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Tent Camping near Damon, TX
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Tent camping opportunities near Damon, Texas include several beachfront options along the Gulf Coast. Follett's Island Beach and Surfside Beach Dispersed Camping offer free primitive tent camping directly on the sand, approximately 40 miles southeast of Damon. Both locations allow drive-on beach access with no reservations required. Hollywood Bottom Park along the Colorado River provides a more inland tent camping experience with four first-come, first-served sites.
Most tent campsites in the Damon area lack basic amenities. The beach camping locations have no drinking water, toilets, or shower facilities. Campers must pack in all supplies and pack out all trash. The sand at Follett's Island Beach is generally compact enough that four-wheel drive is not required, making it accessible for most vehicles. Sites are undesignated, allowing campers to select their preferred beach location. Bryan Beach has portable toilets and trash receptacles but similarly lacks other facilities. During summer months, mosquitoes can be problematic at dusk, particularly at inland sites.
The beach camping areas provide a distinctive tent camping experience with direct Gulf views and access. Tent sites are situated approximately 100-150 feet from the water, offering easy access for swimming and fishing. The beaches generally provide ample space between campsites, allowing for privacy despite occasional weekend crowds. As one camper noted, "We camped out on the beach for three days at a few different locations and had no problems other than soft sand at one of the access roads." Winter and spring offer milder temperatures and fewer insects than summer months. Campfires are permitted at both Follett's Island and Surfside Beach, allowing for traditional beach campfire experiences, though summer beach camping requires preparation for intense heat and sun exposure.
Best Tent Campgrounds near Damon (13)
1. Hollywood Bottom Park
2. Follett’s Island Beach
"As others have suggested, the sand is packed more like dirt on this beach, which made it very comfortable to drive in. Our truck and trailer were safe throughout the week."
"We went on a weekend late July 2021, NO PROBLEM finding space. Recommend some type of canopy or awning, Texas Sun is HOT! Plan ahead, stores are few and far between."
3. Houston West RV Park
"Easy drive to see the Johnson Space Center."
"Nice mini lake and walking trail"
4. Surfside Beach Dispersed Camping
"You can drive right on the beach! Sunsets are amazing but watch out for the bugs at night!"
5. Bryan Beach
"It's super close to town and gives you a bit of reprieve from the city. Be aware - junk washes up on shore frequent. It can also get a bit crowded especially on the weekends."
6. Galveston, state park, TX
"Offers restrooms, shower, electricity, dump stations. You can camp on the beach side or on the inlet side."
7. Matagorda Beach Dispersed Camping
"It’s the Gulf, so the water is yeah…but lots of shells if you are into that, and even surfing back down near beach entrance."
8. Carl Park
9. Chamber Park
10. West Moring Dock County Park
Drive Time
- 47 min from Houston, TX
- 1 hr 26 min from Victoria, TX
- 1 hr 43 min from College Station, TX
- 1 hr 56 min from Beaumont, TX
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Tent Camping Reviews near Damon, TX
225 Reviews of 13 Damon Campgrounds
Jim B.
TravelerGalveston, state park, TX
Excellent Stay by the Water
We really enjoyed our time here. It was quiet, safe and breezy. The waves made for awesome background sound.
Jean D.ScoutBayou Campground
Okay not great
In disrepair, bathroom showers not clean or taken care of it's on a bayou very pretty
- RRachel V.Traveler
Gulf Side Oasis Beach Dispersed
Beautiful Oceanside Camping
Free ocean beach camping, the water is clean and the sand is soft, but packed down enough to drive on. I have my 24ft camper trailer here no issues. Very private and peaceful. We are beside a road but there are sand dunes that block the noise. Stores are about a 15min drive away.
Gerardo M.ScoutHouston Central RV Park
Really safe and affordable!
The RV camp is safe, accommodating, and very affordable.
Chris C.TravelerGalveston, state park, TX
Camping
Love this campground. Well kept and clean! Right in the Gulf. Can hear the ocean from campsite.
