Friday, November 13, 2020

Lamesa, TX - 11/13/20

Lamesa is a city in and the county seat of Dawson County, Texas.

The population was 9,422 at the 2010.

Located south of Lubbock, Texas on the Llano Estacado, Lamesa was founded in 1903.
The Llano Estacado, commonly known as the Staked Plains but perhaps more accurately interpreted as the "palisaded" plains in geological terms, is the southern extension of the High Plains of North America and lies south of the Canadian River in northwest Texas and northeast New Mexico.

Most of its economy is based on cotton farming.

Travel Itinerary:
11/13/20 - Friday
Depart From: Sayreville, OK
Depart: 8:30 am
Odometer: 133,719
Arrive: 3:00 pm
Odometer: 134,028
Trip Mileage: 309
Trip Time: 6 hr 30 min

Destination:
Forrest Park (City Park)
GPS: 32.722473, -101.957771
Lamesa, TX
Google Maps: 295 miles - 4 hr 21 min
Campsite: Not Numbered (site next to water only site)
Cost: Free (can stay for 4 days free)

Gas Expense:
Flying J #723
I-40, Exit 76
Amarillo, TX
Price/Gal: $1.619
Gallons: 21.476
Amount: $34.77
Odometer: 133,840

Comments:
Nice overnight camping spot.
Can stay 4 days for free.
7 sites with 30 amp electric & water.
5 sites with water only.
Dump station.
Picnic table and trash containers behind campsites.
Playground in park.
Large area fro exercise and walking dog.

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