Chris H.
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LegendJohnson Branch Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park
We were in the walnut loop, spot 52 and it was awesome. Plenty of room and the site backs up to the lake so we could walk a path from our site to the lake to fish.
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Cabins near Denton, Texas range from rustic to fully equipped across several lakeside properties and campgrounds. The Vineyards Campground & Cabins offers waterfront accommodations with lake views, while Hidden Cove Park & Marina provides cabin rentals that complement their tent and RV sites. Sanger - Denton North KOA features standardized cabin options typical of KOA locations, with basic furnishings and access to campground amenities. Most cabins include air conditioning for the hot Texas summers and heating for cooler winter nights. Twin Coves Park adds another option for cabin stays with varying levels of amenities. "The cabins look like they'll be fantastic once completed! Their day use area on the lake was quite busy, but the 'beach' gave the kids a great way to cool off."
Depending on the campground, cabin amenities vary significantly. Hidden Cove cabins serve as basic shelters that keep visitors "out of the elements" with space for cots, while more furnished options include beds, tables, and small kitchenettes. Waterfront Hideaway Ranch offers cabin rentals with utilities and indoor plumbing. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially during summer months when lake activities are most popular. Pet policies differ by location, with some cabins permitting dogs with additional fees. A visitor at Hidden Cove noted that it's "a nice park close to home" with "clean and spacious" sites and cabins "with water views."
Most cabin accommodations provide minimal furnishings and require guests to bring their own bedding, pillows, and towels. Kitchen facilities vary widely from fully equipped to non-existent, so packing cooking supplies is advisable unless specifically noted otherwise. Many cabins have access to communal restrooms and shower facilities, though cleanliness can be inconsistent. A review mentioned that at one location "the shower situation is SCARY!!!" with maintenance issues, emphasizing the importance of checking recent reviews for facility conditions. Convenience stores are available at several campgrounds, including Hidden Cove's marina store that offers "drinks, snacks, etc." On-site restaurants exist at some locations, providing dining options when cooking isn't desirable.
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1. Johnson Branch Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park
"One of the more expensive Texas state parks. Standard electric at 25/night. Large bathrooms and lots of trash bins. Actual pay phones (who knew those still existed?)"
"Aluminum picnic table. Clean grounds, bathroom, showers. Firewood for sale.
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21 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $15 - $60 / night
2. Hidden Cove Park & Marina
"Cabins also available, again several with water views. Two designated tent camping areas separate from RVs. Dry storage and dump station on property as well."
"Here’s a pic of my rig in spot 44b at Hidden Cove Park this past Saturday. This is a private run campground for tents and RVs. They also have cabins and a bunkhouse for rent."
3. Sanger - Denton North KOA
"Office staff is EXTREMELY help and Nice cool little campground if not for the burn ban they rent fire pits But dsdd"
"There is lits of space for the pull throughs. Dog park is amazing, host are friendly and kind. They are very welcoming and the store is small, but clean with a little bit of everything for everyone!"
4. The Vineyards Campground & Cabins
"The staff were on top of it as they drove around alerting everyone about the wind approaching. Clean laundry room and restrooms. We didn’t use the store due to corona fears and didn’t need to."
"Well kept, thoughtful hosts, a cute little campstore, an amazing playground for our kids, a beach, golf cart rentals, cabins, and you can easily pull in a giant RV."
Check Availabilityfrom $64 - $99 / night
5. Twin Coves Park
"These are not drive up campsites and none are on the water. The bathrooms are not super close either. But all campsites are shady and clean. We had a picnic table and fire pit."
"What a beautiful park. Lake front, kayak rentals with a great cove to paddle around in. Walking trails galore. Nice bathrooms, with showers."
6. Lone Oak RV Park and Storage
"There are water and electrical hookups in a field that acts as the RV park. It is however across the street from their adorable ranch that has a small zoo, rodeo arena and delicious restaurant."
7. The Vineyards
"Great views of the lake. A well equipped campground store with lots of items. Clean large bathrooms and showers as well as a laundry room."
8. Cedar Hill State Park Campground
"Plenty of sites have a campfire grill and picnic table along with electrical outlets. Good camping sites for "glampers" who have to have Internet access and electronic use."
"Nice state Park. We stayed here 3 nights. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Although the park has been around awhile it is maintained well."
Check Availabilityfrom $25 - $100 / night
9. Waterfront Hideaway Ranch
Check Availabilityfrom $65 - $105 / night
10. Loyd Park
"All sites have concrete pads, picnic tables, grill, fire ring, electric and water. Also can camp in tents or rent a cabin."
"The tent sites have water and electric at each site. Sites feel secluded and spread out and our was covered by trees so the shade was great!"
Check Availabilityfrom $17 / night
Drive Time
- 42 min from Dallas, TX
- 56 min from Sherman, TX
- 1 hr 23 min from Wichita Falls, TX
- 1 hr 49 min from Waco, TX
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Cabin Reviews near Denton, TX
227 Reviews of 32 Denton Campgrounds
Benjamin S.
