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Destination Pecos West Rest Stop, – 320 miles from Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park. Estimated time is five (5) hours.
The Google address of the park is I10 WB, Fort Stockton, TX 79735
The GPS location of the park is 30.94898097119051, -103.31109693917817
Prior to arriving at Pecos West Rest Stop, a stop at the Donut Palace in Junction TX is strongly suggested. There is also fuel available in Junction. There will be a provisioning stop at the Walmart in Fort Stockton.
Points of Interest
Annie Riggs Museum located at 301 S Main St, Fort Stockton, TX 79735, GPS 30.883387735624456, -102.87873450433304. The Annie Frazier Johnson Riggs ran the Hotel/Boarding House in 1904.
Fort Stockton located at 301 E 3rd St, Fort Stockton, TX 79735; GPS 30.888210389876726, -102.87486974276077. Fort Stockton was an important location during the Indian Wars Fort from 1867-1886. It was strategically placed at the life-saving waters of Comanche Springs to protect the San Antonio-to-El Paso mail, freight wagons, cattle drives, and emigrants. The fort was garrisoned by the 9th Cavalry, known as “Buffalo Soldiers”.
Paisano Pete Roadrunner Statue located at East Dickinson Boulevard & North Main Street, Fort Stockton, TX 79735 . GPS 30.893017241648323, -102.87884870433267 . Paisano Pete is the second largest roadrunner in the world and stands 11 feet tall.
Campground Details:
Pecos West Rest Stop, is located on westbound I10, and has bathrooms, a lounge and night security.