Top Tent Camping near Bowie, TX

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184 Reviews of 7 Bowie Campgrounds


  • HThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hapgood RV Park
    Sep. 14, 2024

    Hapgood RV Park

    Very nice no frills

    We pulled in at 10:30 pm but very easy to park in pull through spot. Clean, flat, gravel spots with electric and water. Put $15 in an envelope as required. Will definitely stay here again when we head this way.

  • Sarah J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Richardson State Park
    Sep. 1, 2024

    Fort Richardson State Park

    Nice secluded and quiet

    Very nice and quiet state park. Clean restrooms.

    The park rangers here are phenomenal and so helpful. It’s one of our favorite state parks to visit.

    Site 30 is large and perfect for a kiddo to run around.

  • Jeanette W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Richardson State Park
    Jul. 16, 2024

    Fort Richardson State Park

    History and Lodging

    The entire park was well maintained. The restrooms and showers were modern, neat and clean. The historical site was closed for tours on the day that we stayed, but we were able to walk around the site and visit buildings. The signs on the outside of the structures were very informative and we were able to peek in the windows to experience life during those times.

    Our stay in Site 41 was perfect for solitude and comfort.  No bright lights from other RVs. There was only 1 other RV in this section. The partially shaded site had electricity and water.  It is located quite a distance from the restroom/shower area.

    This campground offers fun, history and camping all in one place!

  • L
    Camper-submitted photo from Pelham City Park
    Jun. 13, 2024

    Pelham City Park

    Pretty run down and amenities not accurate:

    THERE ARE NO SHOWERS OR FLUSH TOILETS INCLUDED IN THIS STAY ACCORDING TO CITY WORKERS…when we arrived I went into the building to check out showers and a lady asked me what I was doing then informed the showers are for paid pool goers and there are vault toilets by the rv dump site, but they were locked. The sites are all covered in hitchhiker burrs, our dog found them all haha. The sites have water hookups but they’re in-ground and several are washed out so almost impossible to hook to without getting mud in your hose.

  • Sarah J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Fort Richardson State Park
    Apr. 11, 2024

    Fort Richardson State Park

    Small but nice state park

    This state park only has 4 full hookup sites but they are private feeling. The tour of the civil war buildings is very cool.

  • Mark B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Skyview Ranch RV Park & Driving Range
    Feb. 6, 2024

    Skyview Ranch RV Park & Driving Range

    Overall really good

    Visited Skyview in September 2023 - overall it's a solid RV park with some really nice views. We've only stayed for 2 days, but it's been really good and we've had great time.

    It's located pretty close to DFW so everything you would need is close-by(we've visited Big Bend one our first day and Gritr's gun range( https://range.gritrsports.com/ ) on second since we wanted to check out the city itself.

  • Rowdy R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Kiowa Park II Marina
    Oct. 5, 2023

    Kiowa Park II Marina

    Didn't mow............

    Spent 9/29-10/1 at Kiowa II campground.  The RV parking pads are paved and were  level.  The sites are spacious.  Pull-through and back-in sites are available.  Pull-through sites are for shorter RVs as they are a tightly curved.

    The biggest drawback is that they didn't mow....even for reserved locations!!!  The grass seed heads were no less than knee high.  This caused us to have to park our RV at an angle on the pad to get out of the grass getting caught in our door.

    Additionally,  I walked to the bathroom at the swim beach and was very disappointed and amazed at the thick mature growth of sand burr sticker plants allowed along the beach.  There was a strip about 4-8' wide and approximately 40-60' long at the point the beach meets the grass.  The sand burr plants were also growing throughout the grass area.  I WOULD NOT STAY AT THIS CAMPGROUND IF I HAD RESERVED A SPOT THERE.  There appears to be no grass management at all in this area where children and adults generally would want to go barefoot.  Wish I had taken a pic... :(

    THEN, in different bathroom at the Kiowa II campground, I found a snake skin wrapped around the bottom of a toilet!!!  This is in a bathroom with a closed door.  There was another snake skin in the waste basket between the sinks.  The light was also out in the ladies side of the bathroom.

