Best Glamping near Henderson, TX

Tyler State Park Campground features spacious, fully equipped glamping yurts tucked along the shores of a serene 64-acre lake, while Jellystone Park Tyler offers premium safari-style glamping tents with modern conveniences just minutes from Henderson. Both locations provide comfortable queen beds with linens, electricity, Wi-Fi access, and climate-controlled accommodations ideal for those seeking a nature retreat without sacrificing comfort. One guest shared, "The grounds were clean and well maintained with concrete sites, and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful." Additional glamping options include The Boulders at Lake Tyler's boutique waterfront accommodations and Music Springs' intimate three-site glamping retreat with luxury canvas tents, each featuring private decks overlooking scenic East Texas woodland.

Extensive hiking trails wind through Martin Creek Lake State Park's glamping area, connecting guests to fishing piers, boat launches, and swimming areas for daytime activities. The park's 287 acres of wooded terrain offers dedicated wildlife viewing areas where deer sightings are common. A recent visitor mentioned, "We enjoyed the trails and extra activities for the kids, and the screened shelters were immaculate." Fishing enthusiasts appreciate the well-maintained fishing barges and boat rentals available at several glamping locations, while those seeking relaxation can enjoy waterfront fire pits included with most glamping accommodations. Most properties maintain year-round availability with peak season running April through October, and many recommend booking at least 2-3 months in advance for premium glamping sites with lake views.

Best Glamping Sites Near Henderson, Texas (8)

    1. Martin Creek Lake State Park Campground

    22 Reviews
    Tatum, TX
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (903) 836-4336

    $15 - $85 / night

    "This was our first experience at a Texas State Park. Overall, the park is clean and well maintained."

    "They seem cob-webby from the outside but once inside, the concrete floor is smoother up the edges of the walls about 2.5’, reducing entry of insects via cracks in the joints of floor and wall."

    2. Tyler State Park Campground

    59 Reviews
    Lindale, TX
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (903) 597-5338

    $18 - $60 / night

    "It being August in Texas, we rented a limited use cabin with air conditioning. It also has a mini frig and a microwave inside."

    "PROS  Texas State Park Pass discount saving $49 

    Reserved 151 days prior to arriving 

    Not charged a fee to make my own on-line reservation 

    Big Pine site #308 very shady site 

    Extra wide asphalt parking"

    3. The Boulders at Lake Tyler

    6 Reviews
    Tyler, TX
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (903) 268-5880

    $55 - $195 / night

    "Concrete sites made setup and leveling super easy. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful - when we mentioned it was our first trip, they guided us into our site and gave us tips on setup."

    "Family and pet friendly. The bathrooms are nice. And the bait shop has everything you forgot at home. 10/10!!"

    4. Rusk KOA

    4 Reviews
    Rusk, TX
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (903) 683-6641

    "Super nice staff and full saturday breakfast (eggs/bacon/pancakes/coffee etc--extra fee, but very reasonable!)"

    "This campground really has no outside noise from anywhere. It is wonderfully quiet. The office and other working staff are very friendly and informative about things to do in the area."

    5. Jellystone Park™ Tyler

    9 Reviews
    Hawkins, TX
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (903) 858-2405

    "rides, gem stone mining, laser tag, outdoor movies, crafts, mini golf, basketball, volleyball, a kangaroo jump bounce pillow (their favorite thing), a playground and lots of activities within a brief drive"

    "Found this Jellystones near Tyler State Park. Smaller campground, you will see a lot of your neighbor;) well maintained, lotsa kid activities, but more "family initiated" then some Jellystones."

    6. Rusk Depot Campground

    4 Reviews
    Rusk, TX
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (855) 632-7729

    "Grounds keeper pick up trash daily. Staff are very friendly. 
    For more on this great place. go to our Facebook group on this.
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/781897506027639"

    "The bathroom didnt seem maintained much, but we have a camper, so don't have need for the bathrooms."

    7. A-OK South RV Park

    1 Review
    Flint, TX
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (903) 894-8282

    "We loved waking up to see a pasture full of cows behind us. The manager was very polite. I would stay here again."

    8. Music Springs

    6 Reviews
    Hawkins, TX
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (903) 312-6924

    $22 / night

    "This was the closest place with camping near Longview. We have looked at it before, but plans feel through. We got a camping spot Mothers day weekend. It was wonderful."

    "The bathrooms and shower are clean, there’s a community kitchen that has a microwave, coffee maker, and refrigerator. The whole place is decorated very nicely."

