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222 Reviews of 10 Henderson Campgrounds

  • Jessica M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Red Barn RV Park
    June 1, 2024

    Red Barn RV Park

    Monthly living

    Very friendly staff and residents. Mostly long-term residents. Nice facilities and pool. Privacy fence around lot and large shed to store in or use as an extra living space.

  • Mark D.The Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • m
    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.

  • Alyssa F.The Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Rosie Jones Park
    March 31, 2024

    Rosie Jones Park

    Wonderful app

    I can't tell you how much help this is for traveling and trying to find a lady minute place to stay. Had saved my butt more than once! Everyone who camps should try it out!

  • crossover counseling and enrichment J.
    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

  • Chantyl
    Camper-submitted photo from Rusk Depot Campground
    March 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.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Neches Bluff Overlook Campground
    February 13, 2024

    Neches Bluff Overlook Campground

    Very Quiet and Beautiful!

    This place was great! Nice, clean vault toilet, many sites, and rather empty. Any car should be able to make the dirt road in dry to moderately wet conditions, if it's been seriously stormy, I'd avoid without AWD/4WD because the road is dirt/sand.

  • Donna H.The Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • Mary T.
    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.

  • Andrew R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Timberline RV Park
    July 18, 2023

    Timberline RV Park

    Timberline RV

    Nice camp grounds very rustic and in the process of updating the site. Very reasonably priced and close to town and interstate

  • R
    Camper-submitted photo from Neches Bluff Overlook Campground
    June 2, 2023

    Neches Bluff Overlook Campground

    Lovely Primative Camping Site

    I recently did the 4-C trail at Davy Crockett National Forest. The night before I did the hike, I stayed here. There is no cost to stay the night or to park for day use here. It's very peaceful on this side and serves as the north entrance to the 4-C trail. There was on other camper there and they were no bother. I am not 100% on it, but it looked like there's only really two defined area for camping, but it doesn't seem like all that many people go there so you should be able to find a spot. There is a glorified porta potty and no water source, so be prepared for that, but it is primitive after all so you can't be mad about that. Definitely a good choice of place to stay if you on doing the 4-C, especially in a single day, so you can get started early.

  • r
    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.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Carthage RV campground
    April 11, 2023

    Carthage RV campground

    Standard sites short and narrow

    The park is good. Sites are mostly concrete and level, some gravel. The premium sites are longer and wider and easier in and out. Bathrooms and laundry clean. Management and staff nice.

  • R
    Camper-submitted photo from Neches Bluff Overlook Campground
    March 27, 2023

    Neches Bluff Overlook Campground

    Great Primitve Camping

    My boyfriend and I stayed one night (were planning on two but there was a severe cold front when we stayed), and it was AMAZING!! Very secluded. If you take a right, just before you get to the actual “campgrounds” (saw RV spots with pit toilet), there is a drive able trail. We found a spot that had been used before, and it was very secluded and private. There was a creek nearby that we hiked up and down, even found what appeared to be a natural spring feeding the creak. We used the creek as our water supply, and the water was delicious. Lots of cool rocks, and even found a couple snail shells. 10/10 would definitely go again and explore more. The overlook is so pretty, and honestly, this place gave us the perfect camping experience. We were able to fit two vehicles in our spot, and there was a pre-existing fire spot. Lots of downed trees for wood. There is some spots of poison Oak/Ivy to be aware of, but nothing unavoidable and was in one area. It was a blast!

  • S
    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.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • tuan T.
    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 Henderson

Camping near Henderson, Texas, offers a mix of beautiful nature and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway or an adventure-filled trip, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

What to do

  • Fishing and Boating: Many campers enjoy fishing and boating at places like Martin Creek Lake State Park Campground. One visitor mentioned, “Nice trails, fishing, piers, beautiful!”
  • Hiking: Explore the trails at Tyler State Park Campground. A camper shared, “The park has many hiking trails. The tent sites are close together so there is not much room for privacy.”
  • Wildlife Watching: Campers often spot deer and other wildlife. One review noted, “Nice wooded park, lots of deer and a nice island to hike on.”

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained parks. A review for Shallow Creek RV Park stated, “The grounds, laundry and shower rooms are clean and well kept.”
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer plenty of space between sites. One visitor at Lake Hawkins County RV Park said, “Nice spaced out sites, plenty of room to enjoy the stay.”
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often mention helpful staff. A review for The Boulders at Lake Tyler highlighted, “The staff was extremely friendly and helpful.”

What you should know

  • Noise from Nearby Facilities: Some campgrounds, like Martin Creek Lake State Park Campground, are near power plants, which can be noisy. One camper noted, “The power plant across from the campgrounds bothered us at night a little.”
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. A visitor at Stillwater RV Resort mentioned, “Advertise breakfast- not available any of the days we were to be there.”
  • Wildlife Caution: While wildlife is a highlight, it can also be a nuisance. One camper warned about ants at Brushy Creek, saying, “There was an abundance of ants that invaded our RV.”

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with activities for kids, like Jellystone Park™ Tyler. A review mentioned, “Kids loved every minute of our stay! Had plenty of things to keep them busy!”
  • Plan for Outdoor Fun: Bring bikes or outdoor games. One family at Lake Hawkins County RV Park enjoyed, “Lots of places for kids to play or ride bikes.”
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having food on hand can save trips to the store. A camper at Stillwater RV Resort mentioned, “The burger I had at the restaurant was good.”

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Levels: Some sites may not be level. A visitor at Stillwater RV Resort noted, “Most sites not level.”
  • Use a Honey Wagon: If your site doesn’t have sewer hookups, be prepared to use a honey wagon. A camper at Buckhorn Creek mentioned, “They have a honey wagon.”
  • Stay Connected: Some areas may have limited cell service. A review for Neches Bluff Overlook Campground said, “T-Mobile getting one baby bar.”

Camping around Henderson, TX, has something for everyone, from families to seasoned RVers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

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