Best Tent Camping near Elgin, TX

Recent Tent Reviews near Elgin, Texas

585 Reviews of 27 Elgin Campgrounds

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  Mike L.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 28, 2021

  Camp Creek Recreation Area

  Nice place. Easy drop box.. Expensive for no amenities.

  Was planning on tent camping nearby and left a day early and all the hotel room were booked. Tried finding a tent site and no luck. Found this place online and figured I'd give it a shot. First come first serve, pick your spot, fill out the card, put it and 25 bucks in a drop box and good to go. Very easy system. I do think 25 bucks for a place with no running water, no electric, and no actual bathroom is expensive but this park is actually extremely nice and the view is great. Can camp right on top of the river.

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  Jerry P.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 2, 2023

  Hidden Falls Adventure Park

  Great Off Road camping destination

  This is not a campground this is an adventure park that has a campground. They have everything from primitive dispersed tent camping to RV site hook ups all the way up to a $600 per night cabin. They have excellent off road trails for stock trucks up to rock crawling rigs. They have a basic general store near the tent camping area that is decently stocked (yet overpriced) and they have food trucks that are sometimes open sometimes aren’t. The bathrooms are maintained and spacious enough that they don’t feel over crowded. They also have a shooting range on site so if you want the true Texas Hill Country experience you should check out HFAP. Be respectful on the trails not only to other people but also by not tearing up the trails themselves.

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  Yvette K.

  Traveler

  

  May. 30, 2019

  Bluff Creek Ranch

  FANTASTIC mountain bike trails!

  This is a mountain biker's dream! Well groomed tent camping around a large pond with showers and toilets just a short walk away. Firewood and ice are complimentary! Great trails for intermediate to advanced mountain bikers. There's also an Air B-N-B on the property for those who don't want to tent camp as well as a sheltered area for cots, etc. Helpful, available staff and I didn't hear a peep of highway traffic or other sounds of civilization for the 3 days we were there!

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  loinse B.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 5, 2024

  Sherwood Forest Faire Campground

  thanks

  Various camping options including primitive tent sites, RV sites(with and without hookups), and group camping heardle areas.

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  Melissa S.

  Scout

  

  May. 24, 2023

  Windy Point Park

  Perfect for beginners

  This was my first time tent camping alone without my dad. And it wasn’t tooo terribly bad. I say beginner spot because you can buy pretty much all you need there other than a tent. But they have air pumps encase you left yours

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  Haleigh A.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 16, 2018

  Buescher State Park Campground

  Great Park

  This is a very nice, small, State park. There is a lot to do and it didn't feel crowded at all. The tent camping spots were great! We stayed at a walk in site (water only) and had a great time! Good fishing, hiking, etc.

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  Heath L.

  Traveler

  

  Jan. 28, 2021

  Union Grove

  Clean

  Clean and quiet. I probably wouldn’t stop here again tent camping in the winter. Random windstorm 30mph no way really to block it. I felt like it was more of an RV park. Plenty of deer and pretty view of the lake. Clean restrooms.

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  Nicole R.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 31, 2018

  Pace Bend Park - Lake Travis

  Hot spot for rock climbing.

  We camped here for several days to get some rock climbing in at nearby spots. It was a great open campground for tent camping. It was quiet but slightly dusty. The bathrooms were clean and staff was nice. If you like hiking trails this is good area for it.

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  Suzie C.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 7, 2018

  Bastrop State Park Campground

  Short trip out of the city

  Cabin staff are available as well as tent campgrounds. Trails are pretty. Beware of snakes, the poisonous kind we saw almost everyday.

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  Kadyn D.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 8, 2019

  Pace Bend Park - Lake Travis

  Drive Up Tent Camping

  Wonderful summer time spot, plenty of drive-up tent sites (don’t settle for the first you see unless it’s a busy weekend) great cliff jumping and deep-water soloing opportunities for the seeking. Also great swimming/fishing holes. Hiking is short but nice.

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  Janese W.