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Glamping Reviews near Henderson, TX

109 Reviews of 8 Henderson Campgrounds


  • K
    Aug. 30, 2017

    Tyler State Park Campground

    Lots to do!

    It being August in Texas, we rented a limited use cabin with air conditioning. It also has a mini frig and a microwave inside. It has a queen size bed for which campers need to bring their own pillows and bed linens. The frig was super cold, and the AC worked well. There was a wood table with four chairs. The table was really sticky, so I recommend bringing something you can use as a table cloth. There are only six of these cabins, and they have a four bathroom building at the end of the cul de sac. No tents or pets are allowed at the cabin sites. Each has fire pit and water outside cabin

    The park has a very small lake with canoe, kayak, paddle board, row boat, and paddle boat rentals. Life vests are provided with rental. It was fun! There is a good sized swimming area too. There are a number of trails of varying difficulty, some for hiking only, some for home and bike. Ranger programs offered.

  • David T.
    May. 14, 2020

    Music Springs

    Great place

    This was the closest place with camping near Longview. We have looked at it before, but plans feel through. We got a camping spot Mothers day weekend. It was wonderful. Hosts are great and its well kept. Had access to a outdoor kitchen and awesome bathrooms. We fell in love with the place. Will try and book the school house for our anniversary. Many unique places to stay..

  • Brianna B.
    Sep. 19, 2021

    The Boulders at Lake Tyler

    Perfect First Trip!

    We brought our Springdale Mini by Keystone to The Boulders for our first ever camping trip and could not have had a better experience. The grounds were clean and well maintained. Concrete sites made setup and leveling super easy. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful - when we mentioned it was our first trip, they guided us into our site and gave us tips on setup. The waterfront views were beautiful and the amenities were wonderful. They had a variety of rentals available - golf carts, kayaks, and pontoon boats. They offer boat ramp and docks and a fishing barge. The bait shop has a variety of supplies and snacks. The bathrooms were very clean. They also have a nice playground. The picnic tables at the sites looked new and all sites had a fire pit with a grill top. Overall, a great trip!

    Other info: 30&50 amp hookups Water hookup Dump site only ($15 for honey wagon) Pet allowed Firewood available for purchase Cabins available for your camperless friends

  • Napunani
    Jun. 27, 2022

    Tyler State Park Campground

    One of our Texas Favs

    PROS 

    Texas State Park Pass discount saving $49 

    Reserved 151 days prior to arriving 

    Not charged a fee to make my own on-line reservation 

    Big Pine site #308 very shady site 

    Extra wide asphalt parking pad 

    Concrete slab that locked down the wooden picnic table 

    Metal fire pit with cooking grate which was cleared of ash upon our arrival 

    2 hook lantern pole 

    Dark sky friendly 

    Trash dumpsters near the toilet/shower building 

    Tyler Rose Garden features over 30,000 bushes and is open free to the public from sunrise to sunset…very beautiful and serene 

    CONS 

    Had to sweep for nearly an hour to clean debris from site 

    No entrance gate locked overnight 

    Never saw any rangers patrolling campground during our entire stay 

    Dogs on leashes not enforced 

    Unable to move picnic table 

    Big Pine site #308 way out of being level but manageable 

    Big Pine site #308 close to campground road 

    Big Pine site #308 tight fit for 28 ft 

    Only pine firewood for sale in Park 

    No WiFi 

    1 bar Verizon 5G

  • Jenny S.
    Jul. 30, 2018

    Tyler State Park Campground

    One of our favorite parks

    I should mention that my husband is from Canada. He was very unenthusiastic about camping in Texas. Well Tyler State Park made him change his mind! He LOVED the large trees, said it was the closest he'd felt to home in quite some time. We love the variety of types of sites they offer. Lake front, group, hike in, cabin, they have something for everyone! Only downfall is they book so quickly.

  • Napunani
    Nov. 18, 2021

    Tyler State Park Campground

    Great Lakeside Campsite

    Reserved on-line 153 days prior to arrival. 

    Pros 

    Area 2 campground night sky friendly with good dark sky viewing

    Site 211 has fantastic views of the lake

    Mid afternoon Sunday check in at entrance station very busy but processed quickly Utility hookups in good condition 

    Sites with grass neatly maintained 

    Campground mostly quiet except for Interstate 20 traffic noise 

    Showers were individual entry on opposite side of the building from the toilets 

    Campsite and entrance fee discount with Texas State Park Pass 

    Not charged a fee to make my own on-line reservation 

    EXXON station directly outside of State Park sold oak firewood 25 pieces for $20 

    Cons 

    Raccoons very aggressive and tried to take food that we were eating from our hands!!! Area 2 Lakeview sites require leveling side-to-side 

    Area 2 campsite parking pads are narrow with trees and large boulders close to parking pad. 

    ery narrow roadway in Area 2 with limited space to maneuver into backin sites. 

