Best Campgrounds near Cedar Hill, TX

Cedar Hill State Park Campground anchors the camping landscape around Cedar Hill, Texas, providing a range of accommodation styles within 10 miles southwest of Dallas. The park features over 300 wooded modern sites for tent and RV camping, plus 30 primitive hike-in sites and cabins. Nearby alternatives include Loyd Park in Grand Prairie with tent, RV, cabin, and yurt options, while Northside RV Resort adds glamping accommodations to the regional mix. Several campgrounds incorporate lakefront positions, particularly along Joe Pool Lake, with mountain biking trails, swimming beaches, and boat ramps complementing the camping experience.

Many sites require advance reservations, especially during warm weather months when waterfront locations fill quickly. Cedar Hill State Park typically demands early arrival for prime spots, with campers sometimes lining up at 6 AM during summer months. The region experiences hot summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F, while spring and fall offer more moderate conditions. Occasional flooding has impacted campground availability in recent years, with some areas experiencing closures for restoration and cleanup. Roads within some parks may be rough or deteriorated, affecting accessibility for larger rigs. "Cedar Hill suffered a lot of damage during the 2015 floods but has rebounded nicely and is a nice place to get away from it all."

The campgrounds receive mixed reviews regarding site spacing and amenities. Several visitors praise the lake access and recreational opportunities, noting that Cedar Hill State Park's unique topography "will remind you of the Texas Hill Country" despite its proximity to Dallas. Campers consistently mention the quality mountain biking on the 1,200 acres of trails at Cedar Hill, particularly the DORBA Trail system. Wildlife sightings commonly include rabbits, roadrunners, snakes, and deer, with wildflowers peaking in spring. Some campers report issues with fire ants and chiggers, particularly during warmer months. Traffic noise can be heard from many sites within Cedar Hill State Park, though most reviewers note it isn't significant enough to detract from the overall experience. Shopping and other conveniences remain readily accessible, with most supplies available within a short drive.

Best Camping Sites Near Cedar Hill, Texas (168)

    1. Cedar Hill State Park Campground

    62 Reviews
    Cedar Hill, TX
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (972) 291-3900

    $25 - $30 / night

    "We just love Cedar Hill SP. Awesome trails for hiking."

    "Cedar Hill is perfect for a day trip if you’re living in the DFW metroplex. It offers camping, swimming, hiking, biking and the historic Penn Farm."

    2. Loyd Park

    24 Reviews
    Grand Prairie, TX
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (972) 237-4120

    $17 / night

    "Loyd Park is a wonderful destination for anyone looking to escape the city and enjoy the natural beauty of Texas. "

    "The park at lakeside had recently flooded but we were not there to go to the water and our site was not effected at all."

    3. Traders Village

    10 Reviews
    Grand Prairie, TX
    9 miles
    +1 (972) 647-2331

    "This location has all your needs for as long of a stay you ever need. Propane refill station, fuel station, a store, hair shop, laundry mat, showers and restrooms."

    "An exceptional location that offers everything required for a comfortable stay as well as a vibrant flea market! ehallpass"

    4. Northside RV Resort

    9 Reviews
    Waxahachie, TX
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (972) 908-0040

    $50 - $60 / night

    "Each shower has its own toilet and vanity behind a lockable door. Our campsite (532) was a little awkward to get in because of the corner and the speed bumps, but not impossible."

    "The park has a man made lake with jogging trails. We enjoyed our stay."

    5. Treetops RV Resort

    9 Reviews
    Arlington, TX
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (817) 467-7943

    "My boys jumped in the pool even though it was 55* outside and said it was a fun experience."

    "Truly a great place for the money and close to anything you would ever need."

    6. Dallas/Arlington KOA Holiday

    6 Reviews
    Arlington, TX
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (817) 277-6600

    "Came here for a couple weeks till I can get into a location for long term. Very friendly people and felt very safe and secure in the park"

    7. North Texas Jellystone

    14 Reviews
    Burleson, TX
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (817) 426-5037

    "We are from Houston and I opt to drive 4 hours to this one in burleson. Waller is good fun but that park does not compare to this site."

    "We prefer the older part because of the trees that offer shade in the hot Texas sun, but the red carpet sites are so much better for big rigs."

    8. Traders Village RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Grand Prairie, TX
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (972) 647-8205

    "The park is split into two sections; the side we are in is next to an airfield and the other side is by a small dog run (next time, I'll request this section bc I'm traveling with my dogs)."