  Traveler

  

  May. 6, 2021

  Dana Peak

  Tent camping

  This is a gorgeous place to camp. We did tent camping this pass week. Our camp site was right by the water an absolutely gorgeous view to wake up to. I will definitely come back. The only draw back was the winds, they were so strong they shattered our tent poles. So i would recommend to definitely check the weather before selecting a date.

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  Emily M.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 25, 2017

  Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area

  On the lake

  This is an LCRA park on Lake Travis with primitive sites. Mainly tent camping. There's a trail system that weaves around in a big circle mainly used by mountain bikes but perfectly good for hiking too. Others have commented about the bluebonnets, but really, now that the lake is up, the area where the flowers were is now covered by water. Fish on!

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  Anders V.

  Guide

  

  May. 7, 2022

  Pace Bend Park - Lake Travis

  Beautiful spot up on the cliffs

  Fantastic short stay in Pace Bend on Lake Travis. We paid for the improved tent camping site but ended up switching to a site North Gracy Cove which had way better views of the river and more privacy. We still went back to use the showers and running water at the improved site though.

  Gracy Cove was a great spot for a swim to cool off on a hot day. No boats allowed.

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  Lori C.

  Ranger

  

  Nov. 7, 2021

  Rocky Creek (Somerville Lake)

  COE Campground on Lake Somerville

  This is a wonderful very well maintained Corp of Engineers campground on Lake Somerville. RV sites are level with plenty of spacing, lots of people tent camping. Sites have water and electric and there is a dump station. Clean bathrooms, well maintained trails and miles of accessible shoreline. Great AT&T and 2 bars T-Mobile reception. Some areas are closed because of previous flooding. Tons of deer wandering around every evening. Highly recommend for a relaxing place to stay.

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  Lisa B.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 7, 2019

  Krause Springs

  Plenty of room for everyone

  Natural springs w/tent & RV camping (NO PETS), fishing, kayaking, lake access, hammock areas and day use picnic w/grills. CASH ONLY FACILITIES!! Family owned. Beautiful Butterfly garden great for yoga, reading or enjoying the mind of a gardener. Several RV w/H20 & electric hookups (reservations required). Tent sites are not #, random locations (30 acres), plentiful and 1st come 1st serve. Toilets/showers near RV sites, portable toilets farther out. Pack it in/out, dumpster at office area. Love this place and grateful the owners share their haven with the public!

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  John H.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 31, 2020

  McKinney Falls State Park Campground

  Beautiful park close to Austin

  Tent camped 21JUL 1 night.

  Super clean park, good trails and great water features. The whole thing is kind of built around a couple swimming holes, which are the main attractions, and pretty amazing.

  Sites were big and well treed. Super secluded and plenty of shade to be had.

  Trails aren’t close to the sites, so you’ve got to drive once you are setup, which might not be an issue for most, but I like to dig in then hit the trails.

  This was one night camp 6/10 for me in my campmaster project and it was fantastic.

  Hot but no rain.

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  Mark S.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 15, 2020

  Tejas Park

  Great place to tent camp.

  Tejas Park is perfect for those in the area looking for tent camping without wanting to be surrounded by RV’s.

  Tejas is right on the river, ample opportunities to wet a line if you like. The Goodwater Loop runs right by the campground. The Goodwater Loop is a 26 mile trail that will take you completely around the lake.

  The spots are spaced out and each has a large tent pad capable of firing multiple tents. Each spot has a table and fire pit. There is a Vault toilet as well as a water spigot.

  The campground is sparsely populated during the week and cans be found completely empty regularly. Expect the campground to be filled up during the weekends though.

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  Lacie M.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 17, 2018

  Birch Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park

  Fisherman’s paradise

  The lake is fairly warm, large amount of bass, huge gar, croppy, And catfish. when the water is right you can take a flat bottom boat up to any of the creeks. Overall a great campground with decent facilities. They do have horse stalls at many of the campsites so definitely bring your horse and trot around the lake !! They do have rv and tent sites with a lot of trails that are mowed down and well taken care of. Lots of picnic areas and covered areas S well!

