Best RV Parks & Resorts near Gainesville, TX

Recent RV Reviews near Gainesville, TX

501 Reviews of 154 Gainesville Campgrounds

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  Matthew

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 8, 2021

  Thousand Trails Lake Texoma

  First RV camping Adventure

  First RV stay so this review is from the perspective of a family that has no experience with any RV Parks. 3 Stars is my starting point and as we stay at more campgrounds I would like to think that we will have a better understanding of what makes an RV stay "5 stars". This location is "first come/first serve" sites so for a beginner that can be a bit challenging. Working with Thousand Trails and the experience with that service was great. The road into and around the park was okay, there was room to drive around the entire park while looking for a spot. The spot's varied in size and there were no fire pits or grills provided by the park in the spots that we were able to see. The picnic tables have seen better days and i'm sure that is not uncommon. The 30 amp S/E/W hookups were clean and no issues with any service during the stay. There was not cable so TV was over the air antenna only. Cell coverage was fine during our stay. The park had activity areas but with COVID restrictions most were still unused. There is road to the lake that you can take to go to a small fishing pier and some rocky lake area access. The restrooms/showers were clean and the garbage bins were full but never overflowing with trash. There are multiple pools and the water appeared clear from a distance. Saw lot's of pet's and every size RV, there appeared to be quite a few long term RV sites. We would visit again since this is part of our Thousand Trails membership.

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  Jess W.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 1, 2021

  Shady Creek RV Park and Storage

  Very well maintained

  Very clean and well kept RV park. Close to town, but feels secluded enough. Great experience for long-term camping.

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  Chris H.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 23, 2023

  Gone Fishing RV Resort

  Great RV Resort near Lake Texoma - Gordonville, TX

  We've been staying at this gated RV Resort since May, 2023. The new owners are amazing! Customer service is top notch and they do everything to make you feel at home. There is complimentary trash pickup, a dog walking area with dog stations, benches for relaxing and watching stunning sunsets, on-site laundry, propane and ice for sale and a fish cleaning station. Park also has complimentary wif-fi and Verizon and AT&T work well here. Owners are currently in the process of remodeling the office, 3 bathrooms and they are adding a fitness area. There will be a general store complete with snack items and ice cream once complete. All sites are full hook up, 30 and 50 amp sites available. Lake Texoma and the boat launch is 1/4 mile away. The owners provide complimentary boat launch passes too. There is a casino with cafe approximately 1 mile away, 9-hole golf course about 2 miles away and multiple restaurants and shopping within a half hour.  We also went on a fishing charter with Triple Header Fishing Guide (thfgtx@gmail.com) and it was so fun. We highly recommend this RV Resort. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed!

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  Tammie L.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 18, 2019

  Thousand Trails Lake Texoma

  Nice park

  We got a Free membership to Thousand Trails when we purchased our RV! This is the 2nd one we stayed at in TX. Sites are wooded, that’s a good thing in Texas! The sites had full hookup, loved that! Not close to the lake , did not like that! Bathrooms were not clean and they could do some upkeep on the property! This is another camping location close to the Dallas area!

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  Pennie

  Traveler

  

  Feb. 25, 2022

  Northlake Village RV Park

  Nice. But for the price could be better.

  We stayed three days at Northlake Village over the Thanksgiving holiday in 2021. We had a family gathering to go to in Keller, Texas and this RV park was convenient. From my own observations, it looks like this particular park caters to long term rentals more than it does short term. While staying here we met a few'residence' who had been there for months. Despite this, the grounds are well maintained and so are the facilities; pool, fitness room, laundry and bathrooms. Because it was a holiday (Thanksgiving) the rental rate was quite high. So, I expected a very nice place. So, it was disappointing to discover that the FREE WiFi didn't work. The office was not open due to the holiday, or perhaps Covid. So, I didn't bother to see if it could be fixed. I have a sneaky suspicion that the WiFi service we were given to connect to is not the one that long term renters get to use. In the future, I will look for another RV park.

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  Butch K.

