Dalhart bills itself the XIT Capital of the World, where the massive XIT Ranch once ruled three million acres of Texas Panhandle grassland. Six RV parks anchor your stay amid cattle auctions and rodeo dust. Camp here to fish Rita Blanca Lake by day and chase cowboy tales under starry skies.
XIT Ranch cowboys drove herds across vast plains from Dalhart's old headquarters on Denrock Avenue. Crowds pack the fairgrounds on East 7th Street each August for the XIT Rodeo and Reunion, a whirlwind of bronc rides and chuckwagon races. Anglers cast lines into Rita Blanca Lake's bass-rich waters, while train buffs prowl the Dalhart Railroad Park on Railroad Avenue.
Rita Blanca City Park draws budget hunters and pet owners with 30-amp hookups, a dump station, and sewer connections from $18 a night. Love's RV Hookup fits truckers and quick-stoppers near US Highway 87, complete with 50-amp power, WiFi, and a dump station at $46. Corral RV Park serves digital nomads craving WiFi starting at $31, while Dalhart Elks Lodge #2390 and Loewen RV Park offer simple, no-frills pads for local explorers.
Dalhart claims the title XIT Capital of the World for its role in the historic 3-million-acre ranch. The annual XIT Rodeo and Reunion on East 7th Street fairgrounds packs in bronc busting and parades every August. Visitors also flock to Rita Blanca Lake for fishing and the Railroad Park for train history.
Find six RV parks in Dalhart: Corral RV Park, Loewen RV Park, Rita Blanca City Park, Love's RV Hookup, and Dalhart Elks Lodge #2390. Rita Blanca sits near the lake with 30-amp and pet options from $18. Love's clusters amenities like 50-amp and WiFi by highways 87 and 385.
Yes, Rita Blanca City Park explicitly allows pets with 30-amp hookups and a dump station from $18/night. Other parks like Dalhart Elks Lodge may accommodate pets; call ahead to confirm policies. This setup lets furry companions join lake outings at Rita Blanca.
