Stowell County Park | Informal Campsite

January 31st, 2024 by susanq58

call the number and leave your vehicle info on the recorded line.
Not very busy. Great level spots, some with power. Restaurants, grocery near by on your way in. Quiet and safe, would stay again. FREE

December 19th, 2023 by raspybelieve05

Beautiful park, very few people parked and staying overnight. Free Water available along the southeast edge of large parking area. Good level parking area with good cell phone signal. Very nice little town.

November 15th, 2023 by l.chouinard007

THERE IS NO SANI DUMP OR WATER AVAILABLE UNLESS YOU PAY TO BE AT THE CAMPGROUND WHICH IS AT THE SAME PLACE BUT INCLUDE ALL THE SERVICES

May 10th, 2023 by instagram.com/milepostchronicles

Not far from the highway so didn’t expect it to be as quiet as it was. Huge park with plenty of flat surfaces. Called and left our info as previous reviews stated. Very easy. Appreciate the nice free spot. Very quiet- only the sound of frogs! 5g on verizon. Bathrooms available were pretty basic but flush toilets that were clean. Perfect spot for a night passing through. Woke in the morning to a few couples/families out walking the park. Still very peaceful and calm and close to nearby service stations, grocery, & fast food if need services.

May 10th, 2023 by brad.mason509

Stayed here one night. Really quiet. There were a few other campers around. Called and left a voicemail with our info. Some walkers around early in the morning, but they are quiet. Highly recommend.

April 16th, 2023 by puppypower57

same park. love it here! only allowed 3 nights. 1 tenter came in last night. overall very happy with this park.

April 15th, 2023 by puppypower57

same park. parked by the shelter with the picnic table. 3 rigs came in late yesterday evening, otherwise I was the only one in this side. quiet. well lit lots. no lights among the trees. nice fenced in playground with a water park for kids.

April 14th, 2023 by puppypower57

large gray shade area, or anywhere on the pavement. dry camping only. bathrooms n trash available, utilities are there but don't use them.

March 31st, 2023 by instagram.com/2.5nomads

Awesome spot, nice grassy area, call the number and left a message with license plate # . FREE

February 18th, 2023 by barbarabprp

Our third stay here, always a great spot . We stayed by the grandstand bleachers as the ground seemed soft . I’d advise to stay closer to the grassier area as the neighbors were target practicing and lots of dogs barking at night .
Also stop in at Tia Juanita’s for a meal, great food

January 26th, 2023 by A sudden leap into boondocking

This is a large county park with multiple parking areas, playground, restrooms. You are allowed to park for 3 days. There are NO hookups. You must call 409-267-2644 and leave your name, vehicle type, license plate number and state. Area to park in is not specified. I parked in a large paved lot near the arena behind the bleachers. very clean park in a nice quaint town.

January 23rd, 2023 by nasuzie2005

LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! Large park for you and your dogs to run in. everyone's friendly and cool. if you need a vet, go to Winnie Vet Clinic.

December 6th, 2022 by white.van_no.plan

We were passing by here while on route to Rutherford Beach, LA so we stopped to take a break and check it out but did not stay. The park looks very well kept, green and spacious and there were 4 campers set up for the night. We filled a few water jugs while here.

December 4th, 2022 by alexandra.petat

In the Stowell County Park, we spent one night. Free.
Maximum 3 nights. We normally need to register with the city but we arrived a Saturday nobody answered. We spent the night without any problem nobody has come to bother us. Other present RVs

November 16th, 2022 by lessard502

max 3 day stay. NOT ALLOWED to use electric hook up and water. need to take a permit ( free) by phone or in person at 211 Broadway Ave, Winnie, TX 77665

November 16th, 2022 by Mike crois

il faut s'enregistrer par tél a la cour municipal de Stowell. vous devez fournir le no de plaque du véhicule. vous obtiendrez un permis pour trois jours gratuit. nous ne sommes pas autorisé à utiliser les service (eau-egout et electricité) mais bon, s'installer pour trois nuits gratuit. il y a un beau parc pour les enfants. les lieux sont très propre.

November 6th, 2022 by danny

if you use my GPS position it will take you to the entry to the park, I parked on the left side 2nd spot. water, power and sewer. can stay for 3 days, there are no signs with any info on who or where to check in. county employees are friendly and just wave at you. I've seen big diesel pushers, trailers, van life. I'm in a truck camper. park is very clean, dog friendly, play ground for the kids. very quiet at night. lots of people use park during the day. they are having a rodeo Thurs, Fri and Sat. so expect it to be busier here. $10 entry to rodeo. grocery store 5 min walk. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE.
Host Yukon truck camper.

September 27th, 2022 by dyt.bestedede

Stayed one night. Had no problem. Super quiet. Absolutely recommend!

June 23rd, 2022 by David Wiggins

Great place to stay for Maximum of Three Nights with NO HOOKUPS.

Must call Park Office Number and leave Message with Vehicle Info and Tag Number. Park Office Number is 409-267-2644

April 19th, 2022 by bernbo

On our way back home. Good place to sleep. I noticed there is no train whistling here!
Arrêt sur le retour vers les îles. Notez qu'il n'y a pas de sifflet de train ici... C'est tranquille loin de l'autoroute 10.

