Best Campgrounds near Copperas Cove, TX

Camping options surrounding Copperas Cove, Texas include several established campgrounds with varying amenities and services. The area features sites like Dana Peak on Stillhouse Hollow Lake and Union Grove Park, both offering waterfront camping with RV hookups and tent sites. Military Park Fort Hood Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area provides camping access primarily for military personnel. Most developed campgrounds in the region offer electric hookups and water access, with several accommodating both tent and RV campers.

Road conditions throughout the camping areas generally permit standard vehicle access, with most established sites featuring paved or gravel roads suitable for RVs and passenger vehicles. Summer temperatures frequently exceed 90°F, making spring and fall the most comfortable camping seasons. "We were a little concerned about camping here in July with no shade. The breeze off the lake really helped make the 100 degree days better," noted one Dana Peak visitor. Many campgrounds require reservations, particularly during peak summer months when waterfront sites fill quickly. Cell service varies throughout the region but remains generally accessible near established campgrounds.

Waterfront camping represents a significant draw in the Copperas Cove area, with multiple campgrounds situated on lakes like Belton Lake and Stillhouse Hollow Lake. Campers consistently mention the clear water and shoreline access as highlights. Union Grove Park receives particularly strong reviews for its lakeside setting, with one camper noting "Great visit to Union Grove and Stillhouse hollow lake. Inexpensive, great campsites along the lake. Clean bathrooms. Quiet. Awesome sunrise and sunsets." Most established campgrounds provide basic amenities like picnic tables and fire rings, though shade can be limited at certain sites. Wildlife viewing opportunities include deer sightings at several campgrounds. While the region lacks extensive dispersed camping options, the variety of developed campgrounds provides accessibility for different camping preferences from tent sites to full RV hookups.

Best Camping Sites Near Copperas Cove, Texas (171)

    1. South Area — Colorado Bend State Park Campground

    107 Reviews
    Bend, TX
    33 miles
    +1 (325) 628-3240

    $13 - $75 / night

    "This is a beautiful green park with tons of waterfalls, hiking trails, swimming, and nature. You can hire a rafting trip from nearby and join a ranger hike to the caves too."

    "It is home to Gorman Falls, which is the tallest waterfall in Texas, but even besides that the park is gorgeous with awesome bluffs, river, trails, swimming hole, kayaking, and views."

    2. Dana Peak

    13 Reviews
    Harker Heights, TX
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (254) 698-4282

    $20 - $120 / night

    "Wonderful time with the family walking the trails enjoying the views"

    "This is a nice campground with spacious sites right on the lake with covered picnic tables. The park has many miles of mountain bike and hiking trails."

    3. Inks Lake State Park Campground

    97 Reviews
    Buchanan Dam, TX
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (512) 793-2223

    $16 - $55 / night

    "An hour and a half away from Austin, we found Inks Lake to be a quiet and relaxing camp area away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

    There are several sites set up across the state park."

    "It was a small drive from our camp to the devil's waterhole. It was a slippery climb in and out but a beautiful swim with people cliff jumping nearby and a view of some falls."

    4. Union Grove

    6 Reviews
    Harker Heights, TX
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (254) 947-0072

    $24 - $60 / night

    "The lake is gorgeous, with wildlife all around. A must stop by and enjoy what central Texas has to offer."

    "Asphalt with grass all around. The roads are one way, so it’s a hike to the dumpster. The sites sit on the lake but there is really limited lake access due to the craggy nature of the shore line."

    5. Military Park Fort Hood Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area

    10 Reviews
    Belton Lake, TX
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (819) 460-5507

    $6 - $18 / night

    "We ended up near the entrance with full hookups for our Trailer. The spot are decent didn’t mind the area we were at. My only thing is the area could be better maintained."

    "The lake was nice to canoe on and had a beautiful view of the sunset.

    The bathrooms were to far to walk so we had to drive to them ever time and there were no showers so this was a negative."