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  Jacob C.

  Traveler

  

  Mar. 2, 2021

  Arkansas Bend - LIMITED ACCESS FOR COVID

  Amazing views of Lake Travis

  Was previously closed for renovations. RV and tents sites on very well manicured gravel pads. Facilities are super clean and very nice. Great playground fir the kids and several miles of hiking trails.

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  Rachel W.

  Scout

  

  Nov. 2, 2020

  Krause Springs

  Simple, easy camping

  We loved it. It was our first time EVER tent camping on our own, and we really enjoyed our time at Krause Springs. There were tons of camp spots, but it didn’t feel crowded at all. We walked around the property and were stunned at how beautiful the waterfall and spring swimming area were. I personally was a little bit disappointed that there wasn’t a hiking trail there.. if you wanted to walk around, your options were down by the creek (maybe .25 - .5 miles of hike-like terrain) or on the main roads, passing other people’s camp sites. Krause Springs is a great option if you want to swim, or if you are fine with just hanging out at your own camp site.

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  Emily M.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 1, 2017

  Krause Springs

  Stunning swimming hole

  I have tent camped here but they also have RV camping. There are two waterfalls. The main falls starts by flowing into a topside traditional pool down to a natural pool below. There's a small cave behind it. I recommend using a headlamp to check it out. There have been snake sightings. The creek extending from the swimming area eventually leads to Lake Travis. There's a trail that goes along the creek for awhile, past the second waterfall and some nifty formations on the cliffs. There's a rope swing for jumping into the water. Fun to watch the kids. The set up is grand. Picnic tables, nice restrooms, shady campsites, and gardens to explore near the owners' house where you check in. Can get crowded on the weekends. Some events held here like fireworks & camping for 4th of July.

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  Troy W.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 25, 2018

  Camper Resort on Lake Travis -- TEMPORARILY CLOSED

  Camper Resort On Lake Travis (under renovation as of 10/1/2018)

  Camper Resort On Lake Travis is conveniently located on the Hudson Bend Peninsula on Lake Travis. It is one of the few campgrounds around the lake that has direct access to the lake. This is a huge bonus if your intention to to visit the area for lake recreational opportunities.

  This is mostly a seasonal RV campground. They do offer tent campsites, but offer few other facilities.

  During this visit the operator of the facility told me that they would be closing the campground for a number of months for renovations. The old campground had pretty dated and basic amenities. I hope that the renovated campground will have greatly improved facilities.

  This review was written in Oct 2018 to check out the renovated campsite in 2019 and write a review.

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  Lynne L.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 10, 2020

  Rocky Creek (Somerville Lake)

  A hidden gem with gorgeous sunsets!

  I recently went on a camping trip solo (minus the hubby) with my old-man dog here. We tent camped at site #177. This is a beautiful park on a beautiful lake! Here are some of the pros: friendly couple at check-in/entrance shack, friendly rangers driving around checking on folks, deer everywhere(!), beautiful lake view, well-maintained grounds, good shade trees, trash dumpsters within walking distance, electricity/water hookups worked great, picnic table/fire ring/grill, gorgeous sunsets(!), very quiet at night, cute and clean little beach/swim area to hang out in. The cons for me were: getting to the water from my site was not as direct as it looked on the map, circular bricks with holes on the shore were not dog friendly (not human leg friendly either), bathrooms/showers were closed in our area/circle due to Covid-19. I would ABSOLUTELY return to this park!! 

  I really appreciated the hospitality shown here! They recognized that I was a lone female (but a very confident/independent one) with an old man-dog and, respectfully, went out of their way to make sure that we were okay!

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  Rick G.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 10, 2020

  Lake Bastrop North Shore Park

  Great little spot - Clean and tucked away!

  We spent 2 nights here in the tent sites a couple weeks ago. We loved it.

