Camping Close To Dallas, TX

Dallas, TX is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. Dallas is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Dallas camping trip.

Best Camping Sites Near Dallas, TX (153)

    Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Hill State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Hill State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Hill State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Hill State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Hill State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Cedar Hill State Park Campground

    1. Cedar Hill State Park Campground

    59 Reviews
    177 Photos
    96 Saves
    Cedar Hill, Texas

    Relax by the lake, tour an old Texas farm, or explore our rugged limestone hills and rare prairie pockets. Though we’re just a short drive from the DFW Metroplex, it feels like you’re a world away from the city.

    Visit Cedar Hill State Park for the day or weekend. Bring your family to hike, bike, picnic, camp, geocache and nature watch. The park sits on the shore of Joe Pool Lake, so you can also swim, fish, and boat or paddle.

    Camp at one of 350 developed campsites, all near restrooms with hot showers. All sites have water and electricity; 150 have sewer hookups, too. Several sites are ADA-accessible. Or hike to a primitive campsite, if trails are open.

    Primitive Campsites (Hike-in) People per Site: 4 Number of Sites: 30 Campfires are not permitted in the area. Trail continues about 2.25 miles. Chemical toilets Non-reservable

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $10 - $30 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Creek - Lewisville Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Creek - Lewisville Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Creek - Lewisville Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Creek - Lewisville Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Creek - Lewisville Lake
    Camper-submitted photo from Hickory Creek - Lewisville Lake

    2. Hickory Creek - Lewisville Lake

    30 Reviews
    28 Photos
    85 Saves
    Lake Dallas, Texas

    Overview

    Hickory Creek sits on the extremely popular Lewisville Lake near Dallas, Texas. The almost 30,000-acre reservoir attracts a fair amount of visitors in summer months with warm water temperatures and excellent fishing opportunities.

    Recreation

    Visitors at Lewisville Lake enjoy picnicking, swimming, boating, fishing and relaxing. Photographers will stay entertained with wildlife and colorful sunsets, while hikers and bikers like to explore the 50 miles of natural surface and paved trails surrounding the lake.

    Natural Features

    The lake stems from the Elm Fork of the Trinity River in northern Texas, and offers little visibility, but plenty of room for boating and watercraft. The park sits on the Hickory Creek Arm of Lewisville Lake, very near to the suburbs of Dallas, Texas.

    Nearby Attractions

    Several public golf courses are located around the lake, and horseback riding opportunities are available, too. Hickory Creek is just 35 miles away from downtown Dallas.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $30 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Loyd Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Loyd Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Loyd Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Loyd Park
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    Camper-submitted photo from Loyd Park

    3. Loyd Park

    23 Reviews
    44 Photos
    148 Saves
    Grand Prairie, Texas

    Experience the adventures of a nature get-a-way without venturing far from the metroplex. On the west shore of Joe Pool Lake, Loyd Park covers about 791 acres of native Texas landscape. Loyd Park is in a peaceful tree-filled setting right on the lake but is centrally located - camping is conveniently close to major DFW attractions. Individual campsites are large (avg 1000 sq ft.), and each one has a picnic table and pavilion, grill, fire ring, and more Texas tranquility than you can handle!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $17 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from The Vineyards Campground & Cabins
    Camper-submitted photo from The Vineyards Campground & Cabins
    Camper-submitted photo from The Vineyards Campground & Cabins
    Camper-submitted photo from The Vineyards Campground & Cabins
    Camper-submitted photo from The Vineyards Campground & Cabins
    Camper-submitted photo from The Vineyards Campground & Cabins

    4. The Vineyards Campground & Cabins

    16 Reviews
    35 Photos
    193 Saves
    Grapevine, Texas

    This recreation area is part of Grapevine Lake

    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Cabins
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Cove Park & Marina
    Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Cove Park & Marina
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    Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Cove Park & Marina
    Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Cove Park & Marina
    Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Cove Park & Marina

