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Best Tent Camping near Franklin, TX

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Tent campgrounds near Franklin, Texas offer varied terrain and natural settings for outdoor enthusiasts. Paradise Acres provides several tent-specific sites with a 4.5-star rating and access for both drive-in and walk-in camping. Fort Boggy State Park Campground, located in Centerville, offers tent camping options with hiking access available. Other options include Lawley Land and Hackberry Hills, both featuring primitive tent sites.

Most tent sites in the Franklin area have minimal amenities but allow campfires where permitted. Paradise Acres and Lawley Land both provide firewood for campers, though drinking water is not available at most locations. Picnic tables are present at Fort Boggy State Park and Lake Limestone Public Use Area, but many primitive tent campgrounds require campers to bring all necessary equipment. Toilets are available at some locations including Lake Limestone, but shower facilities are generally absent throughout the region. Trash collection is provided at several campgrounds including Paradise Acres, Lake Limestone, and Hackberry Hills.

The tent camping experience near Franklin offers peaceful natural settings with varying levels of seclusion. A visitor commented, "Very quiet and loved looking up at the stars!" regarding their stay at Paradise Acres. Tent campsites at Lawley Land provide access to a lake for swimming and other water activities. Most walk-in tent sites require short hikes from parking areas to camping locations. Fort Boggy State Park features well-maintained grounds with hiking trails accessible directly from tent campgrounds. Sand Creek Campground accommodates both tent and RV campers with drive-in, hike-in, and walk-in access options. Summer temperatures in the region can be high, making spring and fall the preferred seasons for tent camping experiences in the Franklin area.

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94 Reviews of 6 Franklin Campgrounds

  • K
    Apr. 25, 2021

    Fort Parker State Park Campground

    Peaceful place

    We tent camped in a primitive spot #47. Overall the spot was nice but not very level making the best placement of our large tent a bit of a challenge. Vault toilets were clean and had hand sanitizer. The nature and hiking in this park was our favorite part. Even rented a canoe and paddled across the lake to the river. Park staff were friendly and helpful. Some primitive tent sites are right on the edge of the lake and after a big rain were very swampy. I believe all sites had partial shade and some have more privacy than others. We did spot some full hook up sites in the RV section that have good space for a tent set up and we may try that next time cause we definitely will be back.

  • Denise V.
    May. 14, 2021

    Big Creek Resort, Marina, & Campground

    One of my favorite local campgrounds

    I like this park because it's close to home. It's got a good space between sites and is broken into 3 or 4 areas so you're not just piled in like sardines. You can being 4-wheeled vehicles that have a steering wheel. No sewer hookups, but there is a dump station. Unfortunately, subsequent major floods have caused them to lose much of the tree cover. It's great when camping in groups though, which we do quite often. All sites have views of the lake. They have a really good fireworks display on 4th of July. 

    Type of Park: Private-owned 

    Check In: 4p Check Out: 3p 

    Site#79- Back-In

    $35 per night($105 total) 

    Water 20/30/50 amp 

    Picnic Table with concrete pad 

    Grass site. No rock or concrete base

    👍🏻 Pros: No trees to avoid 

    On the end of the line so no one is on the"front" side of the camper 

    Good area for camping in groups 

    Close to good swimming areas and store 

    Close to boat ramp

    👎🏻 Cons: Split-level site- table is down a slight hill from parking area. No shade 

    Across from the cabins on stilts, lake view is a little blocked 

    Cabins are being refurbished and the equipment and materials are stacked near the site(and some construction noise) 

    No grill or fire ring at this site

    📝 Park Notes: Gates closed and locked from midnight to 6 am on weekends. 

    Closed at 10 pm on week days. 

    Can bring golf carts, ATV's(machines with steering wheels, not handle bars) 

    Dump Station- a little hard to get to for big rigs. Also hard to leave the park from there. You may have to go back into the park to turn around. 

    Park Store- has fishing bait and supplies, too 

    Cabins are under re-construction There is a Places Munzee here

    Boat Ramp

    🐦 Wildlife: Birds: Cormorants(Water Turkeys), barn swallows, scissor-tail

    For more info, see https://www.denisevajdak.com/2021/04/camping-on-easter-weekend.html

  • T
    Jun. 15, 2018

    Fort Parker State Park Campground

    Really spacious RV sites on the lake- yahoo!

    This was the first trip we took with our new vintage camper and it did not disappoint! Even in the bitter cold of December Fort Parker had plenty to offer. Their sites are well spaced and large with a picnic table and fire ring. There are several right on the lake. They have several hiking trails and a few historic sites to explore. We really enjoyed our stay.

  • Nancy B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 4, 2021

    Tradinghouse Lake Park Camping

    Nice lakefront spot

    We arrived in November and were the only ones here. The spots are lake front with covered picnic tables. No hook ups available. View was amazing.

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 31, 2025

    Limestone Lake Park

    Not as great as people make it out

    This park is not as great as other reviews lead you to believe. I'll break it down:

    1. They don't allow campfires. As in, none. There are no fire rings. That right there takes it off the list for me.
    2. It’s your typical park in a lot and haul stuff to your campsite. Texas really needs to get with the program that car camping is a huge thing.
    3. Most of the picnic tables are uncovered. There are some that are and I managed to get one, but if it’s busy they'll be taken quickly.

    It is a nice area and a good view of the lake. It’s fairly close to the water but the lake it low so you'd have to jump down a bit in order to get to it currently.

