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Best Tent Camping near Fort Worth, TX

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Fort Worth tent campers will find a mix of primitive and established sites within an hour's drive of the city. Meadowmere Park & Campground offers 36 tent sites with picnic tables and toilet facilities near Grapevine Lake, while Sycamore Bend Park provides primitive tent camping along Lake Lewisville. The Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland Dispersed Camping area offers free backcountry tent camping with no amenities for those seeking a more rustic experience.

Most tent-only areas feature basic amenities with varying levels of access. Primitive tent sites at Sycamore Bend Park require short walks from parking areas to reach the actual campsites along the lakeshore. Fees range from free at dispersed camping locations to around $20 at more developed sites. Restroom facilities vary significantly, with some locations providing clean showers and flush toilets while others offer only vault toilets or portable facilities. Campers should note that summer temperatures can make tent camping challenging without adequate shade, particularly at exposed lakeside locations. Many primitive areas lack drinking water, requiring visitors to bring their own supplies.

Walk-in tent campsites at Lake Mineral Wells State Park offer more seclusion than drive-up sites, giving tent campers a more natural experience. Tent sites near water bodies like Lake Lewisville provide opportunities for swimming, fishing, and paddling directly from camp. The Black Creek Lake area features tent-only camping with picnic tables and fire rings, making it suitable for traditional tent setup. The dispersed camping areas in LBJ National Grassland provide the most remote experience with opportunities for stargazing and wildlife viewing. A visitor commented, "We stumbled upon this dispersed camping area after driving forest service roads for a while. If you stay out late and turn off your lights, you'll get a night surprise." For tent campers seeking solitude, weekday visits generally offer quieter experiences than weekend camping.

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Best Tent Sites Near Fort Worth, Texas (14)

    1. Meadowmere Park & Campground

    2 Reviews
    Southlake, TX
    17 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."

    2. Sycamore Bend Park

    3 Reviews
    Lake Dallas, TX
    26 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."

    3. Mustang - Bear Creek Campground

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    Benbrook, TX
    17 miles
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    4. Northside RV Resort

    9 Reviews
    Waxahachie, TX
    37 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."

    5. Primitive Area — Lake Mineral Wells State Park

    9 Reviews
    Mineral Wells, TX
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (940) 328-1171

    $10 / night

    "The lake is awesome and great for fishing and kayaking.  We stayed at the Post Oak Campground over Valentine's Weekend 2019. "

    "I saw some wildlife- deer, an armadillo, and a rabbit. I was carrying a 50 lb pack and stopped often for pics, so it took me about an hour and a half to reach the primitive camping area."

    6. Cedar Ridge Mobile Home & RV Park

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

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

    7. De Cordova Bend

    4 Reviews
    Granbury, TX
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (817) 573-3212

    "Has several picnic tables, grills and a public boat ramp. Free to camp with a 10 day max. It was very clean and there were many deer in the area all night."

    "Bathrooms are closed, but there is a Porta potty that was knocked over by the wind.

    Lots of sun and just a little shade, arrive early for a treed spot or bring shade awnings."

    8. Black Creek Lake NF Campground

    6 Reviews
    Alvord, TX
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (940) 627-5475

    "This campground has restrooms and a gravel drive to access the grounds. You will find a small playground and picnic tables at this site as well as a public boat launch."

    "Visited mid-week; hot weather, lake breeze, and shade made it pleasant. Locals fishing or grilling slightly diminished the wilderness vibe."

    9. Little Elm Park

    1 Review
    Little Elm, TX
    33 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"

    10. Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland Dispersed Camping

    3 Reviews
    Alvord, TX
    40 miles
    Website

    "We stumbled upon this dispersed camping area after driving forest service roads for a while. I would NOT recommend taking any kind of trailer or motorhome down these roads and to this spot. "

    "Was transiting between central Texas toward Colorado in an off-grid TT and didn’t want to venture far off 287 for a comfortable, quiet & safe place to stay for the night."

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  • GoWhereYouAreDraw N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 30, 2019

    Dinosaur Valley State Park Campground

    Family camping

    Nice camping spot for families. I chose to camp in the north primitive hike-in sites across the river. It was pretty hot but I still had a good time exploring the hiking trails. If you go hiking, take a map and of course extra water. My map came in handy a couple of times as I was hiking as the actual trails led me off track a few times.

    I stayed in the primitive camping area. You hike between 1-2.5 miles across the river to sites. If the river is too high these sites may be closed. Water is only available at the trailhead. These sites are primitive so they do not have showers, restrooms, picnic tables or water.

