This is a great place to get gas, buy some snacks, drinks, souvenirs and essentials! The store and…read morerestrooms are clean and shiny! There is also a great restaurant inside, "Boilerman Barbeque" that has fresh made foods and great service! There are tables and chairs to sit at and even a nice fireplace! Not like the other travel centers who only offer burgers and fast food! Iron Horse Travel Center in Merkel, TX is one of the absolute best travel centers/gas stations we have been to!

How have we missed the Iron Horse Travel Center over the last 14 years of travel between Houston,…read moreTX and Angel Fire, NM? Chalk up a win for ChatGPT when it was asked about a gas station with a good area to walk dogs. Iron Horse was a winner on a place for dogs with a fenced and double gated entry that was grassy and well maintained. Pet watering was even available. Beyond our canine needs, the gasoline was reasonably priced for the market environment at the time and the convenience store had some "fresh" offerings that were acceptable (not as good as our favorite stop in Clovis,NM). The restrooms were also above average for cleanliness but not on Buc-ee's level. This will likely become an anticipated regular stop when traveling with our dogs.

Jack's is your typical convenience store, but very nice and very clean. Some really nice people…read moreworking here. I don't go in convenience stores much, but I do like a cheap, hot cappuccino. Their machine is never out of order, and they always have some of the good flavors. The almond joy and the English toffee are my two favorite flavors. You should try one! Anyway, nice store, nice people. Feel free to stop!

I always get my gas here since we don't have a shell in Abilene. Good gas and good beef jerkeyread more

I called last week and was told they could replace my bumper on Monday at 1 PM. I arrived at 12:45…read morePM. They took my truck in at 1 PM and they finished at 1:45 PM. The time it took I watched an office working like a very well oiled machine. The owner and staff knew their products and prices without consulting lists or manuals. This, to me, shows a professionalism that is rarely found in businesses today. THIS is why I return to this business with every truck I buy. Thak you Chad and staff for doing what ya'll do.

I went in yesterday to get an estimate. Nobody was behind the counter. I waited. People were in…read morean office talking, noticed me and ignored me. I waited for a little while, then finally left without getting any assistance. Fortunately, there are other places in town where I can spend my money.

Patty, does the credit card scanner work? I tried 3 times and it kept telling me to deposit $12read more

The owner was so sweet, and very helpful. Had issues at first getting in & she gave me a free car…read morewash when she really didn't need too! I even offered to pay and she said it was okay!!

Clean, Quiet, and Convenient! Ridgeview RV Resort in Abilene…read moreis a fantastic place to stay. The sites are spacious and level, the hookups work perfectly & the park is peaceful & well-kept. We loved how close it was to restaurants and stores, yet it still felt quiet & private. Staff was friendly & check-in was a breeze. A great stop--we'll definitely be back! Whether you're stopping through for a night or planning a longer stay, Ridgeview RV Resort is a fantastic choice.

To Ridgeview RV Park - Posting to Raise Awareness…read more I have been staying here since mid-July 2025 as a monthly tenant. On September 27, I received an email stating that Ridgeview had "overbooked" and needed my spot, asking me to leave. As a monthly tenant, they cannot legally make me leave just because they overbooked. After speaking with other guests, I learned that we are all being charged different rates for the exact same type of site ("deluxe pull through"). I also discovered major discrepancies in electricity billing--my bill was nearly $250 a month, despite only running our AC, while my neighbors (who use more electricity) paid only $100-150. When I emailed about these inaccurate readings and unfair billing, I was pulled into the office to meet with the owner. Instead of resolving this professionally, I was told that all of this is "legal" and that pricing varies depending on how long people stay, or because of demand in the area. They offered me a new site--but it was too small for my camper, despite their claims it could hold 50-foot units. When I tried to address this, the manager became extremely rude, raised her voice, would not allow me to speak with the owner, and then hung up on me. Shortly after, police arrived because the manager had called them claiming criminal trespass--despite the fact that I was fully paid up on rent and electricity. Even the officers stated it was a waste of time and advised me to take this matter to court. To make matters worse, I later discovered the manager was calling other RV parks in the Abilene area, telling them not to rent to me or my family. This is not only unprofessional--it's harassment and slander. I ultimately decided to leave because I refuse to be forced into moving spots after five months, especially with a toddler and animals, and because of the continued mistreatment. To future guests/tenants: be aware of Ridgeview RV Park's practices. Overbooking long-term tenants, inconsistent rates, inaccurate billing, and harassment are not how a park should be run. Dom (owner), if you want to run a successful park, you need to ensure fair treatment of long-term tenants and properly train your staff. Rachel (manager), your treatment of guests has been disrespectful, unprofessional, and unacceptable. This is my experience, and I share it so that others can be informed before staying here.

I'm a big fan of Super Suds.Its the only car wash I use. Washes are $9, $12, and $14. I always get…read morethe $14 wash and have been perfectly happy with the quality of the wash. But today I needed a wash with no wax, so I got the $9 wash. What a waste of money. The wash was over so quick my truck was only half clean. I had to go home and rewash it. So, lesson learned. You get what you pay for. I'll stick with the $14 wash from now on. A clean car is a happy car!

I do like Super Suds bc it's part of a set of manual car wash stalls; however, you can wash your…read morevehicle for $5 - $7, and the cheapest automatic car wash is $9 - $10. I'm disabled, so I can no longer wash my vehicle, but paying 2 - 3 times more is not right. Also, I used Mister car wash twice, and it didn't remove the bird poo, but the first time I used Super Suds $9 wash, it did! Then, today, I get the Best Wash for $14, and it leaves some bird poo...?!! So, I pay triple for the best, which was way better than Mister, when I paid $9, and now it doesn't clean as well!? Super Suds, do better; and I'd like another $14 wash to actually clean my SUV, please and thank you.

New owners, new on-site management, new washers and dryers with connected mobile app, upgraded…read moreWi-Fi service and very large sites. The park is clean, their is mail and package service, military and first responder discounts, and rates are very affordable.

First, I would like to say that the manager is very friendly and respectful. My plans changed where…read moreI needed to stay long and the manager was very helpful. The park is very quite and spacious, if you are staying for the night or long term I would recommend staying here. I will be staying here whenever I am needing to stay in Abilene.

It's NOT the KOA anymore! It's Phil's Hideaway now. The older ladies are very unfriendly and rude…read more The campsites are pretty much on top of each other especially in the monthly spots. The restrooms are pretty clean but the showers get backed up so you're standing in ankle deep water yuck the laundry room takes at least guarantee 2hrs to wash and dry a load. It's also $2 and up to wash and dry each load. It's noisy being right off the inter state but honestly not too bad. We can't wait for another rv park to have an opening for long term. It is small and has trees and the noise level is low. I mean it's not bad honestly and decent prices also

What a little gem! The staff is friendly and the bathrooms…read moreare clean!! This park shows its history with the beautiful trees throughout the campground. I can't remember the last time we camped with trees around us. There is traffic noise but it doesn't take long to get used to it and we sleep with a fan on. Nice big pull through sites! Right off I20 and close to everything.