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Top Equestrian Camping near Cameron, TX

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Best Equestrian Camping Sites Near Cameron, TX (7)

    Camper-submitted photo from Live Oak Ridge
    Camper-submitted photo from Live Oak Ridge
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    Camper-submitted photo from Live Oak Ridge
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    1.

    Live Oak Ridge

    10 Reviews
    26 Photos
    67 Saves
    Belton, Texas

    Overview

    Live Oak Ridge Campground is located at Belton Lake, which provides some of the best fishing, camping and boating in Central Texas. This year-round campground accommodates both tents and RVs and has many amenities, such as a playground, showers, and a group meeting area.Belton Lake was created by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with the construction of Belton Dam in 1954. The 12,300-acre lake is located on the Leon River, just upstream of the confluence of the Leon River and the Little River.

    Recreation

    With 136 miles of shoreline, Belton Lake offers a wide variety of recreation activities, including camping, water recreation, picnicking and nature trails. The facility has a multi-lane boat ramp, and hiking trails are available adjacent to the park at Miller Springs Nature Area. Hawks, great blue herons, ducks, geese, many species of songbirds, bobwhite quail, Rio Grande turkey and even an occasional bald eagle visit the lake area, offering year-round opportunities for birders.

    Facilities

    With 136 miles of shoreline, Belton Lake offers a wide variety of recreation activities, including camping, water recreation, picnicking and nature trails. The facility has a multi-lane boat ramp, and hiking trails are available adjacent to the park at Miller Springs Nature Area. Hawks, great blue herons, ducks, geese, many species of songbirds, bobwhite quail, Rio Grande turkey and even an occasional bald eagle visit the lake area, offering year-round opportunities for birders.

    Natural Features

    Live Oak Ridge lives up to its name, with many large oak trees, a pleasant atmosphere and plenty of shade. The campsites are flat and grassy, and several overlook the lake (others are only a short walk away). Springtime brings an abundance of wildflowers that blanket areas of the park. There is a man-made wetland on the lake between White Flint and Winkler Parks, providing an additional 25 acres of wildlife habitat to the lake area.

    contact_info

    For facility specific information, please call (254) 742-3050.

    Nearby Attractions

    Belton Lake is located adjacent to the Fort Hood Army Base, which has several points of interest for the military buff. The mural painted on the spillway wall of Belton Dam depicts the history of the Bell County area.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $30 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Birch Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Birch Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Birch Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Birch Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Birch Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Birch Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park

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    Birch Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park

    15 Reviews
    31 Photos
    73 Saves
    Somerville, Texas

    **Max bridge clearance (on FM 60, just before Danville) is 13'4" ** Four units make up Lake Somerville State Park. Birch Creek Unit is on the north side of the lake, while Nails Creek Unit is on the southwest side. The 13-mile Lake Somerville Trail-way connects the two units. Somerville Public Hunting Land is nearby, also on the lake. Birch Creek and Nails Creek offer access to the lake for fishing, boating, paddling and swimming. On land at either unit, you can camp, picnic, hike, ride mountain bikes, play horseshoes or volleyball, geocache, and go birding. Explore miles of multi-use trails. Host your next group gathering at one of our pavilions or group halls. Camp with amenities at our sites with water and electricity, rough it at primitive sites along the Trailway, or choose something in between. Both units have restrooms with showers. Chemical toilets are located along the Trailway.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Willis Creek
    Camper-submitted photo from Willis Creek
    Camper-submitted photo from Willis Creek

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    Willis Creek

    2 Reviews
    3 Photos
    29 Saves
    Granger, Texas

    Overview

    Willis Creek is the ideal place for campers looking for a variety of accommodations. A group campground and five equestrian sites are available, in addition to a row of standard camping sites. Granger Lake is a popular recreational destination, especially for boating and fishing. In fact, it's one of the best lakes in the region for crappie and white bass fishing.

    Recreation

    Boating and fishing are the most popular activities for campers. Horseback riders have six trails to explore in the Willis Creek Equestrian Area, ranging from 1 to 5.5 miles in length.

    Facilities

    Boating and fishing are the most popular activities for campers. Horseback riders have six trails to explore in the Willis Creek Equestrian Area, ranging from 1 to 5.5 miles in length.

    Natural Features

    Granger Lake, formed by a dam completed in 1980, is fed by the San Gabriel River and Willis Creek. The campground sits on the Willis Creek arm of the lake. The maximum surface area of the lake is 11,000 acres and the shoreline is surrounded by the gently rolling hills of the Texas Blackland Prairie.

    Nearby Attractions

    The Pecan Grove Wildlife Area, San Gabriel Wildlife Area, Sore Finger Wildlife Area, and Willis Creek Wildlife Area border the lake. Bring binoculars for birding opportunities.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group

    $10 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Nails Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Nails Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Nails Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Nails Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Nails Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Nails Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park

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    Nails Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park

    9 Reviews
    28 Photos
    45 Saves
    Burton, Texas

    This recreation area is part of Somerville Lake

    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents
    Camper-submitted photo from Williamson County Berry Springs Park and Preserve
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      6.

      Heart of Texas Fair Complex

      1 Review
      1 Save
      Waco, Texas

      This campground is for participants of the events that happen here. Not open to the public.

      • Pets
      • Phone Service
      • RVs
      • Equestrian
      • Trash
      • Drinking Water
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      Mustang 2nd Chance Foundation

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      2 Saves
      Woodway, Texas

      We are a Veteran-owned, nonprofit 501(c)(3) horse rescue based out of the Waco area in central Texas. We serve Veterans and their families and local community and people from all over the states through rehabilitation. We house a training program and offer horseback rides and lessons.

      We currently have one RV space with hookups for $35 a night and host guests weekly. We also offer an Equestrian site and have room for 6 horses, 3 stalled, and 3 pastured. We offer layover facilities.

      We have a petting zoo, free-range horses on-site, and a pet piggy that greets u upon arrival.

      We would love to host you!

      We also offer a single Suite 2-person stay onsite, booked through Airbnb.

      Come visit and enjoy the sunsets here in TX.

      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • RVs

      $35 - $200 / night


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