    One pull-thru site was so tight to the roadway, their trailer was partially on the road! Area 2 campground sites have no privacy from any other camp sites 

    Site 211 table, fire pit with cooking grate and lantern pole are located opposite side of the trailer door 

    Area 2 restroom/shower building serves 58 campsites and it shows it! Restroom facility badly needing some TLC, cleaning and maintenance Women’s restroom had 3 toilets and 2 sinks; men’s had 2 toilets and 1 urinal 

    Firewood for sale in Area 2 was only pine wood

  • James_TrueZoneCoaching
    Sep. 19, 2021

    Tyler State Park Campground

    Great camping 2 hours from Dallas

    I visited the Shortleaf camping area in the Tyler State Park for the weekend to participate in a 50k trail race. Each campsite in this area has a sheltered cabin, picnic table, fire pit and 2 parking spots. Tent camping is also permitted on the site but I used my iKamper Roof Top Tent as my primary place to sleep. The sheltered cabin has screens on the windows to keep the bugs out and electricity. I used this area primarily for storage of the food & gear that I used during the weekend. My campsite was located at the bottom of a hill and had a path to the restrooms and showers. These facilities were very clean and had 2 shower stalls and 3 toilet stalls along with 2 sinks. This location had access to the lake via a short hike. This type of camp site is the best of both worlds, you can camp via tent/car and still have a cabin like experience via the sheltered cabin. 

    In September it is still pretty warm in Tyler, humidity was 100% when I visited without rain. I'll visit again in October when the cooler temps arrive and undoubtable have an even better experience.

  • L
    Sep. 25, 2022

    Rusk KOA

    Great spot for the kiddos!

    Super nice staff and full saturday breakfast (eggs/bacon/pancakes/coffee etc--extra fee, but very reasonable!)

    Pool, jump pad, playground, trike rentals, Rock/gem mining slough, movies/events, etc.

    Sites are level pull-through sites and most have a clear view of the playground, which gives the kids a sense of freedom.  They have cabins and cool teepees as well, but have only ever camped in RV here.

    Have been camping here in the summers and both Easter & Halloween weekends and they do easter egg/candy hunts and have other events for the kids/kids at heart.

    We love coming here and the staff are always very kind to us. (photos on this review are during the halloween event--we decorated our campsite lol)

  • Chantyl
    Mar. 14, 2024

    Rusk Depot Campground

    Family trip

    First & foremost, This park is not well-maintained, and the camping sites are right off of the highway. The splash pad does not work, and the bath house was terribly dirty and freaked of sewage. The group sites are basically a big parking lot- zero grass space between site numbers, although there is shared grass areas along the rows. We moved site numbers within the group sites so that our kids would not be playing right beside the highway (there is a gate, however it’s still concerning), and to slightly distance ourselves from the traffic noise. Beware there is also a large wedding venue directly across the highway & our kids were woken to the sounds of fireworks at night on the weekend. There were large fire ant mounds all along the concrete, and we had to purchase fire ant killer ourselves, as well as deal with some broken glass & the trash can for our site that wasn’t emptied before our stay. I spoke with the staff member working in the office and all she could say was “i will let management know.”

    As far as the good: we had 6 kids and 4 adults staying, so despite the concerns and annoyances, we still were able to relax enough and enjoy our break from the daily grind. The kids played outside all day- making walking sticks, fishing a lot, catching bugs (spotted some really neat moths, too), and making up games.

    The best: the nearly-daily trains coming right through the campground for various reasons (loading new cars or taking passengers on a local trip). My son is an avid train-lover and this was the main reason we booked our stay here.


Guide to Henderson

Martin Creek Lake State Park covers 287 acres of East Texas woodland terrain with water recreation options on a 5,000-acre lake. Located 12 miles from Henderson, the area features pine forests typical of the Pineywoods ecoregion and moderate temperatures that rarely dip below freezing. Campers should note that while the park offers year-round access, summer humidity can reach uncomfortable levels from June through August.

