Best Tent Camping near Bonham, TX

Tent campsites around Bonham, Texas provide several options for outdoor enthusiasts seeking natural surroundings. East Lake Crockett Recreation Area offers tent sites with toilet facilities and trash disposal, while Sleep Under The Pecan Trees campground provides 12 reservable tent sites with picnic tables, fire pits, and toilet access. Both campgrounds permit pets and are within reasonable driving distance of Bonham.

Most tent campgrounds in the area feature basic amenities with varying levels of development. Sleep Under The Pecan Trees provides firewood and allows campfires, which is ideal for traditional tent camping experiences. East Lake Crockett does not permit fires but offers trash disposal services. Sites typically have minimal site preparation, so campers should plan accordingly for uneven terrain. During summer months, the Bonham area experiences high temperatures, making shade an important consideration for tent placement. Access types vary between walk-in and drive-in options, with some campgrounds like Sleep Under The Pecan Trees offering both.

The natural setting at local tent campgrounds creates distinctive experiences for visitors. Sleep Under The Pecan Trees spans 100 acres with scattered ponds and mature pecan trees providing ample shade. Wildlife encounters are common, with horses and donkeys that may approach campsites. East Lake Crockett provides water views and fishing opportunities. Tent campers often appreciate the relative quiet compared to developed RV parks, with minimal light pollution for stargazing. A visitor commented, "Beautiful camping grounds with tall trees and gorgeous campsites. Donkeys hee-hawing, birds singing, and fire flies glowing." The proximity to water features at several campgrounds offers additional recreational opportunities for tent campers seeking a more immersive outdoor experience.

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Tent Camping Reviews near Bonham, TX

253 Reviews of 16 Bonham Campgrounds


  • M
    Sep. 30, 2016

    COE Pat Mayse Lake Pat Mayse Park East

    Pat Mayse East Campground

    I found this campground through a US army core website, and the details at that website did not turn out to be very accurate. Both loops at Pat Mayse East Campground showed to have bathrooms, which I assumed meant flush toilets and sinks, since the map also had an icon for vault toilets and this was not used. Both loops actually do have vault toilets and no running water. The campground seems set up pretty well for RVs; there were a lot of rv hookups for water and electric. There are also basic tent sites, picnic tables and metal fire rings. Water spigots are placed throughout so access is not difficult. You have your choice of sunny areas or more forested. Some spots are tightly packed in, but others are on the outside of the loop and seem like they'd be pretty quite. I wasn't overly impressed on the whole.

  • Kellyn L.
    Jun. 21, 2020

    Lakeside (OK)

    Rained out but nice area

    We reserved in area D (tent camping no electric) for 2 nights. We got in the first night around 8 and it was pouring rain. So we did not stay the night. We returned early the next morning and were able to set up camp. They have concrete picnic tables, fire rings and the area we were in had a bathhouse. Stalls had a toilet, sink and shower area. The sites were pretty close together. Our neighbors were very friendly but I like having a little more space. Overall it was a good time. Just not as secluded as we are used to and the rain kind of put a damper on things.

  • Rick G.
    Mar. 11, 2023

    Pat Mayse West

    Nice Lake front Campround

    This is a nice campground with decently wooded sites. The site I sated had water, electric, a picnic table, a fire pit and a lantern post. There was a flat spot to set up my tent. The campground had decent star views and was a short walk to clean pit toilets. The showers were a short drive away and were also clean.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 20, 2021

    Burns Run East Campground

    Great water sites

    SITES: 44 electric and water 3 tent only non electric 

    FEES: $16.00-$50.00 

    Picnic table, fire ring, grill, dump station, flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, trash, 2 boat ramps, a dock, playground and beach. Some trees but the camp is very open. Great for hunting, hiking, fishing and boating or bird watching. There are miles of equestrian trails and a four mile hiking trail. Large day use facility with electricity. LNT 

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  • Ashley F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 19, 2023

    Camp Tonkawa Woods & Horse Camp

    Sleep In An Authentic Tipi

    Ashley here with The Dyrt, I'd like to welcome your host April to our platform. "Tipi sites feature potable water, composting toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings all within easy walking distance." Book your stay today and come back here to leave them some love.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 19, 2021

    Damsite Texas — Lake Texoma

    Country Time

    DATES: Apr 1- Nov 30

    RESERVATIONS ONLY: 877-444-6777 or recreation.gov 

    SITES: 19 with water and electric (30 amp) 

    No Host Picnic table, fish cleaning station, fire ring, grill, flush and pit toilets. The campground is located right on the Red River which makes for great water activities. Beautiful pecan trees cover the park grounds. Great shade but not great for solar but since the sites have electric it doesn't matter. There is a great view of the dam. 