    6. Our Friends Campground

    1 Review
    Lampasas, TX
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (817) 312-1833

    "Beautiful property people are nice and it's close to everything. Owner spoke with me about new washroom old ones are great but new ones sound wonderful."

    7. Rocky River RV Resort

    1 Review
    Copperas Cove, TX
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (512) 932-1000

    $35 - $55 / night

    8. Jim Hogg - Lake Georgetown

    27 Reviews
    Georgetown, TX
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (512) 930-5253

    $26 - $48 / night

    "Lake Georgetown is a great destination with very good camping facilities. The campground is very peaceful and the prime spots on the Lake make for some excellent photo ops."

    "Close to Austin, Lake Georgetown will never disappoint. The campsites are clean, ours was next to the lake."

    9. Mother Neff State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Moody, TX
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (254) 853-9044

    $12 - $160 / night

    "Texas Parks & Wildlife (TPW) goes BIG with this sweet little park! In 2015, a new Visitors Center and 20-site campground were built among the remnants of the old CCC structures."

    "Great park (first one in Texas) that has some interesting history. So well maintained. Site 007 has some great shade and a cute feral kitty that comes begging for food."

    10. Live Oak Ridge

    10 Reviews
    Belton, TX
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (254) 780-1738

    $24 - $30 / night

    "It is located on Belton Lake. It is a gated entrance and the gates locked at 11:00pm. Our site was situated at the end of the loop and it was very spacious. It had water/electric with a dump station."

    "Large sites with ample vehicle parking that offer substantial distance from the neighboring sites give room to bring multiple vehicles or a boat along with the RV. "

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Recent Reviews near Copperas Cove, TX

638 Reviews of 171 Copperas Cove Campgrounds


  • c
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Fishers of Men Ranch

    This place sounds magical

    This place sounds magical—spacious wooded campsites with lake views, free firewood, homemade cookies& jam, wildlife sightings, and owners who truly look out for you. A hidden Hill Country gemPalabras

  • P
    Aug. 22, 2025

    Shady River RV Resort

    Excellent Location

    We stayed here for 1 weekend in early August. Great location. Very peaceful.

  • A
    Aug. 21, 2025

    Fishers of Men Ranch

    nice

    A peaceful private ranch with hookups, tree-shaded sites, and warm hospitality—complete with homemade cookies, wild‑grape jam, and a beautiful lake to explore. A hidden Hill Country gem! Astrocartography

  • Keri S.
    Aug. 21, 2025

    Midway

    Showers & fishing

    They are a little bit strict here but there are friendly and the showers are always clean and fishing is good.

  • D
    Aug. 19, 2025

    Turkey Bend

    Spacious Skies Bear Den Review

    Camp Creek sounds idyllic! A true escape from the digital world. Imagine trading your phone for a fishing rod, and the constant notifications for the sound of the river. It's like the real-world version of Snow Rider 3D, but instead of virtual slopes, you're navigating the great outdoors. The simplicity and the views alone seem worth the trip, a perfect recharge for the soul. Just remember to bring everything you need to fully embrace the off-grid experience!

  • Eddie H.
    Aug. 18, 2025

    Winkler Park Campground

    Catfish

    This is a great tent camping spot has water no electric they do have showers and a restroom there is 11 camps spots camp host is very helpful and respectful. Good place for catfishing bring your kayak

  • Morgan B.
    Aug. 3, 2025

    Turkey Bend

    spacious, comfortable & lovely campsite!

    We were seeking a free campsite for us and our dogs when traveling from San Antonio to Austin, Texas and landed here for one night! It was a "self check-in" process and we did not research the price or see a direct sign, so left $5 due to the "entrance fee" - oops! We found out later it was $25 for the overnight camping. Not free, but worth it. 

    I enjoyed the spaciousness of this campsite. It felt private, although there were large groups of campers all around. We walked down to the Colorado River where the dogs enjoyed swimming. Perfect for paddle boards, kayaking, or picnicking on the small beach.