    5. Hidden Cove Park & Marina

    17 Reviews
    43 Photos
    183 Saves
    The Colony, Texas

    This recreation area is part of Lewisville Lake

    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Cabins
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    Camper-submitted photo from Isle du Bois — Ray Roberts Lake State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Isle du Bois — Ray Roberts Lake State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Isle du Bois — Ray Roberts Lake State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Isle du Bois — Ray Roberts Lake State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Isle du Bois — Ray Roberts Lake State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Isle du Bois — Ray Roberts Lake State Park

    6. Isle du Bois — Ray Roberts Lake State Park

    34 Reviews
    138 Photos
    197 Saves
    Aubrey, Texas

    This recreation area is part of Ray Roberts Lake

    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Equestrian
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    Camper-submitted photo from East Fork Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from East Fork Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from East Fork Park Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from East Fork Park Campground

    7. East Fork Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    14 Photos
    17 Saves
    Wylie, Texas

    Overview

    East Fork Campground, on the southern shores of Lavon Lake, is a popular escape for city dwellers in the Dallas, Texas area or for any visitors passing through the Northern Texas region. The campground boasts everything including RV campsites, tent campsites, equestrian campsites, a group shelter and a swimming beach to keep visitors entertained during their stay.

    Recreation

    Boating and fishing are consistently popular activities for lake-goers. Horseback riding and hiking is great along the Trinity Trail, with a trailhead beginning adjacent to the East Fork campground.

    Facilities

    Boating and fishing are consistently popular activities for lake-goers. Horseback riding and hiking is great along the Trinity Trail, with a trailhead beginning adjacent to the East Fork campground.

    Natural Features

    Lavon Lake, in northern Texas, flows from the East Fork tributary of the Trinity River. Its surface area spans 21,400 acres and the maximum lake depth of around 59 ft..

    Nearby Attractions

    The Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary features natural history exhibits and nature trails.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $30 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Willow Grove Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Willow Grove Park
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    8. Willow Grove Park

    12 Reviews
    25 Photos
    130 Saves
    Lake Dallas, Texas

    RV sites have hookups for water and electricity. Tents can be placed in RV sites, at the RV site rate.

    Primitive sites are first come, first served and DO NOT have water or electric hookups.

    All camping stays require a permit. Typically, a permit placard and/or parking pass will be installed at the RV site prior to your arrival. In cases where a reservation is made after hours or weekend, be prepared to show your email confirmation should you be asked by a City Official or Police.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $15 - $25 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Pilot Knoll Park - Lake Lewisville
    Camper-submitted photo from Pilot Knoll Park - Lake Lewisville
    Camper-submitted photo from Pilot Knoll Park - Lake Lewisville
    Camper-submitted photo from Pilot Knoll Park - Lake Lewisville
    Camper-submitted photo from Pilot Knoll Park - Lake Lewisville
    Camper-submitted photo from Pilot Knoll Park - Lake Lewisville

    9. Pilot Knoll Park - Lake Lewisville

    11 Reviews
    28 Photos
    110 Saves
    Corinth, Texas
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $20 - $35 / night

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    Camper-submitted photo from Treetops RV Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Treetops RV Resort
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    Camper-submitted photo from Treetops RV Resort

    10. Treetops RV Resort

    9 Reviews
    24 Photos
    52 Saves
    Arlington, Texas
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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  • HoliMarie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Love
    Oct. 30, 2024

    Love

    Love it

    Meditatation is easy here. our peace here nice and quiet. Find ye for real. Love this camp site.

  • Abby F.
    Camper-submitted photo from Canton I-20 RV Park
    Sep. 24, 2024

    Canton I-20 RV Park

    Clean and Beautiful Park

    Canton I-20 RV Park is fantastic! The spacious, well-maintained sites made setup easy, and the full hookups were a plus. We loved the pool and the friendly staff made us feel right at home. Perfect spot for a comfortable and convenient stay—highly recommend!

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Chuck's RV Resort
    Sep. 3, 2024

    Chuck's RV Resort

    Great Place

    This is a newer RV “resort” that is still growing. The pool isn’t open yet but will be very nice when it is. There is a pavilion for large gatherings, a camp store, and laundry on site. The roads and pads are all concrete with full hookups. The park is well maintained, aesthetically pleasing, and everyone is very nice. Give this place a try if you’re nearby.