GuideSanger - Denton North KOA
The KOA is clean and well maintained. There is lits of space for the pull throughs. Dog park is amazing, host are friendly and kind. They are very welcoming and the store is small, but clean with a little bit of everything for everyone! We will definitely be back!
Michelle C.
TravelerThe Vineyards Campground & Cabins
Disappointing and unnecessarily confrontational experience.
I booked and paid for a campsite at The Vineyards in my self-contained Sprinter camper van. I checked in without issue and had already spent one night there when the park manager, Lisa, approached me while I was relaxing inside my van to inform me that my vehicle was not welcome.
She stated that the city requires RVs to have hookups and be commercially manufactured. However, the campground’s published policies explicitly allow management to approve converted camper vans (and I am fully self-contained). It also allows for truck campers, which I suppose theoretically could have sewer hookups, but I assure you my custom converted Sprinter is more aesthetic than a truck camper, if that was her concern (no offense to my truck camper friends).
I also could not find the city ordinance she was referring to.
I understand that campgrounds have rules and that management has discretion to enforce them. What I don’t understand is why my reservation was accepted, why I was allowed to stay overnight, or why the situation needed to be handled so confrontationally.
When I offered to leave if they would refund my unused second night, Lisa told me it was too late for a refund and that I might as well stay.
So apparently my van was prohibited until refunding my money became the alternative.
I wasn’t causing a disturbance, requesting special accommodations, or asking to use facilities I hadn’t paid for. I was simply enjoying a campsite I’d reserved and paid for.
The campground itself is lovely, which makes the experience even more disappointing. A straightforward, respectful conversation about their policies would have been entirely reasonable. Instead, I was made to feel unwelcome at a place where I was already a paying guest.
If you’re traveling in a self-contained converted camper van, I’d strongly recommend getting written approval before booking, regardless of whether your reservation is accepted. And given that I am now reading other complaints of the staff being rude, I might avoid this spot altogether.
- JJohn R.Legend
Cedar Hill State Park Campground
Big and beautiful.
Lots of different types of sites. Large sites with a lot of privacy. Be sure to look at driveway lengths.
Micah H.
ScoutRailway RV park
Overall great place to stay
Really nice owners and friendly community my ac wasn’t working so they went out there way and brought me one really cheap as well great prices more so a place to live long term though. everything was great other then the weather
David R.GuideCedar Hill State Park Campground
Great Campsite and Well Kept Facilities
Nice campsite with lots of trees and privacy. Goog picnic table with shelter. Marginal cell phone reception. Clean restrooms.
- ccortney S.Guide
Hidden Cove Park & Marina
Great for first-timers and families
I stayed at Hidden Cove Park for 1 night in February with 2 kids. Overall, this spot is really nice. The campsites are clean, spacious, and close to the lake. You can walk right down and fish from the bank, and the views are calm and peaceful. Although the wind was so strong, we didn’t get much fishing done.
The setup is convenient too. There’s a water spigot at the site, a picnic table, nearby bathrooms that were decently clean, and a trash dumpster close by.
Privacy is the biggest downside. The campsites are pretty close together, so you’re definitely gonna see and hear your neighbors. I had some loud neighbors and had to ask them to turn the music down. Then at 12:01 AM… the same folks fired up an electric saw to cut firewood, which definitely messed up my rest. Not really the park’s fault, but the layout doesn’t provide much separation, so your experience depends a lot on who’s around you.
For those wondering about cost, it’s$25/night, which is a good deal for the amenities. But parking is another$20. I don’t understand that, but OK. With fees, my total came to about$70, plus another$5–6 for firewood.
Since the parking lot is nearby, you’ll see headlights shining through at night when cars pass. Not a dealbreaker, just something to know.
On the flip side, being close to the parking lot is actually good and the 2–3 minute walk made hauling gear easier.
No bugs at all while I was there. It was too windy to fish, but the kids still had a great time. There’s also a basketball court, volleyball area, and a hiking trail.
The restaurant was closed, which wasn’t a big deal, but would’ve been nice. They do sell firewood at the front for a good price.
I also love that it’s only 15 minutes from home, but it feels like a world away. That alone makes it a great little reset spot.
This is a great place for first-time campers, families, or even solo trips when you just need to get away for a bit.
- JJohn R.Legend
Cedar Hill State Park Campground
Private sites.
Stayed in the Lakeside Loop. Very private patio areas. Large park. Pay close attention to site lengths. No margin for error. Swim beach, multiple boat ramps, perch pond and lots of day sites.
Joshua M.GuideTwin Coves Park
Wonderful Family Camping!