    Other sites available:

    • Campsites with electricity (Picnic tables, water hookup, electric, fire ring)
    • Walk-in campsites (Fire ring, lantern post)
    • Group camp (fire ring, water nearby, three picnic tables)
  • 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.

  • S
    Jan. 21, 2022

    Isle du Bois Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park

    Great venue for first camping trip in four decades

    68 year-old solo camper getting ready to travel around the country, car/tent camping primarily. Haven't really camped since 1973, so I drove out to Lake Ray Roberts for a one-night trial for some new gear and knock off the rust. 

    This was a terrific choice – Hawthorn Area #9, wooded area, 4th on the path from the Hawthorn parking lot to the other nine campsites on this loop (150 steps from campsite to car and restrooms, a little over 100 yards). As most (maybe all) of the campsites here, this was walk-in to the campsite from a common parking lot.

    I walked around the rest of this loop and the adjoining one (16-40). Each campsite had a tent pad, picnic table, fire pit and lantern post. Mine was one of the more private in that I couldn't see another picnic table. However, with the trees and in some places tall grass, I would rate most of the sites as private. 

    The next morning there were about half-dozen deer roaming around the area between my camp and the parking lot. There was only one other car in the parking lot overnight and they camped in one of the other areas. One of the lots (I think it was #13) actually had lake front. Others had views of the water. 

    Depending on exact location you could see the dam and except for a few hours of the deepest night you could faintly hear the drone of road noise. But the near-full moon lit the area so well I walked to my car about 4:30 in the morning without a light and could see very well – it was really nice and bright. 

    The Isle du Bois unit is at the far southeast corner of the lake, near the eastern end of the dam. The Hawthorn area is one of the first sites from the entrance, maybe a 5-minute drive.

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 14, 2024

    Holiday Park Campground

    Families Gathering

    Lots of families enjoying the nice weather the weekend we were there. Cabins looked fine from the outside.

    Holiday Park, Fort Worth, TX (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

    (71 yr olds in 17’ trailer.)

    Overall Rating: 4 for very large sites and nice bathroom/shower facilities. Price 2023: $ 14 w interagency pass Security: Cannot drive in after 10 Usage during visit: Full over the weekend Site Privacy: No Site Spacing: Large sites Pad surface: blacktop Reservations: Yes Campground Noise: Lots of children fun noise during our busy weekend. Outside Road Noise: No Through Traffic in campground: No Electric Hookup: Yes Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: Yes Potable Water Available: At site Bathroom/Shower combo rooms. They are very clean and nice. Pull Throughs: Some Cell Service (AT&T): 2 to 3 bars. Setting: Along lake with trees sparsely spaced throughout the campground. Recent Weather: 70s to 30s Host: Several. Rig Size: The largest. Sites: Large sites is a big plus. Perimeter sites are much better than inner loop sites - our site is along a lakeshore more than lakeshore.

  • Kenneth P.
    Sep. 15, 2021

    Thousand Trails Bay Landing

    Lakeside Campsite

    Large RV park with many amenities and activities. I tent camped and cooked out the back of the Jeep at a back-in RV site that sure seemed to be the best spot of them all. The site itself was really large with huge old trees for hammocks. We had our own private access to the lake that was secluded by trees at our site. Picnic table and fire ring. The tent only sites was basically a big field with a parking lot nearby. I prefer to park next to my tent since my kitchen is part of the Jeep so the tent only site didn’t work for me.

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 5, 2024

    Weatherford-Fort Worth West KOA

    Needs some work

    Generally I’ll stay at a KOA for a night when traveling through. They are like McDonald’s, nothing special but you know what to expect. This one was below par even for a KOA. We arrived just at 5:00 pm but the office was already closed. Didn’t see any staff before we left in the morning. Out checking information was available on the bulletin board. A sign said there were no more available sites, but there were clearly over 40 empty spaces. Many of the sites need new picnic tables, and the trees are full of dead branches. However the grass was mowed. Sites are very close together. Closer than most. There is a grassy dog park. There is also the a playground- a swing set! Also a pool which appears functional. Bathroom and showers were adequate. !

    There is an RV repair facility next door.

  • Ray & Terri F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 2, 2021

    Isle du Bois Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park

    This is a big camping area, lots of campsites near the lake

    The campground is nice and well maintained and sites are fairly well spaced with lots of grass, trees and open areas. The park staff were very friendly and helpful. We were in site 78 for 5 days. Only a few of the sites in the Deer Ridge campground loop looked level, fortunately ours was one of them, but we saw one 5th wheel with the wheels on one side off of the ground by several inches and one Class A whose front wheels were 8-10 inches off the ground. AT&T coverage was fairly good here, generally between 1-3 Bars of LTE service, with speeds up to 4.5 MB/s. There is no WiFi, cable or sewer hookup and the dump station can get a little busy around checkout time. Restrooms and showers were clean and the shower was nice and hot. 

