Best Glamping near Alto, TX

Rusk KOA houses upscale glamping accommodations in East Texas, approximately 20 miles from Alto. The property features distinctive teepee structures equipped with comfortable furnishings, electricity, and climate control systems that blend outdoor experience with modern comforts. The Boulders at Lake Tyler, located within driving distance, complements the area's luxury camping options with waterfront yurts providing panoramic lake views, sturdy platforms, and canvas walls that create an immersive yet comfortable natural experience. Both locations offer substantially more amenities than traditional camping, including quality bedding, private fire pits, and access to clean shower facilities. One guest noted, "The teepees are a unique glamping experience with all the comforts you need while still feeling connected to nature."

Visitors exploring these luxury outdoor accommodations gain access to a variety of recreational activities centered around the natural landscape. Rusk KOA maintains a saltwater swimming pool, jump pad, playground, and hosts special weekend events including Easter egg hunts and Halloween festivities that elevate the glamping experience beyond typical outdoor stays. The Boulders at Lake Tyler provides direct waterfront access with kayak and pontoon boat rentals, fishing opportunities from a dedicated barge, and scenic views that guests consistently praise in reviews. The grounds feature vintage neon signs and murals that add character to the experience. According to a camper, "The waterfront views were beautiful and the amenities were wonderful. They had a variety of rentals available, and the bathrooms were very clean."

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Best Glamping Sites Near Alto, Texas (6)

1. Rusk KOA
4 Reviews
Rusk, TX
10 miles
Website
+1 (903) 683-6641
"Super nice staff and full saturday breakfast (eggs/bacon/pancakes/coffee etc--extra fee, but very reasonable!)"

"This campground really has no outside noise from anywhere. It is wonderfully quiet. The office and other working staff are very friendly and informative about things to do in the area."
2. Rusk Depot Campground
4 Reviews
Rusk, TX
13 miles
Website
+1 (855) 632-7729
"Grounds keeper pick up trash daily. Staff are very friendly.
For more on this great place. go to our Facebook group on this.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/781897506027639"

"The bathroom didnt seem maintained much, but we have a camper, so don't have need for the bathrooms."

3. HFR Campsites & Retreats
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Kennard, TX
23 miles
Website
+1 (512) 947-5525
$20 - $30 / night
4. The Boulders at Lake Tyler
6 Reviews
Tyler, TX
42 miles
Website
+1 (903) 268-5880
$55 - $195 / night
"Concrete sites made setup and leveling super easy. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful - when we mentioned it was our first trip, they guided us into our site and gave us tips on setup."

"Family and pet friendly. The bathrooms are nice. And the bait shop has everything you forgot at home. 10/10!!"

5. Shirley Creek Marina & Campground
5 Reviews
Zavalla, TX
47 miles
Website
"Unbelievable experience right from the start we were welcomed like we were family. The staff at Shirley creek marina are awesomely amazing people who helped us multiple times on our stay."

"The staff is so welcoming! Oh and there are 13 gorgeous cabins for rent! I highly recommend this park!"
6. A-OK South RV Park
1 Review
Flint, TX
41 miles
Website
+1 (903) 894-8282
"We loved waking up to see a pasture full of cows behind us. The manager was very polite. I would stay here again."

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20 Reviews of 6 Alto Campgrounds

Brianna B.
Guide
Sep. 19, 2021
The Boulders at Lake Tyler
Perfect First Trip!
We brought our Springdale Mini by Keystone to The Boulders for our first ever camping trip and could not have had a better experience. The grounds were clean and well maintained. Concrete sites made setup and leveling super easy. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful - when we mentioned it was our first trip, they guided us into our site and gave us tips on setup. The waterfront views were beautiful and the amenities were wonderful. They had a variety of rentals available - golf carts, kayaks, and pontoon boats. They offer boat ramp and docks and a fishing barge. The bait shop has a variety of supplies and snacks. The bathrooms were very clean. They also have a nice playground. The picnic tables at the sites looked new and all sites had a fire pit with a grill top. Overall, a great trip!

Other info: 30&50 amp hookups Water hookup Dump site only ($15 for honey wagon) Pet allowed Firewood available for purchase Cabins available for your camperless friends
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Lisa P.
Guide
Sep. 25, 2022
Rusk KOA
Great spot for the kiddos!
Super nice staff and full saturday breakfast (eggs/bacon/pancakes/coffee etc--extra fee, but very reasonable!)

Pool, jump pad, playground, trike rentals, Rock/gem mining slough, movies/events, etc.

Sites are level pull-through sites and most have a clear view of the playground, which gives the kids a sense of freedom. They have cabins and cool teepees as well, but have only ever camped in RV here.