  • R
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Godstone
    Jul. 27, 2023

    Lake Godstone

    Review

    The artistic look of the team has been piled for the purification of the goals for the candidate. The reforms of Jim and his team for all works. The wooden top is infected for the Mingo the quality of the things.

  • g
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Godstone
    Jun. 1, 2023

    Lake Godstone

    So Good

    Camping area that is lovely and well-kept. The Apache Park and Trail Camping is amazing free games. The site is tidy and well-organized. inexpensive and tidy. The entire crew is excellent and extremely welcoming (professional).

  • Cottom’s Adventures B.
    Camper-submitted photo from A Plus RV Park
    May. 6, 2023

    A Plus RV Park

    Quiet, Reatful Stop

    This park was a fantastic stopover. Communication was great, hosts were friendly, and bathrooms/laundry was clean and modern. Reasonable route.

  • JOANNA M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Arrowhead State Park
    Apr. 24, 2023

    Lake Arrowhead State Park

    Spacious, quiet, and well kept

    Our family was really pleased with this campground. The sites are paved and extremely well maintained with mowed lawns. The trail systems are super convenient. Would definitely stay again!

  • R
    Camper-submitted photo from Sanger - Denton North KOA
    Apr. 12, 2023

    Sanger - Denton North KOA

    Easy in, easy out

    Nice large concrete spaces with plenty of room for a 44’ 5th wheel, tow vehicle and extra vehicle. Office staff was really friendly and helpful. Nice playground for kids and dog park. The only reason I gave it 4 out of 5 stars is the feeling that we were parked in an RV storage lot rather than a campground. It feels commercialized and may be a fine stop if passing through, but not a place I would go to actually camp.

  • Ray & Terri F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Isle du Bois — Ray Roberts Lake State Park
    Mar. 26, 2023

    Isle du Bois — Ray Roberts Lake State Park

    This is a fairly big camping area, lots of campsites near the lake

    The campground is nice and well maintained and sites are well spaced with lots of grass, trees and/or open areas. The park staff were very friendly and helpful. This was our second stay in site 78, this time for 4 days in late March. There is no WiFi, cable or sewer hookup at the camp sites and the dump station can get a little busy around checkout time and is a goodly distance from the CG if you plan to use a portable waste cart. Restrooms and showers were clean and the shower was nice and hot. There is a nice paved 2.25 mile trail through the CG and the surrounding area.

    AT&T coverage was not as good as the last time we stayed here a couple of yeas ago, with generally 1 Bar of 5G service and speeds up to 1 MB/s. We had an unobstructed view of the sky and so we were able to receive all 3 SW Dish satellites and good Starlink coverage with speeds between 2.5 and 4 MB/s. We didn’t try to load any OTA channels. 

    You do have pay a daily$7/person entrance fee or purchase a Texas State Parks Pass for$70 if you don’t already have one, which did add considerably to the cost of our stay.

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Creek Lake Recreation Area
    Mar. 21, 2023

    Black Creek Lake Recreation Area

    Middle of the Road Camping

    I went moto-camping here and it was great. Fire pit with pre-chopped firewood (thank you to the campers before me) and picnic table already there. Beautiful view with sunset behind the lake.

    Payment was via an envelope and drop box. I recommend bringing cash and your National Forest card if you've got one (gets you a discount).

    Great forest roads and county roads for riding around.

  • Charly S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Mineral Wells State Park - Primitive Sites
    Oct. 25, 2022

    Lake Mineral Wells State Park - Primitive Sites

    Pleasant hike

    This was the perfect place for my first solo hiking/camping trip! I was greeted by friendly, informative staff and paid the $7 day pass fee and $10 for the site. The hike to camp was 2.5 miles with a steep downhill grade the first quarter mile. Other than the first quarter I’d say it was a very easy hike. I saw some wildlife- deer, an armadillo, and a rabbit. I was carrying a 50 lb pack and stopped often for pics, so it took me about an hour and a half to reach the primitive camping area. At the south end of the area there’s a spot marked “A” with plenty of cleared up areas to set up camp. I decided to go a bit further north. There weren’t really any marked spots but there were clear paths and a few places that had obviously been camped at. After some searching I finally found the perfect hammock trees and settled in for the night. At some point I heard some coyotes but other than that it was very quiet and secluded so I slept like a rock! After the hike back to my car I wanted to swim, but the designed swimming area was very small and not secluded at all so I decided to skip the dip. Overall it was a great trip and I’m looking forward to going again sometime!

