Best Tent Camping near Cuero, TX

Recent Tent Reviews near Cuero, TX

105 Reviews of 4 Cuero Campgrounds

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  Jon D.

  Guide

  

  Feb. 14, 2024

  Palmetto State Park Campground

  Excellent Stay!

  I like off the beaten path places, this sure is one of them! The tent sites are very nice, close to the river & oxbow lake (kayaks for rent!). Very peaceful.

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  Nathaniel G.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 6, 2020

  Lake Wood Recreation Area

  Quite campground on the Guadalupe River

  Great spot to get away and camp. $25 for tent camping with water and electricity. Also has hookups for RVs. The dam failed a few years back so the lake is no longer there but the river is great for fishing and some swimming. Lots of shade from old pecan trees and soft grass for comfortable tent placement. All sites have a fire ring and picnic tables.

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  Steve & Ashley G.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 8, 2019

  Jacales Camping Area — Goliad State Park

  Historical Park

  This Texas State Park is located in Goliad Texas. This is in the south central area of the state between Victoria and Austin on Highway 183. The park has some great historical sites including a 16th century Spanish mission. The campground is situated along the San Antonio River. You can kayak along the 6 mile long kayak paddle trail or try your luck at fishing. The campground is well maintained and offers a nice range of sites from tent to RVs and small cabins. The sites are located along the river with no privacy. They have some walk in tent sites as well. The town of Goliad is a hidden gem with a rich history and some cool antique shops and cafes. We plan to stop again here on our next trip to the coast.

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  Abel M.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 24, 2020

  Jacales Camping Area — Goliad State Park

  Goliad state park

  I’m from Goliad, so whenever I feel like getting outdoors I can just drive 15 minutes down the road to the park and enjoy a day hike or a weekend out in the woods. The park is awesome lots of Historic sites and lots of history in such a small town. The park has Tent sites, small cabins for rent and restrooms with showers that are always clean. They also have RV hook ups with plenty of room and shade trees. The nature trail is nice too. Definitely recommend for anyone that has not visited before.

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  Mari P.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 9, 2018

  Palmetto State Park Campground

  Nice basic state park

  The tent camping spots in this somewhat small state were spacious. They had both a grill and a fire pit, picnic table, water spigot, and a "lantern hook" (a giant pipe thing like for a basketball hoop, but with a little hook sticking out of it. Each site is supposed to accommodate 2 cars, but about half of them only had parking for 1. Fortunately we got there early and were able to switch. Try to be nice to the camp hosts, they're volunteers and when I got grumpy at the one who told us we couldn't park with our wheels hanging off the pad, I thought she might cry.

  The website doesn't get updated easily, so ignore any reports of tubing. There are no tube rentals there and no convenient, nearby tubing put-ins/take-outs. Don't try to tube the Zedler Mill Paddling Trail. The water is super slow and full of logs and if you suck at tubing it could take you 10 hours.

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  Gerald K.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 14, 2023

  Splashway Campground

  Splashway Campground Review

  This is a great campground with lots to do. It is awesome like geometry dash lite. We camped: the camp pitch was fairly level with electric hookup, water supply close to the tent and a fire pit for each pitch. There are also RV hookups as well. My kids totally enjoyed the laser tag, there is also a boating pond, fishing and live music on a Saturday night. The toilet block was the cleanest I have ever seen on a campsite- it was as clean as many hotels I have stayed in. One good advice for anyone staying in a campsite in Texas: compared to campsites in more temperate climes, Texas campsites are dusty and have as much dirt as grass on the pitches(and this site is no exception). Bring a tarp to put under your tent- it will be a lot easier to clean than the bottom of a sewn-in groundsheet when you get home.

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  Lynn G.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 1, 2017

  Texana Park & Campground

  Brackenridge Recreation Complex

  Diverse environments to explore by kayak or hiking trail, plus horse trails, fishing, nature center, historic buildings, and a full event center.

  Yay: Camping includes typical tent/RV sites or cabins. Our campsite was right along the water, which was pretty (it’s a reservoir along a river).

  Nay: it’s pretty busy, but not overly loud or dirty.

  Surprise: lots of wildlife here! There are events throughout the year...we visited during a charity race but that didn’t really impact our trip (aside from the campground being full). They frequently have rodeo/horse events too...very Texas! The historic church was more interesting than we expected.