  Ranger

  

  Dec. 28, 2024

  Red River Rose RV Resort

  great people making your travels as good as they can be

  Overall, I was very well pleased with the whole Park and especially the people. Apparently the management of the RV Park has been recently re-organized. The red rose River Rv Park is now Ardmore Lakes RV resort. The RV service area is still separate with the old version of the name. I was very interested in having some work done on my fifth wheel so I called them about that in advance. I arranged to stay four days and have five solar panels mounted on my RV. That worked out very well. I ended up staying another full week. I have to say the expenses were well worth it, but topped out my budget for the month. Seven nights was $350 even though in December about all of the amenities were shut down. They do have a storm shelter, just in case.

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  Stephen & Theresa B.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 21, 2021

  By The Lake RV Park & Resort

  Sweet Resort Style Camping

  This is a great family owned RV resort with easy access,.8 miles, to and from I-35 via exit 24 about halfway between Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Dallas Texas; absolutely no interstate noise. Beautiful country setting among the rolling hills and just a mile and a half from the entrance to Lake Murray State Park offering water activities on the centerpiece 5,278 surface acre Lake Murray, 18 hole golf, picnicking, fishing, camping, trail riding, hayrides, 30 miles of hiking, swimming, miniature golf, 100 acres of ATV trails, several marinas and more. The resort amenities include a clubhouse, inground pool, playground, basketball, dog park, lake with firepits, bathhouse, laundry, ice, propane fill station, free wi fi and cable TV. All interior roads are paved, pads are all concrete with irrigated grass lawns, 50/30/15 amp electric, water, sewer, table and cable on 90 large pull throughs and 38 back-ins. Verizon 4 bars. Camp hosts on site and the staff is very welcoming. This park is extremely well cared for and relatively new...so as the trees mature so will the shade and the aesthetics. Great place for a long term stay or just a weekend getaway. The nearby town of Ardmore has all the necessities: shopping, dining, groceries, fuel and Walmart and just a short distance to Winstar Casino(one of the largest in the world) plus several museums and cultural centers. 1031 Lodge Rd, Ardmore, Oklahoma, 73401 l www.bythelakerv.com l 580-798-4721 l GPS 34.071845,-97.132978

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  Crystal C.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 31, 2018

  Sunset RV Park

  Great for RVs but no TENT camping at all

  I know I am a bit biased because I do only tent camping. But I never turn away a good RV park to check out for friends or followers who ask me for advice on their travels. This one is right in my backyard so I wanted to make sure everyone knew it was out there!!

  The facility itself has a lot of sites for rigs both small and large. The owners are extremely nice and are very welcoming. As a result of their great attitudes and welcoming demeanor they do have a lot of people who call this place home long term. This place has a sense of community because people are neighbors instead of just all passers through.

  It offers a laundry and shower facility mid camp and a propane station just in front of the office on the road toward the community of Sunset. There is another entrance on the opposite side along the highway access road but you will have to pull all the way through the camp to get to the office.

  I noticed that for the most part the grounds are even for RVs however there are a few areas where it does dip off a bit. Some of the long term campers do not maintain their rigs to the same standards as the travelers so those areas look a little less kept, but that is very similar to a lot of RV areas which offer long term stay.

  There is a store very close, although the camp itself doesn't have one but everything else appears to be in place. There are not as many amenities for the kiddos although there is a small playground here.

  The campground host and the easy access to the highway makes this one a good stop when passing though this area, you can easily access it from both sides and it is easy to locate on GPS.

  (Photos were taken in July so it is a bit more dry than it is during most months as we have been experiencing a heat wave)

  TIPS:

  • Book ahead of time and take advantage of any specials they might have. They currently are offering a discount on services when you stay a month.

  • Check out the proximity to the LBJ Grasslands which have hiking, fishing and boating only a short distance from the campground.

  • Closest chain grocery store is about 8 miles north in Bowie or 7 miles south in Alvord so if you aren't wanting to pull in and then have to leave you might want to get your supply stop in before you arrive.

