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Bethy Creek is an amazing resort and camp sight! We love going out here and spending the weekends. Have been going for the last 10 years and we plan on bringing our kids here as they get older.
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Bethy Creek Resort and Wolf Creek Park feature distinctive glamping accommodations on the shores of Lake Livingston, providing upscale camping experiences with modern amenities. Both locations offer lakefront settings with options including yurts, canvas tents, and luxury cabins equipped with comfortable beds, electricity, and climate control systems. According to a camper, "Almost all spots have a great view of the lake. Ours had a deck right over the water." The glamping sites are strategically positioned to maximize scenic lake views while providing easy water access, perfect for visitors seeking a blend of outdoor immersion and comfort. These accommodations maintain proximity to nature while including essential amenities like picnic tables, fire pits, and access to clean shower facilities.
Lake Livingston serves as the centerpiece for activities at these glamping destinations, with fishing, boating, and swimming opportunities directly accessible from most sites. Wolf Creek Park includes a designated swimming area that one visitor described as "perfect for the kiddos and not too deep, no matter how far you go out." The park maintains a boat launch, well-stocked camp store, and walking paths for wildlife viewing. Marina Village Resort and Bethy Creek Resort connect glamping visitors to water recreation through their marinas, with boat rentals available seasonally. Most glamping accommodations remain open year-round, though peak season runs March through November when water activities are most enjoyable. Reservations are required for all glamping sites, with premium lakefront locations booking several months in advance during summer weekends.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Crockett (8)
1. Bethy Creek Resort
"We were looking for a spot for 2 nights with full hookups and on the water, very pleased with spot 63, has a deck. The owner was very helpful, he helped me get my sway bars back on!"
"Almost all spots have a great view of the lake. Ours had a deck right over the water. The fishing was decent too."
2. HFR Campsites & Retreats
from $20 - $30 / night
3. Wolf Creek Park
"This Park is on the edge of being a 5 STAR park... "
"The camp store is well stocked and operated by the nicest of people. Slushes and Pickles all day!"
4. Marina Village Resort - Members Only
"It has 3 pools a golf course a marina with store, pavilion, bath houses and restrooms, a kids pavilion as well. Big problem with snakes though so be careful when fishing"
5. Rusk KOA
"Super nice staff and full saturday breakfast (eggs/bacon/pancakes/coffee etc--extra fee, but very reasonable!)"
"This campground really has no outside noise from anywhere. It is wonderfully quiet. The office and other working staff are very friendly and informative about things to do in the area."
6. Rusk Depot Campground
"The bathroom didnt seem maintained much, but we have a camper, so don't have need for the bathrooms."
7. Trinity Luxury RV Resort & Cabins
from $50 - $190 / night
Check Availability8. Northshore RV Resort on Lake Livingston
Drive Time
- 1 hr 16 min from College Station, TX
- 1 hr 23 min from Tyler, TX
- 1 hr 45 min from Longview, TX
- 1 hr 53 min from Waco, TX
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Glamping Reviews near Crockett, TX
35 Reviews of 8 Crockett Campgrounds
David B.
GuideWolf Creek Park
Lovely, quiet lakeside spot with well-spaced spots and pristine grounds.
I'd never heard of the Trinity River Authority before. It's not a name that jumps out when one thinks of camping. But in Texas, perhaps it should be. The private company built dams and reservoirs all over the state and funds their operations through water sales and permit use.
Lake Livingston is one such project, the 3rd largest lake in Texas and the largest one constructed for drinking water. The company is clearly very serious about maintaining beautiful and professionally run grounds. The sites are generally well-monitored, spaced nicely, and situated with great water views if you choose one in that area (see my map photo). The park does not allow day use in camping areas nor day entry at all on weekends, keeping the entire park reserved for paid RV guests.
I grew up around Lake Grapevine, another TRA project though I didn't know it as a kid. But I've never woken up to find a sunrise over a lake right outside my bedroom window. That's pretty special.
Like another reviewer mentioned, I did see a dog running loose and investigating people's campgrounds.
If you're in Texas and want peace, quiet, total darkness (there are no lights of any kind in the camping area), and lower temps than Houston, come check out Wolf Creek Park.
- JJames P.Scout
Wolf Creek Park
Excellent Park
Excellent campground. Clean, manicured, on Lake Livingston. Site 50 is the best in the park.
Jim P.
