14 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Thousand Trails Lake Texoma and Cedar Mills Marina & Resort welcome pets at their facilities on Lake Texoma. These Gordonville area pet-friendly campgrounds maintain clean, level sites with full hookups for RV campers, while also accommodating tent campers. Cedar Mills provides bathroom facilities, laundry access, and lakeside dining options for guests with pets. Walnut Creek Resort, also pet-friendly, offers waterfront camping spots with electric hookups and sewer connections. Paradise on Lake Texoma requires campers bring at least a 50-foot water hose at certain RV sites but maintains friendly staff who provide helpful information about pet policies upon check-in. Most campgrounds in the area enforce standard leash requirements, though specific pet amenity details vary by location. The campground picnic tables at most locations have seen better days but remain functional for pet owners needing outdoor dining space.
Five Mile Camp Primitive Dispersed Camping offers a free alternative for backpackers with dogs seeking a more remote experience on Lake Texoma shores. Accessible via the Cross Timbers Trail, this fully primitive camping area requires proper preparation as no facilities are available. Some access points have no trespassing and beware of dog signs posted by adjacent property owners, requiring careful navigation. Campers report the trails provide an amazing backcountry feel surprisingly close to home, with hammock and tent camping both viable options for overnight stays with pets. The nearby RV parks offer more amenities, with Thousand Trails Lake Texoma featuring spacious wooded sites though the roads within could use serious attention. Most campgrounds in the region maintain a gated entry system, providing secure environments for pets and preventing unwanted access to beaches and facilities.
"Electric is located close by sites. Some sites also have sewer. Nice place, I shall return one day."
"It was nice the only people who had access to the water were the people who had booked a site, this is because there is a gate into the campground you must have a code for."
from $20 - $40 / night
"One big issue with this park is the distance to the actual lake itself."
"When you first drive into the park, to the left they are in the process of building an entire new section and it looks nice. I wish they would do some upkeep on the rest of the park as well."
"Friendly staff, nice lakeside restaurant, and clean level sites."
"Nice clean campsites with clean bathrooms and a restaurant nearby views of the lake are spectacular"
"everything about the place was clean, Pet friendly, spacious sites, restrooms/showers well maintained. Friendly staff, will definitely stay again."
"Just near the entrance(1/4 mile) is a Sonic, which was very convenient during Covid days."
from $30 - $50 / night
"Great hiking, biking trail on south shore of Lake Texoma. They have a few primitive spots next to the trailhead and several pads for trailers."
"There is a hiking trail and boat ramp on west side."
Available next weekend
from $16 - $50 / night
"Amazing backcountry feel on Lake Texoma shores. Come prepared it's fully primitive but there are spots all up and down the Cross Timbers Trail you can either boat or backpack too."
"Visited this private resort on 9/14/19 for a quick night away from the city. They have a handful of full hookup RV sites and cabins. There is also a marina with a store and kayaks for rent."
"The campground is tucked away in a woodsy area of Lake Texoma, our waterfront spot had a beautiful view & the sound of the fish jumping all around with the birds was quite serene!"
"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. "
"Nice peaceful surroundings. Close to the lake, but not too close, if you know what I mean."
Available next weekend
from $50 - $55 / night
Available next weekend
from $49 - $54 / night
"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."
from $32 / night
GuideThe KOA is clean and well maintained. There is lits of space for the pull throughs. Dog park is amazing, host are friendly and kind. They are very welcoming and the store is small, but clean with a little bit of everything for everyone! We will definitely be back!
TravelerSuper easy in and out. Pretty much every amenity that you would want at a very modern campground.
TravelerRed River RV Resort (Deluxe) in Thackerville OK is a hot mess to be polite. The entire campground is covered with goathead sand burrs. It's impossible to go outside and enjoy any part of the campground. If you do go out you have to be very careful not to bring any of the sand burrs into the camper. The property owner / management knows of the campground issues but they're not doing anything to fix the issues. The pool and hot tub are disgusting, both have green slimy water with leaves, dirt and whatever else blew into it. The community room is locked and you have to ask at the office to get access. The community room has multiple TV's but none if them turn on so whats point in having them. On the good side it has two nice pool tables so its has some purpose. The gym area is packed with equipment but looks more like a storage locker than a gym.The campground has a good laundry room and okay WIFI. The showers are okay, older facilty but it all works. It has a fenced dog park but again It's covered with sand burrs so its unuseable. There's several empty/abandonded campers through out the campground. We went down the street to the local public park, sadly the park is unuseable as well due to the sand burrs being everywhere. It appears sand burrs are a bigger issue in the area and just not only at the campground. The campsites have full hook ups, some of the sewer hose tubes have caps while others don't. The neighboring campsite sewer connection didnt have a sewer cap and it has a huge wolf spider living in it.... we had planned to stay the full 14 days but leaving early due to the 8 billion sand burrs. Our dog is unable to walk in the grass, dirt, pavement without a paw full of sand burrs. I'm very disappointed C2C thinks this is a deluxe campground, I would be embarrassed to be in any way connected to it. There's other campgrounds in the area that have similar nightly cost ($40 - $50) if I was to pay outside of the C2C members rate with useable grass yards, clean useable swimming pools and community rooms. This could be an amazing campground if someone would fix the issues. As it stands now I would avoid this campground at all costs.
GuideThis is a very small campground with a central bathroom/showers up the hill from the campsites. The lake means bugs. The bathrooms were not terrible. The showers were clean-ish.
