Chris H.
Legend
LegendJohnson Branch Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park
We were in the walnut loop, spot 52 and it was awesome. Plenty of room and the site backs up to the lake so we could walk a path from our site to the lake to fish.
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The Vineyards Campground & Cabins on Lake Grapevine houses upscale glamping accommodations just 30 miles southwest of Allen, offering a perfect blend of outdoor immersion and modern comfort. Featuring waterfront sites with scenic lake views, these glamping options include stylish yurts and fully furnished canvas tents with proper beds, climate control, and electricity. Lavon Lake and Ray Roberts Lake State Park also provide eco-friendly glamping pods with amenities like picnic tables, fire rings, and access to clean shower facilities. "Very Pretty Views. Large Sites with covered Picnic tables. Sites spread nicely with no one on top of you," notes one guest about The Vineyards. Each accommodation maintains privacy through thoughtful spacing between sites, with many offering direct lake access for immediate water recreation.
Several glamping properties near Allen feature on-site recreational opportunities including hiking trails, kayak rentals, and swimming beaches with easy water entry points. The Park at Brushy Creek provides a more secluded glamping experience with woodland surroundings approximately 35 miles northeast of Allen, while Johnson Branch at Ray Roberts Lake combines lakeside views with proximity to natural areas for wildlife viewing. According to a camper, "We brought our small family of four out to tent camp for the first time this last weekend. I really enjoyed how well kept the grounds were and did love the open space between sites and the water, giving lots of space for the kids to play." Many glamping sites maintain seasonal availability year-round with most offering online reservation systems, and several properties provide added security features including gated access after hours. Most locations position glamping accommodations to maximize both privacy and views of natural surroundings.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Allen (19)
1. COE Lavon Lake Lavonia
"Doesn’t have a lot of bells and whistles but does have sewer, lake views, wide open spaces, and clean! Great food places nearby."
"A big plus was the covered picnic tables and benches at each site, which made it much more comfortable to eat outside without sitting in the direct sun. The only small downside was the bathhouse."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $14 - $30 / night
2. The Vineyards Campground & Cabins
"The staff were on top of it as they drove around alerting everyone about the wind approaching. Clean laundry room and restrooms. We didn’t use the store due to corona fears and didn’t need to."
"Right on the lake with a wonderful park for the kiddos, a pavilion, fishing, boating, a beach area to lounge and play in the water."
Check Availabilityfrom $64 - $99 / night
3. Johnson Branch Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park
"One of the more expensive Texas state parks. Standard electric at 25/night. Large bathrooms and lots of trash bins. Actual pay phones (who knew those still existed?)"
"Found our site and got setup quickly. All gravel pad and site. Aluminum picnic table. Clean grounds, bathroom, showers. Firewood for sale.
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15 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $15 - $60 / night
4. Pilot Knoll Park Campground
"Lots of large back in spots with 50/30 amp plugs, water hook ups, fire pit and picnic table. Many spots are have direct access to the lake to launch a kayak or SUP, boat launch in the day use area."
5. Loyd Park
"The tent sites have water and electric at each site. Sites feel secluded and spread out and our was covered by trees so the shade was great!"
"The park at lakeside had recently flooded but we were not there to go to the water and our site was not effected at all."
Check Availabilityfrom $17 / night
6. Eisenhower State Park Campground
"Campsites offer fire pits, water, electricity, easy access to facilities and trails. There is a swimming area that can be easily accessed."
"Having easy access to bathhouses and power made it easier to have more people show up. Eisenhower has great hiking options and sells firewood on site"
6 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $15 - $55 / night
7. Sanger - Denton North KOA
"Office staff is EXTREMELY help and Nice cool little campground if not for the burn ban they rent fire pits But dsdd"
"They are very welcoming and the store is small, but clean with a little bit of everything for everyone! We will definitely be back!"
8. Bluebonnet Ridge RV Park
"Near the mailboxes.)
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There's a nice little pond you can fish in, catch-and-release only, no license required.
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LOTS of room to walk the dog!"
"Blacktop roads, tennis/pickle ball court, small fishing lake, laundry, pool and tiny houses."
