Best Campgrounds in Texas

Be aware, this is just a highway pull off picnic area. The views are STUNNING but this isn’t exactly a campsite. Luckily, There are no signs that say “no camping”. Paved lot with picnic tables, grills, and trash cans. I don’t feel comfortable staying here for more than a night, as I’m sure during the day it gets a lot of visits from people passing through, but it was a great little spot for one night. Was not bothered by anyone. If you position your car thoughtfully, no one can see you from the road.

Very peaceful and serene spot.

Well maintained park; they have tidied grounds and many dead trees a leaving beautiful wooded park. Staff and personnel always so kind. Facilities well maintained and clean; restrooms, showers, Playground, laundry. Great fishing and nice fish cleaning station. Stayed a month so escape northern winter; will come back!

Such a great park. Nice and clean campsites are really nice. Hiking trails were excellent, and challenging bathrooms were clean. Cell service with T-Mobile was between 4G and 5G, depending on where you were at. No Wi-Fi, I don't know about TV signals. I didn't camp. I only hiked the trails.

I wasn't very impressed. In my camp area, the grass needed to be cut. The camper pad was made of asphalt. That's not in the best condition. Outside of the park is not the best area. The scenery is pretty nice. For being so close to Austin. I have 5G with T-Mobile. The TV signal was great. Of course, because I'm so close to Austin. There is no Wi-Fi. The hiking trails are really good. I really don't like being so close to the city. Everybody has their own opinion. This is mine. When I camp I don't want to be in the city. If you go outside the gate of this park, you will be in the city.

I’ve been to this campground a few times now during different seasons. It can get a little rowdy and also overgrown in the spring and summer….but it is perfect during a mild winter day. Come during a weekday and you’ll almost surely have the whole place to yourself !

I arrived late and had no reservation but the ranger was extremely kind and let me in and I paid in the morning. It is a safe, clean, and lovely place. It even has sites where, if you have four wheel drive you can go and be very isolated. I loved this place!

Dinosaur Valley State Park Dinosaur Valley State Park near Glen Rose, Texas, is a fantastic destination for families and nature lovers. With spacious campsites, clean facilities, and the opportunity to see real dinosaur tracks in the riverbed, it’s an exciting place for outdoor adventures. The park offers hiking, fishing, and swimming, and the educational trails are a great experience for all ages. Nearby Dinosaur World adds to the fun. While some campsites can be a bit exposed, the overall atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. At KPI Creatives, we love discovering unique places like this that offer both adventure and education! https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10637619299654140657

Don't expect much from this state park. It's basically just a beach. There are camping sites. For RVs. There are no trees at the camp sites. So if you go in the hot months, you'd better have a canopy. I guess you could ride a bicycle around a little bit. Not much there. Aint trails or anything like that. There's a small store in the park. But if you need any necessities, you're gonna have to drive about 10 miles. Give or take. This is not my kind of state park. You have to love the beach if you like this park.

Well, you can camp at this state park, I did not stay there. I went there to hike the trails and see the dinosaur tracks. The park is very clean. There's plenty of parking if you don't wanna camp. While not trying to be a skeptic. I wasn't very impressed with what they call dinosaur tracks. You'll have to judge for yourself. I have T-Mobile cell service and the trail that was leading to the dinosaur tracks. My cell service did have some dead spots.

There's a good size lake with access to it from the park itself. Nice clean park as most state parks in Texas are. Well, the only thing I think that they could improve would be the pads where you park your trailer on. Some of them need to be redone. I have T-Mobile cell service and it fluctuates between 4G and 5G. I'm able to use the internet send and receive text messages and call out and receive calls. Also I have an antenna for air tv channels. TV signal is good and clear. The closest gas station is 10 miles. There is a Dollar General store for basic stuff. If you need something, that's about 5 miles.

The RV sites are spacious, and the grounds are spaced out nicely. The river access is nice. There are a few drawbacks. There's isn't a dog park for pets to safely let out energy without tons of wildlife poo (it was EVERYWHERE). Disposing of dog waste was a challenge. There are only two bins on the opposite side of the grounds from the RV sites. One by the playground and the other by the river, additionally were no guest accessible dumpsters, and they don't tell you to put your trash by the curb. To have pets, it is $2.50 for each pet per night. Also, a second vehicle parked at a lot is an additional $10 per night, and the credit card fee is ~$10. They will also charge $50 for violating the pet policy. The site price range has gone up from $45-$75 to $55-$91(and that's still off-season pricing). This place is very nice, but they aren't pet friendly, and the hidden fees are ridiculous.