Cedar Creek Lake borders the eastern edge of Eustace, Texas, providing a backdrop for cabin camping in this East Texas region. Located about 60 miles southeast of Dallas, the area experiences hot summers with temperatures often exceeding 90°F and mild winters. Most cabin facilities in the Eustace area remain open year-round, though reservation availability tightens considerably during summer weekends and holidays.
What to do
Fishing access points: Tyler State Park offers fishing opportunities with multiple docks around their 64-acre spring-fed lake. "The lake was perfect and had a nice beach. We were able to rent kayaks and paddle boats," notes a visitor to Tyler State Park Campground.
Swimming areas: Oak Cove Marina provides designated swimming areas with good water quality. A camper mentioned, "Right by the water, and gorgeous at sunrise. There are good water, shower, and toilet amenities you'd expect from a decent campsite."
Recreation facilities: Mill Creek Ranch RV & Cottage Resort maintains numerous recreation options for cabin guests. "We stayed one night in our RV in this spacious RV resort. My kids had fun fishing and playing on the playground and LOVED that we could rent a golf cart," shares a visitor.
Trail systems: The hiking and mountain biking trails at Tyler State Park offer routes suitable for various skill levels. A camper reports, "Pine forest and beautiful lake for swimming, paddel boarding (SUP), or fishing. Lots of hiking/mountain bike trails."
What campers like
Large, concrete pads: Shiloh on the Lake features concrete pads at their lakefront sites. "We stayed for the Fourth of July weekend. It was great! Full hookups large concrete pad. Perfection!" reports one visitor.
Playground facilities: Multiple parks offer playgrounds for children staying in cabins. A camper at Tyler State Park notes, "My family and I enjoy the trails and lake at this park. The playground is one of the best I've seen at the state parks we've been to!"
Canopy coverage: Shaded sites provide relief during hot Texas summers. A camper shares, "This is a great, non-parking lot style campground. Every site is covered with trees, and though they are a bit close together you feel connected with nature."
Water views: Many cabins offer direct lake views or lake access. "K76 Lakefront - Awesome long term spot. Has a concrete RV pad that you can park your camper on or park beside it and use the very long pad as your patio," reports a visitor to Shiloh on the Lake.
What you should know
Booking windows: Reserve cabin accommodations well in advance, especially for summer months. A visitor to Texan RV Park & Campus notes, "The manager, Betty made herself available to assist with any problem 24/7. The park itself is immaculate."
Tent restrictions: Some parks restrict tent camping despite offering cabins. An Oak Cove Marina visitor reports, "My husband and I went to this site to scope it out for a weekend family camping trip... He then informed us they do not allow tents during the weekend."
Plumbing reliability: Check if your cabin includes working plumbing. A camper at Thousand Trails Lake Tawakoni shared, "We we're staying in a cabin with a plumbing issue. We were able to move to another cabin and Kevin and Chris were really helpful."
Activity schedules: Some parks offer organized activities on specific days. A Texan RV Park visitor noted, "There are food trucks on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Activities nearly everyday."
Tips for camping with families
Pack for swimming: Prepare for swimming opportunities when visiting lake cabins. A Tyler State Park camper reports, "Day use swimming area can get crowded on the weekends but there's plenty of quieter access points."
Child-friendly trails: Choose parks with appropriate hiking for younger children. "The hiking is not the greatest but it was easy enough for my toddler," mentions a visitor to Tyler State Park.
Nearby entertainment: Some cabin campgrounds offer additional activities for children. "This place was beautiful and so serene. Bathhouse is very clean. A lot to do here," shares a visitor at Mill Creek Ranch RV & Cottage Resort.
Designated swimming areas: Look for parks with designated swimming zones. A Shiloh on the Lake visitor noted, "The swimming area is well marked and nice hard sand bottom. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here."
Tips from RVers
Site surface considerations: Check what surface your cabin pad sits on before booking. A camper at Shiloh on the Lake observed, "The sites are packed sand. We constantly fought with tracking sand in. When it rained it was a nightmare."
Connectivity options: Wifi access varies significantly between properties. A Shiloh on the Lake visitor noted, "Great campground on the lake except no wifi (yet)."
Location convenience: Consider proximity to events when booking cabin camping near Eustace. "This resort is located close to the Canton First Monday Trades day! Very nice clean resort!" mentions a Mill Creek Ranch visitor.
Road conditions: Interior roads at some parks may need maintenance. A Lake Tawakoni visitor reported, "Park location is ideal Lake is beautiful many big trees! But roads are terrible, spaces are unlevel, with no uniform length!"
