Best Tent Camping near Forney, TX

Tent campsites near Forney, Texas provide diverse camping experiences ranging from lakeside primitive sites to secluded woodland areas. Notable options include Erwin Park in McKinney with dedicated tent sites, picnic tables, and fire pits, as well as Sycamore Bend Park on Lake Lewisville which offers primitive tent camping along the shoreline. Sleep Under The Pecan Trees provides a unique tent camping experience with 12 sites spread across 100 acres featuring wildlife encounters.

Most tent campgrounds in the area require minimal preparation as facilities are basic. Sycamore Bend Park charges $20 per night with a maximum 3-night stay and offers no electricity, water, or showers. Campers should expect pit toilets that are generally clean but basic. Fire rings are common at most sites, though fire bans may be implemented during dry seasons. Walk-in tent sites are prevalent at several parks, with Erwin Park offering both drive-up and walk-in options. A review mentioned that "Sycamore Bend has no access to drive to the actual site so I couldn't use my roof-top tent, but it's a short walk from where you park."

Tent camping experiences vary significantly throughout the region. Areas close to Dallas like Meadowmere Park & Campground provide tent sites with electric hookups and clean facilities while maintaining a peaceful atmosphere. According to one visitor, it's a "hidden gem" with "peaceful, open, spacious" sites and clean facilities. Many sites offer shade from pecan trees or lakeside views, particularly at Sycamore Bend Park which provides secluded camping despite its proximity to suburban areas. During summer months, mosquitoes can be problematic at some locations, especially near water. Sites at Sleep Under The Pecan Trees feature unique wildlife encounters with horses that approach campsites, creating memorable experiences for families. Most parks maintain reasonable separation between tent sites to provide adequate privacy while remaining accessible to trails and water recreation opportunities.

Best Tent Sites Near Forney, Texas (10)

    1. Cedar Ridge Mobile Home & RV Park

    1 Review
    Lancaster, TX
    20 miles
    +1 (214) 371-9818

    "Stayed there during our trip to Texas, after visiting Big Bend. Overall, pretty good spot for RVing."

    2. Northside RV Resort

    9 Reviews
    Waxahachie, TX
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (972) 908-0040

    $50 - $60 / night

    "Level pads. Quiet. Dog park. Play ground. Wifi. Cable. Lake."

    "Each shower has its own toilet and vanity behind a lockable door. Our campsite (532) was a little awkward to get in because of the corner and the speed bumps, but not impossible."

    3. Collin Park

    1 Review
    Wylie, TX
    22 miles

    4. Brockdale Park

    1 Review
    Lavon Lake, TX
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (972) 442-3141

    5. Erwin Park

    8 Reviews
    McKinney, TX
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (972) 547-2690

    "Erwin Park is a great place to visit if you're looking to spend a few days running or biking trails. Campsites are far enough apart that you have privacy yet close enough that you don't feel alone."

    "I’ve had many great experiences at this park it’s a ways out of the way of the city noise. The only sound other than bird song is the occasional moo and some coyote yips in the distance"

    6. Bella Hampton Farm Foundation

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    Mabank, TX
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (512) 944-0376

    $30 - $45 / night

    7. Sleep Under The Pecan Trees

    3 Reviews
    Commerce, TX
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (903) 366-1658

    $45 - $50 / night

    "You will be about 12 minutes away from the nearest Walmart, in case you forget some camping supplies. We had to go there to buy more carrots for the horses. (40 pounds of carrots)."

    "The entire property is simply beautiful and I'd strongly recommend Dads to bring their girls and boys out to enjoy this amazing display of nature and wildlife."

    8. Meadowmere Park & Campground

    2 Reviews
    Southlake, TX
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (817) 410-3939

    $35 / night

    "We really enjoyed this camp space. Peaceful, open, spacious and super nice management and staff. We stayed in spot 23 and although windy, I really enjoyed the scenery and quietness."

    "Close to Dallas, very clean and organized camp area."

    9. Sycamore Bend Park

    3 Reviews
    Lake Dallas, TX
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (469) 645-9100

    $20 / night

    "The restrooms really stink, but are always clean and stocked in my experience. Max 3 night stay, no electricity, water, or showers. Nice fire rings, flag pole, and calm park."

    "No access to drive to the actual site so I couldn’t use my RTT but it’s a short walk from where you park. Really nice park right on the lake, but it does get a bit crowded."

    10. Little Elm Park

    1 Review
    Little Elm, TX
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (972) 731-3296

    "Electric hookups for RV generally a small area first come first serve.... 5 dollars per tent....restrooms and park lights.... stores nearby..... no showers"

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Tent Camping Reviews near Forney, TX

382 Reviews of 10 Forney Campgrounds


  • j
    Jan. 3, 2022

    Hickory Creek - Lewisville Lake

    Spacious campground near town

    Lewisville TX Hickory Creek Park COE on Lewisville Lake Open year round. Just over 100 paved sites most with lakeviews. Also have primitive walk in sites by lake. May 1 to Sept 30 14 day max stay other times can extend 14 more days!Be ware that gate closes from 10pm to 6am and there is no code access! Sites are w/e and all have new 50 amp. Grills and fire rings along with covered picnic tables. Modern bathhouse with large shower stalls. Nice boat ramp and boat trailer parking. There are several nature and walking trails as well as paved roads for bike riding. I have Verizon and was able to call and text but not use internet in camp. Town is short 5 minutes away. There's restaurants, shopping and theater close by.