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  Amy H.

  Traveler

  

  May. 3, 2020

  Brackenridge Park & Campground

  Feel the Nature!

  Birds, open and clean air, nice trails to explore. The RV section seemed cramped but the tent section seemed spacious.

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  Lori J.

  Scout

  

  May. 22, 2022

  Palmetto State Park Campground

  Palmetto State Park

  Palmetto State Park is another campground that we found while bikepacking thru Texas. During our visit my biggest compliment is their incredibly kind staff. I had taken a tumble on my bike and was pretty scraped up. We checked in after-hours and were going by an outdated map when choosing our site. We pitched our tent in the rv side but when the over seer saw how scraped up I was he allowed us to stay put. Now I happen to love the more "natural" campgrounds. I say that because what I consider beautiful can make it a bit more difficult for large rigs to maneuver around the curves and large trees and our campsite was a bit muddy. We were just off a game trail where a heard of deer passed thru and I had the pleasure of viewing that morning! They have a set up with a knowledgeable staff, perfect imo for school groups or scouts to have a great time while also learning about ecology at the same time. Pa0ddle boat and water trikes for rent, fishing..you name it. (If biking watch out for the suicidal squirrels! LOL ) You almost get the feeling that you're camping in jurassic Park. ;) it's just far enough away while also being convenient to a Buck-eez (did I spell that correctly?) Which I get excited to this day when I find one! The history in this park is fascinating. I wish we'd had time to experience the bbq-ing it's famous for! Definitely worth a visit.

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  Kingrex49 M.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 23, 2020

  Palmetto State Park Campground

  Great Park

  We enjoyed the palmetto palms and boggy area. We couldn’t believe we were in Texas. There is a nice swimming area for children and a few good fishing spots. The best thing was that we had a Bucees about 2 miles away. We bought great BBQ sandwiches and the best fudge available here in Texas.

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  Bree W.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 1, 2020

  Karankawa Camping Area — Goliad State Park

  Lots of bugs

  The sites weren’t too bad, but there were a lot of ants and insects around that’s even more than usual. Definitely bring a tent screen. I don’t think it’s specific to the campsite as there were insects all around town, or probably due to the time of the year. Other than that, campgrounds were clean and easy to enter. Historic sites were close by and interesting.

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  richard S.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 16, 2021

  Longhorn Camping Area — Goliad State Park

  goliad

  Historic Texas and Mexican sites within a quaint little park.

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  Katie M.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 4, 2018

  Karankawa Camping Area — Goliad State Park

  Lots of space for each site. Lots of trees and shade for South Texas.

  Each site is very spacious. Lots of trees and shade for South Texas. Bathrooms were ok. Lots of bugs but clean.

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  Chelsea O.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 18, 2018

  Karankawa Camping Area — Goliad State Park

  Quiet and historic

  Goliad is next to a historic site for Texas history. The river is beautiful and during the spring time there are tons of blue bonnets that bloom.

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  Jeff P.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 20, 2024

  Palmetto State Park Campground

  Hidden Gem

  Texas State Park with 37 sites. Nestled in a wooden river area with lush vegetation. Several hiking trails that are easy on the joints.

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  Chelsea O.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 18, 2018

  Palmetto State Park Campground

  Swap micro climate

  Palmetto is a neat micro climate in the middle of central Texas. There are palmetto plants everywhere. The camp sites are slightly covered and there are a few trails that trek through the swamp like terrain.

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  Sara S.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 25, 2016

  Palmetto State Park Campground

  tropical feel

  We came here on a day trip and were very pleased with the park. It didn’t really feel like Texas as we walked through the almost tropical looking forest. We enjoyed the lake and rented a paddle boat. We decided next trip we would rent a canoe and head up the river. The park offers camping and cabin for overnight stays.

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  Julio E.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 30, 2021

  Texana Park & Campground

  Great place to relax!

  Close to the Texas coast line, closest town is Edna. Be stocked up with all the goodies you enjoy. Closet Walmart is about 20 miles away. It was warm and sunny when we visited Oct 1, 2021. Lots of wild live to keep your interests, including alligators. Texana has a limited number of full service slots, so book in advance.

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  Kim B.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 1, 2016

  Texana Park & Campground

  Lake Texana

  This is a pretty Texas-y park with a church and event center on site. Nice wetlands, fishing, forests, lake, all very pretty but there are bugs and gators (and deer). Lots of camp site choices and many are on the water, a little shade, nice trees. Some people go out on the water for fishing pretty early so we didn’t get to sleep in but it was still really nice.

