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Nocona
Skip Nocona unless you are driving US-82 and need a 30-minute stop for the Tales N' Trails Museum or leather shopping. Not a destination.
Nocona is a small Cross Timbers town (population about 3,000) known for leather goods — cowboy boots and baseball gloves. The main draw is the Tales N' Trails Museum with local taxidermy and oil exhibits. Most travellers pass through in under an hour.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid)
- Airports
- DFW · SPS
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Nocona911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Nocona, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery safe small town.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDFW Dallas/Fort Worth International (About 1 h 45 min drive southeast).
- Getting aroundUS-82 runs through town; everything is walkable downtown.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–4
- Sit-down mealLunch at a diner$8–15
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entrycheck$5–10
- Budget bedRV hook-up at Lake Nocona, a night, per roomUS$25
- Mid-range bedRV hook-up at Lake Nocona, a night, per roomUS$35
- High-end bedRV hook-up at Lake Nocona, a night, per roomUS$50
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$50 · Mid US$100 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DFW Dallas/Fort Worth International (About 1 h 45 min drive southeast) · SPS Wichita Falls Regional (About 30 min drive west)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Mar
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Aug
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Sep
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest May (9 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Nocona: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
5 rd
Feb
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7 rd
Jul
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Aug
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
5 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
US-82 runs through town; everything is walkable downtown. A car is needed for Lake Nocona.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Lake Nocona
goDoor to door: 10 min
Drive 3 miles north on FM 103
Boating, swimming, RV hook-ups.
Wichita Falls
goDoor to door: 35 min
Drive west on US-82, about 30 min
Larger town with more dining and hotels.
Gainesville, Texas
goDoor to door: 30 min
Drive east on US-82, about 25 min
Historic downtown and Frank Buck Zoo.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Downtown Nocona
Red River Station Inn on Clay Street; historic, limited options.
Lake Nocona
RV hook-ups and camping, 3 miles north of town.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $50–80
- Mid
- $80–150
- High
- $150+
Trip budget
| Red River Station Inn double1 × 1 night × US$120 | US$120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$100 | US$200 |
| Trip total≈ US$160 per person per day, bed included | US$320 |
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2026 estimate in USD; no accommodation needed for a stop.
Prices of common things
| Museum entrycheck | $5–10 |
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Lunch at a diner | $8–15 |
| Gas (per gallon) | $3–4 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Museum hours: M–F 10AM–5PM, Sa 10AM–4PM; closed Sunday.
- Leather shops may have limited hours — call ahead.
- No public transport; you need your own vehicle.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Emergency
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Embassy
Nearest consulates in Dallas; embassies in Washington, DC.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- DFW → Nocona by car: about 1 h 45 min, ~100 miles
- Wichita Falls → Nocona by car: about 30 min, ~25 miles
Say or show
- Howdy — Hello (how-dee)
- Thanks — Thank you (thanks)
- How much? — How much? (how much)
- Where's the museum? — Where is the museum? (wheres the myoo-zee-um)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Nocona. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Tales N' Trails Museum and Lake Nocona with verified hours.
- Eat pages for the few local diners.
- Leather workshop tour details.
Sources
- officialTales N' Trails Museum
- officialRed River Station Inn
- secondaryWikivoyage: Nocona, revision 4979009 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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