Best Tent Camping near Galveston, TX

Recent Tent Reviews in Galveston

152 Reviews of 5 Galveston Campgrounds

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  Thomas and James S.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 15, 2024

  Gulf Side Oasis Beach Dispersed

  Gulf Oasis road 4

  Absolutely breathtaking! Parked parallel to the dunes off the packed down sand! We’re a good distance from all the houses to avoid any potential issues. No permits required and the signs upon entering the beach make no mention.

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  Aaron D.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 19, 2024

  Brazos Bend State Park Campground

  Hidden Gem in the Texas Swamp

  We stayed at spot 128 in the Burr Oak. It was very easy to back into, the site is super wide and full asphalt. Site was very level. Bathrooms were somewhat close, about 4 or 5 sites down with a shortcut through the woods. Not a lot of street lights throughout the campground made things nice and quiet at night. The site had good Verizon cell service, around 25-50 mbps. The Tmobile service was around the same. This place is very remote and the park itself is huge, we only stayed one night but it has a ton to offer! Overall the campground was clean, very quiet, with a ton of activities.

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  Andrea P.

  Guide

  

  May. 30, 2024

  Bolivar Peninsula RV Park

  Still needs work

  Pros: office lady very nice, site 1 has 1 tree for shade, ferry w/ our travel trailer from Galveston Island was easier than expected, large dog park, close to Camp Margaritaville.

  Cons: gravel sites, bathroom super gross with no TP, dirt rv road kicks up lots of dust, right on noisy highway.

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  Andrea P.

  Guide

  

  May. 26, 2024

  Galveston Island State Park Campground

  Great! Will return!

  Stayed on the beachside & loved it. Concrete pads, clean shower house, picnic table under gazebo, leashed dog allowed on beach, close to boardwalk for beach access.

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  Mark D.

  Guide

  

  May. 3, 2024

  Brazos Bend State Park Campground

  ONE OF OUR FAVORITES

  This park is really back in there as from the office to the sites it's a good distance which is nice. Level sites and more than enough room between sites. If you like hiking, you can get it done here, just watch out for the gators.....

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  Mick F.

  Scout

  

  Mar. 25, 2024

  Galveston Island State Park Campground

  very positive camp

   It sounds like you had a memorable experience during your stay! Friendly staff, clean facilities, and great beach walks definitely contribute to a positive impression. It's wise to prefer the bay side sites for a quieter atmosphere and fewer crowds. Watching interesting birds adds to the charm, but it's essential to stay cautious of snakes, as you mentioned encountering a rattler. Making reservations in advance seems like a good tip to avoid any hassle, especially during busy weekends. If you need any assistance with your writing tasks, consider checking out https://payforessay.net/ for reliable help. Additionally, having reservations in advance can provide peace of mind and ensure a smoother experience during your stay, allowing you to focus more on enjoying the surroundings and less on logistical concerns.

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  Charles &.

  Ranger

  

  Feb. 28, 2024

  Brazos Bend State Park Campground

  Great State Park for Hiking/Biking

  We stayed in spot 112 in February 2024.  

  • Sites are very nice, wide, and (mostly) level.  
  • Campground is kept clean.  
  • Bathroom is a bit outdated, but still clean.
  • Trails are very nice and appear top be kept up regularly.  Just watch out for the alligators.
  • Don't forget to reserve a spot at the observatory on Saturday nights...
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  Jon D.

  Guide

  

  Feb. 15, 2024

  Fort Anahuac Park

  Decent Spot on the water

  Good little park off the beaten path. You can camp with water views. Flush toilets with running water, but those mosquitoes will eat you alive.

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  Daniel H.

  Guide

  

  Jan. 2, 2024

  At the Beach RV Park

  Great beach spot. Above water

  Easy set up. Friendly host. No facilities but all hook ups. Close quarters on rigs. On the water so it’s all good regardless. A little messy. Needs some repairs on utilities. But. On the water.

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  Rick W.

  Scout

  

  Dec. 1, 2023

  Winnie Stowell Park

  Its Free and quiet.

  It is a good place to spend 3 nights, unless it thunderstorms. Flash flooding occurs.

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  Nicola M.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 23, 2023

  Galveston Island State Park Campground

  Great Spot—Busy!

  We stayed here almost 10 days. Did some jockeying around because we didn’t have reservations. Friendly staff, clean facilities, great beach walks, large sites. We prefer the bay side sites—quieter and fewer people. Lots of interesting birds to see, and watch out for snakes! We saw a big rattler on the boardwalk but we gave it space and it moved off right away. I would recommend a reservation to save hassles as this place fills up on the weekends.

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  Bob M.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 31, 2023

  Brazos Bend State Park Campground

  Loved It

  We had fun here with our 3 year old granddaughter. Campsite was nice & large, well spaced out. Bathrooms are clean, and the trails are awesome. Saw about 20 alligators on Elm Lake

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  Patrick B.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 11, 2023

  Double Bayou Park

  Nice free camping

  Free camping, just send a picture of your 🆔. Plenty of room, no sites just pop your tent wherever. No electric or hookups. They do have a restroom with flush toilets. Don't forget the "OFF" tons of mosquitoes. Overall a nice place.

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  Thomas F.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 19, 2023

  Galveston Island State Park Campground

  Great

  This place is a true coastal gem! Nestled along the Gulf of Mexico, it offers a fnf perfect blend of natural beauty and outdoor recreation.

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  Derek N.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 1, 2023

  Houston East RV Resort

  No school age children allowed on the property

  This is the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard from an RV park…no school-age children allowed on the property! I didn’t stay there with my family and I won’t stay there.