March 22nd, 2022 by bernbo

Very good place to stay for the night. I wrote a post 3 years ago and it's gone. I noticed there is no train whistle here. No dump station too.
Bon endroit pour une nuit. J'avais publié un commentaire positif il y a 3 ans, il a disparu. ce que je remarque, c'est aucun sifflet de train ici. Aucune station de vidange d'eau noire non plus.

March 12th, 2022 by keriereadel

Be sure to check if there is an event. We drove 5 hours to get here and the campground was closed for an event that took place across the street. We didn’t stay here obviously.

March 12th, 2022 by moandjim

Park/camping Closed until 3/15/22 per call for permit

March 2nd, 2022 by seekingelsewhere

I've paid good money for what this place gives out for free. You can get water and dump here. Didn't stay overnight but it would be a good place.

February 28th, 2022 by danmanpen

An excellent spot! This spot is pretty much a free campground! The spots north of the playground have electricity, water, as well as sewer hookups. South of the playground just have electricity and Water.

We stayed for 3 nights and there were 3-8 other RVs and camper vans parked with us during that time. Tons of room - probably 30 or more spots

We used the electricity during the nights because there was a massive cold wave in the area and we needed it to power our heater. Most others were using electricity as well.The electricity is available at all times - not just at night. The only downside of this place is that for some reason the restroom stalls don't have doors. They are still usable but you might need a friend/partner to stand outside and make sure no one else goes in while you're in there.

Please be quiet and respectful and treat this place nicely! It's a hidden gem! Winnie is a lovely town - check the local businesses while you're here! There are several restaurants and stores within walking distance.

February 25th, 2022 by thedragonwagon.me

A police officer came in the early evening and we walked out to greet him. He said "just wanted to see if youre ok. dispatch told me to check on you". We said we were fine and he left. We called the park before we arrived and left a message to get the permit. There were two other rigs in the park when we arrived. The electric did not work, but the water did. There is a playground, picnic table, and trash cans. Spot was level. Lots of grass to walk a dog. Quiet. Full Verizon signal. Spent one night here.

February 9th, 2022 by eliedevalence

Nice and quiet ! Restrooms are clean but don't expect too much privacy. Thanks Winnie !

January 20th, 2022 by fannyspironelli

Quiet place a few miles / minutes away from main road. We are alone and safe under a tree. Stadium next door but nothing else. Good stop for a night on the road.

December 10th, 2021 by steph42b

Very grateful for this app and for this park. It was a peaceful overnight stay as the comments said. I will stay here again tonight before moving on.

December 2nd, 2021 by Pierre Gagnon

Great park we stayed 2 nights, caller the Chamber of commerce for a permit, sent an email and got no response, there was 5 other rigs no one caller for permit. the is electricity, water and sewer but we are advised not to hook up. Market is a 10 min walk. Would definetly come back if in the area.

November 16th, 2021 by tenajtino.com

Great public park, it’s safe and it has a new playground and bathroom. The park also offers water and electrical hookups, 15 amp. It would make a great spot for a night or two. You can see more on our:
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June 1st, 2021 by Barb77373

Huge place, nicely kept. Stopped off for quick potty break and was able to use the dump after being on beach for the weekend. Such a nice and quiet location. No one bothered us. Seems all the septic hookups are located by the playground area. There are several. Place will accommodate 40+ feet rigs.

April 5th, 2021 by sophienagel

Awesome spot for the night. There are bathrooms right next to the spots. Heads up that tuesday morning the landscape crew comes through to do some mowing at about 9 am. I onlt stayed one night and the only reason I didn't stay longer is because there is no public wifi that I could find in the area.

April 4th, 2021 by kkeptner

this is our second time at this place. it is great if you have kids- right at the fairgrounds and sometimes people are here with their horses. there is a splash pad and a playground as well. we discovered the one spot with sewer and electric- it is on the side closest to the entrance. plenty of solar at this place if you have it and dont need the hookup. bathrooms are open when we have been here (late Feb and now early April).

March 7th, 2021 by kkeptner

Great spot. Good solar. Quiet. Busy plaground for kids.

December 13th, 2020 by kirk

Power and water was on plus a dump outlet at each site but we were told on the phone not to hook up and not to stay more than 3 nights, taking on water is OK if the water is on. When we called for a permit the answering machine just says you can stay three nights. There was a 5th wheel and and two camper vans in addition to us plus about 15+ more empty spots. Easy in-out for any size day or night, seems safe enough but not much to offer as a destination. Seems like if people avoid hooking up this location may remain free and available.

November 18th, 2020 by backcountrybanter.com

Going on our third night here and it has been great. This small town has any amenities you may need (grocery, laundry, carwash) and plenty of food options. The park is clean and quiet though there are frequent people stopping through to walk or play on the playground. Someone was even barrel racing with their horse in the arena. The bathrooms are nice to have nearby and have remained open at night since we’ve been here. No power but plenty of opportunity for solar charging. Water is on. Good stopover to avoid the big city.