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  Carrie K.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 4, 2020

  By The Lake RV Park & Resort

  Amazing amenities minutes from the lake

  This RV park is one of our favorites. The amenities are amazing, concrete pads, full hook ups, a fishing pond, great pool, volleyball, basketball, and dog park made our 10 day stay incredible. I didn’t use them, but my husband said the bathrooms/showers were the cleanest he’s ever seen. Aside from how great the actual park is, the staff is amazing, best customer service ever and they do all they can to make you feel welcome. 

  The park is minutes from the marina, a fishing pier, and great hiking. We just left and are already booking another trip this summer.

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  Crystal C.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 13, 2018

  A Plus RV Park

  Friendly Staff, Easy Highway Access

  I have seen this place a million times living in the community nearby and never thought to check to see if they all tent campers. I was shocked to find out they do accommodate them so I passed through and checked out the grounds and wanted to let people know it exists!

  There are two entries at the front of the property each easily accessed from the highway. Though they are gravel they are easy to navigate but do hold a little water in the rain. As you drive into the camp there are 4 main rows of camping, mostly in use by RVs however they do also accommodate tent campers. These sites can be picked up nightly or for more long term use so many people at this park have called this their home for a bit. Despite obvious signs of the long term dwellers, the grounds are clean and well maintained and don't look cluttered like some long term campgrounds will begin to look.

  The site offers nice restrooms with showers, a bbq for general use, a rec room perfect for having your breakfast or dinner or perhaps a game of cards with friends and has connections for RVs up to 50 amp as well as a dump station.

  For the tent camper sites are wide enough to be comfortable to move around and have scattered picnic tables. The tent camping sites are located on a grassy area next to the pond so they are not squished between big rigs and have a bit more privacy.

  This site might not look as elaborate as some, but it more than makes up for the few things you do not have by its friendly staff and on site mechanic.

  TIPS:

  • Call in advance if looking for an RV site, they do have several spaces available but during certain times of the year they do fill up as they are centrally located to many things.

  • Check out the LBJ Grasslands which are nearby when visiting this location, a great get away for some outdoor activities.

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  Crystal C.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 23, 2018

  Camper’s Paradise

  Amenities Set This Apart From Others In Area

  This is mainly an RV site however they do have a few sites for tents. Tents and vans are only $20 per night with full access to amenities. RVs are $35 per night and they do make concessions for long term stay as well.

  Something that sets this apart from other locations in the area is it provides a small store for those staying and also access to storage for recreational vehicles. It also has on site propane sales so if you happen to be in an RV you do not have to worry about finding supplies elsewhere.

  I enjoy the pool at this stop perhaps the most. It is rare that it is busy despite also allowing non campers to for a small fee swim.

  Bathrooms and showers are available in the main building however they also have a clubhouse which can be used for a fee that includes a kitchen which makes it feel like a more complete campground experience.

  This is one of the most popular roadside stops in this area because of its amenities.

  Tips:

  • Call ahead for long term camping sites - also available are campers available to rent when available

  • Each site is metered for long term campers so they will have direct feed to electricity and is pay by the month by the meter

  • Store here offers a variety of household items as well as food items. If you aren't fully prepared when you arrive this store is very helpful but a little higher than marketstores

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  Chris P.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 9, 2020

  Star Trails RV Park

  Cozy Star Trails RV Park

  Star Trails is a cozy little RV park just north of Whitesboro, TX. Full hookups with good wifi. Clean and quiet. Nice little pool, walking trails and fishing pond. This is a good little place to visit.

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  Norm B.

  Scout

  

  May. 15, 2022

  Elephant Rock Campground — Lake Murray State Park

  Lake Murray Elephant Rock

  Great campground for RVers. Full hook ups but along the shoreline just electric and water

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  Matthew C.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 29, 2019

  Paradise RV Park at Coral City

  Cramped and noisy

  Right off the interstate. Long term work camp. Very cramped spots. Nice store on site.