    All in all not terrible but the no campfire thing is puzzling. I wouldn't come back. There are better places- Possum Kingdom I'm looking at you.

  • Brittany S.
    Aug. 19, 2018

    Falls on the Brazos Park

    Filthy and unkept.

    This park has so much potential to be a family friendly place to fish and swim but sadly I would not want to stay here. My grandmother lives in Perry, TX which is just about 10 miles from this park. I drove down to view it and see if it would be a good place to set up a campsite with my son and unfortunately it was not what I was expecting.

    The views are beautiful and just the sound of rushing water is peaceful but there is trash literally everywhere. The picnic tables were gross and paint was chipping everywhere. Dirt dobbers lined the ceiling of every pavilion and the park looked like it hadn't been cleaned in years.

    The first thing I noticed was that no one was there. No park ranger, no owner, no one. The little park office/ store/ restaurant had a sign that said closed, and a number to call if you wanted to reserve a site. Although I don't think you would want to. Every site was grown up with weeds and debris and trash. It's almost like it has been abandoned.

    I know flooding from the Brazos River (that flows though the park) could possible have caused some trouble for the owners, but it doesn't look like any action has been taken to bring the park back to life. Which is a shame, it looks like it could be a great spot for fishing and swimming. It doesn't seem there were any hiking trails, although I could be wrong. I did not have a map or a way to get one.

    I hope one day it will be revived, until then....

  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 7, 2019

    Flat Creek RV Resort

    Ideal Country Setting Only A Few Miles From Waco

    There is nothing I like more than finding a nice place to retreat from a city which allows the comfort of the outdoors and relaxation with the convenience of the neighboring city amenities. It is the perfect blend of both worlds.

    This can be a bit difficult for a tent camper however, so again I was able to find an ideal location for my RVing friends at this site. Normally that would instantly lower my rating because I cannot personally utilize the location at this time without a rig, however this site was so impressive I couldn't steer away!

    Pulling up to the park the gate is grand. The park itself sits a short 5 minutes away from the city on a quiet road. The park is expansive and the accommodations rest several hundred yards away from the traffic of the small country road. It is so peaceful!!

    Sites seemed to be spread nicely to have the sense of community but not being to close to form crowding. Each space is separated by a grassy area which accommodates a picnic table and has enough room for a little stretching room.

    When I visited all of the units there seemed to be very well maintained and even though they do have both overnight and long term stay options, nothing seemed to have the "moved in" look (no underpinnings, no long sewage hoses typical of long term parks).

    I was very excited to see the large area for walking your dogs, area which allowed space to play and roam, a pond to fish in or to enjoy, a fire pit for community use and very nice shower and laundry facilities.

    The roads around the park were wide and well maintained, the green spaces were manicured well and as I visited people were all very friendly. It made me want an RV just so I could visit!

    Tips:

    • To stay at this park make sure you make reservations ahead of time. While there is plenty of space, they do fill up and reservations will ensure your stay especially during the more populated seasons.

    • Take advantage of the free wifi when here, just pulling in I checked it out and noticed it was pretty decent from all areas of the park.

    • Bring your fishing poles! This park has a variety of fish in the stocked pond perfect for a relaxing day at the park.

  • Perla P.
    Apr. 13, 2023

    Fort Boggy State Park Campground

    Hidden gem

    Beautiful small state park. We usually tent camp but this time we decided staying at a cabin. Nice, beautiful and modern cabins. Love the enclosed porch and open porch as well. The cabin was spacious enough for our family of 6. The new family restroom close to the cabins was great, nice and clean. I will be back.

  • G
    Oct. 19, 2023

    Flat Creek RV Resort

    Lovely location, limited bathhouse

    This is a lovely creekside campground. The campground is well kept. Sites are gravel and pretty level. No WiFi. Bathhouse is clean and pretty new but there is one each Mens and women’s bathroom and shower for a long thin park. From our site to the bathhouse was 3 tenths of a mile.

Guide to Franklin

Tent camping near Franklin, Texas offers a serene escape into nature, with a variety of campgrounds that cater to outdoor enthusiasts looking for a peaceful retreat.

Tent campers appreciate these amenities

  • At Paradise Acres, campers can enjoy the freedom of fires and the convenience of reservable sites, making it a great choice for a cozy camping experience.
  • Lawley Land is perfect for families, featuring a lake for swimming and ample space for outdoor activities, along with pet-friendly policies.
  • Fort Boggy State Park Campground provides essential amenities like drinking water and picnic tables, ensuring a comfortable stay for tent campers.

Tips for tent camping near Franklin

  • Be sure to pack firewood if you're heading to Paradise Acres, as it’s available for purchase but not free.
  • If you're looking for a more rugged experience, Sand Creek Campground allows for both tent and RV camping, making it versatile for different camping styles.
  • For those who enjoy a bit of adventure, Lawley Land offers opportunities for shooting fireworks and exploring the wilderness.

Local activities to enjoy while camping

  • Stargazing is a highlight at Paradise Acres, where the peaceful surroundings provide a perfect backdrop for a night under the stars.
  • Families can enjoy swimming and fishing at Lawley Land, making it an ideal spot for a fun-filled day outdoors.
  • Hiking trails and a beautiful lake await at Fort Boggy State Park Campground, offering a great way to explore the natural beauty of the area.

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