Have been camping here in the summers and both Easter & Halloween weekends and they do easter egg/candy hunts and have other events for the kids/kids at heart.

We love coming here and the staff are always very kind to us. (photos on this review are during the halloween event--we decorated our campsite lol)
Chantyl
Traveler
Mar. 14, 2024
Rusk Depot Campground
Family trip
First & foremost, This park is not well-maintained, and the camping sites are right off of the highway. The splash pad does not work, and the bath house was terribly dirty and freaked of sewage. The group sites are basically a big parking lot- zero grass space between site numbers, although there is shared grass areas along the rows. We moved site numbers within the group sites so that our kids would not be playing right beside the highway (there is a gate, however it’s still concerning), and to slightly distance ourselves from the traffic noise. Beware there is also a large wedding venue directly across the highway & our kids were woken to the sounds of fireworks at night on the weekend. There were large fire ant mounds all along the concrete, and we had to purchase fire ant killer ourselves, as well as deal with some broken glass & the trash can for our site that wasn’t emptied before our stay. I spoke with the staff member working in the office and all she could say was “i will let management know.”

As far as the good: we had 6 kids and 4 adults staying, so despite the concerns and annoyances, we still were able to relax enough and enjoy our break from the daily grind. The kids played outside all day- making walking sticks, fishing a lot, catching bugs (spotted some really neat moths, too), and making up games.

The best: the nearly-daily trains coming right through the campground for various reasons (loading new cars or taking passengers on a local trip). My son is an avid train-lover and this was the main reason we booked our stay here.
Napunani
Legend
Nov. 6, 2020
Rusk Depot Campground
Quaint Wooded Poorly Maintained Campground
This is an X-Texas State Park that really needs some overdue TLC.

After making reservations over the phone 163 days prior to arriving and prepaying the entire amount, we were told at check-in there was no record of our reservation. Once we got through that confusion we were had to ask for directions to the campground. No map provided. Even with a reservation campsite are selected once you arrive and drive through the campsite. FHU loop roadway was difficult to maneuver due to the roadway being covered with pine needles which blended it into the non-roadway. We saw most people driving thru campsites thinking it was the road as the FHU loop were mostly pull-thru sites. Limited sites for RVs longer than 30 feet. Most sites were designed for 20 feet or smaller. Not a slide-out friendly campground as most sites were very compact. Minimal vegetation between sites. At our site the wooden picnic table was partially rotted. Parking pad broken up by roots so very uneven surface. The firepit ring was mostly rusted away and was completely filled with ash so our fire was on the pi ash. Sulphuric smelling water. Highway noise. On our last night, the 30 amp breaker kept tripping without a full load. Happened twice within an hour so we scaled back our amp use under 20 just to have some heat during the night. Campground WiFi was probably one of the best we’ve experienced.

Highway noise even in our campsite the furthest from the highway. Of course, lots of train whistles during depot operations.
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David R.
Traveler
Aug. 23, 2020
Shirley Creek Marina & Campground
THE BEST PLACE TO STAY !!!
Unbelievable experience right from the start we were welcomed like we were family. The staff at Shirley creek marina are awesomely amazing people who helped us multiple times on our stay. I HIGHLY recommend staying at Shirley Creek Mariner. It’s very easy to find excellent access to hookups for your RV or Travel trailer. Beautiful views quiet tranquil surroundings and an overwhelming sense of community. We will be going back as many times as we can. You have to go visit it’s not something you wanna miss. Thank you Shirley Creek Marina.
Shirley
Guide
Aug. 23, 2023
Shirley Creek Marina & Campground
Best Place To Camp on Lake Sam Rayburn!
We absolutely love this park! RV and tent sites right on the water, beach area for swimming, boat docks and ramp, etc. We extended our stay and plan to for awhile! The staff is so welcoming! Oh and there are 13 gorgeous cabins for rent! I highly recommend this park!
Wesley D.
Traveler
Dec. 18, 2020
The Boulders at Lake Tyler
Best place to stay in Tyler!
Well taken care of park. All the rv spots are nice. Family and pet friendly. The bathrooms are nice. And the bait shop has everything you forgot at home. 10/10!!
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Ty A.
Guide
Aug. 23, 2021
Rusk KOA
Great bunch of people
This campground really has no outside noise from anywhere. It is wonderfully quiet. The office and other working staff are very friendly and informative about things to do in the area. The wifi is strong, and the sites are level. we will definitely be back to stay in the area again on our trips through.
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timothy G.
Traveler
Oct. 17, 2023
Rusk Depot Campground
Rusk Depot is a great hideaway camp site
I have been several times.

We love it,,,

Lots of tall trees. Very little if any biting bugs. Grounds keeper pick up trash daily. Staff are very friendly.
For more on this great place. go to our Facebook group on this.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/781897506027639