Glamping options close to Daingerfield, Texas exist within a region known for its tall pine forests and numerous lakes. Camping facilities in this area of East Texas sit at elevations between 300-450 feet above sea level. Summer temperatures often reach 95°F with high humidity, while winter overnight lows can drop below freezing from December through February.
What to do
Hiking trails: Lake Bob Sandlin State Park offers 4.5 miles of trails. "Trails are beautiful and if you piece them together can be challenging. This park is very well maintained. I saw a few trail signs that were brand new and another trail is closed for maintenance," shares a visitor to Atlanta State Park.
Kayaking: Buffalo Bayou RV Park provides direct access to paddling trails. "This is a quiet, quaint park with the most beautiful views. There's 3 trails close to the park. Trails took 1-2 hours depending on which one you take and how fast you paddle," notes a camper at Buffalo Bayou RV Park.
Fishing opportunities: Most area lakes support bass, catfish and crappie fishing. "Great campground Full Hookups. Super quite. Small lake with paddle boats and canoes," reports a visitor to Daingerfield State Park Campground.
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Many campgrounds offer secluded spots. "The title sums it up! Nice hiking trials. Privacy if that's your thing, it is for us and our three dogs. However, there is an awesome pavilion, swim dock, picnic area and paddle boat area," explains a camper at Daingerfield State Park.
Waterfront camping: Walleye Park offers direct lake access. "This is a beautiful park and every campsite is lakefront. 30/50amp, water and tent sites. All the sites have a picnic table, fire ring, plenty of shade and its own pier," notes a visitor to Walleye Park.
Community amenities: Some sites offer shared facilities. "The bathrooms and shower are clean, there's a community kitchen that has a microwave, coffee maker, and refrigerator. The whole place is decorated very nicely. There's a nice lawn and games, plenty of chairs, lights in the trees, and even wifi," reports a camper at Music Springs.
What you should know
Security features: Many parks implement overnight security. "Security gate that closes overnight," mentions a camper at Daingerfield State Park. "Local police did regular daylight drive thrus," notes another visitor to Walleye Park.
Bathroom facilities vary: Condition and availability differ between parks. "Pristine clean restroom/showerhouse. Seemed recently renovated," reports a Daingerfield visitor, while another notes, "Restroom/shower facility not heated."
Seasonal considerations: Weather impacts the camping experience. "We came here first week of April 2021. Spring in the air, blooms all around. Very quiet but lively park, almost all the sites were occupied for the weekend," shares a visitor to Tyler State Park Campground.
Tips for camping with families
Swimming beaches: Several parks offer designated swim areas. "The lake is perfect and had a nice beach. We were able to rent kayaks and paddle boats. The hiking is not the greatest but it was easy enough for my toddler," mentions a Tyler State Park camper.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Animal sightings enhance family experiences. "One morning, as I was sitting drinking my coffee, four deer walked right through our site!! We had a regular nighttime visit from some bold raccoons," reports a camper at Lake Bob Sandlin.
Playground facilities: Some parks offer child-friendly amenities. "The playground is one of the best I've seen at the state parks we've been to! We love our SP so close to home!" shares a visitor to Tyler State Park.
Tips from RVers
Site dimensions: Check specifications when booking. "BIG PINE camping area only big rig friendly (longer than 20 ft) out of 40 FHU sites. Most FHU sites (other than BIG PINE) are extremely short in length. Barely room for single axle TT, so need to review site details carefully," advises a visitor to Daingerfield.
Leveling challenges: Some sites require adjustment. "The campground require you to sign a waiver because of the water moccasins from the bayou and because of the potential of falling tree limbs. The campground is pretty sandy so leveling may be problematic for big rigs," notes a visitor to Buffalo Bayou RV Park.
Hookup availability: Options vary across parks. "Site 69 will take a 45' motor coach. We have camped several times here but this time the water pressure was a joke. Very few campers. We had to use onboard water pump for everything," reports an RVer at Lake Bob Sandlin State Park.
