Best Tent Camping near Ennis, TX

Tent campgrounds near Ennis, Texas offer a range of options for basic overnight stays. Notable locations include Northside RV Resort and Cedar Ridge Mobile Home & RV Park, both of which accommodate tent camping despite their names. Bella Hampton Farm Foundation provides a more rustic experience with 10 tent sites approximately 30 miles east of Dallas, while Collin Park offers lakeside tent camping north of the Ennis area.

Most tent sites in the Ennis region have limited amenities compared to full-service campgrounds. Cedar Ridge provides essential facilities for tent campers including drinking water, showers, toilets, and trash service. Collin Park offers more primitive conditions with only basic toilets and picnic tables available. Fire regulations vary by location, with most sites allowing campfires when conditions permit. Tent campers should note that several locations require walk-in access rather than direct vehicle access to tent sites. A recent review noted, "Only a few tent areas left since erosion has left several falling into the lake," referring to the situation at Collin Park.

Tent campers at these locations experience varying levels of privacy and natural settings. Areas around Northside feature some water views with a man-made lake and jogging trails, though primarily designed for RVs. Tree coverage provides shade at several locations, particularly at Collin Park where a visitor mentioned "plenty of tree coverage, and each area has a picnic table, grill, and fire pit." During summer months, insects can be problematic at some locations, with one camper reporting ant problems. Most tent areas lack dedicated security, so campers should take standard precautions with valuables. Weather conditions can affect site quality, particularly after rain when mud becomes an issue at certain campgrounds.

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  • Napunani
    Nov. 18, 2021

    Oak Park Campground

    Landscape Timber at Fire Ring Created Trip Hazard

    Reserved on-line 184 days prior to arrival. 

    Pros Site in large oak tree grove, so heavily shaded 

    Campground night sky friendly with good dark sky viewing NO STREET LIGHTS in campground., but toilet facilities had exterior lighting 

    Crushed granite surrounding site and bordered with landscaping timbers 

    Metal roof shelter over concrete slab where picnic table is located 

    Metal picnic table 

    Cooking grill on metal fire ring 

    Campground mostly quiet except for Hwy 31 traffic noise 

    Friendly camp host 

    Security gate closed nightly 

    Not charged a fee to make my own on-line reservation 

    Campsite discount with America the Beautiful Pass 

    Cons 

    Entrance gate not manned upon arrival at 2pm Tuesday so had to go back around after unhitched 

    Our site 14 was not marked. Most sites have site number on site picnic table. Even those are tough to see in the daylight and impossible to see in darkness. Absolutely no roadside site number posts 

    Campsite 14 entrance driveway was 90 degree angle to park road with a steep ditch on opposite side of road. T

    rees close on both sides tight to site 14 driveway. Made back in challenging, but not impossible. 

    Campsite 14 entrance/driveway 10% grade from park road 

    Campsite 14 not level side to side 

    Site fire ring was up against landscaping timber preventing space for chairs 

    Landscaping timbers trip hazard at fire ring

    Fire ring should be relocated to side or back of site to facilitate safe movement around it Fire ring was completely filled with ash upon arrival No privacy from other campsites Shower/toilet facility near playground had padlock on mens entrance, so males were using the womens restroom. This facility in extremely poor condition and desperately needs renovation. 

    No campsite lantern pole 

    No park Wifi 2

     bars AT&T 

    Never saw any park rangers or park security driving through campground 

    Wildlife sightings of grey squirrels and two dozen buzzards that constantly circled over campground

  • Napunani
    Dec. 13, 2022

    COE Navarro Mills Reservoir Oak Park

    Clean-up on Site #11

    Pros 

    Discount with National Park pass 

    Shady

    Quiet 

    Dark sky friendly

    Nice metal roof cover over concrete picnic table 

    Saw park ranger drive thru during daylight 

    2 bars T-MOBILE 

    Successful streaming with T-MOBILE hotspot device 

    Cons 

    So day #2 without any TP in men’s restroom.  Went to front gate to report it and was told they would call it into the Army Corps of Engineers as gate volunteers have no stock of TP on hand.  Never saw any TP before leaving on third day

    Toilet facility #1 women’s had raw sewage throughout deep enough to cover your foot. Site 11 has electrical hook up at rear on the door side of the camper 

    Site 11 water connection is centered at the rear of the parking pad. 

    Site 11 unlevel. 

    Numerous piles of charcoal ash throughout site 11 campsite not in the fire pit. 

    Concrete picnic table needs degreased as surface has lots of large greasy stain 

    Site numbers are painted on the concrete picnic table so extremely difficult to see in the dark. 

