21 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Camping near Caddo National Grassland, Texas encompasses a mix of secluded lakeside sites and developed facilities within a landscape of oak forests and prairie. The grassland itself features primitive camping at West Lake Crockett, a small campground with 8-10 established sites that include fire rings and picnic tables. Nearby Ray Roberts Lake State Park offers additional camping options at both the Isle du Bois and Johnson Branch units, approximately 90 minutes north of Dallas. Lake Texoma, one of the largest Corps of Engineers lakes in the U.S., provides numerous camping opportunities along the Texas-Oklahoma border, including Eisenhower State Park and Paradise on Lake Texoma.
Most campgrounds in the region remain open year-round, though summer brings hot temperatures that regularly exceed 90°F. According to visitor reports, mosquitoes can be problematic during summer months, particularly at sites close to water. Winter offers milder conditions with occasional freezing temperatures. Cell service varies throughout the area, with stronger signals at developed campgrounds closer to towns. Fire restrictions may be implemented during dry periods, particularly in late summer. Reservations are recommended for weekend camping, especially at state parks where entrance fees apply in addition to camping fees.
The camping experience varies significantly across the region. Primitive sites at West Lake Crockett provide a more secluded experience with basic pit toilets and no running water. One camper noted, "The campground is close to the lake, and mosquitoes being an issue in the summer." In contrast, developed campgrounds at Ray Roberts Lake State Park feature electrical hookups, showers, and water access. The primitive sites in the Hawthorne area of Isle du Bois "are spaced a good distance apart and really give you a feel of isolation," according to a regular visitor. Many lakeside campgrounds accommodate both RVs and tents, with some offering boat ramps, fishing piers, and swimming areas that make them popular destinations for families.
"In the hot month of July 2020 I loaded up Little Red and headed out to spend several days camping at the Isle Du Bois Unit of Ray Roberts Lake."
"68 year-old solo camper getting ready to travel around the country, car/tent camping primarily."
Available this weekend
from $15 - $60 / night
"This state park has really beautiful lake views. It can be a little tricky getting down to the lake as it is surrounded by rocky cliffs on the Texas side. Lots of fun trails."
"Really cool fossil sites near the lake shore. Nice huge lake. And really good trails (for North East Texas)."
Available this weekend
from $15 - $55 / night
"One of the more expensive Texas state parks. Standard electric at 25/night. Large bathrooms and lots of trash bins. Actual pay phones (who knew those still existed?)"
"Couldn't see the parking lot due to brush, but it was a very short walk and that was nice."
Available this weekend
from $15 - $60 / night
"About 45minutes north of Dallas which makes easy entry and exit. Very clean amenities, spacious sites, better than average dog park, good amount of grass and walking trails around."
"The grounds are beautiful, with flowering trees, flowers, bushes and grasses around the patios and walking paths that make it feel more like a retreat than an RV park."
"Electric is located close by sites. Some sites also have sewer. Nice place, I shall return one day."
"It was nice the only people who had access to the water were the people who had booked a site, this is because there is a gate into the campground you must have a code for."
from $20 - $40 / night
"Wide gravel sites, wide enough to put out the mat and still park the truck next to that. Showers and bathrooms are new and very clean. Laundry is also new and only $1.50 for wash or dry."
"Nothing fancy and definitely off the beaten path."
from $55 / night
"Not the most scenic of places but quiet and fairly easy to access - highway construction was underway in June 2024."
"One big issue with this park is the distance to the actual lake itself."
"When you first drive into the park, to the left they are in the process of building an entire new section and it looks nice. I wish they would do some upkeep on the rest of the park as well."
"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."
"The only sound other than bird song is the occasional moo and some coyote yips in the distance"
"Erwin Park is a great place to visit if you're looking to spend a few days running or biking trails. Campsites are far enough apart that you have privacy yet close enough that you don't feel alone."
GuideThe KOA is clean and well maintained. There is lits of space for the pull throughs. Dog park is amazing, host are friendly and kind. They are very welcoming and the store is small, but clean with a little bit of everything for everyone! We will definitely be back!
TravelerSuper easy in and out. Pretty much every amenity that you would want at a very modern campground.
TravelerDisappointing and unnecessarily confrontational experience.
I booked and paid for a campsite at The Vineyards in my self-contained Sprinter camper van. I checked in without issue and had already spent one night there when the park manager, Lisa, approached me while I was relaxing inside my van to inform me that my vehicle was not welcome.
She stated that the city requires RVs to have hookups and be commercially manufactured. However, the campground’s published policies explicitly allow management to approve converted camper vans (and I am fully self-contained). It also allows for truck campers, which I suppose theoretically could have sewer hookups, but I assure you my custom converted Sprinter is more aesthetic than a truck camper, if that was her concern (no offense to my truck camper friends).
