Baylor Game Days: An RVer’s Guide to Football Weekends in Waco

For a Baylor football weekend in Waco, RVers should stay at North Crest RV Park, a family-owned park just off I-35 at Exit 342B with full-hookup, big-rig-friendly sites about fifteen minutes from McLane Stadium. Book early, because home game weekends fill up fast, and call Emily at (254) 799-3963 for the best rate.

When Does Baylor Play Home Games in Waco?

Baylor University plays its home football games at McLane Stadium in Waco, right on the Brazos River near campus. The college football season generally runs from early September into late November, so most Baylor home weekends fall somewhere in that stretch.

Dates and opponents shift every year, so the schedule is not something to guess at. Before you plan your trip, check the official Baylor Athletics schedule at baylorbears.com for the exact 2026 home dates and kickoff times. Once you know which Saturdays you want, you can line up your site.

A few things are worth confirming as you plan:

• The exact home game dates for the season, listed at baylorbears.com.
• Kickoff time, since a night game changes when you will want to arrive and head back.
• Whether a rivalry or homecoming weekend lands on your dates, which draws even bigger crowds.

Why Staying in Your RV Beats a Hotel on Game Weekend

On a Baylor game weekend, Waco hotel rooms get scarce and pricey, and you are still stuck with a small room and a parking lot. Bringing your rig changes the whole feel of the trip. You keep your own bed, your own kitchen, and your own tailgate setup, and you come home to a quiet, shaded site instead of a crowded lobby.

Here is what guests tell us they like about basing a game weekend at the park:

• Cost: nightly sites start at $55 and the weekly rate is $300, which often beats game-weekend hotel pricing for a family.
• Space: Texas-size pull-throughs give you room to spread out, park the tow vehicle, and set up chairs and a grill.
• Tailgate feel: your own gear, your own food, and your own spot to gather before and after the game.
• Comfort: 30 and 50-amp full hookups, free WiFi, and shaded sites all weekend. See our amenities for the full list.

North Crest Is About Fifteen Minutes From McLane Stadium

North Crest sits just off I-35 at Exit 342B in north Waco, which puts McLane Stadium a straight shot down the interstate, roughly fifteen minutes from your site. The stadium is on the Brazos River near the Baylor campus, so game-day traffic is easy to time from here.

That short hop matters on a busy weekend. You can head in early to tailgate and get back to a quiet site afterward without a long haul while everyone else is still sitting in traffic. If you would rather not move the rig on game day, ask Emily about the easiest route in.

What Else to Do in Waco on a Football Weekend

A Baylor game is the anchor, but Waco gives you plenty to fill the rest of the weekend, and most of it is a short drive from the park.

• Magnolia Market at the Silos: shopping, food trucks, and the famous silos, best early in the day.
• Cameron Park: one of the largest urban parks in Texas, with river bluffs and miles of trail.
• The Waco Suspension Bridge: a free, scenic walk over the Brazos, especially nice at sunset.
• Dr Pepper Museum: a short, fun stop in downtown Waco.
• Downtown dining: local spots for a pre-game breakfast or a post-game dinner.

Our family has lived and worked in Waco for years, and we are always happy to point you to what is good right now. You can read a little more about us on our about page, or just ask at check-in.

Baylor Game Weekends Fill Up Fast, So Book Early

Waco’s biggest weekends bring a lot of people to town, and North Crest has been the home base for many of them. We saw it during the solar eclipse, and we see it every football season.

Because game weekends draw crowds, our sites go quickly, especially the pull-throughs that fit larger rigs. The best way to lock in your spot is simple:

• Check the Baylor home schedule at baylorbears.com and pick your dates.
• Call Emily at (254) 799-3963 for the best rate and the right site for your rig.
• See current rates on our reservations page, or book online through The Dyrt, which adds a fee.

Football season fills up fast, so do not wait until the week of the game. Pick your Saturdays, call Emily, and get your shaded site under the oaks locked in before they are gone. We will have everything ready, so all you have to think about is kickoff.