Best Equestrian Camping near Comanche, TX

Join the fun near Comanche. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in. Experience some of the most stunning views that Texas camping has to offer. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your Texas camping adventure.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Comanche, Texas (10)

    1. Edwin King Atwood Park

    9 Reviews
    Brownwood, TX
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 692-4669

    $12 / night

    "This is one of my favorite places to camp in South Texas. Cameron County recently made this into Edwin King Atwood Cameron County Park."

    "In the days after hurricane Harvey I was actually able to drive all 24 miles in 2 wheel drive because the storm surge had leveled and packed down the beach, but that is extremely rare."

    2. Copperas Creek at Proctor Lake

    3 Reviews
    Comanche, TX
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (254) 879-2498

    $24 - $130 / night

    "Copperas Creek COE in Comanche, TX (Lake Proctor) Site #63 50 amp Full hook up Back-in site March 2024

    Beautiful park!"

    "Fishing is great off the nearby fishing dock and a lot of people came with boats. Sites 11-14 are in the shade and right on the water! The park rangers are wonderful and so kind and helpful."

    3. Lake Brownwood State Park Campground

    17 Reviews
    Brownwood, TX
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (325) 784-5223

    $15 - $360 / night

    "Nice RV sites and CCC built cabins on a relatively low traffic lake. There are many stone works from the CCC including benches and tables at some sites."

    "Lake Brownwood State Park is pretty much located in the center of Texas. However, it is a bit of a drive from many of the major cities like Houston, San Antonio, Austin and Dallas."

    4. 1994 Ranch Campground

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    Brownwood, TX
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 210-9189

    $40 - $50 / night

    5. Rockin' K RV Park and Horse Motel

    2 Reviews
    Dublin, TX
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 796-8792

    $19 - $75 / night

    6. Hoof Prints Ranch

    2 Reviews
    Stephenville, TX
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (254) 968-4393

    "Good rv park if you have horses or if you are just wanting to stop with your rv in Stephenville on the way somewhere else. Not really a place I would stay at just for the experience itself."

    7. Vw's Spot

    1 Review
    Stephenville, TX
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (254) 968-5222

    $50 / night

    8. 4C's Rodeo Ranch & RV Park

    1 Review
    Stephenville, TX
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (817) 980-9946

    $30 / night

    "Beautiful location and property surrounded by oak trees with an abundance of horses, cattle, a few donkeys and one goat."

    9. 36 W Motel and RV Campground

    1 Review
    Cisco, TX
    36 miles
    +1 (254) 725-4550

    "Stayed one Tuesday night in site 483, Big Pine Area 7, which is right on the lake."

    10. Buena Vista Wildlife Safari and RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Lampasas, TX
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (254) 791-5441

    $35 - $45 / night

    "Location is a couple years old and really nice. Full hookups and great free WiFi service. All the RV and camping amenities, very clean and well maintained."

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  • PThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 2, 2024

    Copperas Creek at Proctor Lake

    Copperas Creek COE

    Copperas Creek COE in Comanche, TX (Lake Proctor) Site #63 50 amp Full hook up Back-in site March 2024

    Beautiful park! The lady working the gate should have her picture in the dictionary under customer service. Very pleasant & welcoming!

    The site has lots of shade trees with a view of the lake (not lakeside). Sites are not on top of each other, but no type of barrier between sites. Water had a terrible smell.

    Despite it being the beginning of spring break in Texas & the amount of people here, it is fairly quiet.

    If you’re camping with others, there are 3 double RV sites on this end of the park.

    Would definitely come back here again. — at Copperas Creek Park.

  • Sallie H.
    May. 12, 2019

    4C's Rodeo Ranch & RV Park

    Equine paradise

    Lovely park. Beautiful location and property surrounded by oak trees with an abundance of horses, cattle, a few donkeys and one goat. If you have horses this is the place for you if you are transiting through North Central Texas. Nice sites with full hookups. Pastoral setting. Smells like sweet country air. Sites all appear level and are quite long, I assume for those who are hauling their horses. We were just hauling our dogs but this was still an enjoyable stop. Full laundry facilities and Wi-Fi. Close to Dinosaur Valley SP.

