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    Lake Livingston State Park Campground welcomes pets at all campsites across its heavily wooded grounds with concrete pads and full hookups. Dogs must remain leashed throughout the park, including on the wide, well-maintained trails that wind through the forest. Rainbow's End RV Park in Livingston provides pet-friendly accommodations for both short stays and extended camping, featuring level gravel sites with picnic tables suitable for RVs and tents. Woodsy Hollow Campground & RV Resort allows pets at its quiet lakeside location with full hookup sites. The campgrounds maintain clean facilities with regularly serviced bathrooms and showers, though pet owners should bring their own waste bags as dedicated pet waste stations are limited. Campground sites throughout the area accommodate various camping styles including tent camping, RV sites with 30/50 amp service, and some pet-friendly cabin options.

    Double Lake Recreation Area's network of hiking trails provides excellent dog walking opportunities with access to the lake where pets can cool off during summer months. Most campgrounds in the area enforce standard leash policies, typically requiring pets to be on leashes no longer than six feet. Campers report the squirrels at Lake Livingston are remarkably friendly, sometimes eating from visitors' fingertips, though pets should be closely monitored around wildlife. The boardwalk trail at Lake Livingston offers an excellent pet-friendly walking option that's handicap accessible and provides a scenic one-mile loop through the forest with several benches for resting. When camping during summer months, pet owners should be mindful of the high temperatures and humidity, ensuring pets have adequate shade and water. Local communities provide basic veterinary services, though campers with pets requiring special care should research options in advance.

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      1. Lake Livingston State Park Campground

      4.7(33)14mi from Ace141 sitesRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Lake Livingston State Park is one of our regular visits. During the school year it is hard to head out on a Friday, drive 2-3 hours and then setup in the dark for a weekend camping trip."

      "This was our fourth camping adventure at Lake Livingston State Park in the Piney Shore Loop.  Pros EXTREMELY quiet during the Memorial Day weekend."

      from $14 - $35 / night

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      2. Rainbow's End RV Park

      4.3(10)8mi from AceRVs, Tents

      "Pets are welcome and must be kept on a leash while outside. The staff are friendly and well-informed."

      "She even provided a handout for obtaining inspection, registration & licensing for our Texas residency."

      from $22 - $360 / night

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      3. Double Lake Recreation Area

      4.6(14)18mi from Ace43 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Double Lake Recreation Area is located in the Sam Houston National Forest. We stayed at a primitive site with water and bathrooms conveniently located nearby. Most of the campers were quiet here."

      "There is so much to do there, plus the longest foot trail in Texas (Lone Star trail) resides here."

      from $7 - $140 / night

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      4. Woodsy Hollow Campground & RV Resort

      4.7(3)7mi from AceRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Was approx 2 miles off highway 59. Had a great playground area for kids and we loved walking down to the lake. The lady running the office was super kind and very helpful."

      "Nice and quite with a small lake. It seems on the left side of the campground is for long term sites so make sure you pick a site on the right side as you drive in."

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      5. Wolf Creek Park

      4.9(17)21mi from AceRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Hidden gem of  campground with very large sites, good distance between them and right on Lake Livingston."

      "This Park is on the edge of being a 5 STAR park... "

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      6. Double Lake NF Campground

      5.0(7)18mi from AceRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Walking trail around like is near. Not to many fire ant poles. Near by groceries store and town playground close by."

      "Deep in the woods and on a nice shallow lake. Fantastic for walks around the lake, playing in the park, and fun trails. Camp grounds are spacious and we'll thought out."

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      7. Tombigbee Lake - AC Indian Reservation

      5.0(3)15mi from AceRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "My kids loved the park and the island that was in the middle of the lake. Kayaked, hiked and fished."

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      8. Hoot Owl Campground

      5.0(1)12mi from AceTents

      "There are hiking trails nearby and a little bakery next door. Would definitely recommend swinging by if you’re in the area. Don’t forget to ask if there are any fresh yard eggs available!"

      from $25 / night

      9. Rock'n E RV Park

      5.0(1)14mi from AceRVs, Tents, Cabins
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      10. Huntsville State Park Campground

      4.5(69)42mi from Ace167 sitesTents

      "The sites are spacious as in most Texas state parks, and there are many shaded sites.  The waterfront sites are tiered.  The upper tier is where you park your rig. "

      "Located on the west edge of the east Texas piney woods, this state park features excellent RV and tent camping facilities, and a beautiful network of heavily forested trails."

      from $15 - $60 / night

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    • Zeevah Girl G.
      Jan. 15, 2024

