Lake Lewisville provides numerous options for pet friendly camping near Carrollton, Texas, with sites available year-round due to the region's mild winter temperatures that rarely drop below freezing. The reservoir covers 29,592 acres with 233 miles of shoreline where campers can access various recreation areas. Most campgrounds in the area maintain standard quiet hours starting at 10 pm.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Murrell Park offers direct lake access for anglers seeking bass, catfish and crappie. "The park has a boat launch and a pier to tie off. This park only has primitive camping with several camping sites along the shores of Lake Lewisville," notes Chris K.
Hiking trails: Cedar Hill State Park Campground maintains multiple trail systems suitable for various skill levels. "The hiking trails were very nice though and had a lot of variation. They were being used mainly as mountain bike trails but were still plenty fun for hiking and taking in the rest of the views," explains Price T.
Paddling adventures: Bring kayaks or paddleboards to Sycamore Bend Park for water recreation. "Really nice park right on the lake... Great for hammocking, kayaking, paddle boarding etc.," according to Hannah F., who appreciates the direct water access.
What campers like
Spacious, private sites: Hickory Creek - Lewisville Lake features well-separated campsites. "A lot of space between sites, well level and paved, family oriented, very quite, beautiful lake and tree sites, lighted power supply post with all the amps available," reports Reynolds O.
Convenience to urban amenities: Campers appreciate the proximity to shopping while still feeling removed from city life. "The location is tucked away in the small lakeside town of Hickory Creek...which is surrounded by Denton to the north and Lewisville/Dallas to the south. Even though it's in a highly populated area, it feels very remote when you get into the park," shares Matt S.
Cleanliness of facilities: Campground maintenance receives consistent praise. "The bathrooms are clean, signal is great for Verizon and T-mobile. There are showers but I wasn't brave enough to try them," notes Joyce L. about Willow Grove Park.
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds require advance booking, especially during peak seasons. "Easy reservation process on recreation.gov. Stayed in the tent section for $10 a night. Each tent site has a picnic table and fire pit," explains Izzy T. about Murrell Park.
Insect considerations: Prepare for local bugs, particularly during warmer months. "Nice lake but there were fire ants and chiggers all over our campsite!" warns Jill C. about Cedar Hill State Park.
Water access variations: Lake levels can affect shoreline access throughout the year. "Most campsites have good shade coverage from mature trees, creating comfortable environments during hot Texas summers."
Traffic patterns: Some campgrounds experience more through traffic than others. "Beautiful place and a lot of space between sites. No 5 stars because anybody can access in and out at anytime, that makes it not very quite do to traffic driving around," notes Reynolds O. about Willow Grove Park.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly activities: The Vineyards offers organized recreation for younger campers. "Have events throughout the week for social activities for adults and kids. Great hosts and a very well kept campground," shares Sergio F.
Playground access: Several parks maintain play equipment for children. "There is a park with slides and swings. The lake was warm and there was a little 'beach' for swimming- I would recommend water shoes and floaties!" suggests Summer A.
Educational opportunities: Wildlife observation provides learning experiences. "There are some good hiking trails and a lot of wildlife from water fowl, deer and woodpeckers," according to Chris K.
Tips from RVers
Hookup availability: Full-service sites are available at select campgrounds. "The campsites are spread out and have great water pressure and electrical hook-ups no matter what type you need (50, 30 or 15 amps)," notes UnnamedAdventures.
Dump station locations: Be aware that some parks have remote facilities. "The only 'negative' I found is that the sewage hook up is not at the actual site. There are dump stations in different places," cautions Luis about Hickory Creek.
Water pressure considerations: Check connections before setting up. "I found the water pressure too strong for my class b as the pressure caused a link under my sink. Convinced me to purchase my own water pressure resistor gauge," advises Chris P.