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9. The Park at Brushy Creek
"The Park at Brushy Creek is an awesome spot to enjoy sunsets and explore the surrounding land. Make sure to check out their cows and goats! "
Check Availabilityfrom $75 - $125 / night
10. Wind Point Park
"Wind point park is one of my favorite parks in North texas. Inhave been going here since I was a kid. I now take my kids to this park. It still has the same family feel as always."
"Great environment & friendly staff. My only complaint is rowdy neighbors almost fist fighting drunk a site over."
Drive Time
- 27 min from Dallas, TX
- 31 min from Sherman, TX
- 1 hr 41 min from Tyler, TX
- 1 hr 49 min from Waco, TX
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Glamping Reviews near Allen, TX
169 Reviews of 19 Allen Campgrounds
Benjamin S.
GuideSanger - Denton North KOA
The KOA is clean and well maintained. There is lits of space for the pull throughs. Dog park is amazing, host are friendly and kind. They are very welcoming and the store is small, but clean with a little bit of everything for everyone! We will definitely be back!
Michelle C.
TravelerThe Vineyards Campground & Cabins
Disappointing and unnecessarily confrontational experience.
I booked and paid for a campsite at The Vineyards in my self-contained Sprinter camper van. I checked in without issue and had already spent one night there when the park manager, Lisa, approached me while I was relaxing inside my van to inform me that my vehicle was not welcome.
She stated that the city requires RVs to have hookups and be commercially manufactured. However, the campground’s published policies explicitly allow management to approve converted camper vans (and I am fully self-contained). It also allows for truck campers, which I suppose theoretically could have sewer hookups, but I assure you my custom converted Sprinter is more aesthetic than a truck camper, if that was her concern (no offense to my truck camper friends).
I also could not find the city ordinance she was referring to.
I understand that campgrounds have rules and that management has discretion to enforce them. What I don’t understand is why my reservation was accepted, why I was allowed to stay overnight, or why the situation needed to be handled so confrontationally.
When I offered to leave if they would refund my unused second night, Lisa told me it was too late for a refund and that I might as well stay.
So apparently my van was prohibited until refunding my money became the alternative.
I wasn’t causing a disturbance, requesting special accommodations, or asking to use facilities I hadn’t paid for. I was simply enjoying a campsite I’d reserved and paid for.
The campground itself is lovely, which makes the experience even more disappointing. A straightforward, respectful conversation about their policies would have been entirely reasonable. Instead, I was made to feel unwelcome at a place where I was already a paying guest.
If you’re traveling in a self-contained converted camper van, I’d strongly recommend getting written approval before booking, regardless of whether your reservation is accepted. And given that I am now reading other complaints of the staff being rude, I might avoid this spot altogether.
Arnold S.
ScoutThousand Trails Lake Tawakoni
The good then some not so good
Mid-size oak trees all over, starlink internet is ok, very quiet and not crowded. Our electric power was very poor, and the roads are busted up asphalt for the most part. Forget fishing unless you have a boat. We would come again
- Greg K.Scout
Eisenhower State Park Campground
Very fun RV camping
RV Camp sites are super nice and well spaced. Really cool fossil sites near the lake shore. Nice huge lake. And really good trails (for North East Texas).
Kai Z.
RangerCOE Lavon Lake Lavonia
Peaceful Waterfront Campground
Like most of our stops, we only spent one night here, but it was a really nice campground. The sites are large, and being right by the water makes the whole place feel peaceful and relaxing. A big plus was the covered picnic tables and benches at each site, which made it much more comfortable to eat outside without sitting in the direct sun. The only small downside was the bathhouse. It was nice to have your own private bathroom with both a toilet and a shower, but the shower only produced a small stream of water with fairly low pressure. Upgrading the showerheads would definitely improve the experience. It's also worth knowing that you can't access the campground after 10 PM, apparently not even with an access code. Other than those minor issues, this is a really beautiful campground and a great place to stay.
- SSydney F.Traveler
Wind Point Park
Beautiful
Great environment & friendly staff. My only complaint is rowdy neighbors almost fist fighting drunk a site over. Children were present and foul language was being used and foul music was being played. I am young only 28 and the music was not family friendly. I have no kids but others nearby did. Other than the certain members on that site everything was great.
- KKim T.Traveler
Lake Bonham Recreation Area
Does NOT allow pets!
