Top Tent Camping near Big Spring, TX
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1. White Island Park
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Recent Tent Reviews In Big Spring
24 Reviews of 1 Big Spring Campgrounds
- AAC L.
Traveler
Lamesa RV Parking Area
Nice overnight stop
Good overnight stop for weary travelers. FREE! No hassle with permit, just parked and plugged in. #10 spot electric worked just fine. Had a picnic table, BBQ pit & trash can. Park was clean & quiet with the exception of vehicles driving thru park with loud bass music but that would not stop us from coming here again.
- mmike T.
Scout
Ruddick City Park
great
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Shiner T.
GuideLamesa RV Parking Area
It’s free….. but seen better days
This is our 4th time here I believe over a 10 year time frame. This is 2024. The electrical has slowly deteriorated. Site 10 this time had serviceable electrical hook up but…. More later. Site 4 showed on my meter to be good but upon hookup had a faulty circuit so going without the ac this warm late May evening. Site 9&10 seemed ok. Got set up and then took stock of where we are and noted the dead elm tree overhanging the site. One of those limbs falling on you would ruin your day. Didn’t check the water or make use of the dump.
- KKim M.Scout
Lamesa RV Parking Area
Great little free rv campsite
Nice public park with about 9 sites, most have electric and water. Free to stay up to 4 nights! Clean, some traffic but not bad.
- mmitchdGuide
Comanche trail park campground
Good stop
Small area in local park. Not for big rigs. Comanche has a pond,disc golf, playgrounds and trails that are nice. Lot of trash around tho. 3 days max.
- DDeena R.Traveler
Forrest Park
If it’s for free, it’s for me
Lamesa…WOW! What a great thing they have going on with Forrest Park and their FREE rv parking/hookups. We were passing through and decided to stop here for the night. We couldn’t have made a better decision. There are no bells and whistles with this place but if you’re looking for a place to park comfortably for the night, this is it. There is a park with a playground and swings right across the road which was a huge bonus for us as we were traveling with kids. They do accept donations and reservations are not necessary. 4 days free, $20 each night after that. We only stayed one night. There is some traffic that passes on the road between the RV spots and the park but nothing that was bothersome throughout the night. We did not visit the restroom facility so I don’t have anything to review on that. For just a simple place to sleep, I highly recommend this stop!! And free?? Count me in!!
- RRichard &.Guide
MS G's RV Park, LLC
Quiet, peaceful night
We were greeted by the very friendly and welcoming owner, who showed us to our site and stayed until he was sure we would not have any issues at the site. The site was level and the hookups were in very good condition. The site was not too close to neighbors, but did not have a table. The park was mostly dirt with many nice trees typical of this region. There were a few toys around for children and an occasional bench to sit on. The park made for a nice evening stroll.
The RV park is conveniently located near the highway, but not too close. Highway noise was present, but distant and not a bother. There were trains that came through, but no whistles blew. We hardly noticed them and they did not disturb our sleep. The park was quiet and peaceful overall.
We only had 1 bar LTE with Verizon but had no issues with calls or using our hotspot.
This was a very nice place to stay a night while traveling. We will stay again when traveling this way. The owner let us know that March would be a good time to visit as nearby Sweetwater hosts its annual rattlesnake roundup.
Knedd B.TravelerComanche trail park campground
Road noise, no privacy, but it's free!
5 sites close together by a main road and the park road. There are picnic tables and trash cans.
Erin H.Guide
Midland RV Park
Great stop over with lots of resupply options in the area
Nice stop over. Gravel, level, all services work as expected. Staff was very friendly, bathrooms, showers& laundry are VERY clean and updated. Tokens& quarters are available at the office. Site#66, Long Pull through, easy in/out. Surprisingly strong internet. HEB, Walmart, Home Depot, Lowes, lots of resupply options in the area. We would stay here again.
Only negative, which is no fault of the campground, is there is a LOT of construction in the area making entry a challenge with some scary U Turns in the city because our Garmin doesn’t register it.