    9. Dallas Hi Ho RV Park

    2 Reviews
    DeSoto, TX
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (972) 223-4834

    10. Traders Village Grand Prairie RV Park

    1 Review
    Grand Prairie, TX
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (972) 647-2331
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Recent Reviews near Cedar Hill, TX

536 Reviews of 168 Cedar Hill Campgrounds


  • aThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 3, 2025

    Loyd Park

    Quiet and Serene

    We stayed here for four nights and it was a welcome retreat after staying in mini RV parks. Our spot was number 184. Not right on the water, but we can see the water from one of our windows. If we came back here again and we couldn’t get right on the water. I would choose a site with more shade like site number 190 has lots of shade.We’re here in October so it’s pretty warm. The hookups work well and the place is very well-maintained. I haven’t tried the public restrooms as our RV restroom is fine. I would definitely come back here again.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 19, 2025

    Cedar Hill State Park Campground

    Not too impressed

    We arrived after hours after calling and instructed to just go to our campsite. The park had absolutely no signs indicating where the campground is. We were surprised to find a very sloping site with the cement bumpers missing rebar and very unsafe. No after hours phone number and no campground host. Is this any way to run a campground? We flagged down another camper who indicated that three sites were available when he checked in a couple of hours earlier. This is the first time that we encountered something like this in our years of camping. No one here to answer questions….sites in terrible disrepair still being represented as safe. We had to replace in the hopes that someone would not arrive to claim their site. In the morning we experienced pounding on our door to be challenged by armed…yes, they had guns, officers questioning why we were “squatting” Needless to say this campground is very disorganized and needs an after hours emergency phone number, campground host, safety inspections, as well as a manager who cares.

  • Ray & Terri F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 18, 2025

    Holiday Park Campground

    Small, fairly convenient, and very quiet CG

    We have a 36 ft Class A with a Cherokee Trailhawk tow and stayed in site 73 for 1 night in mid September. The CG is clean, well maintained. The CG roads are paved, but narrow and a little winding in places. The sites themselves all seemed mostly level. The CG was very quiet and peaceful. There were only 2 or 3 other campers in the CG while we were there. Our site, 73, was a pull-through, as were several, but some were back in. The registration card says to watch for branches if your RV is over 12’ tall, but there were several branches much lower than that leaving site 73. We were able to navigate to avoid most of them, but one was unavailable, so be advised. There were lots of deer that wandered through our part of the CG. 

    AT&T coverage was pretty good with 2 bars of LTE service and speeds up to 17 MB/s. We had a clear view to the N at the site, so Starlink was fine with speeds up to 20 MB/s.

  • Zoey T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 12, 2025

    Cedar Creek Park Campground

    Great space - hard to find

    We love this spot. Definitely ignore google to get here though… just follow the road to the end (no turning off) there are campsites to your right and left once you reach the water. At least 27 of them. Quiet. Spaced out. Most had grill and water access and the lake is a super clean rock bottom one. Super peaceful.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 8, 2025

    The Vineyards

    A must stay!!!

    In a very nice campground with spacious FHU sites that are concrete pads and level. Great views of the lake. A well equipped campground store with lots of items. Clean large bathrooms and showers as well as a laundry room. Have events throughout the week for social activities for adults and kids. Great hosts and a very well kept campground. Definitely a place to stay overnight or a week.

  • Cyn T.
    Aug. 5, 2025

    Lake Park Campground

    Quiet and Peaceful

    Check in was simple. Kasey and Shane are wonderful. Convenient to the lake. Easy access to stores and I 35. There is a parking lot for your boat or jet skis within the campground. The sites for 30 amp and smaller campers are closer to the water. 50 amp and larger campers are in the shade. I am not certain of fees for park entry. Website says that day use area is included in the amenities, but had to pay the entry fee yesterday.

  • Morgan B.
    Aug. 3, 2025

    Steele Creek Park Campground

    free & full of nature - wonderful for nomads!

    We enjoyed this free campsite as we were making our way down to San Antonio, Texas. It had a water spicket, which was perfect for nomad living. We were able to wash our hair, cookware, rinse off, and enjoy free potable water. The small things, right? 

    The site we choose was private and in close walking distance to pit toilets. It has a small trail in the back, which led to the small lake. The dogs enjoyed being off-leash and the trees surrounding us was peaceful. The fire pit was wonderful and I can see why big groups would enjoy staying here!

    There was some fast-food trash around the campsite, but we did not mind picking it up. Reminder: leave it better than you found it. Overall: wonderful experience and perfectly comfortable free campsite for nomads. 

    Our Google Maps GPS was giving us issues on the entrance location of this site, since it is tucked away behind neighborhoods, so we relied on the maps and roads to lead us there.

  • Bobbie S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 31, 2025

    Patriot RV Park

    Comfortable stay

    Stayed for two months for my husband's work. Park manager, Becky, was helpful and nice. They have a saltwater pool, dog park, laundry room, shower/bathrooms, trees/landscaping and access to a boat ramp. Some sites are a bit tight. We were in the top part of the campground and had no issues with it being real wet. Have heard that the lower area does have pooling of water with heavy rain. It does go away quickly, but should be aware of this if you have lots of outside things or a pet. Would stay here again.


Guide to Cedar Hill

Cedar Hill camping options extend beyond the state park, offering alternatives from lakefront sites to urban-adjacent RV parks within 30 minutes of Dallas. The area sits at approximately 800 feet elevation, with limestone escarpments creating varied terrain throughout Joe Pool Lake's surroundings. Nearby campgrounds provide full hookups to primitive sites across several jurisdictions including city, county, and private facilities.