  • miller C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Chuck's RV Resort
    Aug. 19, 2024

    Chuck's RV Resort

    very good!

    I will keep this article bookmarked for future reference, confident that it will continue to be a trusted companion on uno online's journeys across this vast and dynamic state.

  • Rouzman D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Willow Grove Park
    Aug. 16, 2024

    Willow Grove Park

    Online

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  • A
    Camper-submitted photo from Shady Acres RV Park
    Aug. 12, 2024

    Shady Acres RV Park

    Perfect stay for what I paid for and comfortable!

    pretty comfortable stay and the Rv park owner is super nice and straight with you. Pets are welco0med and all amenities are there for tenants. Not far from wort worth either! Definitely coming back!

  • Birsel W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Willow Grove Park
    Jul. 8, 2024

    Willow Grove Park

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  • Ryan A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Sugar Hill RV Resort
    Jun. 1, 2024

    Sugar Hill RV Resort

    Better send carrier pigeon....

    Tried calling several times(during business hours) and wrote several times, never got back to me. Finally just drove there(through the rain), calling again about 5 minutes away. They finally answered only to be told they were full. Asked about other days and they said they weren't sure but to call the morning of. I said you know, I've called and wrote and left several messages- would've been nice to get a call back, as now I'm basically here. She said sorry and laughed. Seriously?! No online booking at all and incompetent management- who would call the morning of to see if you drive X amount of miles to stay? And I'm the idiot that drove there after not hearing back, ugh.

  • Hasnain T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Willow Grove Park
    May. 20, 2024

    Willow Grove Park

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  • Chuck's  R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Chuck's RV Resort
    May. 6, 2024

    Chuck's RV Resort

    New Park

    Came here because I am going to the Tech Acabemy down the road in Athens. I love the amenities here (pool, Pavillion, gas grilles, dog park and wash, pond, pickleball, other games walking trail, etc.). There are some really friendly people here. You should check it out.

  • Jeanette W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Waxahachie Creek Park
    Apr. 29, 2024

    Waxahachie Creek Park

    Close to Nature

    I wish I could rate this campground higher because it was so peaceful with quite a bit of bushy vegetation to provide a small measure of privacy between sites. This is as close to nature as one can get in a campground!  There was poison ivy on the trees next to us and in the mowed ground around the campsite.  There were so many butterflies, flies, and other flying insects on the sunny side of our RV that it made entering and exiting through the sliding door very difficult. And, the ANTS! After one night in our site, the ants had formed an active trail to the top of our RV. Consequently, we had ants inside the RV!

    The roads inside the campground need to be repaved.

    The camp host and the park ranger were both very friendly and informative.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from East Fork Park Campground
    Apr. 6, 2024

    East Fork Park Campground

    Functional with good views

    Pros: Great views of the water and wildflowers in the meadows. Reasonable price. Everything works and the shaded picnic tables are a plus. 5G plus signal on ATT for anything you might need online. Downsides: It looks like there could be a lot of water pooled on and behind our site with a heavy rain. The pad has definitely broken up over time and isn't level. The fire pit is also sitting at an angle. We noticed two groups of campers with 4-6 extra cars having gatherings last night, so that might have been distracting if we were right next to them.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sugar Hill RV Resort
    Mar. 20, 2024

    Sugar Hill RV Resort

    Great Staff!

    Stayed for a couple days, very well maintained property. The staff is incredible and very nice! Lots of long timers, makes for a quieter vibe.

  • montana R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Willow Grove Park
    Mar. 19, 2024

    Willow Grove Park

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  • montana R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Pilot Knoll Park - Lake Lewisville
    Mar. 19, 2024

    Pilot Knoll Park - Lake Lewisville

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  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Holiday Park Campground
    Mar. 14, 2024

    Holiday Park Campground

    Families Gathering

    Lots of families enjoying the nice weather the weekend we were there. Cabins looked fine from the outside.

    Holiday Park, Fort Worth, TX (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

    (71 yr olds in 17’ trailer.)

