Top Tent Camping near Hawkins, TX

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268 Reviews of 10 Hawkins Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Brushy Creek
    September 14, 2024

    Brushy Creek

    Quite and Peaceful

    The site we had was very peaceful Great Lake view and a small private beach. The shower didn’t have warm water when I used it early morning.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Johnson Creek Camp
    September 14, 2024

    Johnson Creek Camp

    Very Peaceful

    This place was not busy when we came out. The view of the lake was beautiful. Lots of deer in the campsite.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Texas Log Cabin RV Park
    September 9, 2024

    Texas Log Cabin RV Park

    Best kept secret omg.. like ol school camping

    This place I keep coming back to. It's like ol school its just simple no concrete, have common fire pit areas and they even give you the word to burn at the common area. Wowza!! Fur baby friendly and jus keep dog on leash and pick up after your fur baby the smells of the fire area in the park is outstanding.  The park Hosts.. tammy and Jeff outstanding as well.  

    Nothing left to say.  The owner has been doing this for how long now over 30 yrs. Way to go camping thank you so much.  We keep coming back love love love this Lil hide away 💕💕💕💕❤️🤍💙

  • Camper-submitted photo from Texas Log Cabin RV Park
    August 28, 2024

    Texas Log Cabin RV Park

    The park is wonderful with great park Hosts

    Www.txlogcabinrvpark.com

    Tammy & Jeff are the park host.  Please call 903-802-0434 for reservations.  Or visit our site 

    The email address 

    UPDATE EMAIL ADDRESS 

    Please use this email

    Reservations

    txlogcabinrvpark.com Tammy will receive the request and get right back to you. 

    Thank you

    HAPPY TRAILS 👣 💓

  • Camper-submitted photo from Martin Creek Lake State Park Campground
    May 3, 2024

    Martin Creek Lake State Park Campground

    STATE PARK NEXT TO POWER PLANT

    Once again our timing was great as this state park was only about 1/4 full. Sites were level and as with most SP's, plenty of room. Nice wooded park, lots of deer and a nice island to hike on. Power plant isn't all that bad, but then again we weren't right on the water where you would be able to hear it more. Nice facilities.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Texas Rose RV Park
    April 17, 2024

    Texas Rose RV Park

    fine

    "Stick Merge" is a puzzle game where players combine sticks to create larger ones. By strategically merging sticks, players aim to reach higher numbers and unlock new levels. With simple yet addictive gameplay and colorful visuals, it offers hours of entertainment and challenges.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Hope Springs RV Campground
    April 17, 2024

    Hope Springs RV Campground

    fine

    "Merge Round Racers" is a mobile racing game where players merge cars to create powerful vehicles, compete in races, and earn rewards. With colorful graphics and simple controls, it offers addictive gameplay and exciting challenges for players of all ages.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Brushy Creek
    April 4, 2024

    Brushy Creek

    Great view and large area for kids to play.

    Had a fun weekend here with our two kids. Lots of room around this campsite for the kids to ride bikes and play without being in another site. This site is very close to bathrooms and dumpster. The boat ramp dock is just a short walk away. We will definitely stay again.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake o pine nook
    March 20, 2024

    Lake o pine nook

    Rustic and great feel.

    If u want a true rustic feel, this is it. The host was more than willing to answer any questions and was very responsive. Allowed us to cut little trees down to use for firewood. The little creek is nice to listen to in the evening. Just down the road to the boat ramp

  • Camper-submitted photo from Tyler State Park Campground
    February 4, 2024

    Tyler State Park Campground

    Quiet, lovely campground. Excellent park staff.

    We drove from NWArkansas the end of January to purchase a conversion van in Tyler, but towed our 19-foot Coleman camper just in case the van didn't work out, at least we'd have a nice camping trip! We stayed in a pull-though space (#340) which was large enough for our Tundra, the Coleman, AND our newly acquired 2000 E-350 Sportsmobile Van. 

    The campsites were quiet (except for our dogs, who loved the racoons and deer...sorry!!) and well maintained. Beautiful walk around the lake to watch the sunrise. The facilities are standard state park facilities...everything worked. One toilet was a mess, but that wasn't the rangers' fault. One would think women would be more mindful of the mess they make. 

    Note that the gift shop isn't open on Tuesday/Wednesdays, so if you want a head badge for your walking stick, you can purchase one at the ranger station CASH ONLY.  Highly recommend this park.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Johnson Creek Camp
    November 18, 2023

    Johnson Creek Camp

    On point.

