Top Tent Camping near Edna, TX

Looking for an adventure where you can explore Edna and then fall asleep in your tent? The Dyrt can help you find the best tent campsites for your next trip. Each spot offers quick access to one or more of Edna, Texas's most popular destinations.

Best Tent Sites Near Edna, TX (7)


Recent Tent Reviews In Edna

106 Reviews of 7 Edna Campgrounds


  • Jim P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Splashway Campground
    Aug. 11, 2024

    Splashway Campground

    Awesome park with tons of activities!

    Campsites are a little close together, but well equipped otherwise. Went for The water park, which is a blast, and campsites are within easy walking distance. There are a ton of other activities as well - putt-putt, laser tag, paddle boats, fishing, etc. also had curbside trash pickup which was nice.

    Would have been nice if there were some incentives for the water park for campers - early entrance, or discount, but that would be the only thing I would add.

  • 1The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Magnolia Beach
    Feb. 4, 2024

    Magnolia Beach

    Rough

    No sand, only rocks. One set of bathrooms was very dirty and the other set were locked. All the best area say no camping.

  • Ted S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Magnolia Beach
    Jan. 11, 2024

    Magnolia Beach

    Boondocking only

    Right by the gulf and on shell and coral covered beach. Free camping for all types up to 14 days.

  • G
    Camper-submitted photo from Splashway Campground
    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.

  • Martin S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Brackenridge Park & Campground
    Jun. 30, 2023

    Brackenridge Park & Campground

    Brilliant

    Wow, I recently had the most incredible stay at Brackenridge Park& Campground! this service helped me with this: https://andersenlab.com/services/security-management. I cannot stop raving about this hidden gem nestled in nature's lap. From the second I arrived, I was captivated by the serene environment and the welcoming atmosphere that enveloped me. 

    The campground itself is a true oasis for nature lovers like me. The lush greenery, towering trees, and the gentle flowing river created an idyllic setting that instantly put me at ease. Whether it used to be a leisurely stroll alongside the scenic trails or simply basking in the splendor of the landscape, I observed myself completely immersed in the tranquility of this place. 

    The amenities were top-notch too! The well-maintained campsites had all the necessities for a comfortable stay, and the clean restroom facilities were an added bonus. But what truly blew me away were the recreational activities available. From fishing and kayaking to bird-watching and star-gazing, there was once never a dull moment. 

    The first-class part was the pleasant and helpful staff who made me experience like a valued guest throughout my stay. I left Brackenridge Park& Campground with unforgettable memories and a rejuvenated spirit. I highly recommend this haven to anyone seeking a peaceful escape and a chance to reconnect with nature. This place truly changed my perspective on camping, and I can't wait to return!

  • David M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Splashway Campground
    May. 6, 2023

    Splashway Campground

    Rocky Creek, Somerville

    First time there and was really impressed with this campground. The slots are a great price and big sites, most have a metal pavilion over the picnic table, which was convenient. Sites are very level, wide and deep. All the sites have great views of the lake and even if you aren’t on a lake front, there is plenty of access to the lake all around the grounds. Paved roads which was great for bikes or even electric scooters. Wooded trails and lots of wildlife. Lots of deer all over the grounds in the evening variety of birds. The campground sites on a giant peninsula, which gives so much shoreline, which is managed by the Army Corp. of Engineers, so it’s well maintained and undeveloped. Multiple boat ramps and sites that are on the shoreline, which have a shallow bank, so you can Anchor your boat right off the bank and have walk up access to your campsite and boat. Wild Bills is right across the street, which has all the little things you may have forgot to bring or ability to restock on some beverages and snacks. It’s a 10-15 min bike ride from your campsite or a 5 min drive. Very convenient. Bryan, Tx is only 25 mins away and has a Super Walmart with Curbside service if you need to grab something more specific or a larger grocery order. Quick and easy. College Station was about 45mins away and it’s all easy driving.