  • R
    Nov. 27, 2020

    Hidden Cove Park & Marina

    Not just for camping!

    Clean and spacious RV sites in two areas, about 100 total and several with water view. Open and tree covered sites in both. 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. The park offers open activity areas and covered picnic tables by the water. A 3-lane boat ramp to Lewisville Lake, rental paddle boarding, full marina, and swimming area. Seasonal restaurant with indoor & outdoor eating areas. Privately owned so there is an entry fee, but 2 or 3 levels of yearly membership passes available saves a lot! Currently upgrading to full hookup for all RV sites and wifi.

  • Taylin B.
    Jun. 1, 2023

    Sycamore Bend Park

    Great PRIMATIVE stay.

    The price has gone up from $7 to $20, but that’s about average it seems now. The restrooms really stink, but are always clean and stocked in my experience. Max 3 night stay, no electricity, water, or showers. Nice fire rings, flag pole, and calm park.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • C
    Oct. 26, 2020

    Murrell Park

    Tent Site 33, Hippy Point

    Site #33 is for tent camping so there was no electric or water. The website said no toilets but there was a port-a-potty about 40 yards from our site along with a water spigot.  The site was fairly level and comes with a covered picnic table and enough trees to provide shade and hang a couple of hammocks. The folks that work there are wonderful.  The only caveat to the site is that it is right next to a Marina, so there are boats coming and going and partying going on which didn't bother us but just be aware.  At 10:00 p.m. all that stopped and it got quiet. Unfortunately it was hotter than hell Labor Day Weekend  when we set up on Friday and slept overnight so we picked up and went home on Saturday. Nothing to do with the site.  There are similar sites to the left and right of this site,  They are staggered so you are not right next to someone which was nice.

  • 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

  • Krystal E.
    Sep. 30, 2021

    Wind Point Park

    Good Camping in a Controlled Environment

    If you’re looking for somewhere off the grid that is truly primitive, then this is not the place for you. If you don’t mind other people nearby, then you may enjoy your time here. Great docks for fishing. Beautiful water views, if you camp next to the water. Tent camping sites with electrical hookups are piled next to each other pretty close, so if you’re getting a tent electrical site you had better not mind getting friendly with your neighbors. Also, when it rains some of the tent electrical camp sites fill with water. However, if this happens the front office is more than willing to work with you and give you a refund or switch your site. There is a lot of wildlife roaming around - lots of deer! The primitive camp sites by the docks that overlook the water are beautiful. There is a concrete slab, picnic table, and fire pit at each primitive site. If you want to throw up a hammock, some of the primitive sites have trees that are the perfect distance apart for that - but be aware some of these trees are covered in poison ivy! The primitive sites are all close by to other types of campers, so it is never quiet and you can hear people at all hours of the day/night for the most part. Where we stayed by the water, we were next to an RV site. The other primitive camping sites also seem to be near RV sites and electrical tent sites, according to the map. If you camp near the water, it is very windy, especially at night, so make sure to bring plenty of blankets! Are you ever really on your own here: no. Are there beautiful views: yes. Is it truly primitive: no. Will you be taken care of: yes. All sites are open, with no big trees or shrubs to give privacy. You can see your neighbors and they can see you, even at the primitive sites. It would be a good place to bring a family or children for sure. I will say, the customer service at the main office is outstanding. They have anything you could think of for sale there, which is a huge plus. It is highly likely that you won’t need to drive into town for anything. Workers drive around with trash bags every day to ensure everyone is disposing of trash properly, and will give you free trash bags if you don’t have any, which is nice. All in all it depends on what you’re looking for, whether you choose to come to this camping location or not. We enjoy going here just to get away from the house and enjoy the beauty of the lake/nature for a bit. Although, I do wish there was more privacy. Everything is too close together, in my opinion.

  • Napunani
    Jun. 9, 2023

    The Vineyards Campground & Cabins

    Good Location

    PROS

     Good Sam discount 

    Well maintained park 

    Security gate closed at 6pm with code for entry 

    Sites nicely spaced from next campsite 

    Site 4 level concrete pad 

    Very nice camp store 

    Climate controlled toilet/shower facility in very clean condition 

    Firewood vending machine 

    Metal picnic table and fire ring with cooking grate 

    Easy access check-in and roadways 

    Free Sunday morning donuts 

    Easy drive to George W. Bush Presidential Library

    3 bars TMobile 

    CONs 

    Non-stop aircraft noise from DFW International 

    Site 4 minimal shade 

    After rain, our concrete parking site had retained water about 3 inches deep 

    Utility pedestal had a huge dusk to dawn light that could not be switched off 

    Dogs running throughout campground 

    Campers left their dogs outside all night, barking 

    Picnic table chained to concrete 

    WIFI slow and not compatible with streaming


Guide to Forney

Tent campsites near Forney, Texas are located within a 40-minute drive radius, offering varied terrain from lakefront spots to wooded areas. The region experiences hot summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 95°F from June through August, making spring and fall more comfortable for camping. Most primitive camping sites in this area require advance booking during peak weekends, particularly at parks adjacent to Lake Lewisville and Lake Lavon.