    No WIFI

  • Rachel J.
    Nov. 3, 2020

    Fishermans Point Marina and Resort

    Limited tent sites

    We went to check this place out to reserve for a family camp trip. The grounds are clean and spacious. They have wonderful cabins and RV sites. The only have 5 tent sites. There are no tent pads and the sites are on a small hill. The picnic tables are limited and not every tent site has one. There are no fire rings so it’s a little unnerving building a fire on the grass. The lake and marina is wonderful and clean. They have all sorts of thing to do there. Kayak rentals, fishing charters, a cute little cafe. This is a place I would come to rent a cabin but not to tent camp!

  • Layla D.
    Jul. 25, 2020

    Cedar Hill State Park Campground

    One Night Stay

    We stayed here on the last night of a two-week journey visiting national parks in the West. This just happened to be on our route back home to Louisiana and looked like a pleasant place for us to spend one night.

    We arrived at the campground around 8:00 on a Friday night and had to wait in line to enter the park. The park ranger was very friendly and thorough (albeit slow giving directions for road-weary travelers such as us). We found site 123 in the H Loop easily (sites are clearly marked) and set up camp. We were impressed with the spacing and privacy of the sites. We had a slight peekaboo view of the lake and a beautiful sunset from the trailer. It took us a while to get our trailer leveled as the site was on a pretty big slant (four inches off left to right and eight inches front to back); however, the pad was concrete and quite wide.

    A bathhouse and dumpster were nearby, which was a nice convenience. Hookups were in good condition as well. There was a small back yard with a covered picnic table, fire ring, and lantern post which we thought would be nice if we would have been here longer. This little area was very private from the road and a neighboring site. We would definitely stay here again when our travels take us this way in the future.

  • WThe Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 29, 2023

    COE Bardwell Lake Mott Park

    I appreciate this location.

    Made my reservation on line just a few spots were available. Spot 04 with a water view space is slanted. They had the parking pass ready to pick up so it was not necessary to speak with anyone. The view, electricity, water, and showers was very nice at such an affordable price. Take your cleaning supplies into the bathroom as a precaution, I did not see trash can in the bathrooms. Leave No Trace is not really practiced by other campers so feel free to pick up after someone else this space is beautiful and deserves respect. I enjoyed the rain and the view it was very relaxing and I appreciated a shower as well as powering all my extras before heading on the road to Minnesota. $14 for the space very appreciate.

  • Napunani
    Jun. 9, 2023

    Lake Tawakoni State Park Campground

    Campsite A Mess!

    PROS 

    Saved $62 with Texas State Park Pass 

    NO fee to make online reservation 

    Very friendly Spring Point Loop camp host 

    Very quiet 

    Site 77 concert parking pad level 

    Site 77 some shade 

    Site 77 had an aluminum picnic table (brand new), pedestal BBQ grill, metal fire pit with cooking grate and lantern pole 

    Firewood vending machine at park headquarters 

    Security gate locked with a pad lock at 10pm with combination provided 

    Very clean toilet/shower facility that are near Spring Point Camping Loop which are also used by park day visitors 

    Friendly squirrels that ate from our hands 

    Saw lots of deer 

    CONS 

    Cigarette butts all over our campsite and parking pad upon arrival 

    Firepit nearly full of ashes upon arrival 

    Pedestal BBQ full of ashes and trash upon arrival 

    Picnic table bolted to concrete so not moveable and it was not close to parking pad 

    Saw lots of feral cats roaming the campground 

    Mostly 1 bar T MOBILE 

    No park WIFI

  • Randy H.
    May. 7, 2018

    Liberty Hill Park Campground

    Great, family friendly park

    Was pleasantly surprised at this Corp of Engineers park. Extremely clean grounds and super friendly staff. Allows pets ( on leash of course). Our site had power and electric only, but I believe some sites also have sewer. We had a great view over the lake, although no water access.

  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 5, 2022

    Lake Tawakoni State Park Campground

    Nice, quiet, uncrowded campground

    Arrived late, office closed. Confused by all of the red "reserved" signs throughout the campground- even thoug8h there were hardly any campers there. Too late to make an online reservation for the night. Sites 1 thru 4 are available for late arrivals; only one stays are allowed. Paid for site 4 at self pay station. Then changed to site 21 the next morning which is closer to the restroom, and paid in the office. $20 per per site, plus $5 per day per person for a day use fee (which annoyed me). Campground is clean & well maintained. Sites are not close together and have some shade. Concrete pad for parking an RV, plus a tent pad. Fire ring, table, light pole, water & electric included. Easy access to Lake Towakani, which is a typical north Texas man made lake. Nice hiking trails. Clean restroom/shower facilities. Lots of deer.