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  Troy W.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 10, 2018

  Palmetto State Park Campground

  Ranger Review: Gregory Backpack at Palmetto SP (River + Lake + Palmettos)

  Campsite Review:

  Palmetto State Park is a tranquil campground located in Central Texas. It offers campers the chance to hike, bike, swim, paddle, fish or just lay in a hammock under the shade of trees. The park is located a few minutes drive from the towns of Gonzales and Luling. The park's most unique feature are the dwarf palmetto plants which grow throughout the forest.

  When entering the park you are welcomed by a canopy of overhanging trees. At the entrance there is an office where you can pay your admission fee and shop for some basic camping necessities. There are also after-hour pay stations nearby.

  At each campsite there is a parking space with water and electrical hookups, a picnic table, barbecue grill and fire pit. Most of the sites will fit small to medium sized RVs. There are plenty of shade trees around the campsites which are welcome during the summers in Texas. The restrooms are near the campsites and all of the restrooms, although somewhat dated, have sinks, flush toilets and showers.

  Some of the attractions of this park include a small artesian spring, lake and the San Marcus River. There is a nice hike and bike trail which runs along the bank of the river which is flat and easy to walk or bike. There are some amazing sights and sounds while walking through the forest - from birds to insects to small mammals to plants. As previously mentioned, one of the unique features of this park are the dwarf palmetto plants that grow on the forest floor. These palmettos make you feel as if you've been transported to a tropical paradise. Paddle boat, kayak and canoe rentals are available at a concession office near the lake.

  There are a number of activities to enjoy at this park, but some of the facilities could use an update. I would think that is a nice park for families with kids because of the variety of activities that can be pursued. There are no extreme features like mountains or cliffs, just a number of peaceful nooks in nature.

  Before or after your stay at Palmetto State Park be sure to pass by the little town of Luling, Texas where you can eat at the City Market Café which has some of the best barbecue in Texas.

  Product Review:

  As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I am offered the opportunity to test products. At this campground, I tested the Gregory Inertia 30 Hydration Backpack.

  Top reasons I loved the Gregory Inertia 30 Hydration Backpack:

  1. Size: The pack is 30 liters and is useful for day hikes, weekend adventures or carry-on airline travel.
  2. Features: The pack has well thought-out organization with a large main compartment, a mid-sized compartment, a top stash pocket, stretch mesh front and side pockets and a flexible suspension. Also, there are a number of attachment loops for attaching tools, poles, solar chargers or other gear.
  3. Technology: The new 3D hydration bladder is a breeze to fill, empty and clean. It has an tactile grip handle and rubberized fill top which make opening and closing easy. When cleaning or drying out the bladder, the sidewalls of the bladder maintain an open shape which allows easy access and evaporation of any residual water.
  4. Quality: All of the materials are of high quality. I expect that the backpack will last many years. This is important for a day use backpack which will see regular duty under a variety of conditions. It is also important for backpacking, because no one wants a gear failure while in the backcountry.

  I hope and expect that this backpack will become my go to backpack for a variety of adventures.

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  Napunani

  Legend

  

  Jan. 24, 2022

  Texana Park & Campground

  Watch for Gators!

  Reserved 89 days prior to arriving. 

  PRO 

  Extremely nice park registration staff.

  Registration info was available outside of gatehouse upon arrival.

  Security gate that closes during overnight hours.

  Quiet except for Hwy 111 traffic noise.

  Campsites along lake with wide open view of lake. VERY NICE.

  Nice space between campsites with brush between some sites for privacy

  Clean and well stocked toilet/shower facility.

  Dark sky friendly.

  Brand new Nature Center!

  Campsite with picnic table, lantern pole and fire ring.

  Campsite 125 partially shade

  $35/night camping fee

  CON

  $3.50 transaction fee Former Texas State Park so most campsites are short in length.

  We saw numerous 25ft and bigger rigs struggling to back into sites and then the front of their rig was right on roadway.

  Campsite 125 uneven side-to-side.

  Alligators in lake!

  2 bars AT&T.

  No Park WiFi.