What to do

Island camping adventures: Martin Creek Lake State Park Campground offers a unique primitive camping experience on an island accessible by a short trail. "My wife and I did our first camp at Martin Creek Lake state park the other week. We highly recommend their primitive camping option on the island. Remember to bring your wagon, the parking lot is a good 70 yards to the camp sites," notes Aaron K., who appreciated the secluded setting.

Train watching opportunities: Rusk Depot Campground provides a rare chance to see historic trains in operation. "The texas state RR train engine car came through one time in the afternoon to turn around to pull the train back to palestine...that's pretty unique and a cool thing at a campsite," according to Lisa P. Train enthusiasts can watch depot operations throughout the day.

Water recreation options: Tyler State Park Campground features a 64-acre lake with multiple water activities. "The lake was perfect and had a nice beach. We were able to rent kayaks and paddle boats," shares Sarah J. The swimming area includes designated sections for families with small children, and the rental options are available from March through October.

What campers like

Peaceful wooded settings: The Boulders at Lake Tyler provides waterfront camping with concrete sites and natural views. "Beautiful park with lots of Character. The buildings are very cute with vintage signs including lots of neon signs and a few murals," notes Sheila C., who appreciated the lake views despite some tight spaces for RVs.

Clean facilities: Campers repeatedly mention well-maintained bathrooms and amenities at several parks. "The bathrooms and shower are clean, there's a community kitchen that has a microwave, coffee maker, and refrigerator. The whole place is decorated very nicely," says Karen M. about Music Springs, which offers yurt camping near Henderson, Texas.

Spacious campsites: Rusk KOA earns praise for its level sites and layout. "The sites are level pull-through sites and most have a clear view of the playground, which gives the kids a sense of freedom," reports Lisa P. Many campers appreciate the concrete pads and full hookups available at most sites.

What you should know

Power plant proximity: Martin Creek Lake State Park sits near an active power plant that creates background noise. "There's a power plant over there. Didn't know that when I booked my site," mentions Shane H., who still enjoyed his stay despite the constant hum. The noise is most noticeable in the campground sections closest to the lake.

Limited yurt availability: Yurt camping options near Henderson, Texas fill quickly during peak seasons. "If you get reservations it's kinda like winning the lottery," explains Tammie L. about securing spots at Tyler State Park, where yurts must be booked 3-6 months in advance for summer weekends.

Ants and poison ivy concerns: Martin Creek Lake State Park Campground has natural hazards to watch for. "My 'beware' is that there is an abundance of Poison Ivy around. So if you are bothered by that be very careful," warns Lori C. Multiple reviews mention fire ants as well, particularly during warmer months.

Tips for camping with families

Kid-friendly amenities: Jellystone Park™ Tyler offers numerous activities for children. "We just completed our first visit to this park! Our daughter has a December birthday, and she decided to not have a party, but to go camping instead! We stayed busy the entire stay! So much fun and lots to do with hay rides, gem stone mining, laser tag, outdoor movies, crafts, mini golf," explains Savanah H. The park charges additional fees for some activities.

Playground access: Parks with visible playground equipment from campsites allow parents to supervise from a distance. "The sites are level pull-through sites and most have a clear view of the playground, which gives the kids a sense of freedom," notes a visitor to Rusk KOA, appreciating the layout that lets children play while adults relax nearby.

Educational opportunities: Several campgrounds offer nature programs during summer months. "We took the grandson and we had a blast. Lots of fishing and swimming," shares Angie H. about Martin Creek Lake, where ranger-led programs teach children about local wildlife and ecosystems on weekend mornings.

Tips from RVers

Site selection considerations: The pull-through sites at The Boulders at Lake Tyler require careful planning. "We had number # 17 and it was a little tricky to get into the site deep enough that your slides don't stick out into the road. It made our patio area smaller. But it was right on the water so it was worth it," advises Sheila C., noting the trade-off between waterfront location and space limitations.

Full hookup availability: Music Springs offers glamping in yurts near Henderson, Texas with electric hookups but limited RV amenities. "Had access to a outdoor kitchen and awesome bathrooms. We fell in love with the place," reports David T., highlighting the communal facilities that compensate for the minimal RV hookups at this smaller, intimate campground with just three sites.

Seasonal considerations: RV campers should prepare for humidity and heat during summer months. "This was our first outing in our recently purchased Class B. We stopped for one night on a holiday weekend but wish we had had more time," shares kathy H. about The Boulders at Lake Tyler, recommending spring or fall visits when temperatures are milder and humidity levels lower.

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