  • J
    Apr. 6, 2021

    Lake Tawakoni State Park Campground

    Nice state park

    We don't stay at too many TX State Parks because of the added day use fee. We decided on this park due to its proximity to family in this area. The site was level and on a concrete pad with a parking spot right next to it. We did have a neighbor, so the space between us was fair. Our cell signal with Verizon was poor, so it made work difficult. Our site had W/E and there is a dump station. We did have a picnic table and fire ring. There are some sites that back up to a part of the lake. Noise level was pretty low. Unfortunately, we only spent 1 full day here, so we didn't really get to enjoy any of the hiking trails or do any fishing. We will definitely have to stay again in the future.


Guide to Ennis

Tent camping near Ennis, Texas ranges from basic facilities to more rustic experiences across a 30-mile radius. The region features post oak savanna terrain with elevations ranging from 400-550 feet and receives approximately 39 inches of rainfall annually. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 95°F from June through September, making spring and fall the preferred camping seasons for most visitors.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: Cedar Ridge Mobile Home & RV Park offers convenient access to nearby fishing spots, with one camper noting it has "good view" options for those looking to cast lines in local waters.

Outdoor supply shopping: For campers who forget essential gear, the Ennis area has accessible shopping options. As one Cedar Ridge visitor mentioned, the park is "located pretty close to a bunch of outdoor sports stores... so if you forgot something on your trip - it's pretty easy to pick up."

Evening relaxation: The communal gathering spaces at Northside RV Resort provide unique evening options. One camper highlighted "a pond with a fountain and a HUGE fireplace (not fire pit) for relaxing" that distinguishes this site from others in the area.

What campers like

Clean facilities: Many tent campers appreciate the well-maintained facilities at certain locations. A camper at Northside RV Resort mentioned "each shower has its own toilet and vanity behind a lockable door" providing privacy not commonly found at campgrounds.

Security features: The gated entry systems at select campgrounds provide peace of mind. One reviewer stated Northside is "Gated. Level pads. Quiet," while another appreciated that "the park also has a gate with a code needed to enter."

Convenient location: For travelers exploring the greater Dallas area, camps near Ennis serve as strategic bases. A visitor to Cedar Ridge Mobile Home & RV Park described it as a "Solid option if you're near Dallas" and "easy to find, quick booking."

What you should know

Weather impacts: Rain can significantly affect camping conditions in this region. At Collin Park, a visitor reported bathroom issues where "the women's restroom was flooded with an unknown liquid" despite there not being recent rainfall, suggesting drainage problems.

Site erosion concerns: Some campgrounds face ongoing terrain changes. A Collin Park camper observed "Only a few tent areas left since erosion has left several falling into the lake," indicating a reduction in available spaces.

Reservation policies: Some locations have strict booking terms. One Northside camper reported: "Throughout the online reservation process nothing is disclosed regarding the terms and conditions. After they take and accept your money, they email you a link to the terms and conditions which MUST you must click ACCEPT in order to stay."

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Families with children can find dedicated play areas at select campgrounds. A reviewer mentioned Northside offers a "Dog park. Play ground. Wifi. Cable. Lake," providing entertainment options for different age groups.

Budget considerations: Weekend camping can be affordable for families. One camper at Bella Hampton Farm Foundation appreciated that "for $25 it was a great spot for a quick little trip and a place that we will go back to," making it accessible for short family outings.

Seasonal timing: Insect activity varies by season in the Ennis area. A reviewer noted: "We stayed here in November so didn't have any bug problems," suggesting late fall might be more comfortable for family camping compared to summer months when bugs are more prevalent.

Tips from RVers

Site accessibility: The layout of certain campgrounds makes navigation easier for different vehicle types. An RVer at Camp Meisenbach found the sites "large and easy to pull in and out," which benefits those with larger setups or less towing experience.

Noise considerations: Some campgrounds experience noise pollution from nearby infrastructure. One camper warned: "The road is very loud and there are train tracks with train horns blaring all night long - make sure your bedroom faces away from the road for the best sleep."

Utility reliability: Infrastructure at some sites experiences occasional disruptions. A camper reported "while we were there the internet and water was off a lot," suggesting travelers should bring backup water supplies and not rely heavily on campground WiFi connectivity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular tent campsite near Ennis, TX?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Ennis, TX is Northside RV Resort with a 4.1-star rating from 9 reviews.

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