    LNT 

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  • Susan L.
    Nov. 1, 2019

    Deer Haven Campground — Cooper Lake State Park South Sulphur Unit

    Shaded lakeside camping in Deer Haven

    The South Sulphur campground is about half an hour north of Interstate 30. It’s under a 2 hour drive from the DFW area so, I find it’s a nice weekend getaway. I camped here on a Sunday to Monday and it was very quiet. I was one of only 5 campers in the Deer Haven section (aside from the 3 camp hosts). I’m giving the park 5 stars but this is based on my experience of having camped here when there were few campers around. I image this place could be loud and busy on a weekend.

    There are many shaded lakeside sites in the Deer Haven section. I stayed at site 68. The site was on a cul de sac so there was no campground to the one side. However, the site located on the other side was close. This would be a great spot for 2 camping families to share. The concrete pad at site 68 was level and shaded by a beautiful, mature oak tree. I could walk from the pad to the lake. It would be a great site to put out a kayak, but unfortunately the weather didn’t cooperate on my stay. So I didn’t get to kayak. I did see deer who ventured in from the wooded area next to the campsite.  Deer Haven lived up to its name!

    Electric and water hookups were good as were the restroom/shower facilities, which seemed climate controlled because it felt cooler and less humid inside than outside. This usually isn’t the case in these buildings.

    A big storm blew in around dinner time. The wind was fierce and blowing out of the north across the almost 20,000 acre lake! I actually called the ranger to find out if I needed to evacuate. The ranger was very responsive and reassuring. Luckily, there were no tornados warnings, so I weathered out the storm and woke to a beautiful crisp morning.

    This park is huge and there is much to do. Cabins, shelters, primitive walk in sites, equine sites, a beach, several boat ramps, hiking trails, playgrounds and a fishing pier. I didn’t get to see a fraction of it, but I’ll be returning. 

    I stopped in the town of Sulphur Springs on my way back to DFW. The town has a nice historic town square and makes for an interesting side stop.

  • Krystal E.
    Sep. 30, 2021

    Wind Point Park

    Good Camping in a Controlled Environment

    If you’re looking for somewhere off the grid that is truly primitive, then this is not the place for you. If you don’t mind other people nearby, then you may enjoy your time here. Great docks for fishing. Beautiful water views, if you camp next to the water. Tent camping sites with electrical hookups are piled next to each other pretty close, so if you’re getting a tent electrical site you had better not mind getting friendly with your neighbors. Also, when it rains some of the tent electrical camp sites fill with water. However, if this happens the front office is more than willing to work with you and give you a refund or switch your site. There is a lot of wildlife roaming around - lots of deer! The primitive camp sites by the docks that overlook the water are beautiful. There is a concrete slab, picnic table, and fire pit at each primitive site. If you want to throw up a hammock, some of the primitive sites have trees that are the perfect distance apart for that - but be aware some of these trees are covered in poison ivy! The primitive sites are all close by to other types of campers, so it is never quiet and you can hear people at all hours of the day/night for the most part. Where we stayed by the water, we were next to an RV site. The other primitive camping sites also seem to be near RV sites and electrical tent sites, according to the map. If you camp near the water, it is very windy, especially at night, so make sure to bring plenty of blankets! Are you ever really on your own here: no. Are there beautiful views: yes. Is it truly primitive: no. Will you be taken care of: yes. All sites are open, with no big trees or shrubs to give privacy. You can see your neighbors and they can see you, even at the primitive sites. It would be a good place to bring a family or children for sure. I will say, the customer service at the main office is outstanding. They have anything you could think of for sale there, which is a huge plus. It is highly likely that you won’t need to drive into town for anything. Workers drive around with trash bags every day to ensure everyone is disposing of trash properly, and will give you free trash bags if you don’t have any, which is nice. All in all it depends on what you’re looking for, whether you choose to come to this camping location or not. We enjoy going here just to get away from the house and enjoy the beauty of the lake/nature for a bit. Although, I do wish there was more privacy. Everything is too close together, in my opinion.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 1, 2021

    COE Lake Texoma Platter Flats

    Trail Ride Anyone

    Amazing and Great for trail riding 

    Sites: 26 family with electric and water 

              35 equestrian with hookups 

                3 equestrian tent sites no hook ups 

                1 day use shelter with electric 

    Reservations only: 877-444-6777 or recreation.gov 

    No camp host Flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water, trash, picnic table, dump station, boat ramp, dock 

    Great for horseback riding, fishing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and boating. Beautiful rolling hills with mature trees. Great shade especially in the equestrian area. Well maintained. Wonderful lake views with amazing sunsets. 

