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Planning a camping trip on the water in Texas? Don't miss the chance to enjoy some of the best campgrounds right on the water. Search nearby boat-in campsites or find top-rated spots from other campers.

Texas

The Best Boat-In Camping in Texas

If you're seeking an adventure in Fort Worth and want to explore boat-in camping, look no further. These campsites are usually off the beaten path and have access to beautiful lakes, rivers, and streams. Find the perfect spot to set up camp near Fort Worth with The Dyrt.

Fort Worth

The Best Boat-In Camping Near Fort Worth, Texas

## Overview

Bear Creek Campground is on the south side of Benbrook Lake in north central Texas, accessible from Ben Day Murrin Road. Individual & group camping, along with boat launching, is available.

## Recreation

Both individual & group camping are available in Bear Creek, April thru September, along with boat launching and wildlife viewing. Deer, hawks, owls, roadrunners and woodpeckers can be spotted around the lake.

## Facilities

Bear Creek has individual campsites with utility hookups, a large group camping pavilion, restrooms with showers, trailer dump station, and boat launching.

## Natural Features

Bear Creek campground lies along the east side Bear Creek on the south side of the lake, with wooded hillsides and prairie above the lake. 

## contact_info

For local information, please call (817) 292-2400 or call (877) 444-6777 for general information. 

## Nearby Attractions

Fort Worth’s renowned Cultural & Museum District, Stockyards National Historic District, Botanical Gardens, Zoo, Bass Performance Hall, and downtown Sundance Square, are all only a short drive from the park. The campground closes at 10:00 p.m. so plan ahead.

Bear Creek

Holiday Park sits on the western edge of Benbrook Lake in north central Texas. Visitors enjoy hiking and horseback riding trails, a fishing pier and a sandy swimming beach. The park is also where the Fort Worth Thunderbirds, a radio-controlled model airplane club, fly regularly. Spectators love watching the scale model planes. Natural Features: Benbrook Lake is on the Clear Fork of the Trinity River, within the Grand Prairie region of Texas. Its just southwest of the Fort Worth metropolitan area. Recreation: Prevailing southwesterly winds on the lake attract plenty of avid windsurfers. Fishing, hiking, fossil hunting and boating are also popular. The lake record for largemouth bass is over thirteen pounds. A foot path from the campground leads to a nature trail with a photography blind. Visitors can spot bluebirds, kinglets, woodpeckers and Carolina chickadees. The trail continues for 14 miles, offering hiking and horseback riding. Facilities: Holiday Park offers a variety of sites, including equestrian, shelters, tent and walk-in only sites. There are plenty of wide-open spaces for activities, and boat ramps, docks and fishing piers help visitors enjoy the lake. Nearby Attractions: Fort Worth’s renowned Cultural & Museum District, Stockyards National Historic District, Botanical Gardens, Zoo, Bass Performance Hall, and Sundance Square downtown, are all nearby.

Holiday Park Campground

Consider it a staycation–when you visit Meadowmere Park, open from 8 AM to sunset you’ll have a whopping 288 acres to explore of sparkling water, sandy beaches, and green grassy expanses. You can rent kayaks, standup paddleboards from DFW Surf for floating out onto the sparkling water of the lake.

Meadowmere Park is home to the largest floating aqua park obstacle course in Texas, WhoaZone. Located on Grapevine Lake, the enormous floating playground is the best way to cool off this Summer. Bring your family and friends to slip, slide, and have tons of fun.

If you’ve come to eat your lunch, you’ll find the fire pits and grills perfect for whatever you’re cooking up. A designated beach just for swimming is just right for relaxing in the cool of the lake. When you’re bringing the whole family, a playground, and shaded picnic tables.

Looking for a great place to tent camp? Campers can choose to stay overnight on a beautiful lakeside primitive campsite complete with picnic tables and fire rings, and you’re free to bring your pets along too. 

Meadowmere Park & Campground

Vineyards Campground

## Overview

Holiday Park dayuse area (North Holiday Park) is on the west side of Benbrook Lake in north central Texas, accessible from US Hwy 377. Picnicking, hiking & horeseback trails, boat launch, swimming, fishing, & wildlife viewsing are available.

