfect retreat from windy I-40 and just 4 miles off I-40! This small lake campground lies slightly below the flat windy plain in a shallow valley studded with cottonwood trees by a small retreating lake. The winds up on the plain with the Interstate were howling today. Down here in the treed campground there is a light oscillating breeze. Super quiet location.

The lake is drying up and consequently the health of the cottonwood trees is declining. Don't be put off by the condition of the trees. The remaining lake has lots of ducks to watch, even though the level is lower than the boat ramp. The campground surroundings is a nice place to walk or bicycle in the evenings. We didn't use the restrooms or showers, but they look pretty good.

Below the Camp Host site where the USA flag flies, grab a payment envelope and go park in your site of choice. We kept Toad connected and drove through the whole place easily. It's a nice walk back to drop the payment in the pipe where you got the envelope and walk down the boat ramp to see the ducks.

CAMPSITES: Nearly level campsites, several pull-throughs.
FULL SERVICE SITES: 30amp electric (new), good water, sewer connection - $20 (only $10 with National Parks Senior Pass, etc.) Best sites in trees are #18, #17, #16
DRY CAMP SITES: $10 (only $5 with National Parks Senior Pass, etc.) Best site is #9

Compared to all the other RV Campgrounds in the area, this site is out of the wind in a quiet, serene environment. Enjoy!

This is a neglected park by the national grasslands. Bathrooms disgusting Camp host a joke. Would love to know why they are allowed to camp there!!!

Only one here, big pull thrus, electricity, water, more deer footprints than human, what is not to like? I'm rolling with starlink so not sure about cellular.