Camping options near Humble, Texas primarily center around Lake Houston Wilderness Park and several private RV resorts within a 30-minute drive. The region sits at an elevation of about 90 feet above sea level in the coastal plains of Southeast Texas. During spring and fall, temperatures range between 60-85°F, creating optimal conditions for outdoor recreation, though summer humidity levels frequently exceed 80%.
What to do
Kayaking on waterways: Lake Houston Wilderness Park provides access to Peach Creek, where visitors can explore the surrounding waterways. "Lots to explore, neat bridges, cabin options, ranger programs, horse trails, kayaking, wildlife. Modern recently updated facilities," notes one visitor to Lake Houston Wilderness Park.
Hiking through varied ecosystems: The park's trail system offers paths through different terrain types. As one camper explains, "There are 4 primitive hike in/out campsites that are a 1 - 2 mile deep. It's a mostly shaded hike with gorgeous views of the river, woods and swamp areas." Another mentions, "Love the trails. My favorite is the trail that leads you to Lake Isabella. It can only be reached by hiking to it."
Wildlife observation: The area hosts diverse wildlife viewing opportunities. A visitor at Lone Star Lakes RV Park mentions, "Enjoyed watching all of the ducks, and walking around the pond." At Lake Houston Wilderness Park, another camper noted, "Lots of wildlife in this park, saw many snakes in camp and on the trails."
What campers like
Spacious, level sites: At Forest Retreat RV Park, campers appreciate the "large concrete level sites" with "easy to navigate" layout. One reviewer highlighted this as "one of the cleanest park grounds I have seen as of late."
Modern facilities: Campers consistently praise the upkeep of amenities. At Northlake RV Resort, a visitor noted: "Great and fun time! Staff is kind and professional. Full hookup sites, spot are very bigs with pincnic table and concrete roads. Resorts style amenities are very nice and cleans, pool great, kids play groungs and place to wash for dogs."
Lakefront recreation: Water features are a major draw at camping areas. One visitor to Emerald Lake Resort mentioned, "We went there for the first time and were amazed to discover such an awesome place, only 20 minutes from our new home in Houston. They have an indoor and an outdoor hot tub that overlooks the lake."
What you should know
Train noise: Several campgrounds have nearby railroad tracks. At Eastlake RV Resort, while amenities are excellent, noise can be an issue as one camper noted: "A little noisy with train tracks and airport nearby."
Gate access hours: Some parks have limited entry times. One visitor to Lake Houston Wilderness Park warned, "We called and called to make reservations but no answer or call back. Noticed the visitors center we closed on Tuesdays, but there ding said the front gate entry was open till 6pm Sunday through Thursday... Got there and the gates are locked."
Seasonal considerations: During winter and early spring, campgrounds may be less crowded while still offering comfortable temperatures. A reviewer at Dunn Right RV Park observed, "Not sure if I'd like to stay here in the middle of summer but would for sure come back."
Tips for camping with families
Wildlife education opportunities: Lake Houston Wilderness Park offers ranger programs suitable for children. A parent mentioned, "This park is just a short drive from Houston yet feels like you are in the middle of nowhere... Plenty of trails, wildlife, bathrooms and good fishing. We go here a lot! It's always good fun! And very clean."
Bring entertainment for tech-dependent kids: Some children may need adjustment time to enjoy outdoor activities. One camper at Lake Houston Wilderness Park shared: "I had a fantastic time but I can't say the same for my son. He never been camping before, loves X-Box..."
Look for parks with recreation amenities: Traders Village RV Park offers unique entertainment options for families. A visitor noted: "Perfect with families with kids to wake up and go shopping and cheap all day pass rides!! This place is a Must go!!!"
Tips from RVers
Navigation challenges: Some RV parks can be difficult to navigate. At Traders Village RV Park, a camper warned, "The office gave us a map and showed us how to get to our site but virtually impossible to understand. A very nice gentleman that stayed here took us to our site."
Site spacing considerations: Space between RVs varies significantly between parks. A reviewer at Lone Star Lakes RV Park mentioned needing to "do quite a non-fun manouver to get out of there," noting that "the driveways and turns are not exactly big-rig friendly as some other campsites."
Security features: Many RV parks near Humble offer enhanced security. At Danny's RV Resort, a visitor appreciated that "access is restricted at night," while another noted the "concrete roads and parking pads" that provide stability for larger rigs.