So for any traveling in the immediate future here’s some notes. Exit 134 is closed(2/11/22), take exit 135. Do NOT try any route that takes you on the entrance through town, that end of Midland Road is closed. Stay on the frontage road, go through the 4 way stop(the frontage road curves up& back), then continue on the frontage road(has some construction but is passable) to Midland road, take a right, the park will be on the left. The office is the 1st entrance and pretty clearly marked.
If you’re traveling in the next month or so, call ahead and they can give you the latest ‘best’ route... wish we had, newbie mistake.
- DDavid M.Scout
MS G's RV Park, LLC
Farmer owned
We called the site and the owner was out cotton farming. Very friendly and trusting. We checked our selves in and deposited cash in the drop box. Got a military discount Site is a little disorganized could use some updating. Only thing it didn’t have was tv but the internet was excellent
Abby M.
LegendForrest Park
Lovely free spot in town!
Stayed here just a night but what a find! Free camping with hookups right in town. Fantastic AT&T service and plenty of space to walk the dog or play with the kids. Once you enter, you’ll see hookups on your right. These have electric and water. If you continue past the rest room, you’ll see another pull off on the right which has electric hookups only. The restroom was clean but only open during park hours. Noise settled down around 8pm and started back up around 7am. Definitely would recommend to anyone passing through. They do accept donations! Also would recommend swinging by Tin Buck Coffee, very close and very delicious!
- DDonna S.Scout
Ruddick City Park
Unknown Gem
My husband found Ruddick Park on google maps n checked their website n it is open 24 hours.
Beautiful park on 138 acres, geese n ducks in the pond, pavilion, fire pit, amphitheater. The area by the lid building n trail states no camping otherwise no signage.
NO services so if you stay please leave no trace.
Quiet area with minimal noise.
- GGeorge O.Scout
Texas RV Park of Big Spring
Old and Rough
Roads are full of potholes. Grasses have goat heads in them. No WiFi what ever and no help from front office or manager- blamed their service provider. In my opinion, Park has made no improvements since opened. One good thing was that the men’s shower had great hot water! Looked like 40+ % of spaces occupied by full-timers. Most visitors stayed only one night.
Alejandro G.
Ranger
Moss Creek Lake
Nice lake in the middle of no where
Nice place to ride. OHV area is located on the top of the hill. A lot of trails to ride. Views are great. Not many people there during the week.
- VVictoria G.Guide
MS G's RV Park, LLC
Rough
Had reservation, no email info, which would have been nice as there is no office. Pulled in trying to find out how to check in? Tight road with heavy trees. Had to make a tight turn when someone finally showed up to assist, ended up scraping my roof. This was my fault but had I had some insight before had would have been an easier process. Very rough site, with large ruts making it hard to put class A back tires firmly on the ground. Nice lady took payment, would problem not stay again.
- KKristofer M.Guide
White Island Park
Not what I was expecting
I was planning at camping at this site for 3 days. Upon arrival there was no tress what so ever so bring a canopy shade or something. The view was great though. Also if you are going to sleep in a tent use stakes that are designed for clay as the ground is very hard. All in all was not a bad idea to just chill and let my dog explode around.
- Frank B.Traveler
Lamesa RV Parking Area
Free overnight stay
City park with 8 or so free campsites. Water and 30A service. Makes a great overnight stop. And did I say free?
- David W.Guide
Midland RV Park
Sketchy Camping
I had to stay somewhere in this place seemed OK just stayed overnight then left
- David W.Guide
Lamesa RV Parking Area
Free RV Park
It's a good stop between Austin and somewhere so it is not the best place but it has hookups there's no shade it's kind of in a parking lot but La Mesa has good things to buy if you did them
- Tracee M.Traveler
Lamesa RV Parking Area
Perfect free spot when traveling and need a place to sleep.
Nice safe, spot w water and electric. Across from a playground and on a frisbee golf course. Great find!! On our way to New Mexico.
