Best Dispersed Camping near Arlington, TX
Hunter Park in Granbury offers free primitive camping with no designated sites on a first-come, first-served basis. The park provides toilet facilities, picnic tables, and allows campfires, though it lacks hookups, drinking water, and showers. Located on a lake, the area features paved driving surfaces in a loop configuration, eliminating the need for backing out vehicles. The park accommodates big rigs and permits alcohol and pets.
Chisholm Trail Park provides similar primitive camping for $10 per night using an honor system dropbox at the entrance. The park sits along a river, offering fishing opportunities and individual sites with ramadas and picnic tables. Each campsite is separated by fields and trees, creating a sense of isolation despite proximity to others. Both parks maintain toilet facilities and allow campfires, though road noise, train sounds, and barking from nearby neighborhoods may be audible at Chisholm Trail. A visitor commented, "Each spot has its own Ramada and picnic table. I know there are other campers but we are separated by a field and trees, so it feels quite isolated."