March 5th, 2020 by functionalvan

We didn't stay the night as the Walmart in Vindor was really quiet... stopped here on our way to Houston. We got water from one of the many spigeots by the fairgrounds and there were porta pottys in the parking area. There was a sign by the RV parking area that said to call for more info. There were several workers and etc around no body said anything to us. Thank you Winnie for the facilities!!

February 26th, 2020 by sunnyerna

Great place to spend the night! rather quiet at night! Amazing this place is free! public toilets near the station. Not really clean.

December 5th, 2019 by solscher

Nice quiet county park on both sides of the road. We stayed here one night.
Its FREE. we filled our 25 gallon water tank.
PLEASE respect places like this so they will remain i po en for us to use.

December 1st, 2019 by lularoejennybee

Great spot! Sad that we had to leave because there’s a couple drug addicts in the camper along the fence line. My husband went to ask them where the bathroom was and found them putting needles in their arms. Going to call the county about it tomorrow morning since we arrived at 9pm.

November 29th, 2019 by solscher

We pulled in just before sunset. There are only 2 other rigs the Friday after Thanksgiving. Very quiet and safe.
the water works. We filled our 20 gallon tank. The electric is turned off.
No dump station. It says 3 night max. We are only staying 1 night.
**** 4 stars out of 5.

November 17th, 2019 by piddler53

Easy access, large turnaround's, spacious grassy sites, free water, dump station, 3 day free stay, large mature trees for shade, closest Walmart 25 miles in Beaumont.

October 26th, 2019 by skipwatson1951

great overnight spot with fire rings and playground for the kids. there is electricity at the sites, but it was turned off. we were at the site where the main circuit breaker box was and the were 15 and 30 amp breakers in it, but all were turned off, as well as the main 200 amp breaker. someone above my pay grade did that, so I didn't feel it was my place to turn anything on. we didn't need it anyway. there are water spigots at each site, too, but we didn't need water, either, so didn't try it out. looks like there are even sewer hookups we didn't use. some commenters said they didn't see any hookups and it was a large parking lot. that's where the iOverlander coordinates are. you can camp there, but the camping sites are about 100 yards to the north, on the other side of the playground. I would also say this is not tent friendly, as they lock the bathrooms at sundown, so, unless you have a self contained tent ....
I gave it 4 stars for no electricity at the sites, when it's wired for electricity. but, it's a high 4, because as a free boondocking spot it can't be beat.

January 29th, 2019 by barbarabprp

Stayed the night after calling the number in private posts, electric not available to keep the site free. Great stop

November 27th, 2018 by LostBoaters

Park is located in Winnie Texas. It is free for up to 3 days. There is water and electric but recommend not to hook up as they would like to keep the stay free. Some parking spaces have electric boxes. We were able to get a few gallons of water for our tank, we called the park office and asked it was okay. Grassy and soft but able to pull in okay. Perfect place to rest for 3 days if you are self contained with solar etc.

November 19th, 2018 by paulbabin60

we visit today and it is a free parking with water, dump station and electricity.
nous avons visités aujourd'hui et ici c'est gratis. Eau, électricité et égout. intéressant

November 9th, 2018 by remi.gwen

Coin pas magnifique mais gratuit. Stowell Park avec prises électriques robinets et vidanges. Toilettes publiques. Je n'ai vu aucun signes demandant d'avoir une permission . Je me suis installé et profité des installations. Aucun problème.

April 7th, 2018 by lyndsay1986

Great park in Winnie, TX. When we were there the water and power was not working FYI. There is a big pen for horse riding and while watching some cowboys practice their craft they offered us a ride!

January 20th, 2018 by nobaetz

Free places with hook - up. On Grassland.

January 2nd, 2018 by Mrhondaa

stayed 1 night. full hookup really nice place. Free

December 26th, 2017 by Fabian Pickel

Stayed here three nights over christmas. Ended up not having a permit (when I called office was already closed) but didn’t get bothered.
Quiet, level, sun and shade, power outlets (didn’t try them), water taps, restrooms (prison style, without doors), free.

December 14th, 2017 by parenthesenomade.com

Better if you stay on the grass near the playground for the kids. Less noise. The big parking lot is more noisy.

December 13th, 2017 by parenthesenomade.com

Free permit up to 3 days. Call or go to the county Chambers in Stowell, 211 Broadway Avenue. They told us it was No hook-up but we used the amenities by dumping and filling water up before leaving.
Quite noisy , close to main road.

May 13th, 2017 by visiterra

Great place. We called, left a message and they called back. They asked a couple of questions about our car and told us we can stay for free for 3 days. Our children played in the park the whole time we stayed there. Water, electricity, playground, quiet, clean, free.

November 25th, 2016 by Zenroots

Great for the kids to play around. Very quiet except for a few persons who seemed to have a fight in the middle of the night.
There is electric outlets also throughout the park but I don't know if we can use those. We didn't need them (we have solar panels) so didn't use them.
Water + dump. Great pit stop!

November 25th, 2016 by Zenroots

3 days overnight parking permit required, for free. Call Chamber County at 409-267-2644.

Big park with playground and some trees. There is water available and dump stations.