  There are 8 tent-only sites at the north end of the park - there is a short trail by the restrooms that lead to them. Upsides are that they are removed from most of the park's bustle, so it's easier to relax and enjoy your time "in the woods". The restrooms and shower facility are a ~200-300 ft walk, depending on which site you choose. Each site has a grill, picnic table and fire ring. The sites are not particularly level, but we were able to get two tents on the site with minimal issues. The tent area also has a community grill and fire pit that would make it a great candidate for a group camping event.

  There is a small floating dock where you can fish or launch a kayak (remember, you can't park close so you'll have to carry the boat in...good for kayaks, bad for canoes). There is ample room at the park's main launch to put in larger canoes or kayaks without carrying them as far.

  The park amenities are fine - swimming area, fishing pier, and fairly clean showers/restrooms. Also, there is a Bucee's 5-10 minutes away for those last-minute needs/forgotten supplies!

  All in all, a good weekend, and a good spot to camp!

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  Brittany S.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 1, 2018

  Bastrop State Park Campground

  Great for all!

  Bastrop would be a great place for youth groups or family reunions. It has a little for everyone and is conveniently located about thirty minutes from Lockhart where you can get, in my opinion, some of the best BBQ in Texas. This state park has tent, group, RV, group cabin w/ barracks, cabins (some are wheelchair accessible), and a dining hall (also wheelchair accessible).

  There is a swimming pool that is run by the local YMCA that is open during the summer, plus a huge playground that has disability swing set, which makes this park a 5 STAR for me. Some of the building were burned down in a fire six years ago and have since been replaced, so the bathroom and other facilities are brand spankin new!

  There are some great fishing spots along with some of my favorite hiking trails. My favorite trail is the scenic overlook trail which starts at the top of the lookout and travels 2 miles down through wildflowers and over streams. It is a shorter trail, but it is a more challenging one. Some of the longer trails have been closed since the fire and flood, but you can connect a few of the others to make for one good one. Everything is so colorful here.

  The walk-in tent sites are some of my favorites. The have a wonderful look and feel to them. Very scenic and off on their own away from noise from other campers. Also don’t forget to take the 12 mile scenic drive over to Buesher State park, it is well worth it!

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  Troy W.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 30, 2018

  Vernon L Richards Riverbend Park

  Vernon L. Richards Riverbend Park + Family Fun + Colorado River + Rodeo!

  I came across this campground while searching on thedyrt. I had not previously heard about this park, so I decided to check it out. The park is operated by the City of Smithville. There is not a park office on the grounds to accept reservations or fees for camping. To reserve a campsite, call the City Recreation Center at 512-237-3282x7 Mon-Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm.

  There are a number or recreational facilities at the park such as a playground, baseball field and frisbee golf course. The Colorado River runs along one side of the park and offers opportunities for paddling and fishing. One of the most unique features is that there are rodeo facilities on the grounds. The rodeo events only occur during certain times of the year, so check the park's website and calendar.

  The campground area is at the very back of the grounds down a gravel road. The park is primarily designed to host RVs, but they do allow tent camping. Each site has a parking pad, water and electric hookup, picnic table and grill. There are bathroom facilities in the center of the campground.

  Compared to some of the other parks in the area such as Bastrop State Park, Buescher State Park and Lake Bastop South Shore Park, this city park is a little bit rough around the edges. The reservation system, or lack of an onsite office, is a bit baffling. But if you're looking to witness a rodeo, this might just be your only option.

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  Steve & Ashley G.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 1, 2019

  Berry Springs Park & Preserve

  Hidden gem near Austin

  Nice park and campground very near Georgetown, Texas. Berry Springs is a local county park and preserve. The Park is located just north of Georgetown Texas about 1 mile off Interstate 35 the main highway between Dallas and Austin. It’s a Great location with loads of open space. They have basic sites with covered picnic tables, fire rings, and hooks for hanging items. The former ranch has a lot of history dating back to the Texas Pioneer days. The park is located next to clear spring fed river for swimming and fishing. This may be a great option for those looking for a location close to Austin or a local family weekend. The camp was nearly empty in October this year which is the peak season for camping in Texas. The sites are best suited for tent camper, vans, and smaller trailers.