What to do

Hiking and biking trails: Erwin Park in McKinney features approximately 9 miles of trails maintained by DORBA. "The trail network is about 9 miles and maintained by DORBA, these trails flood easily after rain so check the DORBA website before making the trip. The trails are straight forward and not super technical," notes James from Erwin Park.

Wildlife viewing: Sleep Under The Pecan Trees offers unusual wildlife encounters across its 100-acre property. "Wild, yet docile horses will approach you. You can pet them and feed them by hand. Tall trees and gorgeous campsites. Donkeys hee-hawing, birds singing, and fire flies glowing. Scattered ponds throughout this 100 acre plot," reports Aaron W. from Sleep Under The Pecan Trees.

Water activities: Little Elm Park provides shoreline access for fishing and kayaking on Lake Lewisville. "Electric hookups for RV generally a small area first come first serve.... 5 dollars per tent....restrooms and park lights.... stores nearby..... no showers," mentions Joshua O.

What campers like

Secure camping environment: Northside RV Resort offers security features not commonly found at other area campgrounds. "The park was very clean with four bathroom/shower rooms and laundry room as well. We visited in November and it was quiet with a nice view of the water. The park also has a gate with a code needed to enter," writes Iris A. from Northside RV Resort.

Private, well-spaced sites: Erwin Park provides adequate separation between camping areas. "Erwin Park is a great place to visit if you're looking to spend a few days running or biking trails. Campsites are far enough apart that you have privacy yet close enough that you don't feel alone," explains James.

Clean facilities: Meadowmere Park & Campground maintains exceptionally clean bathroom facilities. "We really enjoyed this camp space. Peaceful, open, spacious and super nice management and staff. Porta potties were incredibly clean and a main bathroom area featured showers and very clean as well," reports Melanie G. from Meadowmere Park & Campground.

What you should know

Camping costs: Pricing for primitive tent sites varies significantly. Little Elm Park charges $5 per tent, while Sycamore Bend Park has increased rates recently: "The price has gone up from $7 to $20, but that's about average it seems now," notes Taylin B. from Sycamore Bend Park.

Site access limitations: Many campgrounds restrict vehicle access to actual tent sites. "No access to drive to the actual site so I couldn't use my RTT but it's a short walk from where you park," explains Hannah F. about Sycamore Bend Park.

Bathroom conditions: Quality varies widely between parks. At Collin Park, "Bathrooms were centrally located but the women's restroom was flooded with an unknown liquid (it didn't smell, but one of the toilets was badly clogged and we haven't had that much rain lately)," reports Aaron C.

Weather considerations: Tent sites near Forney experience extended heat during summer months, with limited shade at some locations. Parks with abundant tree cover like Sleep Under The Pecan Trees provide better summer camping conditions than exposed lakefront sites.

Tips for camping with families

Wildlife experiences: Sleep Under The Pecan Trees offers exceptional kid-friendly wildlife encounters. "Beautiful camping grounds!! Took my 6 year old daughter for her first camping trip and she loved it. The horses came into our camp and she was mesmerized by their size and beauty. Most amazing experience. She caught her 1st bass in the pond as well," shares Mike J.

Playground access: Multiple parks feature playground equipment for children. Sycamore Bend has "a good pavilion with a basketball hoop and good playground equipment," according to Chris K.

Grocery proximity: Most camping areas near Forney maintain reasonable access to supplies. Sleep Under The Pecan Trees is "about 12 minutes away from the nearest Walmart, in case you forget some camping supplies. We had to go there to buy more carrots for the horses (40 pounds of carrots)," notes Aaron W.

Seasonal insect conditions: Mosquito presence varies by location and season. Sleep Under The Pecan Trees reports "minimal mosquitoes, so that was certainly a relief," according to Aaron W.

Tips from RVers

Utility connections: Electric hookups are available at select parks but limited in number. Little Elm Park offers "electric hookups for RV generally a small area first come first serve," according to Joshua O.

Site dimensions: Few campgrounds accommodate large RVs. Erwin Park has both drive-up and walk-in sites, but space constraints limit RV options.

RV access roads: Northside RV Resort provides well-maintained access. "The sites are large and easy to pull in and out," notes Marilea G. from Northside RV Resort.

Seasonal rental options: Campground availability varies by season. "We stayed here in November so didn't have any bug problems. It is a new park and very well laid out," reports Marilea G. about Northside RV Resort.

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