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  Kristen N.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 23, 2023

  Lake Point RV Resort

  Great place in Valley View

  I cannot speak highly enough of Lake Point RV Resort. We stayed for nearly a year, and moved out to pursue some amazing opportunities. After seeing what else in terms of RV sites there are in the Gainesville, Valley View area, as well as our experiences with these parks, I can only say that Lake Point exceeds expectations. When there's a problem, staff are always ready to help out, whether it's with the site or otherwise.

  We recently stayed at another park, and our breaker kept tripping every 5 - 10 minutes all night long. We could not even keep either of our ACs on at all in the summer in Texas! Instead of helping us out, diagnosing if the pedestal was problematic, or allowing us to use our generator to combat the heat, they told us we should leave. I know that would NEVER happen at Lake Point, which is why we came back!

  10 out of 10 would recommend to anyone looking for a site in the area of Valley View, Sanger, Gainesville. The facilities are superb and the people are great!

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  Norm B.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 20, 2019

  Elephant Rock Campground — Lake Murray State Park

  Outstanding RV area

  Hiking, biking, fishing and golf. Lake Murray has it all.;full hook ups

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  jamie S.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 27, 2021

  Waggin Tail Ranch RV Park

  Nice big fenced RV spots

  We stayed here 5 months on a work trip. Nice sites most are fenced in with big yards. A few pull thru sites unfenced. The long term sites are well maintained, the staff do a great job of keeping the place nice. Nice big dog park with a pond, also a grooming and dog wash area. Has a pool with hot tub, and a small playground for the kids. We enjoyed our time here, so unique to have a fenced yard. Only down side is the Texas heat and none of the sites have any shade trees.

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  frederic N.

  Scout

  

  May. 19, 2018

  Twin Coves Park

  full service rv campground

  Located on a side arm of Lake grapevine. the campground was renovated and is now offering full hook up and cabins. reservations are strongly recommended over the weekend. you have a boat ramp, kajak launch, mountain bike trails.

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  Michael W.

  Scout

  

  Jan. 19, 2021

  Sheppard AFB Recreation Area

  Military Recreation Annex

  An excellent and well kept site with Cabins, Full Hookup RV sites, lake access, boat ramp, boat slips and boat rentals. This was our first RV camp and we look forward to coming back.

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  Kathrine M.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 23, 2020

  Paradise RV Park at Coral City

  Clean

  This place is clean and new owners are nice. My problem is with the “mayor“. There are mailboxes on site for long term residents but she refuses to let anyone use them except for her 2 family members that she let have 2 of the junky mobile homes on the property. One is with Denton County SO and his place looks like a junky car lot. Even a disabled vet in another mobile home she wouldn’t give mailbox access to. These are federal mailboxes not specifically for her relatives. The local PD goes to the office to just sit inside and do nothing during their shift.

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  Tom C.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 15, 2022

  Thousand Trails Lake Texoma

  Texas in June

  Full hook ups available. Some have no sewer hook ups. Most are 30 amp, many are 50 amp. Sites range from full sun to full shade. Quite a few annuals. Might have given 5 stars but both pools are shut down and it's HOT! Lake is accessible- about half a mile down a private road. Interior roads are a bit rough. Mini golf, shuffle board, horse shoes and playgrounds are available.

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  Jan S.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 9, 2020

  Shangri-La RV Resort

  Peaceful and quiet!

  We stayed here for 2 weeks over Labor Day 2020. It is a secluded, large property far away from any road noise so it is very quiet. All sites have FHU 30/50 amp. Sites are either grass or some gravel. Our site, 25, was shady, grassy and level with room for us to park our car next to our MH. The owners are pleasant and helpful. When we arrived they were on vacation but they had a woman watching the park. She told us to pick any site. Our Verizon was 2 bars of 4G and I was told that AT&T is sketchy here. There is plenty of shopping in nearby Ardmore. There is 1 set of showers, a laundry room and 3 community fire pits. There are no dog runs but it seems nobody pays attention to the“Pets must be leashed and under control” rule. In my opinion this is one of those places where“Resort” is a misnomer. No picnic tables, cable, WiFi. Pool or other amenities associated with other RV Resorts. If you are in the area, especially for Lake Murray, you don’t need those other conveniences and enjoy peace and quiet this is a good place for you. Website is www.shangri-larvresort.com