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  Crystal C.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 30, 2018

  Schulenburg RV Park

  5 Star Service with cute older site

  A lot of places you come across when passing from place to place that are a bit older are in need of repair and a little TLC, but this place has all the TLC you could ask for under one roof so to speak.

  I was greeted by the most friendly lady in the office who not only assisted me with finding a space for my evening but also with navigating this amazingly cute community. A small German and Czech community there are so many places to visit including. Polka Hall of Fame and a cute downtown corridor with numerous shops and points of interest.

  I can see this is typically more of an RV site however they do have accommodations for tents which are quite nice. I will say I was a little concerned based on their web presence, which does the site itself no justice at all.

  The site includes tv connections and internet as well as private restrooms which have their own showers instead of a combined shower and restroom common house combo like many. This made for a nice experience which more closely resembled getting ready at home the next morning. In addition there was a laundry available.

  I chose to walk to a Czech bakery nearby and had some of the best baked goods ever including kolaches!! I also checked out the Polka Hall of Fame just for giggles!! (Chicken Dance anyone?)

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  Robert M.

  Legend

  

  Apr. 27, 2021

  Hub City RV Park

  Very nice city park - Hidden Gem alert!

  We came into this park on the 4th day of the big Texas freeze this past winter. Unfortunate for them,  pipe broke and they were out of water at the time. But it was fixed a couple days after we arrived. 

    Now as for the park. It has a section of 30 amp services which are in some shades and are on concrete, a newer area in the park has been created which for the most part is in a field, with new 50 amp service and are on grass. All sites have water and sewer as well. There are seasonal/annuals in the park I would say about 25% of 30amp service is. If you choose to be one, you need to go to the town and get a permit otherwise there is a two week limit to camp here. 

    We use ATT on Nomad Internet and Verizon & T-Mobile on our phones, ATT Wi-Fi was 4 bars and our phones were each 3 bars and no issues with any of the services,

    There is  bath house located in the center of the park as you come into the entrance. The park is on a "park and hook up and then pay" system. After setting up to go to the front of the bathhouse and leave a check or cash into a box. The city of Yoakum maintains the park and it is well kept. Garbage dumpster is free and available as well. There is a playground for kids as well  as right next to a full size golf course. So you could get into your golf cart and right over to the clubhouse while never getting on a roadway.  The cost is very cheap, we paid $13 a night with senior discount, regular price is $15  That is FHU!! You will hear a plan or two during the day as there is a small airport down the street, but the low flying small planes are not too disturbing. The town of Yoakum is 5 minutes from your location and it has a Family dollar and a H.E.B as well as a few cool shops.

    If your ever out that way and need a place to stay that is friendly, clean and quiet for the most part, you won't be disappointed.

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  David

  Traveler

  

  Jan. 28, 2021

  Coleto Creek Reservoir and Park Guadalupe-Blanco River Auth

  Quiet and beautiful

  I feel I got kind of lucky to find this beautiful weather spaces spot full hookup may come by once a week to empty your tanks

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  drew S.

  Scout

  

  Mar. 22, 2021

  Coleto Creek Reservoir and Park Guadalupe-Blanco River Auth

  Fun Weekend

  Camped with all 5 of our little ones, great campground, staff was friendly and helpful and the store right by the park gates sells hard wood firewood for a decent price

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  Napunani

  Legend

  

  Dec. 14, 2022

  Coleto Creek Reservoir and Park Guadalupe-Blanco River Auth

  Gravel Roads

  PROS 

  Security gate closed at midnight and reopens at 6am 

  Moveable wooden and metal picnic table 

  Pedestal BBQ grill 

  Site 82 level 

  Trash pickup at each site 

  One washer & one dryer in toilet/shower facility

  Lots of deer roaming the FHU campground

  Park WIFI sufficient to live stream TV 

  CONS 

  Obvious HOMESTEADERS in FHU loop

  No senior discount 

  Overpriced for a park with gravel roads 

  Gravel roads throughout park 

  FHU loop wide open so no privacy 

  Little shade 

  LOTS of fire ant hills throughout site 

  Campsite grass needs mowed 

  Tiny campfire ring 

  No toilets/showers in 64-83 Campground so closest is 1/2 mile round trip

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  Brandi L.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 3, 2018

  Victoria Coleto Creek Lake KOA

  Nice campsite

  Stayed here with the family a couple times and it was nice. Not always the cleanest but still a nice site to stay at near the water