RangerWolf Creek Park
Great family friendly find on Lake Livingston!
Very well kept facilities, nice, level sites. Very family friendly environment - I think because they do not allow day visitors on weekends. Everyone I encountered with the park were nothing but professional and super friendly. Trash pickup from the curb was an added bonus. Can’t wait to go back!
- RRoger E.Scout
Bethy Creek Resort
Great spots right on the lake
We were looking for a spot for 2 nights with full hookups and on the water, very pleased with spot 63, has a deck. The owner was very helpful, he helped me get my sway bars back on! If you stay here check out Tallent Sausage Meat market that’s next to the closest gas stations. We didn’t use any of the on-site bathrooms but the owner said they’re in the process of renovating them.
- LLisa P.Guide
Northshore RV Resort on Lake Livingston
JUST YIKES.
TLDR: Dirty, overpriced, bait n switch offerings, NOT an RV Resort.
This was the most disappointing RV park I've ever been to. It is marketed and priced as an "RV resort"....It is not. We had a good time because we had good company but this place was the butt of a joke...We went for Memorial Day weekend. (A holiday weekend) The kids couldn't play in the grass because it was so tall. One of the permanent campers (there are many permanent RVs) came by and asked if we wanted to borrow a mower..not kidding. It was sweet of him to offer, but we paid $73/night! Just yikes.
We were also warned not to go down to the beach area because it was destroyed by waves and there were water snakes everywhere. We were taken aback at the overall "resort" and could only laugh at how absurd it was lol.
The pool was packed with locals (It was a holiday weekend though, so I'll give them that one). The lady at the check in was super rude and was put out by us checking in. Overall, I would NEVER come back here. We camp at expensive places and state parks and everything in between. I've never written a bad review for a campsite, because I've never found a place that was this terrible. Had it been priced accordingly, I would've been ok with it, but this is NOT a resort and shouldn't be a resort price! Yikes.
There was more that I'm probably forgetting...but some other highlights: The splash pad didnt work. The kiddos said the playground was gross and sketchily creaking. There is no clubhouse. Oh, also, the infinity pool pictured on the website is 100% not the same pool that is there. There are many other campsites on the lake...go to any other one!
PICS SHOW THINGS FROM THEIR WEBSITE THAT DON'T EXIST OR ARE VERY MISREPRESENTED...In short...Book something else. I hope they get their act together, but their website is bait n switch.
- Chantyl
TravelerRusk Depot Campground
Family trip
First & foremost, This park is not well-maintained, and the camping sites are right off of the highway. The splash pad does not work, and the bath house was terribly dirty and freaked of sewage. The group sites are basically a big parking lot- zero grass space between site numbers, although there is shared grass areas along the rows. We moved site numbers within the group sites so that our kids would not be playing right beside the highway (there is a gate, however it’s still concerning), and to slightly distance ourselves from the traffic noise. Beware there is also a large wedding venue directly across the highway & our kids were woken to the sounds of fireworks at night on the weekend. There were large fire ant mounds all along the concrete, and we had to purchase fire ant killer ourselves, as well as deal with some broken glass & the trash can for our site that wasn’t emptied before our stay. I spoke with the staff member working in the office and all she could say was “i will let management know.”
As far as the good: we had 6 kids and 4 adults staying, so despite the concerns and annoyances, we still were able to relax enough and enjoy our break from the daily grind. The kids played outside all day- making walking sticks, fishing a lot, catching bugs (spotted some really neat moths, too), and making up games.
The best: the nearly-daily trains coming right through the campground for various reasons (loading new cars or taking passengers on a local trip). My son is an avid train-lover and this was the main reason we booked our stay here.
Robert D.TravelerWolf Creek Park
Beautiful park
 We were in site 33 on the water’s edge. The sites are nicely spaced.
- LLisa P.Guide
Rusk Depot Campground
Full hookups in the pine trees
Took a chance on this campground because many reviews on various websites were bad and many were old...Used to be a TX state park but was "decommissioned" evidently. It is not the most maintained campground, but it is a small loop with pull-in sites w/ full hookups. The bathroom didnt seem maintained much, but we have a camper, so don't have need for the bathrooms. The texas state RR train engine car came through one time in the afternoon to turn around to pull the train back to palestine...that's pretty unique and a cool thing at a campsite IMO.
our group loved this place--albeit a very different experience if you are used to well-maintained KOAs etc, but for those that are self contained and just want to hang out/camp, it's a cool place. Had a nice walk around the historic train depot and the little pond behind it. we camped in october and It was very "fall vibes" with all the super tall pine trees and we thought it was a hidden gem and appropriately priced for what you get (ie: it's not priced like a KOA, so don't expect similar amenities--but there are good things about that too--it's not packed with people!!). Not sure I'd make a super long destination out of it if you're too far away, but We will be back since it's close to camp here!