    It can get pretty windy if you book a slot down lower at the tip of the peninsula, but they will let you swap spaces whenever you want to if there is something available. The campsite up the hill are pretty protected from the wind, so regardless of the wind they have options if it’s more than what you want to deal with. Definitely my place to camp when visiting Somerville. They also let me check-in early when the previous camper left early, so I really appreciated that as well.

  • Dana B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Brackenridge Park & Campground
    Mar. 29, 2023

    Brackenridge Park & Campground

    Beautiful lake

    Randomly found this campground. There are some shaded spots and some wide open areas. All of the rv area is behind locked gates with codes that change. There is a police car that patrols the area. There are trails, a dog park, the lake, wildlife, an event center up the road, a small ball field and .... Wish I had found this earlier in our travels

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Gateway to the Gulf RV Park at Victoria-Port Lavaca
    Feb. 19, 2023

    Gateway to the Gulf RV Park at Victoria-Port Lavaca

    Cramped

    The sites are back-to-back. Not long enough to park both my truck and 5th wheel. I had to park my truck offsite. Concrete parking pad with grassy lawn. Otherwise clean and taken care of. Small laundry room with old machines. Small dog park.

  • A
    Camper-submitted photo from Brackenridge Recreation Complex
    Feb. 4, 2023

    Brackenridge Recreation Complex

    A Full Recreation Area with camping

    A minimum of water and electric at every site (which we don’t need) The feel is more community park with camping. There is a 12 mile equestrian trail which bikes are allowed to ride on. Other flat trails are around the park and water. It is completely full this Saturday and there are lots of families, music and fires burning. I do not consider this to be a serene wilderness/wildlife area but a Camping area full of activities. Looks like a great place for a family reunion or wedding. Complete with frisbee golf, boating, swimming, dog park, playground and more. The grounds are very well kept.

  • Nancy V.
    Camper-submitted photo from Brackenridge Park & Campground
    Jan. 16, 2023

    Brackenridge Park & Campground

    Quiet, comfortable campground

    Great staff in the office to work with. Easy reservation and access to it after hours. Good security. Gate code required and security passes through frequently. Beautiful morning views of the lake and many deer in the field every night.

  • pThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Beacon 44 RV Park
    Jan. 5, 2023

    Beacon 44 RV Park

    Winter trip

    Quiet well maintained park. Owners very nice and available when needed. Wifi works without issue. Nice quiet area to spend the winter.

  • Napunani
    Camper-submitted photo from Coleto Creek Reservoir and Park Guadalupe-Blanco River Auth
    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

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from KC RV Park
    Jul. 30, 2022

    KC RV Park

    Quiet park

    Quiet and EZ to park our 40ft Class A with Honda CR-V toad. Newer electric and cement pads are nice. Not many trees, but there are some back in sites that have small trees. Honor system to pay KC with mailbox at office at big hall. If there was a large party or event, it could get crowded. No public showers or bathrooms.

  • l
    Camper-submitted photo from Magnolia Beach
    Jul. 20, 2022

    Magnolia Beach

    Beaten up

    This is a very beaten up part of a beach, but great for free camping! I would come here again for the camping part, not for a beautiful scenery(there's a factory right over the water on the other side which meant I did not want to swim in this), definitely not for the showers or restroom, but I would to sleep. The showers are absolutely horrendous. I told myself even if they were cold I'd use them, but these don't look to have been used in years and are DIRTY. Same as the bathroom, but those I'd have to use. It's beautiful to wake up to a beach no matter what and the best thing is that you don't need 4x4 to go here. It's hard shell beach, so there's no way you're getting stuck. Me and my friend used the outdoor shower made to wash off sand to rinse our bodies, but I wouldn't do a full wash in it. I also loved the fact that I could go to San Antonio and Houston then come back to the beach! I know it's about 2 hours away, but I definitely do not want to stay in a hot city. The best part about this place is if you keep your windows open at night a very nice breeze will keep you cool.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from KOA Port Lavaca Matagorda Bay
    May. 31, 2022

    KOA Port Lavaca Matagorda Bay

    Fun spot for waterside weekend getaway

    We had a good time at this fairly new and well kept KOA for a weekend getaway, the kids loved being so close to the water and digging on the beach, they also enjoyed the outdoor foosball table and the fishing pier. When we visited in April it was very windy and we couldn’t rent the trikes or the kayaks, but we’d come back and do that next time.