I also could not find the city ordinance she was referring to.
I understand that campgrounds have rules and that management has discretion to enforce them. What I don’t understand is why my reservation was accepted, why I was allowed to stay overnight, or why the situation needed to be handled so confrontationally.
When I offered to leave if they would refund my unused second night, Lisa told me it was too late for a refund and that I might as well stay.
So apparently my van was prohibited until refunding my money became the alternative.
I wasn’t causing a disturbance, requesting special accommodations, or asking to use facilities I hadn’t paid for. I was simply enjoying a campsite I’d reserved and paid for.
The campground itself is lovely, which makes the experience even more disappointing. A straightforward, respectful conversation about their policies would have been entirely reasonable. Instead, I was made to feel unwelcome at a place where I was already a paying guest.
If you’re traveling in a self-contained converted camper van, I’d strongly recommend getting written approval before booking, regardless of whether your reservation is accepted. And given that I am now reading other complaints of the staff being rude, I might avoid this spot altogether.
TravelerRed River RV Resort (Deluxe) in Thackerville OK is a hot mess to be polite. The entire campground is covered with goathead sand burrs. It's impossible to go outside and enjoy any part of the campground. If you do go out you have to be very careful not to bring any of the sand burrs into the camper. The property owner / management knows of the campground issues but they're not doing anything to fix the issues. The pool and hot tub are disgusting, both have green slimy water with leaves, dirt and whatever else blew into it. The community room is locked and you have to ask at the office to get access. The community room has multiple TV's but none if them turn on so whats point in having them. On the good side it has two nice pool tables so its has some purpose. The gym area is packed with equipment but looks more like a storage locker than a gym.The campground has a good laundry room and okay WIFI. The showers are okay, older facilty but it all works. It has a fenced dog park but again It's covered with sand burrs so its unuseable. There's several empty/abandonded campers through out the campground. We went down the street to the local public park, sadly the park is unuseable as well due to the sand burrs being everywhere. It appears sand burrs are a bigger issue in the area and just not only at the campground. The campsites have full hook ups, some of the sewer hose tubes have caps while others don't. The neighboring campsite sewer connection didnt have a sewer cap and it has a huge wolf spider living in it.... we had planned to stay the full 14 days but leaving early due to the 8 billion sand burrs. Our dog is unable to walk in the grass, dirt, pavement without a paw full of sand burrs. I'm very disappointed C2C thinks this is a deluxe campground, I would be embarrassed to be in any way connected to it. There's other campgrounds in the area that have similar nightly cost ($40 - $50) if I was to pay outside of the C2C members rate with useable grass yards, clean useable swimming pools and community rooms. This could be an amazing campground if someone would fix the issues. As it stands now I would avoid this campground at all costs.
GuideThis is a very small campground with a central bathroom/showers up the hill from the campsites. The lake means bugs. The bathrooms were not terrible. The showers were clean-ish.
ScoutO boy o boy will you be in for a surprise at this supposedly resort style RV PARK. No trees, no covered sites, no pool or hot tub, bathrooms are covered with bugs. Office is never opened. New management sucks and get ready to sign your life away on long term contracts
ScoutFalse advertisement. Owners are not accommodating. Pool and hot tub (not a heated hot tub at all) haven’t been opened since we got here. Absolutely nothing “resort” about a residential pool with no heat in a hot tub that hasn’t opened).
Owners changed rules (require a 12-month lease that is very in depth and doesn’t pertaining to living in a RV park but more like leasing a house or apartment), pricing and everything else in a matter of 2- month. They are so bad; our property manager resigned after only 3- months here. Google reviews are all fake reviews. No trees, no covered sites, no guest/overflow parking. Dumpsters are always overflowing and owners have no one on property during the hours they have listed as their “open” hours. Photoshopped pictures on their website, I would stay clear of this place.
ScoutWe had a great time here. Lots of shade, privacy and great view of lake
GuideFolks want different things out of campsites. For me, it's scenic beauty, quiet for work and mental health, and nice places to take my dog. This checks all the boxes!
None of my reviews will be useful for amenities or activities because I just don't use them. I can't tell you about bathrooms, fishing, etc. I can tell you the water is very soft and feels slick or soapy even after you rinse. I have onboard reverse osmosis and wouldn't recommend drinking city water anywhere in Texas. There's too much oil production here and gas and chemicals are all over.
The staff at the gate were pleasant and said, "You must be David," when I pulled in, which was very nice and made it easy and welcoming.
Texas has many undiscovered and wonderful public lands, whether you're really camping or just working remote, watching the deer, or seeing the sunrise over a lake from your bedroom window. Get out here and come see them!