    Small campground with some beautiful spots. E6 and E4 very nice. Water and electric with level concrete pads.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Shallow Creek RV Park
    November 17, 2023

    Shallow Creek RV Park

    Very nice campground

    We found this at the last minute and the had room for 25 days. When we got in the ownwer said he would give us the monthly rate because it was cheaper than 3 weeks. That was nice. Bathrooms nice and big and clean. They are on a golf course for you golfers. Concrete pads, we could tell some were not level, but ours was hardly any leveling. 2 pools, hot tub, splash park, play area. Internet good, though we did put out our starlink as we didn't want to hog everyone. Verizon great after 7 months of barely cell phone it is so nice.

    2 downsides but not bad. Near a heavy used road, and narrow drive in and out.

    Friendly and nice, we will be back.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Tawakoni State Park Campground
    August 17, 2023

    Lake Tawakoni State Park Campground

    Pretty Cool Spot for a Weekend Camping Trip

    We spent a weekend here with the in-laws, in site 51.  It had been raining a lot, so things were pretty muddy, but all in all it was a pretty nice park.

    Lots of trails to explore, and a few geocaches.  If you like boating or fishing, this park would be great for you.

    Site 51 was pretty secluded and level.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Bob Sandlin State Park Campground
    August 3, 2023

    Lake Bob Sandlin State Park Campground

    Quiet and Shady

    The park is well taken care of. The sites are level and have plenty of shade covering. This is especially important if you are in a pop-up like us. If you are, you know what I mean. It was a quiet campground. Bathrooms were clean. The entry gate is coded after closing for some added security. Will return.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Walleye Park
    June 9, 2023

    Walleye Park

    Unobstructed Lake View Campsite

    PROS 

    Senior discount saved $20 

    Each site has unobstructed lake view 

    Site 67 level concrete pad surrounded by sandy soil with afternoon only shade 

    Climate controlled toilet/shower facility 

    Clean toilet/shower facility which are cleaned every weekday morning 

    2 sand lot volleyball courts 

    Small pier shared by every two campsites 

    Metal picnic table, pedestal BBQ grill and concrete fire ring with no cooking grate. 

    Fairly quiet during daytime weekdays except for neighboring campers 3 sites away who had their INSIDE television blaring that we could hear every word. This went on for 7 hours daily. 

    Local police did regular daylight drive thrus 

    Hundreds of squirrels 

    Could hear whippoorwills after sunset 

    Had a float plane land and then take off right in front of our campsite (see video)

    Park had WIFI but didn’t use due to having 4 bars TMOBILE 

    CONS 

    Minimal pay/stay 3 nights

    $5 fee to make on line reservations 

    Had to email copy of Texas Drivers License to Water District in advance of making reservation in order to get Senior discount 

    No security gate closed overnight 

    No camp host 

    Campers let their dogs run thru campsites and poop everywhere 

    Big problem with day users and boaters walking thru campsites, even after dark, picnicking and partying late into evening in campsites where there were no campers/tenters, then leaving at all hours of the night 

    LOTS of middle of the night boat noise 

    Street lights throughout campground which hinders dark sky viewing 

    No privacy from any other campsite 

    Site picnic table anchored so not moveable

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Tawakoni State Park Campground
    June 9, 2023

    Lake Tawakoni State Park Campground

    Campsite A Mess!

    PROS 

    Saved $62 with Texas State Park Pass 

    NO fee to make online reservation 

    Very friendly Spring Point Loop camp host 

    Very quiet 

    Site 77 concert parking pad level 

    Site 77 some shade 

    Site 77 had an aluminum picnic table (brand new), pedestal BBQ grill, metal fire pit with cooking grate and lantern pole 

    Firewood vending machine at park headquarters 

    Security gate locked with a pad lock at 10pm with combination provided 

    Very clean toilet/shower facility that are near Spring Point Camping Loop which are also used by park day visitors 

    Friendly squirrels that ate from our hands 

    Saw lots of deer 

    CONS 

    Cigarette butts all over our campsite and parking pad upon arrival 

    Firepit nearly full of ashes upon arrival 

    Pedestal BBQ full of ashes and trash upon arrival 

    Picnic table bolted to concrete so not moveable and it was not close to parking pad 

