Best Tent Camping near Hallettsville, TX

Tent Camping Reviews near Hallettsville, TX

136 Reviews of 7 Hallettsville Campgrounds

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  Denise V.

  Ranger

  Nov. 10, 2021

  Colorado Landing RV & Mobile Home Park

  Nice Quiet Park not far from Fairgrounds

  • Water

  • 20/30/50 amp

  • Sewer

  • Extended Cable TV

  • Grill

  • Picnic Table (each one hand-painted with different design)

  • Site Pad: Gravel, level

  👍🏻 Pros:

  • Pull-thru sites closest to the Colorado River

  👎🏻 Cons:• No direct access to get into the river. It drops off too much.

  • The back portion of the site got a lot of afternoon sun

  📝 Park Notes:

  • Dump Station

  • Wifi

  • Propane sold onsite per pound. Site pickup/dropoff

  • Swimming Pool

  • Community Center with Laundry facility(1 washer/ 1 dryer), kitchen, showers/bathroom with kitchen, games, TV, shower

  • Pets on leash, big dog park

  • Each site had it's own trash can

  🐦 Wildlife:

  • Birds

  • Deer

  • Squirrels

  For more info and a video see https://www.denisevajdak.com/2021/10/colorado-landing-rv-park.html

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  Napunani

  Legend

  Jan. 24, 2022

  Texana Park & Campground

  Watch for Gators!

  Reserved 89 days prior to arriving. 

  PRO 

  Extremely nice park registration staff.

  Registration info was available outside of gatehouse upon arrival.

  Security gate that closes during overnight hours.

  Quiet except for Hwy 111 traffic noise.

  Campsites along lake with wide open view of lake. VERY NICE.

  Nice space between campsites with brush between some sites for privacy

  Clean and well stocked toilet/shower facility.

  Dark sky friendly.

  Brand new Nature Center!

  Campsite with picnic table, lantern pole and fire ring.

  Campsite 125 partially shade

  $35/night camping fee

  CON

  $3.50 transaction fee Former Texas State Park so most campsites are short in length.

  We saw numerous 25ft and bigger rigs struggling to back into sites and then the front of their rig was right on roadway.

  Campsite 125 uneven side-to-side.

  Alligators in lake!

  2 bars AT&T.

  No Park WiFi.

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  Nathaniel G.

  Traveler

  Oct. 6, 2020

  Lake Wood Recreation Area

  Quite campground on the Guadalupe River

  Great spot to get away and camp. $25 for tent camping with water and electricity. Also has hookups for RVs. The dam failed a few years back so the lake is no longer there but the river is great for fishing and some swimming. Lots of shade from old pecan trees and soft grass for comfortable tent placement. All sites have a fire ring and picnic tables.

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  Dawn D.

  Traveler

  Apr. 11, 2022

  Lake Wood Recreation Area

  First Camping trip With The Kids

  Our first time for the season did a Lil camping trip me and all the kids (8) not all mine lol for a little trial run it was a nice cute little campground there's a river real close by we had a table and fire ring no electric but there are sites that have electric we had a really good time here will definitely return its not to far from out town

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  Troy W.

  Legend

  Jul. 10, 2018

  Palmetto State Park Campground

  Ranger Review: Gregory Backpack at Palmetto SP (River + Lake + Palmettos)

  Campsite Review:

  Palmetto State Park is a tranquil campground located in Central Texas. It offers campers the chance to hike, bike, swim, paddle, fish or just lay in a hammock under the shade of trees. The park is located a few minutes drive from the towns of Gonzales and Luling. The park's most unique feature are the dwarf palmetto plants which grow throughout the forest.

  When entering the park you are welcomed by a canopy of overhanging trees. At the entrance there is an office where you can pay your admission fee and shop for some basic camping necessities. There are also after-hour pay stations nearby.

  At each campsite there is a parking space with water and electrical hookups, a picnic table, barbecue grill and fire pit. Most of the sites will fit small to medium sized RVs. There are plenty of shade trees around the campsites which are welcome during the summers in Texas. The restrooms are near the campsites and all of the restrooms, although somewhat dated, have sinks, flush toilets and showers.