  • Ari A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Jacales Camping Area — Goliad State Park
    May. 8, 2022

    Jacales Camping Area — Goliad State Park

    Not bad for parking lot camping

    The Jacales loop is quiet and dark, but it's really just camping in a big parking lot with a picnic table, shade pavilion and grill for each site. There are water and electric at all sites, and each site has two large parking spaces.

    Bathroom facilities are old and small. Cleanliness was ok, but moldy shower curtains are gross. (Womens and Men's each have one shower and both curtains were moldy.)

    The bike trail that runs to town and to the historic locations was great. The park itself is a great place to learn about history, but we wouldn't spend more than a couple of nights in the Jacales loop while checking out the area.

  • Erika P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Jacales Camping Area — Goliad State Park
    May. 4, 2022

    Jacales Camping Area — Goliad State Park

    Peaceful Getaway

    Went to Goliad State Park unsure of what to expect. However, I was pleasantly surprised. My wife and I camped at the Jacales loop with a few friends. We were not expecting much given the close proximity to other sites but it turned out there was plenty of room to go around. The facilities were in good condition and the shower had amazing water pressure. Only downside was there was only one shower in the women’s restroom. Other thank that, everything was great.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Magnolia Beach
    Apr. 11, 2022

    Magnolia Beach

    Great location

    Plenty of space water is very calm not much noise especially at night definitely would go back Free 👍

  • Bill P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Columbus RV Park and Campground
    Apr. 1, 2022

    Columbus RV Park and Campground

    Great getaway

    Great getaway. Away from freeway noise but close to get back on. Lots of shopping close by. Unfortunately there is a trailer park next door but not objectionable. Full hookups, great WiFi, very friendly staff.

  • EMRY H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Texana Park & Campground
    Mar. 16, 2022

    Texana Park & Campground

    Great Campground & Staff.

    We stayed here through January & February of 2022. Its a large park with tons of trails and the amenities from Breckenridge across the street are included (I played a lot of Disc Golf). We highly recommend this campground. Site 98 is the best in the entire park in my opinion.

  • Napunani
    Camper-submitted photo from Matagorda Bay Nature Park
    Mar. 14, 2022

    Matagorda Bay Nature Park

    Parking Lot Camping Along the Colorado River

    Reserved 68 nights prior to arriving. Campground had 78% occupancy during our 3 night stay. 

    PROS Able to clearly hear the ocean roar from all campground 59 FHU sites 

    Campsite concrete pad level and in good condition 

    Park roadways good condition with no speed bumps and easy to maneuver 

    Lantern pole at some sites 

    Some sites have two sewer connections 

    Picnic table located on oversized concrete pad 

    Combo lock on toilet/shower entrance doors 

    Toilet/shower facility very nice

    Laundromat on site with 3 washers and 3 dryers.$4.25 

    Wood campfire allowed in off-ground fire pit with screen cover you provide and placed away from any grass 

    Fairly good dark sky viewing as campground street lights are limited 

    2 large wooden Colorado River fishing piers which are lighted from dusk to dawn 

    Putt-putt golf$10 

    Bagged ice machine across road from Park 

    2 bars VERIZON signal 

    CONS 

    Toilet/shower door combination changed during our stay and was not notified and had no access until we tracked down park personnel 

    Dog poop in the mens handicap stall Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday so obviously no one monitoring toilet facility