TheaphScoutBrickhouse RV Resort
Park manager is not friendly to guests
I do not recommend staying here. I was bothered by park manager repeatedly. When I stayed here manager was nosy. He only cares about his reputation and how his park looks, he does not like kids and sent out messages to the people staying here recommending them to call Child Protective services if they see any kids playing outside. Bathrooms were frequently dirty, especially on Saturday and Sunday. I am never staying here again. I stayed with my wife and four children. This park is NOT family friendly. We would get mass text messages detailing various different authorities to call to complain about things as simple as children playing outside. The policing by the manager and Clear Lake Shores/Kemah was very excessive. Police would stop at people's homes at midnight to ask for directions to calls where guests should not be bothered by police absent involvement in the call. I saw this happen multiple times. A friend of mine who used to stay out in the park alleged she was assaulted and reported it and retaliation/harassment twice. The manager did not want to assist her by making the man leave or provide video evidence to have the man prosecuted for making it appear he was going to ram her ebike coming up the driveway. There is a convicted sex offender in the park. There were recently criminals staying in the cabins on and off as they do not do background checks. I do not reside in the park anymore. Lee is only concerned about maintaining a resort-style image and his own reputation and ignored significant guest safety concerns, allowing people to be touched against their will and harassed with slurs and name calling. Someone should not be called a B or F by another guest and then that harassment is ignored by management. Management should be addressing those situations. They need to address the steel rebar and unsafe wood hand railing on the docks before some gets seriously injured by the metal rods sticking out of the shore line. A child is going to fall off that pier and there will be a lawsuit to follow if that happens. One guests was even firing a projectile weapon out of his cabin door. The person later disappeared. I observed it when I was taking trash out. The park is not lgbtq friendly. If you take concerns about someone calling you by homophobic slurs to the park manager, the park manager will not get involved or assist you in preventing further anti-gay or lesbian insults being spoken against you by other ill spirited guests. I saw this happen to someone. It was mostly Republicans and rich people passing through. Edit: after I left the manager asked another guest that is staying there where I live. The manager appears to be trying to get at me personally since I have left 2 reviews for his park staying my experience.
- EElizabeth D.Traveler
Jus Passn Thru RV Park
Worst place ever
I have been staying here about 2 years and the man is a slumlord his name is Vijay Patel he failed to mention my spot where he put me means he’s in building code violation so he had to have an inspection done and has tried to run me off he refused to give rent money back he cut the power cord to my trailer. He is continuing to damage my property. Lawsuit is already being filed. DO NOT COME HERE
Nicole R.ScoutSerendipity Bay RV Resort
Serendiy by the bay 100%
Love it here the best rv park we have been to they have honestly everything you could ask or need to vacation here its the place to be and very family-friendly
Guide to Damon
Tent camping options near Damon, Texas extend inland from the Gulf Coast along river corridors and inland parks. The region sits at an elevation of approximately 75 feet above sea level with a subtropical climate that creates distinct camping conditions between inland and coastal sites. Winter temperatures average 45-65°F while summer ranges from 75-95°F with high humidity throughout the region.
What to do
Fishing from shore: At Follett's Island Beach, campers can fish directly from their sites. "We went on a weekend late July 2021, NO PROBLEM finding space. Amazing View, Lots of Space, No harassment, Ice Cream & Food Trucks pass throughout the day," reports one visitor who enjoyed casting from the beach.
Kayaking the Colorado River: Hollywood Bottom Park provides river access for paddlers. "Free camping geared towards river use (raft/kayak/canoe). Great rest stop while on the Colorado River. The next access site is 18 miles downstream," notes one camper who used the site during a river journey.
Stargazing on the beach: The minimal light pollution at coastal camping areas creates excellent night sky viewing. "Beautiful night stargazing and relaxing with the ocean waves. The days bright sun and cool water gave us great joy," shares a camper from Surfside Beach Dispersed Camping.
What campers like
Weather variations by season: Winter camping offers more comfortable conditions at both beach and inland sites. "Stayed here end of December. Nice temperatures and great view on the gulf. A lot of space. Some campers but a lot privacy. Sand is not soft so no 4x4 required," explains a visitor at Follett's Island Beach.
Beach access points: Multiple entry points allow campers to find their preferred beach section. "Being November, the temperature was mild and there weren't that many bugs nor people. Water is about 100-150 feet from top of beach. No need to pay or permit besides a $2 toll when coming from the East through Galveston," reports one camper.
Affordability compared to established campgrounds: Houston West RV Park offers reasonable rates compared to other area options. "Every other campground in the Houston area seems to be $55+, but with AAA discount I only paid $45 here! They were very accommodating when I called and gave us an easy spot up front because we were arriving after 8pm."
What you should know
Vehicle considerations: While most beach areas have firm sand, some spots require careful driving. "We had a blast! We were living on the beach in our 39ft skoolie for 5 days over Christmas!" shares one camper, while another notes beach access challenges: "overall, great spot! Just pick your driving lanes and parking spots carefully without 4x4."
Limited amenities at most sites: Bryan Beach has basic facilities only. "Port o potties only, no bathrooms or showers. The biggest problem however, was the mosquitoes! At dusk we had to retreat to our tents immediately or be eaten alive. So beware!"
Variable crowd levels: Weekends typically bring more visitors to the free beach camping areas. "I pop down here several times a year. It's super close to town and gives you a bit of reprieve from the city. Be aware - junk washes up on shore frequent. It can also get a bit crowded especially on the weekends."
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