  Some of the attractions of this park include a small artesian spring, lake and the San Marcus River. There is a nice hike and bike trail which runs along the bank of the river which is flat and easy to walk or bike. There are some amazing sights and sounds while walking through the forest - from birds to insects to small mammals to plants. As previously mentioned, one of the unique features of this park are the dwarf palmetto plants that grow on the forest floor. These palmettos make you feel as if you've been transported to a tropical paradise. Paddle boat, kayak and canoe rentals are available at a concession office near the lake.

  There are a number of activities to enjoy at this park, but some of the facilities could use an update. I would think that is a nice park for families with kids because of the variety of activities that can be pursued. There are no extreme features like mountains or cliffs, just a number of peaceful nooks in nature.

  Before or after your stay at Palmetto State Park be sure to pass by the little town of Luling, Texas where you can eat at the City Market Café which has some of the best barbecue in Texas.

  Product Review:

  As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I am offered the opportunity to test products. At this campground, I tested the Gregory Inertia 30 Hydration Backpack.

  Top reasons I loved the Gregory Inertia 30 Hydration Backpack:

  1. Size: The pack is 30 liters and is useful for day hikes, weekend adventures or carry-on airline travel.
  2. Features: The pack has well thought-out organization with a large main compartment, a mid-sized compartment, a top stash pocket, stretch mesh front and side pockets and a flexible suspension. Also, there are a number of attachment loops for attaching tools, poles, solar chargers or other gear.
  3. Technology: The new 3D hydration bladder is a breeze to fill, empty and clean. It has an tactile grip handle and rubberized fill top which make opening and closing easy. When cleaning or drying out the bladder, the sidewalls of the bladder maintain an open shape which allows easy access and evaporation of any residual water.
  4. Quality: All of the materials are of high quality. I expect that the backpack will last many years. This is important for a day use backpack which will see regular duty under a variety of conditions. It is also important for backpacking, because no one wants a gear failure while in the backcountry.

  I hope and expect that this backpack will become my go to backpack for a variety of adventures.

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  Steve & Ashley G.

  Legend

  Jun. 16, 2019

  Buescher State Park Campground

  Nice Fishing Spot

  Buescher State Park is about 40 miles outside of Austin and a short drive from Bastrop Texas. The park is great for campers who like to fish. The 25 acre park lake offers some great shoreline and kayak or canoe fishing. You can rent a canoe or bring your own. You can use the boat launch or enter the lake from the Lakeview Campsite. The campsite have flat concrete pads for campers and RVs. The sites have good tree cover and a nice level of privacy which can be rare at state sites. They have all the facilities you need from group recreation facilities to new cabins on the lake. The campground was less than half full in June. They have a tackle loaner site and a small camp store.

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  Richard G.

  Guide

  Jun. 21, 2020

  Vernon L Richards Riverbend Park

  Overnight camping

  We arrived around 11:30 pm to the park and was stopped by a very helpful officer that explained to us the park was closed, but helped us get a spot anyways and directions. Got to the spot and it was more than I expected for a camp site (electricity, fire ring pit, table, Barbque pit, and trash cans with bags). We set up tent quickly, made a fire, and had a great time with the kids!

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  Mari P.

  Scout

  Jun. 9, 2018

  Palmetto State Park Campground

  Nice basic state park

  The tent camping spots in this somewhat small state were spacious. They had both a grill and a fire pit, picnic table, water spigot, and a "lantern hook" (a giant pipe thing like for a basketball hoop, but with a little hook sticking out of it. Each site is supposed to accommodate 2 cars, but about half of them only had parking for 1. Fortunately we got there early and were able to switch. Try to be nice to the camp hosts, they're volunteers and when I got grumpy at the one who told us we couldn't park with our wheels hanging off the pad, I thought she might cry.

  The website doesn't get updated easily, so ignore any reports of tubing. There are no tube rentals there and no convenient, nearby tubing put-ins/take-outs. Don't try to tube the Zedler Mill Paddling Trail. The water is super slow and full of logs and if you suck at tubing it could take you 10 hours.

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  lunan E.

  Scout

  Sep. 21, 2025

  Buescher State Park Campground

  Nightmare camping!!!

  Do NOT camp here if you want peace and quiet!! after 3 diffrent attempts to enjoy quiet peaceful camping trips here I can confirm quiet hours are NOT inforced and even worse all three times I've stayed here I've had someone intrude onto my campsite to either try and peak into my tent, or use my picnic table or grill when there are plenty of others unused???? 

  doesn't help that front staff are rude every time ive been too. never had these problems at other state parks. guess Beaushner is the party park!