Dalhart, Texas. A small town near the famous XIT Ranch, it acts as both the site of the annual XIT Rodeo and Reunion, and serves as a stopping point for people on their way to the Rocky Mountains for some fun in the summer, as well as people on cross-country driving trips. RV camping there is easy as pie if you follow some common sense rules of RVing.

When planning your trip through or to Dalhart, decide how long you will be staying. If you are only going to be passing through one night, setting up a good parking space at the Dalhart Wal-mart may be the easiest (and cheapest) solution. But if that’s not your style, or you are bringing the family down for some vacation time, setting up in one of the 3 RV sites available in Dalhart is usually a simple matter. Look for RV spots in El Highway 54, the Corral, or Sunset Village campgrounds. If you know when you will be in town, reservations are always a good idea, especially if you are driving into town for the XIT Rodeo.

XIT Rodeo and Reunion

The XIT Rodeo and Reunion is probably the single biggest scheduled event in the town. It is named after the 3,000,000 acre XIT Ranch which was awarded to the men who built the state capitol building. The XIT Rodeo is a distinctly and uniquely Texan event. The Rodeo lasts for two weeks, and includes everything you would expect at a rodeo. Some of the top riders in the nation come to compete in this event, and you will be blown away by what these top riders can do. Event schedules are available every year before the rodeo, and are accessible vie the World Wide Web.

And for those who love history, the XIT museum has several exhibits that explore the history of the XIT Ranch. There are period rooms including a wedding chapel, and exhibits that examine the firearms and branding equipment used by the ranch hands. All this is definitely worth a visit.

So if you are at a loss for your next RV camping destination, consider going to Dalhart. The small town atmosphere is relaxing, the scenery is beautiful, and the Rodeo is an event that must be seen to be believed. You and your family will have a great time RV camping in Dalhart!