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  Courtney

  Guide

  

  Oct. 9, 2020

  Damsite Texas — Lake Texoma

  Nice spot for the night

  Nice spot for the night It’s located on the right side of the dam fishing must be good we didn’t go fishing ourselves but tons of people have been fishing all night does not have full hook up 30 amp water no sewer dispose $ 22.00 A night can’t beat that check out is at 4 PM

  Bonus is you reserve through their website posted at the gate gate does not close it remains open we checked in and reserve our spot at 8pm last minute

  351 Corps Rd Denison, TX 75020 United States

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  Stephen & Theresa B.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 22, 2021

  Lake Murray Resort — Lake Murray State Park

  Stunning Oklahoma State Park

  Lake Murray State Park located near Ardmore Oklahoma has something for everyone. Water activities on the centerpiece 5,278 surface acre Lake Murray, 18 hole golf, picnicking, fishing, camping, trail riding, hayrides, 30 miles of hiking, swimming, miniature golf, 100 acres of ATV trails, several marinas and more. Accommodations include Lake Murray Lodge, 56 cabins and six campgrounds. The campgrounds are dotted around the lake with tent and RV sites of varying hook-ups; 30& 50 amp electric, water and some full-hook-up with table, fire ring and grill. Each campground has a camp host, paved roads, modern bathhouses, dump stations, pull-through sites, lake front sites, concrete pads with both open and shaded sites. Research the sites to find one to accommodate your rig. Our choice was Elephant Rock Campground. The nearby town of Ardmore has all the amenities: shopping, dining, groceries, fuel and Walmart. WARNING: Oklahoma State Parks charge a daily parking fee per vehicle of$10 in addition to the camping fee and they enforce it...just saying from experience...read the information carefully! Park Office: 13528 Scenic Hwy 77 Ardmore, OK 73401 l Park Office GPS- 34.071612,-97.101490 Reservations: https://www.travelok.com/

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  Megan R.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 26, 2020

  Lone Oak RV Park

  Fun time with kiddos!

  There are water and electrical hookups in a field that acts as the RV park. It is however across the street from their adorable ranch that has a small zoo, rodeo arena and delicious restaurant. The owners are super friendly and our kids really enjoyed the animals. They’ve got lemurs, a kangaroo, bunnies, a zebra, a camel and all the farm animals! Cannot say enough about the food at the restaurant, which they will deliver to your campsite. They also were doing drive in concerts while we were there!

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  Brian B.

  Guide

  

  May. 9, 2020

  Lake Texoma State Park — Lake Texoma State Resort Park

  Crowded but it didn't feel that way

  Lake Texoma State Park has a few different campgrounds. We stayed at Catfish Bay for a quick little weekend getaway. 

  The campground was nice, quiet, and clean. There were a lot of families and about 50/50 RVs and tents, although most of the tents were in a separate area further down the peninsula.

  The RV section has both full hookups and water/electric hookups. The prettiest sites are the ones without sewer, and the next time we go for just a weekend we'll pick one of those. Most of the RV sites have nice, level concrete pads (except the one we choose ... spot 11 ... crushed granite). The full hookup sites are packed in like a row of dominoes but there's plenty of room for awnings and slide-outs.

  The park has a marina where you can get ice, beverages, chips, etc. You can also rent boats and tubes for the day.

  All-in-all it was a nice weekend and we will probably go back.

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  Matt S.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 19, 2016

  Lake Park Campground

  Lake Park is not a destination, but the staff is very friendly

  Look, I found this campground by total accident following signs. There is so much construction around Lewisville Lake it is difficult to get where you want to go. There are better parks around Lewisville Lake like Pilot Knoll Park.

  This is mostly for RV's and camper trailers. There are a few tent sites near the beach but you are surrounded by baseball fields and city parks. It has a shower house and a laundry facility, but the campsites are stacked on top of each other.

  The campground staff was very helpful.