  • Dale K.
    Aug. 2, 2025

    Lake Travis Inn and RV Park

    New guy Jack is great 👍

    We've stayed here a few times, very convenient location for us while visiting in the area. It has recently been updated and is very nice now. Looking forward to coming back to just relax.

  • M
    Jul. 31, 2025

    Krause Springs

    Eggy Car

    This sounds like an amazing place to escape the Texas heat! The rope swing and swimming holes sound perfect for a fun day trip. It's good to know about the uneven paths though, thanks for the heads up. Makes me think twice about bringing my low-rider, Eggy Car, since it might not handle the terrain. Maybe next time I'll need to borrow a friend's truck for the weekend. Definitely adding Krause Springs to my list!


Guide to Copperas Cove

Campgrounds near Copperas Cove, Texas offer varied terrain from riverfront settings to lake-adjacent spaces, typically at elevations between 700-1,200 feet. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 100°F with limited natural shade at many lakeside campgrounds. Water access represents a significant draw, but sites fill quickly during holiday weekends, particularly those with electric hookups and river proximity.

What to do

Cave exploration: 15-minute drive: Colorado Bend State Park offers accessible cave tours for beginners. "Love going to this place, camping, the hiking is good, lots of boulders and rocks, the river to get in, and a beautiful waterfall," notes Jill R. The park features both guided cave tours and one self-guided cave option.

Hiking and biking trails: Various difficulty levels: Lake Georgetown's Jim Hogg Park provides access to the 26-mile Goodwater loop trail circling the entire lake. "The trail is very rugged for bikes," explains Laura F., who recommends proper mountain bikes rather than casual cruisers. The park connects to multiple trail sections suitable for day hikes.

Water activities: Kayaking and fishing: Live Oak Ridge on Belton Lake features a private boat ramp for campers, making equipment launching convenient. "We managed to get kayaks down that way over a few boulders to the water and back up again," mentions one visitor who found unofficial water access behind site 11, though official access requires using the boat ramp.

What campers like

Waterfront access: Multiple options: Dana Peak offers direct waterfront camping with clear water for swimming. "All of the campsites are directly on the water. The lake is beautiful and there are usually very few people there," reports Marci W. The park features multiple access points for kayak launching and swimming.

Wildlife viewing: Abundant deer sightings: Colorado Bend State Park Campground provides consistent wildlife encounters. "First 20 minutes at this park we had deer walking through our camp site," writes Andrea P., who also mentions overcoming her "fear of daddy long legs, and little creepy crawlers" during cave exploration. Price T. adds seeing "deer and hogs while out hiking on this property. Armadillo are all over the place as well."

Clean facilities: Well-maintained restrooms: Mother Neff State Park maintains excellent facilities after recent renovations. "Super clean restrooms and the park is very well maintained," writes Tammie L., praising the large level sites with tables, lantern poles and fire pits. Another camper notes the "beautiful new visitor center" following park remodeling after flooding.

What you should know

Limited cellular service: Plan ahead: Coverage varies significantly between providers. "Forget about cell service. Curiously enough, I had WiFi because my RV spot was closest to the office. But neither my son nor I had cell service for some miles before arriving at the office area," reports Larry D. about Colorado Bend. Price T. confirms "cell service is pretty much nonexistent down at the campsites."

Wind exposure: Protect your equipment: Lakeside sites offer minimal wind protection. "The only draw back was the winds, they were so strong they shattered our tent poles," warns Janese W. about Dana Peak. Multiple reviews recommend checking weather forecasts before selecting dates, particularly at exposed waterfront sites.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Copperas Cove, TX?

According to TheDyrt.com, Copperas Cove, TX offers a wide range of camping options, with 171 campgrounds and RV parks near Copperas Cove, TX and 4 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Copperas Cove, TX?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Copperas Cove, TX is South Area — Colorado Bend State Park Campground with a 4.2-star rating from 107 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Copperas Cove, TX?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 free dispersed camping spots near Copperas Cove, TX.

What parks are near Copperas Cove, TX?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 15 parks near Copperas Cove, TX that allow camping, notably Cordell Hull Lake and Belton Lake.