TravelerWonderful big camping sites. Water and electric with picnic tables. Pretty water views of Lake Arbuckle. Quiet. Excellent walking with pets.
ScoutWe had a great time here. Lots of shade, privacy and great view of lake
GuideFolks want different things out of campsites. For me, it's scenic beauty, quiet for work and mental health, and nice places to take my dog. This checks all the boxes!
None of my reviews will be useful for amenities or activities because I just don't use them. I can't tell you about bathrooms, fishing, etc. I can tell you the water is very soft and feels slick or soapy even after you rinse. I have onboard reverse osmosis and wouldn't recommend drinking city water anywhere in Texas. There's too much oil production here and gas and chemicals are all over.
The staff at the gate were pleasant and said, "You must be David," when I pulled in, which was very nice and made it easy and welcoming.
Texas has many undiscovered and wonderful public lands, whether you're really camping or just working remote, watching the deer, or seeing the sunrise over a lake from your bedroom window. Get out here and come see them!
LegendGot here after Labor day weekend and mostly all to ourselves.
ScoutGreat place to camp for a few nights. Boat ramp, clean showers, Lakeview, swimming, fishing, campfires. Clean, safe place to enjoy yourself.
Lake Texoma spans the Texas-Oklahoma border with over 89,000 surface acres of water and 580 miles of shoreline. The lake sits at an elevation of approximately 617 feet above sea level when at normal pool level. Camping areas around Gordonville range from fully developed RV parks to primitive backcountry sites, with several options welcoming pets. Most campgrounds experience hot summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F from June through September.
Hiking at Cross Timbers Trail: Access trailheads at Juniper Point for day hikes or backpacking. "I ran the Cross Timbers trails on Saturday and on Sunday. The location was beautiful and everything was operable and clean," notes James_TrueZoneCoaching.
Boating and fishing: Lake Texoma offers excellent fishing opportunities for multiple species. "We go all the time for day trips for picnicking, boat rentals and also for camping. Great fishing on beautiful Lake Texoma," says Susan F. about Eisenhower State Park Campground.
Swimming at designated beaches: Several campgrounds maintain swimming areas with varying terrain. "Swimming area and trails along the cliffs are exquisite. Great wifi as well," reports Amie M. The swim beaches are typically most crowded on summer weekends and holidays.
Wildlife viewing: Watch for the resident birds and animals around campsites. "There's a flock of Canadian geese that love to hang out at the camp ground," JANA R. observes at Juniper Point East.
Waterfront camping spots: Direct lake access from sites lets campers enjoy water activities without driving. "Lots of choices, many close to water and some right next to docks/launches. Simple clean sites, just how camp tenting should be," says Harry H. about Eisenhower State Park Campground.
Wooded sites for hammocks: Trees provide shade and hammock options at several parks. "Wooded sites are perfect for a hammock," confirms Harry H. Hammock camping works well in warmer months when shade is essential.
Clean facilities: Cedar Mills Marina & Resort maintains good bathroom and laundry facilities. "Campground feels safe. Picnic tables, bathroom, and laundry is available," reports Bailey C. Most campgrounds with facilities clean restrooms daily.
Lakeside dining options: Some resorts offer on-site food service. "Excellent place to spend a few nights. Friendly staff, nice lakeside restaurant, and clean level sites," William N. shares about Cedar Mills Marina & Resort.
Water hookup distances: At Paradise on Lake Texoma, prepare for long water hose requirements. "Fair warning, the water hookups are FAR from the site. Do not under estimate how far these things are. With 75ft of hose - we were barely reaching the nozzle," Taylor V. cautions.
Campground roads: Interior roads at some parks need maintenance. "The roads within the park itself could use some serious attention," notes Emerson F. about Thousand Trails Lake Texoma.
Primitive camping preparation: For backpack camping, bring all necessary supplies. "Good spot. I stayed in my hammock and buddy in his tent back in Nov 2019. Stopped just before a cold front with rain hit and built a fire," Shane W. explains about Five Mile Camp Primitive Dispersed Camping.
Site levelness: Be prepared for uneven sites at some campgrounds. "The one thing I didn't care for was the levelness of our spot, it was a little touch & go with my mother & her walker," Amy C. mentions about Walnut Creek Resort.
Group camping options: Eisenhower State Park Campground accommodates larger family gatherings. "Our big group has gone to Eisenhower twice. The park is on Lake Texoma. We went to kayak and camp. They have good hiking trails, great campsites, and lots to do," Amy J. reports.
Playground access: Some campgrounds offer recreational facilities for children. Winstar RV Park includes "a great pool, great covered picnic area, horseshoe pit, basketball court and play area," according to Suzanne S.
Pet policies for families with animals: Most campgrounds around Gordonville permit pets with standard leash requirements. "The RV lots are roomy, and the park is active and neighborly, and the evenings are peaceful & quiet," Frank S. shares about Paradise on Lake Texoma.
Site selection for accessibility: Choose appropriate sites if mobility is a concern. "Sites range from full sun to full shade. Quite a few annuals," Tom C. observes at Thousand Trails Lake Texoma.
Check electrical pedestals: Verify functionality before setting up. "The first spot I chose had a bad pedestal, so I had to pick up and choose another spot. I would definitely recommend checking the pedestal before unpacking," advises Emerson F.
Security features: Many campgrounds offer gated access for safety. "We loved our time here! Quiet park with activities and a lake. We had a pull through site with plenty of space for our 44' 5th wheel, truck and extra vehicle," Rachel P. reports about Thousand Trails Lake Texoma.
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