  • Veronica S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Isle du Bois — Ray Roberts Lake State Park
    Oct. 17, 2022

    Isle du Bois — Ray Roberts Lake State Park

    Serene camping near diverse outdoorsy activities

    Took my dog here for a long weekend excursion. I try not to go for lake based campsites because I don't fish, and I don't have a boat. I was pleasantly surprised at the breadth and quality of the activities in the park. The MTB and hiking trails are first rate, there's a paved walking path around the whole park, and there's a strong geocaching community based near there.

    The walk from the parking lot to the campsite was not too long, but long enough to make the site feel more secluded. While I was there, I saw lots of deer - with some of them even wandering into my campsite.

    I will say, that due to the size of the lake, the winds whipping off of it can be quite intense. Bring a windbreaker if you're going to hike there.



Guide to Bowie

Camping near Bowie, Texas, offers a great mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. With several campgrounds nearby, you can enjoy nature while making lasting memories with family and friends.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Biking: Explore the beautiful trails at Isle du Bois — Ray Roberts Lake State Park. One camper mentioned, “There is a nice paved 2.25 mile trail through the CG and the surrounding area.”
  • Fishing: Try your luck at Hickory Creek - Lewisville Lake. A visitor shared, “I had a site right on the water so I could put my kayak in right there.”
  • Wildlife Watching: At Fort Richardson State Park, you can spot deer and other wildlife. One reviewer noted, “The trees make it where you can’t see your neighbors,” making it a peaceful spot for nature lovers.

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Johnson Branch — Ray Roberts Lake State Park said, “The updated showers are very nice.”
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. One camper at Lake Arrowhead State Park mentioned, “The sites are paved and extremely well maintained with mowed lawns.”
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often rave about the helpful staff. A visitor at Wichita Falls RV Park said, “The folks at the desk are very polite and helpful.”

What you should know:

  • Entrance Fees: Some parks, like Isle du Bois — Ray Roberts Lake State Park, charge a daily entrance fee of $7 per person. A camper noted, “You do have to pay a daily $7/person entrance fee.”
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. For example, Hickory Creek - Lewisville Lake lacks showers, which some campers found inconvenient.
  • Cell Service: If you rely on your phone, be aware that service can be spotty. One camper at Hidden Cove Park & Marina mentioned, “For T-Mobile, service is not good enough for work or streaming.”

Tips for camping with families:

  • Playgrounds: Look for campgrounds with kid-friendly amenities. One reviewer at Elephant Rock Campground — Lake Murray State Park said, “Beautiful park with lots of trees, nice place to swim, walking trails, and a playground for the littles.”
  • Secluded Sites: Choose sites that offer privacy for family fun. A camper at Fort Richardson State Park noted, “A very private site. The trees make it where you can’t see your neighbors.”
  • Pack for Activities: Bring gear for swimming and hiking. A visitor at Lake Arrowhead State Park mentioned, “This campground is very nice. Well laid out campsites.”

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Hickory Creek - Lewisville Lake said, “The sites are spaced reasonably far apart, but there is not much physical separation between them.”
  • Bring a Leveling Kit: Some sites may not be perfectly level. A visitor at Vineyards Campground & Cabins mentioned, “Our site positioned the sewer connection uphill from our trailer. A bit tough to use.”
  • Plan for Dump Stations: Be aware that not all sites have sewer hookups. One camper at Wichita Falls RV Park noted, “The sewage hookup is not at the actual site.”

Whether you're looking for the best camping near Bowie, TX, or just a quick getaway, these campgrounds offer something for everyone.

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