The Great Escapes North Texas establishment is a campground and RV park located in Perrin, Texas. The manager mentions that this "family-oriented" park includes themed activities to cater to the younger kids. Occupying a total of 74 acres, the property has 115 RV sites and 49 cabins available for campers. Several other facilities are open for those staying at the park, namely two clubhouses, laundry facilities, a dog park, a water park, mini golf, laser tag, and a Wibit obstacle course, among others. The manager explained that the park strives to create a "home away from home" for all of the guests that visit Great Escapes, North Texas.
Great Escapes North Texas is a campground in Perrin, Texas, on 74 acres. The campground includes 115 RV sites and 49 cabins available for reservation. All RV spots are full hookups, with a mix of 30- and 50-amp sites. Most RV spaces are gravel with rock and grass. Of the 115 RV sites, 60 of them are premium spots. The premium option has a concrete patio, a built-in fire pit, and a picnic table. All other locations provide amenities such as a barbeque grill and picnic table for campers' use. There is a variety of both pull-through and back-in RV sites available for the guests.
The establishment has several different types of cabins. The Corgi Cozy Cottage includes two full-size beds, a full bath, a microwave, a coffee maker, dishes, and linens. According to one of the managers, this cabin style is likely the most popular among guests because it is the cheapest option. The deluxe cabins include a 3/4 bath with two queen beds and other amenities included in the Corgi Cozy Cottage. The property has a premium option with the same amenities as the deluxe cabins, with a full kitchen added on. A "barndominium" is available to reserve that sleeps six and has a king-size bed, a full kitchen, and a fireplace. Also found on the grounds are two tiny homes, which include "all of the necessities and amenities of a common house," according to one of the managers.
A few buildings are open for visitors, including a registration office, store, and café. The property plans to expand the café and place food trailers in front of the store, but for now, pizza is sold out of the restaurant. As for the store, people can purchase RV supplies, groceries, soda, milk, eggs, bread, and other similar items. Visitors can also find corgi-brand-themed merchandise in the store, as the campground's mascot is a corgi. The guests can access a laundry room with coin-operated washers and dryers. Another space found on the premises is a dog park that allows patrons to let their dogs off the leash.
A combination of two clubhouses offers space for meetings of up to 60 people in the small clubhouse and 80 people in the large clubhouse. One of the managers mentions that these clubhouses also give sufficient space for the theme activities that the establishment hosts on the weekends of their peak season in June and July.
On the property's grounds, there is a waterpark that includes cabanas, concessions, and bathrooms. This relatively new addition to the park is being upgraded each year. Some other activities that the visitors can enjoy while at Great Escapes North Texas are 18 holes of light-up minigolf, human foosball, gaga ball, laser tag, fishing, and the Wibits Obstacle Course. Because of the size of the grounds, there are golf carts and limo carts available for rent throughout the duration of guests' stay at the park to aid in transportation to and from activities.
In the surrounding area, there are various attractions that guests can frequent. The manager mentions the Fort Worth Zoo, Six Flags, and Fort Worth Stockyard are all activities that campers can enjoy. Moreover, the manager suggests several restaurants nearby, namely Café in Graford, a Mexican restaurant named La Estrella, and the café that will soon be built inside the Great Escapes North Texas premises.
The manager remarks that they want Great Escapes North Texas to be a "home away from home." She explains that the park is "all about the kids having fun and relaxing while being unplugged." The staff strives to create this environment with their customer service by emphasizing the idea of "caring for patrons like family." The manager says that they have had many repeat guests by following this mentality.
According to one of the staff members, the park is "family-oriented" and has several activities that cater to young children. The manager explains that Halloween and the summer are the peak season for activities in the park because the kids are out of school. A few of the themes for activities that take place in the summer include pirates and princesses, under the sea, Jurassic weekend, and peanut butter and jelly. The Wibit water obstacle course is another activity catered to kids. Some have described it as unique to the park. One guest mentioned about their stay, "We were here for a family reunion this past weekend. The number of activities they have to offer is great, ranging from stuff for the little kids to teen/young adults to the parents."
Great Escapes North Texas asks that the visitors to the park follow a few policies. A quiet time is enforced from 11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. every day, with the intent to provide a peaceful atmosphere for sleeping. Guests are always asked to keep their pets on a leash and clean up after them. The park also prohibits anyone under the age of 18 from driving the golf carts.
The property was initially built in the 1970s by the Mitchell family. It stayed under the ownership of that family until the late 1990s when another couple bought the campground. At this time, there were only RV sites with no cabins. The current owners purchased the location in August 2020 and have made several notable changes. One of these changes is the splash pad water park that was recently installed. Another update that the current owner added is the Wibits obstacle course. The property's main store and other buildings have been upgraded and renovated, and the manager mentions that Great Escapes North Texas has plans to upgrade the cabins, clubhouse, and activities center.
The manager explains that she retired in 2017 and decided to start experiencing more RV camping. Eventually, she ended up at the Great Escapes North Texas and has enjoyed the "great people and helping others realize their potential." The manager mentions that her favorite part of her job is "making connections and creating relationships."
2730 FM 2210 East
Perrin, Texas 76486
United States
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