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Best Tent Camping near Caddo National Grassland

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Tent campsites near Caddo National Grassland, Texas provide campers with several primitive options including Erwin Park in McKinney and Cross Timbers Texoma Hiking Trail Primitive Campsite. Erwin Park offers a network of hiking and mountain biking trails along with dedicated tent sites that provide some distance from urban development. The Cross Timbers site provides a more secluded backcountry tent camping experience with hike-in access, requiring more preparation for overnight stays.

Most tent campgrounds in the Caddo area feature basic amenities with varying levels of accessibility. Erwin Park provides picnic tables, fire pits, drinking water, and toilet facilities but lacks shower amenities. Sites are established on packed dirt with some offering partial shade from trees. Cross Timbers primitive sites require campers to bring their own water and supplies as no facilities are available on-site. Fires are permitted at most locations, though campers should check current fire restrictions during dry seasons. Several parks enforce a maximum 3-day stay limit, including Sycamore Bend Park, which charges $20 per night for primitive tent camping.

Areas around Lake Texoma and Lake Lewisville provide additional tent camping opportunities with varying degrees of privacy and natural surroundings. Sycamore Bend Park features tent sites along the shores of Lake Lewisville with good tree coverage for hammocking. The park includes basic amenities like fire rings and restrooms but no water or electrical connections. Sites are popular with local scout troops and weekend campers, creating a community atmosphere rather than deep solitude. A visitor noted that "the restrooms really stink, but are always clean and stocked in my experience." Little Elm Park offers an alternative with tent sites that permit fires and include toilets, making it suitable for weekend backcountry tent camping excursions without traveling far from the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

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492 Reviews of 20 Caddo National Grassland Campgrounds

  • M
    Sep. 30, 2016

    West Lake Crockett

    West Lake Crockett

    This is another great hidden away campground in the Caddo National Grasslands Wildlife Management Area. It is only 3 miles from Coffee Mill campground, but does not have the parking lot area for lake access. The camp features around 8-10 campsites; established fire rings and picnic tables at each. The toilets are pit toilets. As you can see in one of the photos there is this cool old fireplace, looks like a CCC build, just out in the middle of a sunny grassy area. It was overall a pleasant campground, my only concern would be the bugs if it is hot weather. The campground is close to the lake, and I can see mosquitoes being an issue in the summer.

  • j
    Jan. 3, 2022

    Hickory Creek - Lewisville Lake

    Spacious campground near town

    Lewisville TX Hickory Creek Park COE on Lewisville Lake Open year round. Just over 100 paved sites most with lakeviews. Also have primitive walk in sites by lake. May 1 to Sept 30 14 day max stay other times can extend 14 more days!Be ware that gate closes from 10pm to 6am and there is no code access! Sites are w/e and all have new 50 amp. Grills and fire rings along with covered picnic tables. Modern bathhouse with large shower stalls. Nice boat ramp and boat trailer parking. There are several nature and walking trails as well as paved roads for bike riding. I have Verizon and was able to call and text but not use internet in camp. Town is short 5 minutes away. There's restaurants, shopping and theater close by.

  • 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.

  • S
    Jan. 21, 2022

    Isle du Bois Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park

    Great venue for first camping trip in four decades

    68 year-old solo camper getting ready to travel around the country, car/tent camping primarily. Haven't really camped since 1973, so I drove out to Lake Ray Roberts for a one-night trial for some new gear and knock off the rust. 

    This was a terrific choice – Hawthorn Area #9, wooded area, 4th on the path from the Hawthorn parking lot to the other nine campsites on this loop (150 steps from campsite to car and restrooms, a little over 100 yards). As most (maybe all) of the campsites here, this was walk-in to the campsite from a common parking lot.

    I walked around the rest of this loop and the adjoining one (16-40). Each campsite had a tent pad, picnic table, fire pit and lantern post. Mine was one of the more private in that I couldn't see another picnic table. However, with the trees and in some places tall grass, I would rate most of the sites as private. 

    The next morning there were about half-dozen deer roaming around the area between my camp and the parking lot. There was only one other car in the parking lot overnight and they camped in one of the other areas. One of the lots (I think it was #13) actually had lake front. Others had views of the water. 

    Depending on exact location you could see the dam and except for a few hours of the deepest night you could faintly hear the drone of road noise. But the near-full moon lit the area so well I walked to my car about 4:30 in the morning without a light and could see very well – it was really nice and bright. 

    The Isle du Bois unit is at the far southeast corner of the lake, near the eastern end of the dam. The Hawthorn area is one of the first sites from the entrance, maybe a 5-minute drive.