## Recreation

The Holiday Park dayuse area offers picnicking, boat launching, swimming, fishing, and several miles of open, shallow shoreline. Prevailing winds attract windsurfers. The lake record for largemouth bass is over thirteen pounds. Other catches include carp, crappie, sunfish, channel & flathead catfish.

## Facilities

This day-use park provides a designated swimming beach, vault toilets, and boat ramps, along with a children's play structure near the swim beach. A marina is nearby on the lake.

## Natural Features

Holiday Park dayuse area has wooded creek bottoms to upland prairie, with shallow shorelines and rocky slopes. 

## contact_info

For local information, please call (817) 292-2400 or call (877) 444-6777 for general information. 

## Nearby Attractions

City lease areas offer golf courses, a marina, ball fields, tennis & volleyball courts, stables & horse rentals, children's play areas, and other facilities. Fort Worth renowned Cultural & Museum district, Stockyard National Historic District, Botanical Gardens, Zoo, Bass Performance Hall, and downtown Sundance Square, are all only a short drive.

North Holiday Park

Murrell Park - Grapevine Reservoir

Camp and go tubing or kayaking on the sunny Brazos River. We have river front RV Spots, pull thru, as well as Shaded Spots. We have a back 40 dedicated just for primitive camping, and if you love to fish, then we are for you! On Sat night in the Spring and Summer we have Dancing and Karaoke in our Party Barn.

It is BYOB and there is no glass allowed please. We do allow friendly pets, but they must be on a leash at all times. It is best to make a reservation in the summer time.

If you are looking for a place to live, or a rental we do take a select few. Just give us a call.

Hillbilly Haven Recreational Vehicle Park

This recreation area is part of Benbrook Lake

Rocky Creek Park

This recreation area is part of Joe Pool Lake

Loyd Park

This recreation area is part of Grapevine Lake

Twin Coves Park

Join the fun near Houston. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Houston camping trip.

Houston

The Best Camping Near Houston, Texas

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San Antonio

The Best Camping in San Antonio | Texas Campgrounds

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Dallas

The Best Camping Near Dallas, Texas

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Austin

The Best Camping Near Austin, Texas

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The Best Camping Near Fort Worth, Texas

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El Paso

The Best Camping Near El Paso | Texas Campgrounds

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Arlington

The Best Camping Near Arlington, Texas

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Corpus Christi

The Best Camping Near Corpus Christi, Texas

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Plano

The Best Camping Near Plano, Texas

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Lubbock

The Best Camping Near Lubbock, Texas

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Caddo National Grassland

The Best Camping Near Caddo National Grassland, Texas

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Davy Crockett National Forests

The Best Camping Near Davy Crockett National Forests, Texas

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Sam Houston National Forest

The Best Camping Near Sam Houston National Forest, Texas

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Padre Island National Seashore

The Best Camping Near Padre Island National Seashore, Texas

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There are a number of campgrounds associated with Big Bend. Some are run by the park, and one is an RV park operated by a resort. The busy season here is actually November to April, where campsites will be harder to come by. Make sure to reserve your campground ahead of time, especially during peak season. The best camping near Big Bend is in the park itself, as Texas has little BLM land to make use of. Study Butte, TX, and the surrounding areas offer some accommodations if you can't get a spot in the park.

Big Bend National Park

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The Best Camping Near Big Bend National Park, Texas

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Lake Meredith National Recreation Area

The Best Camping Near Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, Texas

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Sabine National Forest

The Best Camping Near Sabine National Forest, Texas

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Angelina National Forest

The Best Camping Near Angelina National Forest, Texas

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Guadalupe Mountains National Park

The Best Camping Near Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas

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THE BEST Boat-In CAMPING NEARFort Worth, Texas

Top Fort Worth Boat-In Campgrounds

Bear Creek

Holiday Park Campground

Meadowmere Park & Campground

Vineyards Campground

North Holiday Park

Murrell Park - Grapevine Reservoir

Hillbilly Haven Recreational Vehicle Park

Rocky Creek Park

Loyd Park

Twin Coves Park

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