Camping in Caddo National Grassland spans approximately 17,000 acres of blackland prairie and post oak woodland at an elevation ranging from 500-700 feet. The area receives about 40 inches of rainfall annually, creating periodic flash flooding conditions in low-lying campsites during spring storms. Fall camping offers temperatures between 55-75°F with lower humidity, making it ideal for exploring the diverse ecosystems.
Mountain biking on maintained trails: Erwin Park offers approximately 9 miles of trails maintained by DORBA (Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association). "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. The trails are straight forward and not super technical," notes James from Erwin Park.
Hiking with wildlife viewing: Ray Roberts Lake State Park provides multiple trail options through wooded areas. "A very nice state park, about an hour northwest of Dallas. Lots of hiking and biking trails, with clean restrooms! Deer will approach your campsite and you're likely to see all kinds of wildlife," according to Tony C. at Isle du Bois Campsites.
Lake swimming at designated beaches: Several campgrounds offer swimming areas with varying amenities. "There is also a fantastic beach swim area for day use or to visit while your camping. Nice sand and roped off swimming areas with large playgrounds," shares Matt S. about Isle du Bois.
Private campsites with lake views: Many sites offer separation from neighbors with water access. "The sites are a little close for our style if you are staying for extended times. Gravel spots and roads but level. A little bit of grass for the pups," reports Bill B. at Lazy L RV Park.
Clean facilities year-round: While facility quality varies by location, some parks maintain high standards. "The bathrooms had not been cleaned and the recent users had left a bit of a mess. The bathrooms did have all the supplies we needed and we always welcome flush toilets and hot and cold running water," mentions Deborah C. at Paradise on Lake Texoma.
Fall and winter camping conditions: Off-season camping provides a more secluded experience. "There are few campers here in December. Restrooms were clean. Campsites, large and private," reports Eric R. from Isle du Bois.
Trail conditions vary with weather: Rain significantly impacts accessibility of trails and campsites. "We went last weekend, water is high, some areas for RV flooded out. Great place to go," shares Augustin T. about Isle du Bois.
Distance to water access points: Some campgrounds require significant walking to reach swimming or fishing areas. "One big issue with this park is the distance to the actual lake itself. You will need a cart or be ready for a hike to the beach area as it is quite a ways from the campground," explains Robert M. at Thousand Trails Lake Texoma.
Site selection impacts experience: Research specific site numbers before booking. "If you're picking a site in this camp area, #117 is right off the trail and nearest to the community restrooms. I did not stay at this spot but did note that it has a great natural spot for a hammock. Sites 119-122 (maybe 123) are right on the lake so you can see ducks and do some bank fishing without needing to go anywhere," advises Christopher L. about Isle du Bois.
Look for parks with playground facilities: Several campgrounds have dedicated play areas for children. "There are several playground areas central to the various campgrounds with easy access for your family. Showers and restrooms are close by the playgrounds as well," notes Matt S. about Isle du Bois.
Prepare for water hazards: Lakes require proper safety equipment and supervision. "Nice place and a beautiful scenic drive. Good place to hike and swim, sites are decent and give a fair amount of space in between. Bring shoes though! Lots of little prickers in the grass down by the lake," warns K7 from Isle du Bois.
Consider primitive camping walk distances: When tent camping with children, note the walking distance from parking. "The trail path to the campsites is further than indicated or implied on the website, which isn't a problem if you're packed light, but if you're car camping with heavy equipment you will be surprised how far it is," shares Christopher L. about primitive camping at Johnson Branch Campsites.
Check hookup distances at sites: Water connections may require extra equipment. "Starting with just making the reservation. By far the easiest process for booking a site we have ever experienced. The website is well organized and very descriptive when explaining the amenities of each site. For RV site, some require at least a 50' hose for water. Others are closer to the water," reports Taylor V. at Paradise on Lake Texoma.
Verify electrical pedestal condition: Some campgrounds have maintenance issues with power hookups. "The first spot I chose had a bad pedestal, so I had to pick up and choose another spot. I would definitely recommend checking the pedestal before unpacking. There were a ton of spots closed off because of the bad pedestals," warns Emerson F. about Thousand Trails Lake Texoma.
Interior road quality varies: Many campgrounds have rough access roads. "The roads in many of these TT campground in the loop around Dallas do need attention so take your time going through them," cautions Robert M. about Thousand Trails Lake Texoma.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Caddo National Grassland?
According to TheDyrt.com, Caddo National Grassland offers a wide range of camping options, with 228 campgrounds and RV parks near Caddo National Grassland and 3 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Caddo National Grassland?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Caddo National Grassland is Isle du Bois Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park with a 4.7-star rating from 38 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Caddo National Grassland?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 3 free dispersed camping spots near Caddo National Grassland.
What parks are near Caddo National Grassland?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 23 parks near Caddo National Grassland that allow camping, notably Lake Texoma and Lewisville Lake.
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