    Saw lots of feral cats roaming the campground 

    Mostly 1 bar T MOBILE 

    No park WIFI

  • Camper-submitted photo from Jellystone Park™ Tyler
    May 25, 2023

    Jellystone Park™ Tyler

    Horrible

    We had no choice but to stay for 2 months due to unfortunate events, but this place will make sure that you are treated like you are below them. We were always told to follow the rules, but the rules seemed to only being getting longer and stricter everyday, but the weekenders and the live in free workers didn't have to follow, we paid resort prices for no resort accommodations, what was "included" in the price wasn't included for us because we paid monthly not daily, (it's cheaper and it was literally 700$ a month so not much cheaper) the camp site for us was ran down and had prior campers trash left over that we had to take care of because it was "your responsibility" as the nice lady stated in the store front of the campground....I don't have kids in diapers, and I had to clean up over a dozen of poop filled diapers from our campsite, my youngest is 9...but as the leady said it was my responsibility to clean my campsite up upon arrival...then they tried to fine me for it...and the broken picnic table, that's bit the worse part, the worse part was the live in workers freely went threw our outdoor stuff (we have portable garden beds with veggie and fruits) by the time they freely helped themselves without my permission I had to restart my garden...I'm poor and lost everything so I'm literally starting all over again...I took out a large loan to get a type of hike for my son and I just to be treated like dog poop on the bottom of ya boot....when I brought it uo to them and started to complain about the chaos and rudeness I was told to "ignore it won't happen again" until it did...this time a weekender thought it would be adorable to throw rocks at my kid and dog...I will never go back.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Jellystone Park™ Tyler
    March 26, 2023

    Jellystone Park™ Tyler

    Great woodland getaway

    Great spot in the Piney woods of East Texas. Minutes from Tyler State park. Perfect spot for large families or groups. Amenities are not fully finished till summer, but there will be a great number of improvements such as water park, warming tub and restaurant.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Daingerfield State Park Campground
    March 26, 2023

    Daingerfield State Park Campground

    Quiet, Beautiful, and Perfect

    Our site was large with a pull thru concrete pad right on the water. The sites are large and separated separated by trees and private. There is a fire ring with grill grate provided.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Johnson Creek Camp
    March 24, 2023

    Johnson Creek Camp

    Beautiful place on Lake 'O the Pines, but crowded campsites

    I stayed here for five nights in mid-March. The campground is a mix of tent/RV loops and has multiple boat ramps into Johnson Creek which feeds into Lake 'O the Pines. I was in site E210 (RV area 2). Place was packed over the weekend, cleared out quite a bit during the week. I check out all four RV loops, and it's one of the most crowded COE campgrounds I've seen (and I've seen a lot). Site spacing in pretty close, but slightly better than commercial parks. I lucked out on E210, it was a pull-through that perched overlooking the lake. It was among the more private sites. Fairly level sites in loops, some asphalt, some concrete. Water/Elec, picnic pad and table and fire rings at all sites. I would definitely recommend and go back but pick your sites carefully if you want privacy - think Google satellite view or Google Earth. Pretty decent cell signal for Verizon, so-so for ATT.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lake Of The Pines
    March 15, 2023

    Lake Of The Pines

    good

    Campgrounds provide water and electricity; in the heat, you'll need a fan. Even on the river, there is limited air circulation due to the dense tree cover. This location is tranquil and peaceful because it is not very well-liked by the locals. Visit cuphead if you are finding games.



Guide to Hawkins

Camping near Hawkins, Texas, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are several campgrounds nearby that cater to different needs.

What to do

  • Hiking: Explore the many trails available at Tyler State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, "Beautiful walk around the lake to watch the sunrise."
  • Fishing: If you enjoy fishing, Caddo Lake State Park Campground has a nice lake for it. A reviewer noted, "Nice lake for fishing but few campsites near the water."
  • Canoeing and Kayaking: Martin Creek Lake State Park Campground is great for water activities. One camper shared, "Nice access to the lake," making it perfect for a day on the water.

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Daingerfield State Park Campground said, "Bathrooms were clean, the park was in great shape."
  • Quiet Atmosphere: Many enjoy the peacefulness of the campgrounds. A reviewer at Purtis Creek State Park Campground mentioned, "The camping isn’t primitive as such but it has campsites segregated by bushes, ensuring privacy."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often highlight helpful park rangers. One camper at Lake Bob Sandlin State Park Campground noted, "The park rangers were very helpful."

What you should know

  • Wildlife: Be prepared for wildlife encounters. A camper at Cooper Lake State Park - Doctors Creek warned, "My camp site was accosted by a family of raccoons."
  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds are near highways or power plants, which can be noisy. A visitor at Martin Creek Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "The power plant isn't all that bad, but then again we weren't right on the water."
  • Reservations: Some campgrounds fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A camper at Lake Tawakoni State Park Campground advised, "Arrived late, office closed. Confused by all of the red 'reserved' signs throughout the campground."

Tips for camping with families

  • Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with kid-friendly amenities. One family at Jellystone Park™ Tyler enjoyed, "The bouncy pillow is always a fan favorite."
  • Space for Everyone: Choose sites that offer enough room for your family. A camper at Lake Bob Sandlin State Park Campground said, "The atmosphere was fantastic! Great tall trees, oversized and private campsites."
  • Plan for Meals: Bring easy-to-cook meals or check if the campground has a market. A visitor at Caddo Lake State Park Campground noted, "They have kayaks to rent and firewood."

Tips from RVers

Camping near Hawkins, Texas, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking adventure.

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