  • Laura F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 30, 2021

    Lake Brownwood State Park Campground

    Really nice state park campground

    Nice RV sites and CCC built cabins on a relatively low traffic lake. There are many stone works from the CCC including benches and tables at some sites. We stayed in the Comanche trails loop which is part RV sites and part tent sites. I really liked it, compared to the other 2 RV loops we saw. There are some medium length hiking trails with lots of deer, feral hogs, snakes, skunks, raccoons, armadillo and more to see. The lake has a nice grassy shaded swimming area. We saw plenty of people fishing. Overall a very nice park that I'd visit again.

  • Paige M.
    Aug. 11, 2019

    Copperas Creek at Proctor Lake

    Peaceful Stay!

    We loved our stay at Copperas Creek, so quiet and peaceful. During the week we were one of two trailers in our area. Fishing is great off the nearby fishing dock and a lot of people came with boats. Sites 11-14 are in the shade and right on the water! The park rangers are wonderful and so kind and helpful. Downtown Comanche nearby has some neat places to stop(sorrells farm, stone eagle beer garden, Brennan vineyards, soda shop, & farmers market) Dublin nearby has Dublin bottling works, Lucky Vines Vineyard & Veldhuizen Cheese. Absolutely NO Verizon but three bars AT&T. We were in Site 30!

  • Napunani
    Mar. 26, 2022

    Copperas Creek at Proctor Lake

    Basic Corps of Engineer Campground

    Reserved 159 days prior 

    Pros

    No reservation fee charged for marking online reservation 

    50% discount with National Park Pass 

    Roadways easy to maneuver without any low-hanging branches 

    Quiet except for middle of the night party animal noise and distant trains 

    Good dark sky viewing as there are NO street lights in campground 

    Concrete treads where RV wheels land were level requiring no additional leveling efforts 

    Metal cover over concrete picnic table 

    Entrance gate closed10pm-6am so exit only without any reentry until 6am

    Saw 1 squirrel and 5 deer 

    Nice Golf Course next to campground 

    Nice fishing piers 

    Plenty TP in toilet/shower rooms 

    Very nice large group picnic pavilions 

    3 bars 3G Verizon 

    Cons

    Site consist of sandy gravel which high winds created a dust storm making a gritty mess of everything inside and out

    Site water hookup below ground 

    Campsite had unusual amount of trash and cigarette butts 

    Campfire ring full of ash and trash upon arrival and there has been a county burn ban for the last 6 months

    Campground toilet/shower facility lit up at night like a Christmas tree 

    County Burn ban, which we discovered ourselves and confirmed by calling park prior to arriving with campfire wood

    Upon check-in, friendly woman at gate told us one thing then a man at the gate contradicted the woman regarding charcoal fires

    Quiet hours not enforced. 4 toilets for 24 campsites for possible 8 people per campsite PLUS boaters and fishermen. Phew! 

    Half of park closed during winter so 37 campsites only open April-September

    The park 3 dumpsters were overflowing; 1 was over flowing upon our Thursday afternoon arrival and the other 2 were overflowing Sunday morning so we had to pack out our trash

    No number sign on our site

    No patrolling host or ranger. 

    No privacy from one campsite to another

    No playground, basketball or tennis courts 

    No campsite BBQ grill 

    No hiking trails 

    No soap or hand towels in toilet facility 

    No trash cans in or outside toilet facility so people threw trash on floor 

    No WIFI

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    Eat at Granny Clark’s in Dublin TX. Blue plate special and buffet. Brookshires Grocery and Tractor Supply in Comanche Stephenville 30 miles from campground has Walmart, H‑E‑B, CVS, Walgreens, but no Lowes or Home Depot.

  • Troy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 22, 2019

    Lake Brownwood State Park Campground

    Lake Brownwood State Park + Swimming + Boating + Fishing

    I would rate this park 3.5 out of 5 stars. The park has a variety of facilities which earns it a 4 star rating. But the quality of the facilities only earns it a 3 star rating. So it averages out to 3.5 in my opinion.

    Lake Brownwood State Park is pretty much located in the center of Texas. However, it is a bit of a drive from many of the major cities like Houston, San Antonio, Austin and Dallas. It is fairly convenient to reach from Abilene and San Angelo. If you need to pick up camping supplies there are grocery stores and sporting good stores in the nearby town of Brownwood.