This was the first time our family has camped two consecutive nights. My two boys 4/5 had a blast at the site, walking the trails, and finding spots to throw rocks into the lake. We were surprised at how quiet the campsites were, especially with how many people were staying in the park. P1 was great, right next to parking and the street, which was also the only minor drawback. If staying primitive, P3 is the way to go. We will definitely be back!
Guide to Denton
Cabin camping near Denton, Texas provides visitors with convenient access to the north Texas lakes region. Located about 40 miles northwest of Dallas, this area features several large reservoirs including Lake Lewisville and Grapevine Lake, where summer temperatures regularly exceed 95°F from June through August. Winter cabin rentals remain popular with overnight lows rarely dropping below freezing for extended periods.
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**Fishing access: Lake fishing opportunities abound at Johnson Branch Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park, where campers report multiple fishing coves. "You could see the toilet in our area from the campsite, but did have to walk around a bushy area to get to it but it was doable in the middle of the night. There is a firewood vending machine there that's very cool and is reasonably priced for good wood," notes a visitor.
Kayaking opportunities: Several cabin locations provide water vessel rentals. Twin Coves Park offers "kayak rentals with a great cove to paddle around in," and one camper mentioned it "has great hiking, a nice kayak launch and new, clean bathrooms."
Restaurant dining: Many cabin campers appreciate on-site dining options when cooking isn't practical. Hidden Cove Park & Marina provides a "full service restaurant and marina where you can rent all types of water toys," according to a reviewer who "had a great time and will return soon."
Swimming beaches: Lake access for swimming varies between locations. Twin Coves received positive reviews for water activities: "What a beautiful park. Lake front, kayak rentals with a great cove to paddle around in. Walking trails galore."
What campers like
Off-season cabin value: Winter and spring cabin rentals often provide better availability and rates. A Johnson Branch camper noted, "Bath and showers are very clean and warm it is cold today 38 Degrees."
Privacy and layout: Cabin spacing varies between parks, affecting privacy levels. The Vineyards Campground & Cabins received praise for its site arrangement: "Large Sites with covered Picnic tables. Sites spread nicely with no one on top of you."
Gold site upgrades: Premium waterfront accommodations offer enhanced amenities. A Vineyards camper wrote, "The gold sites are worth it! All concrete sites on the water and stone encased cooking areas. Great water pressure, sewer hookups and more. Incredible sunsets and my boys caught a 12 lb and 20 lb catfish right off the fishing dock."
Cabin kitchens: Many cabins feature functional kitchens. Twin Coves Park cabins "are well equipped with granite countertop kitchens even!" according to one reviewer who ranked it as a favorite park.
What you should know
Site terrain variations: Pad conditions and levelness differ significantly between locations. Cedar Hill State Park Campground has some maintenance concerns as one camper reported, "We were surprised to find a very sloping site with the cement bumpers missing rebar and very unsafe."
Insect preparation: The region's summer heat brings significant insect activity. Cedar Hill visitors warned, "Fire ants and chiggers all over! But the lake was nice."
Bathroom cleanliness: Facilities maintenance varies widely between locations. Hidden Cove Park received mixed feedback with one reviewer stating that "the shower situation is SCARY! They have not cleaned out the spider webs and dead bugs and crawling things from the ceiling in YEARS!"
Reservation requirements: Most cabins require advance booking, particularly during peak periods. One Johnson Branch camper advised, "Don't drive five hours like we did for this campsite, but it was nice. We had a quiet section even during spring break."
Tips for camping with families
Playground proximity: When reserving cabins with children, check the distance to play areas. A Johnson Branch camper noted, "The other nice thing from our site, was that we were about 1/4 mile from a little playground for the kids. The playground wasn't anything grand, but it broke up the days for the kids some, which as all parents know is a gift."
Swimming beaches: Water access points for children vary in quality. Twin Coves Park earned high marks from family campers: "We've stayed at Twin Coves several times, this is an excellent site for both RV/Tent camping and Cabins."
Animal encounters: Some locations offer wildlife viewing opportunities. Lone Oak RV Park and Storage provides unique attractions: "It is however across the street from their adorable ranch that has a small zoo, rodeo arena and delicious restaurant. The owners are super friendly and our kids really enjoyed the animals. They've got lemurs, a kangaroo, bunnies, a zebra, a camel and all the farm animals!"
Shade considerations: Texas summer heat requires shade planning. At Johnson Branch, one camper observed, "The site was actually pretty nice. It had the most trees over the sites around us, to give us a 'in the woods' feel."
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: Review campground maps carefully before booking. A Cedar Hill visitor recommended, "The park is designed with small loops for 15-20 camp sites in each loop. Very little traffic right by the individual spots. Easy in and out of park."
Hookup variations: Not all cabin and RV sites offer the same utilities. Hidden Cove Park is "Currently upgrading to full hookup for all RV sites and wifi," according to a recent review.
Security features: Some campgrounds provide enhanced security measures. The Vineyards offers "Great security visible as well as a coded gate after hours."
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