      Huntsville Rv Park

      New RV Park in Huntsville Texas

      Check out the stocked fishing pond! Did I say bass, catfish and bluegill? Excellent Wi-Fi 2 dog parks Free laundry

    • Karen B.
      Dec. 30, 2020

      Thousand Trails Lake Conroe

      Could use updates to some sites

      We spend Thanksgiving in this campground. We arrived shortly after checkin and had limited selection of sites. The person at checkin did have a good site recommendation. Beware that not all sites have full hookups. For the size of the place I would have explained small convenience store but they only had ice. Our site backed up to some trees so that was nice. Good dog park and plenty of activities available. I walk the dog a lot and run and road around the grounds needs to be repaved, lots of pot holes and uneven areas.

    • V
      Jul. 26, 2020

      Venice On The Lake

      Excellent Amenities

      Amenities:

      Free WiFi 

      Gazebo 

      Picnic Area 

      Children’s Playground 

      Fishing Area 

      Boat Ramp 

      Swimming Pool 

      100 Waterview sites 

      70 Waterfront sites 

      Recreation Area 

      Fenced In Dog Park 

      Boat and RV Storage 

      Available Private Gazebos 

      Gated Community 

      Full Hookups(30& 50 Amp) 

      Onsite Management 

      Picnic tables at your site 

      Restrooms Showers 

      Private Covered 

      Boat Slips 

      Laundry Room with 6 Washers coming soon (August 2020) 

      Award Winning Fishing 

      Beautiful Sunset on the Lake 

      Clubhouse 

      Private Covered Boat Slips 

      **Available Activities: **

      Card Games 

      Crafts 

      Fishing 

      Horseshoes 

      Swimming

    • Keith H.
      May. 6, 2020

      Wolf Creek Park

      Beautiful setting great sites

      Hidden gem of  campground with very large sites, good distance between them and right on Lake Livingston.

      This campground has plenty of shaded sites with plenty of space for walking pets, riding bicycles or just fishing.

    • KristyLynn J.
      Aug. 8, 2020

      Thousand Trails Lake Conroe

      Each time is a new experience

      This is our 4th trip here. And we have already planned our 5th. We love how big this park is. Each time we come and get a new site, it’s like a whole new park. Nestled in the trees our first time out with rocks, and today we are on a flat concrete pad. Lots of room to bike. We love the lake. We haven’t even used the pool or facilities because of Covid but we still love it here. Everyone complains of the roads but nothing different than the state parks we use. So far we have had no problems with the equipment or hook ups. Bath houses are nice but we don’t use them. The dog park is perfect for you and your puppers to make new friends. There is a boat launch and pier for fishing. Plus catfish cove. I did not have any luck in the little bass pond. I will say, this place gets busy on a Holiday but the kids like having so many others to play with. We especially loved our evening basketball tournaments.

    • JThe Dyrt PRO User
      Aug. 29, 2025

      Rainbow's End RV Park

      Great place

      Clean and well-maintained campgrounds. The latrine, showers, and laundry room are maintained and kept very clean. Pets are welcome and must be kept on a leash while outside. The staff are friendly and well-informed.

    • Layla D.
      Jul. 31, 2020

      Rayford Crossing RV Resort

      Well Managed and Manicured

      We had to return our travel trailer to the dealership for some warranty work and wanted to have one last little getaway before handing it over. We opted to stay somewhere in the vicinity of the dealership, and this campground had an opening. So, we booked one of the last remaining sites and hit the road!

      Located in a suburban area north of Houston, the campground was very easy to find. It was nestled among nice suburban homes but still close to the amenities of a suburban city. We arrived after the employees left the front desk, so they instructed us to pick up our materials at the front office. We immediately noticed how well maintained this campground was. We easily found Site 21, a standard back in site. The sites are all concrete and level with a yard of grass and full hookups, which we really appreciate. We were surprised that our site didn’t have a picnic table like we thought, but we probably could have called to request one (wasn’t a huge issue in this July Texas heat).

      This campground is more like a residential area. We noticed that many vehicles were gone early on a weekday morning. Many of the “campers” had potted plants and other items that indicated they were long-term occupants. There were many rules for the campground such as no items allowed on the grass or under RVs and no trash cans at sites, but none of these were unreasonable. Staff was visible throughout the day, often maintaining the grounds and collecting trash at each site (trash collection is each morning). It was extremely quiet, clean, and manicured.