    The main attraction of the park is that it is situated on the shores of Lake Brownwood. There are ample opportunities to take advantage of lakeside activities like swimming, boating and fishing. There are a variety of camping options with tent sites, cabana sites and RV sites. At most of the sites there are nice oak trees that provide shade and can support a hammock. Note that Texas State Parks require 2 inch suspension straps when hanging a hammock. There are boat ramps, fishing piers and a loop hiking trail. The hiking trail is a loop trail, fairly level, but I would say moderately interesting. The real attraction of this park is the lake.

    Some of the facilities such as the restrooms and the cabanas are a bit dated and could benefit from an update. The staff was very friendly when I visited. And the other campers were respectful.

    I would like to say that I visited the park during a weekday when the park had few visitors. However, I've heard that on the weekend the park fills up quickly and can be quite busy.

  • Margot
    Oct. 23, 2018

    Lake Brownwood State Park Campground

    Campsite 50

    Enjoyed our time at Lake Brownwood SP! Stayed at Campsite 50. It was close to the restrooms, but it was a private site. Hiked the Lakeside Trail and the lake was perfect for our kayaks!

  • Steve & Ashley  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 7, 2019

    Edwin King Atwood Park

    Awesome Beach Camping

    This is one of my favorite places to camp in South Texas. Cameron County recently made this into Edwin King Atwood Cameron County Park. The site is just a few miles north of the convention center on the northern end of South Padre Island. They have a controlled gate at the access #5 gate and charge a $10 fee. Before you drive onto the beach they have bathrooms and a picnic facilities at this entrance. You can camp anywhere north of this entrance. We like to camp here in the off-season during the week to avoid the busy periods. We have a 4x4 which can come in handy for the soft sand areas. You can access with a truck or higher clearance passenger vehicle. This is dispersed camping without designated sites. They provide trash barrels but no other amenities. We like this setup and appreciate the freedom of camping at this type of site. You will need to pack everything in to this site and bring your water, food, and toilet. You camp along the beautiful seashore next to tall sand dunes with incredible views up and down the beach. They have been making efforts to pickup trash on the beach which has been an issue in the past. You can drive for miles down the beach which eventually ends at a jetty. Beach drivers should monitor tide levels and check the NOAA tide tables. We have been trapped after dark once with rising tides. The sun and wind can be unforgiving along this beach. So you need to time your visit and have the right equipment to protect against the elements. The Laguna Madre is just to the west. This is great for kayaking, kite surfing, fishing, and bird watching.

  • Matt T.
    May. 25, 2018

    Edwin King Atwood Park

    The beach camping destination with something for every level of camper.

    Beach camping on South Padre Island (NOT to be confused with camping in one of the several campgrounds and resorts located ON South Padre Island) is free/fee camping (depending on time of year) available and unrestricted on the gulf side of the island, from Beach Access #5 and Beach Access #6, to any point north. There are about 24 miles of beach from Beach Access #6 to the northern terminus of the island at the Port Mansfield Channel (aka East Cut or North Jetties). This is a popular fishing destination. Depending on the recent weather and the beach condition, usually the first 3-5 miles of the beach are accessible by 2 wheel drive, trailers, campers, etc. North of that, the sand is less packed and generally requires 4x4 to access. In the days after hurricane Harvey I was actually able to drive all 24 miles in 2 wheel drive because the storm surge had leveled and packed down the beach, but that is extremely rare. Count on needing 4x4 if planning to camp north of the first few miles. Why go that far? During the on-season especially, and many weekends in the off-season, there are many people at the beach also camping, barbecueing, etc, and for the camper that enjoys a more secluded and wild experience, going just a few miles north gets you away from the crowds, and you can find your own stretch of beach to set up and enjoy nature.

    Do not confuse South Padre Island with the Padre Island National Seashore - South Beach. Padre Island National Seashore is only accessible from Corpus Cristi, and has no direct access from South Padre Island because of the Port Mansfield Channel.

    In addition to the normal stuff, always take a shovel and extra water. I have started taking traction boards, I have never had reason to use them myself, but every time I go I end up helping someone who is stuck, and since I have started carrying traction boards I rarely have to use my recovery strap.

    It’s not hard to keep from getting stuck though - air down your tires, don’t stop moving when you start to bog down, know the limits of your vehicle, and try to stay on packed sand. DO NOT drive up on the dunes. This is illegal, even if you see others doing it. Also be aware of and watch for sea turtles and their nests, and report any you see and the closest mile marker.

    Don’t forget to air back up to normal tire pressure once you’re back on the road or at the first service station in town just south.