Guide to Crockett
Lake Livingston and the surrounding area near Crockett, Texas offer diverse glamping experiences beyond the typical campground setup. Located in the Texas Piney Woods region with elevations ranging from 200-400 feet above sea level, this area maintains mild winters with occasional freezes and hot, humid summers. The terrain features dense pine forests surrounding the 90,000-acre Lake Livingston, Texas' second-largest reservoir entirely within state borders.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: Lake Livingston supports multiple fish species accessible from campground shorelines. "We visited last year and really enjoyed the waterfront spaces," notes one camper at Bethy Creek Resort.
Train watching: The historic Texas State Railroad runs through some camping areas. "The texas state RR train engine car came through one time in the afternoon to turn around to pull the train back to palestine...that's pretty unique and a cool thing at a campsite," reports a visitor at Rusk Depot Campground.
Water recreation: Multiple campsites provide direct lake access for boating and swimming. "Had a blast here! Very kid friendly despite the playground being closed, the people who helped us were all very friendly. Water is shallow but once you get out of the little cove that the boat ramp is in, it's smooth sailing," shares a camper from Wolf Creek Park.
What campers like
Well-maintained sites: Campers appreciate the level, spacious camping areas at premium locations. "Wolf Creek Park is well maintained with many nice shady campsites. Sites have water and electricity and some have sewer hookups. There's a central dump station available as well," notes a visitor.
Privacy between sites: Adequate space between camping spots allows for a more private experience. "Nice spacing between lots. The owners are great," mentions a review for Bethy Creek Resort.
Seasonal crowd levels: Off-season provides quieter glamping opportunities. "This time of year, (Thanksgiving Week) Very quiet!" reports a camper at Bethy Creek Resort, while another notes, "We came back for Labor Day and it wasn't too crowded!"
What you should know
Camping surface conditions: Some sites require advance preparation. At Wolf Creek Park, "Even the smallest site had plenty of room for a family to enjoy the outdoors without feeling cramped."
Site selection timing: Premium waterfront locations fill quickly during peak seasons. "Hidden gem of campground with very large sites, good distance between them and right on Lake Livingston," notes a Wolf Creek Park visitor.
Maintenance varies by property: Some campgrounds require improvements. "This is an X-Texas State Park that really needs some overdue TLC," reports a visitor at Rusk Depot Campground, while another states, "it is not the most maintained campground, but it is a small loop with pull-in sites w/ full hookups."
Tips for camping with families
Swimming areas for children: Safe, shallow water access points exist at certain locations. At Marina Village Resort, "It has 3 pools a golf course a marina with store, pavilion, bath houses and restrooms, a kids pavilion as well."
Recreation beyond water activities: Some glamping sites offer additional family entertainment. "Spent holiday weekend with the family. Bicycling, Swimming, Fishing, putt putt golf. The kids loved the park and the golf," shares a camper at Wolf Creek Park.
Kid-friendly amenities: Certain locations focus on family experiences. At Rusk KOA, "Super nice staff and full saturday breakfast (eggs/bacon/pancakes/coffee etc--extra fee, but very reasonable!) Pool, jump pad, playground, trike rentals, Rock/gem mining slough, movies/events, etc."
Tips from RVers
Hookup availability: Most glamping options near Crockett provide full utility connections. "Love going to bethy creek resort!!! Everyone there is so accommodating happy and helpful. Bethy creek is the only place to camp Rv rent a boat and millions of other things to do. Good clean bathrooms excellent showers excellent store with pretty much everything you need while you stay there."
Site sizes: RV length restrictions apply at some locations. "Limited sites for RVs longer than 30 feet. Most sites were designed for 20 feet or smaller," notes a camper at Rusk Depot Campground.
Seasonal considerations: Weather impacts camping quality throughout the year. "Sites are level pull-through sites and most have a clear view of the playground, which gives the kids a sense of freedom," shares a Rusk KOA visitor who camps there during multiple seasons.
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