What to do

Mountain biking at Loyd Park: Located in Grand Prairie, this park offers well-maintained bike trails near Joe Pool Lake. "This city run park is one of our favorites, and only minutes from our home. All sites are paved, several are lake front, and the majority of them are well shaded," says Randy H. at Loyd Park.

Fishing opportunities: Joe Pool Lake provides good fishing access at multiple campgrounds. "Our site was only a hundred feet from the lake - gorgeous view!" notes David G. who stayed at Loyd Park during winter.

Shopping and entertainment: For campers wanting urban amenities, Arlington offers easy access to shopping centers. "Just down the road from the Cowboys Stadium...25 minutes to downtown Dallas and 20 to Fort Worth," mentions Stacey in her review of Treetops RV Resort.

Family activities: North Texas Jellystone offers themed activities year-round. "This typically isn't our type of park but the kids enjoyed it. We went in October and they had some fun Halloween activities," explains Lizabeth T. about North Texas Jellystone.

What campers like

Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain high-quality bathrooms and laundry facilities. "The bathrooms as so clean. The park itself is gated and secure. Each shower has its own toilet and vanity behind a lockable door," notes Angela R. about Northside RV Resort.

Private, shaded sites: Tree cover rates highly in reviews across multiple parks. "Very clean and picturesque park, would come back for sure," states Shawn E. from Cedar Hill State Park Campground.

Loop camping designs: Several campgrounds create more intimate camping experiences through loop layouts. "The park is designed with small loops for 15-20 camp sites in each loop. Very little traffic right by the individual spots. Easy in and out of park," explains Michael C. in his Cedar Hill State Park review.

Lake access: Waterfront sites remain popular despite seasonal demand. "We stayed in site 115 great spot close to the water," reports Tammie L. who camped at Loyd Park, noting the convenient proximity to shoreline.

What you should know

Weather considerations: Summer heat remains intense with limited shade at some sites. "The bugs are bad here, we had ants in our trailer and lots of bites," cautions Tex B. about Northside RV Resort.

Reservation requirements: Most parks require advance planning, particularly for weekend stays. "We went in November so didn't have any bug problems. It is a new park and very well laid out. The sites are large and easy to pull in and out," advises Marilea G. at Northside RV Resort.

Site variations: Campsite quality varies significantly within the same park. "We had a great time. It was really busy but that's okay, we still enjoyed it," reports Jessica S. about Cedar Hill State Park.

Bathroom facilities: Availability of showers and restrooms differs by campground. "Located in an industrial area. Lots of sites with just enough room between to not feel cramped. Nice staff. They pick up trash at your sites between 0800-1600 which is a definite plus," explains Rob N. about the Dallas/Arlington KOA.

Tips for camping with families

Entertainment options: Plan activities appropriate for your children's ages. "This is literally the best campground for families. There are tons of activities, games, crafts, pools, petting zoo, water park, and more," shares Lauren Z. about Dallas/Arlington KOA Holiday.

Playground access: Some parks offer better play equipment than others. "Several playgrounds, maze, volleyball, basketball, pond, and activities. We also visited the Waterpark that is joined to the park. The price of admission was very reasonable," notes Shane M. about North Texas Jellystone.

Site selection: Request sites away from traffic for family safety. "Very quiet except on weekends," mentions Karen B. about Loyd Park when describing its shaded sites.

Budget planning: Some parks charge additional fees for activities. "We love this Jellystone! We are full time travelers with young kids and they love this RV park. There are sooo many fun activities (be warned, the cost can add up)," cautions Kimberly D. about North Texas Jellystone.

Tips from RVers

Site spacing: Consider campground layout when booking for larger rigs. "Site was pull through but pretty tight and close to neighbor. Probably worth paying for premium," advises Lizabeth T. about North Texas Jellystone.

Hookup variations: Some parks offer limited hookup options despite appearing full-service. "Good hard sites all with 20/30/50a, cable TV, and full hookups," reports Tex B. about Northside RV Resort.

Park accessibility: Road conditions within and leading to campgrounds vary significantly. "Just make sure if you are hauling, you are coming in the right direction so you can avoid u-turning into the campground," warns Callie F. about Dallas/Arlington KOA Holiday.

Internet reliability: Work-from-road campers should verify connectivity. "Internet is great, bathrooms are clean, staff is nice!" states Paxton M. about Northside RV Resort, though experiences may vary by location and time of year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Cedar Hill, TX?

According to TheDyrt.com, Cedar Hill, TX offers a wide range of camping options, with 168 campgrounds and RV parks near Cedar Hill, TX and 2 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Cedar Hill, TX?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Cedar Hill, TX is Cedar Hill State Park Campground with a 3.8-star rating from 62 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Cedar Hill, TX?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 free dispersed camping spots near Cedar Hill, TX.

What parks are near Cedar Hill, TX?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 21 parks near Cedar Hill, TX that allow camping, notably Bardwell Lake and Grapevine Lake.