    Bugs come out in force for a short period as the sun sets if the breeze dies down in the summer, but this usually only lasts for about 30-45 minutes until the night breeze picks up from the gulf and sends them back into hiding. Depending on the time of year, it can get VERY windy at the island, especially there at the north end, so check conditions before you go.

    Wildlife I have seen camping out there: Dolphins, Seabirds, Crabs (especially fun to find at night with a flashlight), Nilgai (an Asian Antelope that now lives wild in south Texas), Sting Rays, and Sea Turtles. I have seen the tracks of Coyotes, Jack Rabbits, Snakes, mice, and Lizards. There have also been sightings of Foxes, Deer, and very rarely, Bobcat. It’s very safe, but as mentioned above, keep your pets with you. This is common sense when camping anyway.

    Campfires and bonfires are allowed, but you must pack in and out your own wood. Make sure to dig a hole, be aware of the wind, and most importantly, make sure the coals are completely put out with water and any logs are removed from the hole before completely covering the area back up when you’re done. Hot coals buried under sand remain hot for hours, and can significantly burn someone that steps on the spot later. Additionally logs left under the surface are a hazard to other vehicles.

    When the fee booth is open, it is $12 entry, and they give you a trash bag. If you bring back the trash bag with trash and receipt before 7pm, they refund you $2. This is irrelevant if staying overnight, since they don’t redeem for prior days. Military and Veterans are $6 to enter with ID. In the off season the fee booth is closed and access is free.

    There are (outdoor beach style) showers and restrooms at Beach Access #5, at the newly built E.K. Atwood Park, and a large dumpster at both exits. No hookups or dump sites though, until you get back to the city of South Padre Island.

    If you drive all the way north to the Channel, there is a trail that turns left and crosses the dunes, following the channel most of the way west across the island before entering restricted Laguna Atascosa NWA land (vehicle traffic is barred, and fines are heavy) and the track disappears beyond that in tidal flats. This area is more specifically what is referred to as the east cut, and while there is an awesome hidden camping site that is second to none, access is tricky, and it is VERY remote. These tidal flats have been the end of many trips, and are known as the 4x4 graveyard. They appear dry on the surface, and have thick watery silt and mud underneath. Once you’re stuck, water begins to fill in from the surrounding ground and it’s extremely difficult to self recover. Cell signal from a few miles north of the access is spotty or non-existent as well. Tow trucks do service even this far north, but the bill is usually $600-$1000+. Not worth it. If you’re going to go, be sure to be traveling in a group of more than one 4x4 high clearance vehicle, and the skills and equipment to self-recover. Stay on the path, and don’t trust how dry the ground make look off the path (except for the area immediately next to the Jetties, where you will want to camp).

    That’s a book, but hopefully it’s enough to get started. Have fun and embrace the wild of it (take a portable toilet) and if you’re like me, you’ll become addicted and go back every chance you get for the opportunity to wake up to the sound of the waves, seabirds, and feeling of sand in your toes.

    Keep in mind normal primitive camping rules, pack in and pack out everything, and leave the beach looking nicer than when you arrived, and we will continue to have this resource for years to come.


Guide to Comanche

Horse camping in Texas offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and equestrian enjoyment, with various locations catering to horse enthusiasts.

Tips for equestrian camping near Comanche, Texas

  • At Copperas Creek at Proctor Lake, you’ll find spacious sites with full hookups, making it convenient for those traveling with horses.
  • The park features a peaceful atmosphere, ideal for relaxing after a day of riding, and is known for its friendly staff who are eager to assist.
  • Nearby attractions include fishing piers and a golf course, providing additional recreational options for campers.

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

  • 4C's Rodeo Ranch & RV Park is surrounded by beautiful oak trees and offers a pastoral setting, perfect for horse lovers.
  • The park provides full laundry facilities and Wi-Fi, ensuring a comfortable stay while you enjoy the equestrian lifestyle.
  • Close proximity to Dinosaur Valley State Park allows for scenic rides and exploration of the area's natural beauty.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like spacious sites

  • Hoof Prints Ranch offers RV spots and cabin rentals, making it a practical choice for those traveling with horses.
  • The ranch is well-maintained and provides essential amenities, although it may lack some of the extras found in larger parks.
  • With its convenient location in Stephenville, it serves as a great stopover for equestrians on the move.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Comanche, TX?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Comanche, TX is Edwin King Atwood Park with a 4.7-star rating from 9 reviews.

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