    LNT 

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    Travel safe.


Guide to Bonham

Tent camping options near Bonham, Texas include several established campgrounds within a 30-mile radius. The area features a mix of wooded parkland and lake access points, with typical summer temperatures reaching into the high 90s from June through September. Winter camping requires preparation for occasional freezing nights, particularly from December through February when temperatures can drop below 32°F.

What to do

Mountain biking trails: Erwin Park offers approximately 9 miles of maintained trails for cyclists of varying skill levels. The trails are maintained by DORBA (Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association) and feature built elements for more experienced riders. One visitor notes, "Best mountain bike single tracks around with lots of built features" at Erwin Park.

Fishing opportunities: Several campgrounds provide lake access for anglers. Family-friendly fishing spots are available at Sleep Under The Pecan Trees, where one camper reported, "She caught her 1st bass in the pond as well." Lake Texoma offers additional fishing options, with Willow Springs providing convenient access.

Wildlife viewing: Natural settings allow for animal encounters beyond typical woodland creatures. At Sleep Under The Pecan Trees, campers frequently interact with domesticated animals: "Wild, yet docile horses will approach you. You can pet them and feed them by hand."

What campers like

Private camping spots: Several campgrounds offer secluded sites away from crowds. Rockin Bar B Ranch receives praise for its isolation: "Very private and natural setting," according to reviewer Bobbi S. at Rockin Bar B Ranch.

Family-friendly environments: Parents appreciate campsites that engage children with nature. One reviewer shared this experience: "Took my 6 year old daughter for her first camping trip and she loved it. The horses came into our camp and she was mesmerized by their size and beauty."

Convenient urban escape: Erwin Park provides an accessible camping option close to metropolitan areas. A camper notes, "Oasis in the city. What a great getaway that feels like you're far from home but only a few min away for us. When you want a spur of the moment trip it's a great place to go."

What you should know

Bathroom facilities vary significantly: Not all campgrounds offer full restroom amenities. At Erwin Park, one visitor pointed out a notable drawback: "The only thing I would change is the bathroom facilities, there are no doors at all!" Other sites like Collin Park have reported maintenance issues: "The women's restroom was flooded with an unknown liquid."

Weather impacts: Trail conditions can change rapidly after rainfall. For mountain biking enthusiasts at Erwin Park, a reviewer advises: "The trail network is about 9 miles and maintained by DORBA, these trails flood easily after rain so check the DORBA website before making the trip."

Campsite access types: Some locations require carrying gear from parking areas. Erwin Park offers a mix of options, as one camper explains: "A few of the campsites are drive up but most are park and haul."

Tips for camping with families

Choose sites with built-in entertainment: Children enjoy camping locations with natural play opportunities. At Sleep Under The Pecan Trees, one father recommends: "The entire property is simply beautiful and I'd strongly recommend Dads to bring their girls and boys out to enjoy this amazing display of nature and wildlife."

Plan for crowded weekends: Popular camping areas can become busy during peak times. At Erwin Park, a reviewer cautions: "It just gets crowded and parking can be a challenge. Hiking also isn't as safe" due to mountain bikers on weekends.

Pack extra supplies for animal interactions: If staying at locations with friendly animals, bring appropriate treats. One camper at Sleep Under The Pecan Trees noted: "We had to go there to buy more carrots for the horses. (40 pounds of carrots)."

Tips from RVers

Limited full-hookup options: Most campgrounds near Bonham offer primitive camping rather than developed RV sites. Willow Springs does provide some RV accommodations, with one visitor noting it has "nice rv hook up great family place."

Drive-in accessibility concerns: Not all sites accommodate larger vehicles. Check access requirements before arrival, as many campgrounds like iGLAMP are not designated as big-rig friendly but do permit smaller RVs and camper vans.

Day-use alternatives: Some locations near Bonham function primarily as day-use areas with boat launches rather than overnight camping. A visitor to East Lake Crockett Recreation Area explains: "Nice place to launch your boat for a day of fishing. Stayed at the campground across the lake and saw plenty of people come and go throughout our stay."

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular tent campsite near Bonham, TX?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Bonham, TX is East Lake Crockett Recreation Area with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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