Comanche, Texas Travel Guide

Aerial View of Lake Proctor

Named for the Comanche tribe who once dominated the region, this community was established in the mid-1800s at the intersection of the Hill Country and the South Plains. Nearby Lake Proctor is favored for its camping, fishing and boating and the town boasts a historic courthouse square.

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Attractions

Brennan Vineyards. Located near the center of town, this winery produces vintages made from their own vineyards. A stylish tasting room offers samples of their products. 802 S Austin St.

Comanche County Historical Museum. Many local history exhibits are showcased in this museum including artifacts on Native American life in the region and a display depicting a frontier gunfight involving the infamous John Wesley Hardin. 402 Moorman Road.

Lake Proctor. Activities on this lake’s 38 miles of shoreline include boating, camping, fishing and swimming. Each of its four parks spans 250 acres. Dogs are allowed in some outdoor areas of the park, excluding buildings and swimming areas. Dogs must be well-behaved and on a short leash (six feet or shorter). Located northeast of Comanche on FM 2861W.

Old Cora. Here’s a unique attraction: the only existing log cabin courthouse still found in Texas. Located on the courthouse square near another another local landmark, the Fleming Oak, saved from being cut down in the early 1900s through the efforts of an early settler, Martin V. Fleming.

Festivals

SEPTEMBER:
Comanche County Pow-Wow. This two-day festival at Comanche’s City Park features arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, antique tractors and vintage autos and a barbecue cookoff.