      Would we visit this campground again? Yes, if we plan to visit the Houston area for business in the future. We prefer the forest and the solitude that it affords, but this is a nice place to stay if you have business in the area. Rayford Crossing has amenities that may appeal to families with children such as a playground, beautiful pool, hot tub, shuffleboard, horse shoes, and fishing. The nice paved roads and sites and the dog park were nice as well. Our only complaints would be the price and lack of privacy, but I guess that’s to be expected in an RV resort near a major US city like Houston. Basically, it served our purpose.

    Guide to Ace

    Lake Livingston State Park and surrounding campgrounds offer various pet friendly camping options near Ace, Texas. The area sits within the Pineywoods ecosystem at approximately 295 feet of elevation with high humidity levels in summer months. Winter temperatures typically remain above freezing, making it a year-round camping destination with distinct seasonal characteristics.

    What to do

    Mountain biking trails: Double Lake Recreation Area provides excellent mountain biking opportunities on well-maintained trails. "Smooth and fast are the best way to describe them," notes Jeanette T., who considers it her "favorite place to camp and ride the trails."

    Horseback riding excursions: Lake Livingston State Park Campground offers equestrian activities for campers. "You can have a horseback ride and steak dinner at the park for a reasonable fee and meet some interesting people," explains Emily M., who recommends combining this with other activities like swimming and kayaking.

    Kayaking on Double Lake: The small lake at Double Lake NF Campground provides calm waters ideal for paddling. "Deep in the woods and on a nice shallow lake. Fantastic for walks around the lake, playing in the park, and fun trails," writes Devin P., adding that it's "only an hour from Houston!"

    What campers like

    Lake Livingston water recreation: Wolf Creek Park features excellent access to Lake Livingston for various water activities. "This campground has plenty of shaded sites with plenty of space for walking pets, riding bicycles or just fishing," Keith H. notes about this "hidden gem of campground with very large sites."

    Lakefront camping options: Double Lake NF Campground offers sites with direct lake access. Jennifer notes, "Campground not full. Very quiet, sites not on top of each other (some more private than others), gravel pads for rv, tent, table, lantern post and campfire ring."

    Local wildlife viewing: Huntsville State Park provides opportunities to hear and see local wildlife. "We went on the long trail in the evening and heard coyotes which was cool. We turned around though lol," writes Kyndall W., who appreciates the natural setting with "pine needles everywhere, beautiful lake."

    What you should know

    Site selection considerations: Woodsy Hollow Campground & RV Resort has distinct areas for different types of campers. "It seems on the left side of the campground is for long term sites so make sure you pick a site on the right side as you drive in," advises Curt, who found the campground "nice and quiet with a small lake."

    Summer temperature management: The high humidity and temperatures during summer months require planning. "When camping during summer months, be mindful of the high temperatures and humidity," reminds Mary G., who recommends Woodsy Hollow for those who "like quiet, fishing, and trees."

    Cell service variability: Cell coverage can be inconsistent throughout the area. At Rainbow's End RV Park, Rachel H. notes that "if you have Tmobile cel phones or hotspots, this is not the RV park for you. We barely had cel phone reception, and our mobile hotspot was all but useless," while "Verizon works well here."

    Tips for camping with families

    Kid-friendly swimming areas: Huntsville State Park Campground offers designated swimming areas that work well for children. "There's decent fishing, a dedicated swim area, a small lake you can take boats out with trolley motor only, miles and miles of good hiking and biking trails," notes Destiny L.

    Accessible boardwalk options: Lake Livingston State Park features a boardwalk trail suitable for all ages and abilities. Rocco describes it as "quite literally a board walk through the forest. It's just a 1 mile loop and has a few benches and attractions, and this would be an excellent handicap option."

    Educational opportunities: Lake Livingston State Park includes educational facilities for children. Rachel W. mentions "Connected to the park store they had a small educational space for young kids with a functioning beehive. The kids (ages 2-6) loved it."

    Tips from RVers

    Site leveling requirements: Rainbow's End RV Park offers full hookups but requires leveling equipment. "The sites are decent, with gravel driveways and full hookups for both 30 amp and 50 amp. They have an area for dry camping as well. Sites are not level, so be sure to bring your leveling blocks if your rig doesn't have a leveling system," advises Debbie J.

    RV site selection at Lake Livingston: Certain loops at Lake Livingston State Park work better for larger RVs. David S. reports, "We have stayed here 2 different times. The east section is a little older and smaller sites but was still able to find one for our 42' coach. The 'YAPUN' section is where we stayed last and was new and very nice, all the sites had concrete pads to park on and are fairly level."

    Power protection equipment: Lake Livingston can experience electrical issues. Napunani recommends, "Power interruptions, albeit short. Very glad we had our power surge protector."

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