    $6 reservation fee for self made on-line reservation 

    10 campsites were reutilized to build elevated beach cabanas 

    Park quiet hours not enforced 

    No park officials or host cruising patrolling campground

    No entrance gate locked overnight. Lots of fishermen cruising through campground

    No shade what so ever. Some sites had a pergola over their concrete picnic table; Our site had no table covering. Brisk ocean"breezes", made it impossible to deploy our trailer awning

    No privacy from any other campsite

    Sites fairly close to each other

    No campsite campfire pits

    No on-site firewood sales

    Concrete picnic table unmovable No ocean"view" from any of the campsites

    No camp store in Park. Closest H‑E‑B, Walmart and Tractor Supply in Bay City. No grocery stores in Matagorda but there is a Dollar General store. Park WIFI poor; could only connect at toilet/shower facility

    No playground, basketball or tennis courts

    No pool or splash pad

  • L
    Camper-submitted photo from Riverside Park
    Feb. 19, 2022

    Riverside Park

    Great campground for reasonable price

    This park is about 7 miles from Bay City and is between the Colorado River and Hossey Slough. There are two camping loops. The Wilderness loop has electricity and water on the Hossey Slough and is accessed on a gravel road and the sites are also gravel. It has a very rustic feel and is beautiful. The only downside is the showers and bathroom are about a quarter mile away at the office. The bathrooms are older, but spacious and clean. The other loop is on the Colorado River and has full hook-ups. The sites are very close together. We were here on a February weekend and there was only one other camper in the Wilderness loop. Would definitely stay here again.



Guide to Edna

Camping near Edna, Texas, offers a great mix of nature, fun activities, and family-friendly spots. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are some fantastic campgrounds to check out.

What to do

  • Fishing and Boating: Many campgrounds, like Brackenridge Park & Campground, have access to lakes for fishing and kayaking. One camper mentioned, “The recreational activities available... from fishing and kayaking to bird-watching and star-gazing, there was never a dull moment.”
  • Hiking and Trails: Explore the scenic trails at Lake Texana State Park. A visitor noted, “It’s a large park with tons of trails and the amenities from Breckenridge across the street are included.”
  • Wildlife Watching: Campers often spot deer and other wildlife. One review said, “Beautiful morning views of the lake and many deer in the field every night.”

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review from Whispering Oaks RV Park stated, “Bathroom is like one in your own home, very clean and kept up.”
  • Friendly Staff: Many campgrounds have helpful staff. A camper at KOA Port Lavaca Matagorda Bay said, “Staff is amazing and very welcoming.”
  • Security: Campers feel safe with good security measures. One review mentioned, “24/7 security. Gated access to camp areas.”

What you should know

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may not have all the amenities you expect. A visitor at Texana Park & Campground noted, “There is no access to trails due to construction.”
  • Wildlife Caution: Be aware of local wildlife, including alligators. A camper warned, “Watch for gators!” at Lake Texana State Park.
  • Busy Weekends: Popular spots can get crowded on weekends. One camper at Magnolia Beach said, “Beautiful views, but the weekends get very busy.”

Tips for camping with families

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with activities for kids. A review of Splashway Campground mentioned, “The campground had a lot of activities for the kiddos.”
  • Safety First: Always keep an eye on kids near water. One parent shared, “The water is very calm... definitely would go back.”
  • Pack Snacks: Having snacks on hand can keep everyone happy. A camper at Columbus RV Park and Campground said, “Town is a short drive away if you forget anything.”

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A review from Brackenridge Park & Campground mentioned, “The sites are level... Nice views of the lake.”
  • Bring Your Own Supplies: Some campgrounds may not have stores nearby. A visitor at Port Lavaca Matagorda Bay KOA noted, “The place has potential, but I don't ever see it being worth what they're asking for short term stays.”
  • Plan for Wind: If camping near the water, be prepared for windy conditions. One camper at Splashway Campground said, “It can get pretty windy if you book a slot down lower at the tip of the peninsula.”

Camping around Edna, Texas, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Enjoy the great outdoors!

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