    Overall Rating: 4 for very large sites and nice bathroom/shower facilities. Price 2023: $ 14 w interagency pass Security: Cannot drive in after 10 Usage during visit: Full over the weekend Site Privacy: No Site Spacing: Large sites Pad surface: blacktop Reservations: Yes Campground Noise: Lots of children fun noise during our busy weekend. Outside Road Noise: No Through Traffic in campground: No Electric Hookup: Yes Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: Yes Potable Water Available: At site Bathroom/Shower combo rooms. They are very clean and nice. Pull Throughs: Some Cell Service (AT&T): 2 to 3 bars. Setting: Along lake with trees sparsely spaced throughout the campground. Recent Weather: 70s to 30s Host: Several. Rig Size: The largest. Sites: Large sites is a big plus. Perimeter sites are much better than inner loop sites - our site is along a lakeshore more than lakeshore.



Guide to Dallas

Camping near Dallas, TX, offers a great escape from the city while still being close enough for a quick getaway. With a variety of campgrounds to choose from, you can find the perfect spot for your next adventure.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Nature Trails: Many campgrounds, like Cedar Hill State Park Campground, have extensive trails. One visitor mentioned, "A very big old park...has a fish pond, wonderful beach and day sites."
  • Fishing: If you enjoy fishing, Lake Tawakoni State Park Campground is a great spot. A camper noted, "Nice, large park with large RV sites and good privacy...there is a really nice, large picnic area for day pass folks, and a nice big sandy swimming beach."
  • Wildlife Watching: Campgrounds like Isle du Bois — Ray Roberts Lake State Park offer opportunities to see deer and other wildlife. One camper shared, "I saw lots of deer - with some of them even wandering into my campsite."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review for Hickory Creek - Lewisville Lake stated, "Restroom facilities are clean. My one complaint is there's a playground on their map but no actual playground that we could find."
  • Friendly Staff: Many visitors mention the helpfulness of campground staff. A camper at Cleburne State Park Campground said, "The park rangers were efficient and helpful as most tend to be."
  • Spacious Sites: Campers enjoy having enough space between sites. A review for The Vineyards Campground & Cabins noted, "The sites were large and clean. Nice views of the lake...quiet and peaceful."

What you should know:

  • Reservations Recommended: Many campgrounds can fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A visitor at Johnson Branch — Ray Roberts Lake State Park mentioned, "We camped here with some friends and had a nice experience overall."
  • Limited Cell Service: Some areas have spotty cell coverage. A camper at Hidden Cove Park & Marina said, "It's a good camp ground. However for T-Mobile service is not good enough for work or streaming."
  • Weather Considerations: Be prepared for changing weather conditions. A visitor at Lake Tawakoni State Park Campground noted, "It had been raining a lot, so things were pretty muddy."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds or swimming areas. A review for Hickory Creek - Lewisville Lake highlighted, "The campground is beautiful, clean and well spaced out."
  • Pack Light for Walk-Ins: Some sites require a bit of a trek to reach. A camper at Purtis Creek State Park Campground mentioned, "The only negatives are the bathrooms are a 5 min drive away and the campsite ground was very rocky."
  • Bring Entertainment: Make sure to have games or activities for downtime. A visitor at Cedar Hill State Park Campground noted, "The park is pretty big and there was a nice fire pit and picnic table we could use."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Hookups: Ensure your site has the necessary hookups for your RV. A review for Cleburne State Park Campground mentioned, "Poplar Point Loop has full hookups with some having lake front access."
  • Plan for Dump Stations: Some campgrounds have dump stations that are not located at the sites. A camper at Hickory Creek - Lewisville Lake said, "The only 'negative' I found is that the sewage hook up is not at the actual site."
  • Bring Extra Cords: If your RV has a rear electrical connection, you might need a longer cord. A visitor at Cedar Hill State Park Campground noted, "Water pressure was 50 psi, sewer hookup was close, but electrical box was in the front and most modern RV's electrical connection in the back."

Camping close to Dallas, TX, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a peaceful retreat, there's something for you in the area.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular campground near Dallas, TX?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Dallas, TX is Cedar Hill State Park Campground with a 3.8-star rating from 59 reviews.

  • What parks are near Dallas, TX?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 22 parks near Dallas, TX that allow camping, notably Lavon Lake and Grapevine Lake.