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  Michelle S.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 23, 2023

  Rio RV Park at Turtle Bayou

  Great spot!

  Stayed one night and was pleasantly surprised with what the park had to offer. Great views of the water a short walk from my stall, fully renovated and clean bathrooms and decent separation between the sites. My site backed onto the highway but wasn’t very loud. I’d stay here again for the affordable price of $26

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  mary

  Scout

  

  May. 3, 2023

  Camp Mohawk County Park

  Wonderful trip into nature without traveling 100 miles away!!

  Camp Mohawk is a great get away close to home for many of us.  The staff is very

  helpful and and kind.  They have cabins, dorms, tent camping, hiking trails, stocked

  ponds for fishing, playgrounds, volleyball, basketball courts, pavilions for rent with

  bar b q grills, plenty of picnic  tables throughout the park for convenience of park goers.

   Pet friendly with waste stations around for disposal of their waste.  Free  for day use

  To make reservations call 281-756-2319 you and the whole family will have alot

  of fun and won't regret it!!!

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  Kevin H.

  Legend

  

  Apr. 18, 2023

  Galveston Island State Park Campground

  Awesome location , great facilities

  Starting to get busy, probably the best time of year - before it warms up and the bugs return. Short walk to beach, close to town if you need anything. Did not use facilities so no comment other than great 50 amp and good water.

  Only negative is dump station is a challenge if using tote (no ramp, gotta haul up curb). Campground facilities says there is sewer hookup. There is not ( other than for hosts)

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  Josh M.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 2, 2023

  Follett’s Island Beach

  Amazing experience

  We drove our 32ft class C (with tow dolly attached) on the beach without any issue getting in or out, and we saw multiple 2 wheel drive vehicles drive allllll the way down the beach. The sand is compact basically all the way throughout the entire beach. The weather was cloudy when we were there but the potential for a beautiful sunrise on the beach is there. There weren’t a lot of people on the beach during the week, but the weekend was slammed with all sorts of trucks and cars parked on the beach. Some small businesses drove by selling goods from their vehicles, like ice cream trucks and flags.

  Oh! And you know the scenes in movies where they have a campfire on the beach? But no beach ever allows a campfire? They allow them here!

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  Casey L.

  Legend

  

  Mar. 19, 2023

  South Main RV Park

  Good for proximity to NRG stadium

  My husband and I came to the Houston rodeo and stayed here strictly for proximity to the stadium. The RV park did have a shuttle which was very nice to get us to and from. Most sites are large enough for big rigs, you do have to park on the gravel right in front of your rig which can be tight. Nice concrete pads at each site. Traffic can be loud and there are many full-time set ups here with permanent residents. Has a gate with a code so it did feel safe at night. Small dog park that could use some extra TLC. Laundry on premises, no play ground, good wifi and Verizon service.

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  Mooseknuckle

  Scout

  

  Mar. 16, 2023

  Fort Anahuac Park

  Very nice family friendly camping spot with a killer view

  Wow! So I had no idea this place was camper friendly. This place is awesome! If the public head wasn't in such rough shape, I would give this place 5 stars! I absolutely love the history of the area and think the area should be very proud of the display here! 

  You can check out our family's adventure here by searching @HistoryRats on YouTube or find us on social media under History Rats.

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  Hope M.

  Scout

  

  Mar. 15, 2023

  Bass And Bay RV Park

  Small but pretty

  This RV park is cute and quiet. The RV sites are pretty close together but the lake view is very nice. Clean & private bathrooms and laundry machines. They have hookups & Wi-Fi They are pet friendly There is not a lot of space or privacy between sites Pretty lake view

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  Austin

  Guide

  

  Mar. 13, 2023

  Whites County Park Campground

  Free place to rest when driving on 10

  Easy to get to, we were the only camper here. Some fishermen down on the water during the day but we were the only campers. Our 42’ 5th wheel fit nicely on the gravel patch by the cement picnic table. Only rules are to register (info on the sign, free but you have to call the number) and don’t park on the grass (there were some day use people parked on the grass but they want campers on the gravel) - can’t beat it for free.

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  Sam C.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 13, 2023

  Bolivar Peninsula RV Park

  Beautiful lakefront sites, very friendly managers!

  Great, roomy site, full hookups, showers, laundry, dog park, pavilion, and more. Easy access to the beach.

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  Tonya B.

  Guide

  

  Feb. 28, 2023

  Houston East RV Resort

  Baytown

  Nice place. Staff is nice and helpful. Spaces are tight but we fit our 40 ft Allegro Bus with tow.

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  Kevin H.

  Legend

  

  Dec. 18, 2022

  Brazos Bend State Park Campground

  Great State Park Spacous sites

  First. Data. Download enough to watch FIFA final. Upload not the greatest. Visible, Verizon 5G, T-Mobile 5G. All great down but low upload speeds. Too many trees for Starlink

  Awesome friendly gate house staff. Big park with camping loop. Will be back

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  Toya R.

  Traveler

  

  Dec. 18, 2022

  Eagles Point RV and Camping

  Amazing Property

  I’m from CA and I’m used to camping out in the woods so I was a little scared of what to expect when I was driving through the quaint town, but to my surprise the campgrounds were really nice. The owner and the grounds manager were very friendly and helpful. They supplied us with lots of wood and even started the fire for us. We got to choose a site right by the water. The views were magnificent! Very quiet and clean property. You can fish on the lake, hike through the land or just relax and enjoy the serenity. The bathroom was really clean and warm which was a super plus being that it was as cold as 33 degrees outside when we stayed. It was my partner’s first time camping she loved it. We already have plans to go back. I highly recommend this place!!!