Was going to reserve. However, they do not allow pets!
- ccherylRanger
Johnson Branch Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park
Relaxing near the city
Not far from Fort Worth, but feels miles away when you are there! Big beautiful lake you can enjoy and fish, large park and volleyball courts. My only complaint was our ‘double’ site barely fit my sisters one camper. If we weren’t tenting we probably wouldn’t have had room so wouldnt recommend that specific site for two campers. Also don’t drink alcohol outside of your camper or vehicle the rangers will get on to you for it
Guide to Allen
Cabin and yurt camping near Allen, Texas provides access to several lakeside destinations within a 35-mile radius. Located in the blackland prairie region with elevations ranging from 500-700 feet, this area experiences hot summers with temperatures often exceeding 95°F and mild winters. Most accommodations remain open year-round, though reservations become essential during summer weekends when temperatures peak.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Ray Roberts Lake State Park offers both bank and dock fishing with catfish being a popular catch. "My boys caught a 12 lb and 20 lb catfish right off the fishing dock," reports one visitor to The Vineyards, showing the potential for significant catches in local waters.
Water recreation: Kayaking and boating options exist at multiple locations, with many campsites providing direct lake access. "Great fishing, kayaking, play ground, and swim area. Very well kept up," notes a camper at The Vineyards Campground & Cabins.
Hiking trails: Several parks offer walking paths ranging from easy to moderate difficulty. At Johnson Branch Campsites, visitors can access "lots of hiking trails" according to one reviewer who adds that "Fall is wonderful at both Johnson ranch and Isle Du Bois."
What campers like
Spacious sites: Many campers appreciate the room between accommodations. "Wide open spaces and beautiful lake views. The sites are far apart and lots of green space," mentions a visitor at Lavon Lake Lavonia.
Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathhouses and shower facilities rank highly in visitor satisfaction. At Loyd Park, each bathroom features "a sink, a toilet, a hand dryer, and a shower with two nozzles at different heights (tall and short). The appliances were stainless steel, and the bathrooms were clearly excellently maintained."
Security features: Gated access after hours provides peace of mind at several locations. "Great security visible as well as a coded gate after hours," notes a visitor at The Vineyards, while another camper at Northside RV Resort appreciates that "the park also has a gate with a code needed to enter."
What you should know
Seasonal considerations: Summer heat impacts comfort levels at exposed sites. "Bring a canopy or tarp; there isn't much cover here. But at night, the temperature was quite comfortable, albeit windy," advises a Johnson Branch camper.
Road noise: Some locations experience highway noise that might disturb light sleepers. "You're really close to I-20, you will hear the road noise. Only trucks are loud," warns a visitor at Bluebonnet Ridge RV Park.
Tent camping limitations: Not all sites accommodate tent camping despite listings suggesting otherwise. "It shows as tents but no," notes one visitor to The Vineyards, while another camper at Lavon Lake states that facilities are "clearly geared towards RVers... The few tent camp sites were shoved seemingly randomly between and around the RV sites."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several parks feature play areas for children that provide activity options. At The Vineyards, one family found "an amazing playground for our kids, a beach, golf cart rentals, cabins, and you can easily pull in a giant RV. I highly recommend this campground."
Swimming areas: Designated swim beaches offer safe water entry points. At Eisenhower State Park, "swimming area and trails along the cliffs are exquisite," according to a visitor who appreciated these family-friendly features.
Open spaces: Areas for children to play between campsites and water features add value for families. "I really enjoyed how well kept the grounds were and did love the open space between sites and the water, giving lots of space for the kids to play," shares a camper at Pilot Knoll Park.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling: Be prepared for uneven terrain at some locations. "Our site was very unlevel on the hill, so bring your chocks," advises a Lavon Lake visitor who experienced challenges with positioning their RV.
Reservation timing: Booking well in advance is essential, especially for yurt camping near Allen, Texas during peak seasons. "This is very popular RV Resort near Terrell, Tx. Do your reservation early or you may not get in!" warns a visitor to Bluebonnet Ridge RV Park.
Hookup availability: Facilities vary significantly between parks and specific sites. At Loyd Park, "sites are paved, several are lake front, and the majority of them are well shaded... Several spots with water and electricity," notes a regular visitor who appreciates these amenities.
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