Todd B.TravelerMS G's RV Park, LLC
Simple, peaceful, great sunsets
We only had a one night stopover here on the way from Dallas to Lubbock but truly enjoyed it. The owner got us backed in and then returned with some peaches for us later on. Made us feel right at home and we will definitely return!
- Vanessa M.Legend
Forrest Park
Convenient
Isolated and quiet with electric hookups. City park RV hookups are common in this area of the state. Tent campingnia welcome, however, if you frequent a toilet you're out of luck after park hours. The park has standard park amenities, no shower, and has a disc golf course. City accepts donations and there is no standard nightly fee.
Dennis P.GuideMS G's RV Park, LLC
Very nice host
The park was not too far off the highway, so traffic noise was prevalent, but after dark it wasn't bad. The owner/host personally helped us to our site and assisted with hook-ups. He said he had plans to enlarge the park. Nice enough for an overnighter, and we would use it again.
- DDave W.Scout
Lamesa RV Parking Area
Going to New Mexico from DFW Metroplex ?
We happened upon this nice park on our way to New Mexico. We were very impressed with this small RV park. First off it was free, it is a quiet area and the the people in the area were nice! We plan to stop there the next time we going that direction. It's a perfect stop to break up the trip from DFW metroplex to Whitesands New Mexico area.
Guide to Big Spring
Camping near Big Spring, Texas, offers a mix of rugged landscapes and peaceful getaways. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a quiet retreat, there are several campgrounds to choose from.
What to do:
- Hiking: Explore the trails at Lake Colorado City State Park Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "There are two trails to hike if you need something to do and can't use the lake."
- Bird Watching: Nature lovers will enjoy spotting local wildlife. A camper noted, "Bird watching is cool. Ground squirrels and rabbits too."
- Fishing: If you’re into fishing, the lake at Lake Colorado City State Park Campground is a great spot, although some have mentioned the water levels can be low.
What campers like:
- Friendly Staff: Campers appreciate the helpfulness of the staff at Lake Colorado City State Park Campground. One visitor said, "They have helpful, friendly office staff."
- Spacious Sites: Many enjoy the layout of the campsites. A reviewer shared, "Sites are well spaced so you're not on top of each other... nice!"
- Clean Facilities: Clean bathrooms and showers are a big plus. A camper remarked, "The shower and bathrooms were clean. I had an owl as a camp companion all night."
What you should know:
- Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Lamesa RV Parking Area, have basic facilities. One camper mentioned, "It's kind of in a parking lot but La Mesa has good things to buy if you did them."
- Nature Challenges: Be prepared for stickers and thorns. A visitor at Lake Colorado City State Park Campground noted, "Lots of stickers for your dogs & shoes tho."
- Cell Service: Signal strength can vary. A camper reported, "T-Mobile, Verizon, Visible and Cricket were light on signal strength."
Tips for camping with families:
- Pet-Friendly: Many campgrounds, including Lake Colorado City State Park Campground, allow pets. Just keep an eye on them around the stickers!
- Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds or open spaces. One reviewer at Lamesa RV Parking Area mentioned, "Across from a playground and on a frisbee golf course."
- Plan for Meals: Bring your own food or check for nearby grocery stores. A camper noted, "You're far enough away from town to make it inconvenient to just get up and go but still close if you want to go out for dinner."
Tips from RVers:
- Check Electrical Hookups: At places like Lamesa RV Parking Area, some electrical hookups may not be reliable. One RV traveler said, "Site 4 showed on my meter to be good but upon hookup had a faulty circuit."
- Level Your Rig: Sites can be uneven, so bring leveling blocks. A camper advised, "Be sure to have plenty of blocks/boards to help level out your rig."
- Stay Alert for Overhanging Trees: Be cautious of tree branches at campgrounds like Lamesa RV Parking Area. A visitor mentioned, "One of those limbs falling on you would ruin your day."
Camping around Big Spring, Texas, has its quirks, but with the right preparation, it can be a fantastic experience for everyone!
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular tent campsite near Big Spring, TX?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Big Spring, TX is White Island Park with a 3-star rating from 1 review.