  • Ray & Terri F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 2, 2021

    Isle du Bois Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park

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

    The campground is nice and well maintained and sites are fairly well spaced with lots of grass, trees and open areas. The park staff were very friendly and helpful. We were in site 78 for 5 days. Only a few of the sites in the Deer Ridge campground loop looked level, fortunately ours was one of them, but we saw one 5th wheel with the wheels on one side off of the ground by several inches and one Class A whose front wheels were 8-10 inches off the ground. AT&T coverage was fairly good here, generally between 1-3 Bars of LTE service, with speeds up to 4.5 MB/s. There is no WiFi, cable or sewer hookup and the dump station can get a little busy around checkout time. Restrooms and showers were clean and the shower was nice and hot. 

    If you don’t already have one, you do have to purchase a Texas State Parks Pass for$70, which did add considerably to the cost of our stay. 

    There are quite a few trails in the area.

  • Ray & Terri F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 26, 2023

    Isle du Bois Campsites — 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.

  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 21, 2018

    Tipps Point Campground — Lake Murray State Park

    Large Open Tent Camping

    On this turn out of the Lake there are three campgrounds, this being the most Tent friendly of the three. There are spaces equipped with electrical connections or primitive sites in an open area which are comparable for tents. Both of these sites allow a wide open feel close to the shore line with plenty of room to move around comfortably.

    After entering Tipp’s point you first find the day use pavilion and vault toilets. Just beyond that on the left is parking for the open tent area which has scattered grills and a couple of community picnic tables set in the open area. This is ideal for groups that are larger or just the person who wants to dry camp.

    to the right are a group of non-primitive sites for RVs and tents. While these are closer together they are not as cluttered feeling as the sites at both the cover or elephant rock. Beyond this point are more RV sites, a shower house and playground.

    This campground when I visited was the least used of the three on this turn out. While there were probably a dozen or so campers in the firSt part of the section if was very wide open feeling. The water levels were pretty high and had encroached upon some of the sites near the shower house while higher level sites remained safe.

    TIPS:

    • If staying in this section in the open camping tent area you might want to bring a fold out table. There are only a couple in this area for group use and to eliminate having to share better safe than sorry.
    • Bring shower shoes. this should be a given but the showers here aren’t terrible but aren’t something you would want to be barefoot in
  • R
    Nov. 27, 2020

    Hidden Cove Park & Marina

    Not just for camping!

    Clean and spacious RV sites in two areas, about 100 total and several with water view. Open and tree covered sites in both. Cabins also available, again several with water views. Two designated tent camping areas separate from RVs. Dry storage and dump station on property as well. The park offers open activity areas and covered picnic tables by the water. A 3-lane boat ramp to Lewisville Lake, rental paddle boarding, full marina, and swimming area. Seasonal restaurant with indoor & outdoor eating areas. Privately owned so there is an entry fee, but 2 or 3 levels of yearly membership passes available saves a lot! Currently upgrading to full hookup for all RV sites and wifi.

  • Taylin B.
    Jun. 1, 2023

    Sycamore Bend Park

    Great PRIMATIVE stay.

    The price has gone up from $7 to $20, but that’s about average it seems now. The restrooms really stink, but are always clean and stocked in my experience. Max 3 night stay, no electricity, water, or showers. Nice fire rings, flag pole, and calm park.

Guide to Caddo National Grassland

Tent camping near Caddo National Grassland in Texas offers a perfect blend of nature and adventure, with several well-reviewed spots to set up camp and enjoy the great outdoors.

Tent campers should check out Erwin Park

  • Erwin Park features a network of about 9 miles of trails, ideal for running and biking, making it a great choice for active campers.
  • The park provides essential amenities like picnic tables, fire pits, and restrooms, ensuring a comfortable stay.
  • With its peaceful atmosphere, you can enjoy the sounds of nature, from bird songs to distant coyote calls.

Explore local attractions at Little Elm Park

  • Little Elm Park is conveniently located near stores, making it easy to grab supplies for your camping trip.
  • The park allows for both tent camping and RVs, with electric hookups available for those who need them.
  • Enjoy the scenic views and the option to have a campfire, perfect for evening gatherings with family and friends.

Tent campers appreciate these amenities at Cross Timbers Texoma Hiking Trail Primitive Campsite

  • This primitive campsite offers a true back-to-nature experience, allowing campfires and pets, making it ideal for adventurous spirits.
  • The site is free and does not require a permit, making it accessible for spontaneous trips.
  • Hike-in access ensures a peaceful environment, away from the hustle and bustle, perfect for those looking to escape.

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