Lamar anchors the Santa Fe Trail's eastern plains legacy, where wind turbines spin endlessly along Highway 50 and the Arkansas River draws anglers. Seven RV parks start at $17 a night, perfect bases for trail hikes, wildlife hunts at Mike Higbee State Wildlife Area, and small-town grit. Pitch your rig here to chase history and hook trout without breaking the bank.
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Lamar pulses with Santa Fe Trail history; traders once crossed these flats on their way west. Walk the ruts at the Santa Fe Trail Center just east of town. Cast lines into the Arkansas River for walleye. Hunt deer or birds at Mike Higbee State Wildlife Area, ten miles southwest. Drive Highway 50 to spot massive wind farms dotting the horizon.
Santa Fe RV Park and Horse Motel draws equestrians with stables and WiFi, rates from $33 nightly. Sundance High Plains RV Park fits families with showers, 50-amp hookups, and a dump station, starting at $36. Budget travelers grab spots at Lamar Elks Lodge #1319 for $17. The Silos in Wiley RV Park suits big rigs with 30- and 50-amp service, though prices swing wide from $50 to $550.
Lamar sits as a historic hub on the Santa Fe Trail. Traders forged paths across these plains in the 1800s; today, visitors trace wagon ruts at the Santa Fe Trail Center. The town also boasts wind farms along US 50, prime fishing on the Arkansas River, and hunting at Mike Higbee State Wildlife Area. Expect cowboy culture and wide-open skies.
Find seven RV parks right in Lamar: Santa Fe RV Park and Horse Motel, Sundance High Plains RV Park, The Silos in Wiley RV Park, Lamar Elks Lodge #1319, and Mike Higbee State Wildlife Area. Most cluster near Highway 50 or US 287 for easy access. Sundance offers WiFi, showers, and dump station; rates start at $17 for Elks Lodge.
Yes, Sundance High Plains RV Park and The Silos in Wiley RV Park provide 50-amp service. Sundance adds showers and a dump station for comfortable stays from $36/night. Silos handles big rigs with 30/50-amp options, priced $50 to $550 based on site size.