    If you don’t already have one, you do have to purchase a Texas State Parks Pass for$70, which did add considerably to the cost of our stay. 

    There are quite a few trails in the area.

  • 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.

  • Ray & Terri F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 26, 2023

    Isle du Bois Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park

    This is a fairly big camping area, lots of campsites near the lake

    The campground is nice and well maintained and sites are well spaced with lots of grass, trees and/or open areas. The park staff were very friendly and helpful. This was our second stay in site 78, this time for 4 days in late March. There is no WiFi, cable or sewer hookup at the camp sites and the dump station can get a little busy around checkout time and is a goodly distance from the CG if you plan to use a portable waste cart. Restrooms and showers were clean and the shower was nice and hot. There is a nice paved 2.25 mile trail through the CG and the surrounding area.

    AT&T coverage was not as good as the last time we stayed here a couple of yeas ago, with generally 1 Bar of 5G service and speeds up to 1 MB/s. We had an unobstructed view of the sky and so we were able to receive all 3 SW Dish satellites and good Starlink coverage with speeds between 2.5 and 4 MB/s. We didn’t try to load any OTA channels. 

    You do have pay a daily$7/person entrance fee or purchase a Texas State Parks Pass for$70 if you don’t already have one, which did add considerably to the cost of our stay.

Guide to Fort Worth

Tent camping near Fort Worth, Texas offers a variety of scenic spots where nature lovers can unwind and enjoy the great outdoors. With numerous campgrounds featuring essential amenities and activities, there's something for everyone.

Tent campers appreciate these amenities

  • Meadowmere Park & Campground provides electric hookups, drinking water, and clean restroom facilities, making it a comfortable choice for campers.
  • At Sycamore Bend Park, visitors can enjoy picnic tables and trash disposal, ensuring a tidy camping experience right by the lake.
  • Little Elm Park features electric hookups and toilets, catering to those who want a bit more convenience while enjoying their tent camping adventure.

Tent campers like these nearby activities

  • At De Cordova Bend, campers can fish, swim, and launch boats, making it a perfect spot for water enthusiasts.
  • Black Creek Lake NF Campground offers opportunities for hiking and wildlife watching, providing a peaceful retreat for nature lovers.
  • Tadra Point Trailhead & Campground is ideal for hiking and horseback riding, with trails that lead to beautiful scenic views.

Tent campers should check out the unique features

  • Northside RV Resort boasts a gated and secure environment, ensuring a safe stay for all campers.
  • The Primitive Area at Lake Mineral Wells State Park offers a secluded experience with hiking trails and rock climbing opportunities nearby.
  • Cedar Ridge Mobile Home & RV Park is well-known for its clean facilities and friendly staff, making it a welcoming place for tent campers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What campgrounds near Fort Worth offer tent sites?

Several campgrounds near Fort Worth have dedicated tent sites. Lake Mineral Wells State Park offers both primitive camping areas and developed sites at Post Oak Campground with water, fire rings, picnic tables, and grills. The park is excellent for fishing and kayaking enthusiasts. Erwin Park provides spacious tent sites with good privacy while still being accessible. The park features covered pavilions and restrooms but no shower facilities. It's particularly popular with hikers and mountain bikers due to its extensive trail system. Both parks require modest fees and offer varying levels of amenities depending on which camping area you choose.

Are there any overnight tent camping options close to Fort Worth?

Yes, several overnight tent camping options exist near Fort Worth. Little Elm Park offers tent camping for $5 per tent with electric hookups available for RVs on a first-come, first-served basis. The park has restrooms and lighting, with stores nearby for supplies, though no shower facilities. Tadra Point Trailhead & Campground provides primitive overnight camping with non-flushing restrooms. It's ideal for a quick overnight stay, though water availability is limited so bringing your own supply is recommended. Collin Park also offers tent areas with picnic tables, grills, and fire pits under good tree coverage, with centrally located bathrooms.

Where can I find tent camping sites near Fort Worth?

Fort Worth area offers several tent camping options for outdoor enthusiasts. Sycamore Bend Park provides primitive camping sites along the shores with fire rings and flag poles for $20 per night with a maximum 3-night stay. There are no electricity, water hookups, or showers, but restrooms are available. Another option is Black Creek Lake NF Campground, which has both improved sites with amenities and primitive areas without facilities, making it ideal for different camping preferences. The improved side offers better amenities for tent campers while the back side is popular with shore fishermen. Many sites include basic facilities like picnic tables and fire rings.

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