Best Tent Camping near Hockley, TX

Tent campgrounds in the greater Hockley, Texas area provide a variety of settings for overnight stays, with options ranging from established sites to more primitive locations. Huntsville State Park Campground, located about 50 miles north of Hockley within the Sam Houston National Forest, offers numerous tent camping sites with water access and shaded spots. Closer to Hockley, Tomball RV Park provides tent-specific areas with picnic tables and basic amenities despite its name suggesting RV-only accommodations.

Most tent camping areas near Hockley feature concrete or dirt pads with varying levels of shade coverage. Sites typically include fire rings, picnic tables, and trash disposal facilities, though amenities differ significantly between locations. According to one visitor at Huntsville State Park, "The sites were pretty small but there was space for a tent, a fire ring and a table." Drive-in access is available at most campgrounds, with some parks also offering walk-in options for a more secluded experience. Seasonal considerations include summer heat and potential wildlife encounters, with alligators present in lake areas at Huntsville State Park.

The tent camping experience around Hockley benefits from the region's pine forests and lake access at certain campgrounds. Huntsville State Park's tent sites provide access to over 20 miles of hiking trails through pine woodland settings. A camper noted that "The campsites all had tables, fire rings, water spouts, and a hook. The nearby bathrooms were clean and there were showers." Many tent areas offer water views, particularly at Huntsville where lakeside sites are tiered with upper parking areas and lower picnic spaces. Sites with water access allow for fishing, swimming, and paddling opportunities, though facilities like showers and restrooms vary in cleanliness and availability depending on the specific campground.

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  • Napunani
    Jun. 22, 2022

    Cagle Recreation Area

    Quiet

    Pros 

    Senior pass discount 

    Quick check-in( in fact, we were still backing into our site) by camp host who delivered vehicle pass 

    Asphalt parking pad surrounded by grass 

    Non moveable metal frame wooden picnic table on an oversized concrete slab 

    Metal fire ring with cooking grate 

    Lantern pole 

    Shady site #4 

    Spacious area between campsites 

    Quiet 

    Good night sky viewing as there are no street lights in park and shower/toilet facility had minimum lighting 

    Cons 

    Campers ignore basic rules/courtesy such as keeping dogs on leash and letting children run thru everyone’s campsites 

    Entrance gate unmanned (closed) 24/7) so lots of“drive-by” gawkers in the campground Non campers consistently showered in the campground showers facility

    Gates to campground not locked overnight 

    TP not available in women's restroom SWEETGUM most of the 2 nights of our stay 

    No security drive-throughs by park staff 

    Unlevel parking pad Site #4 

    No privacy from any other campers as there is absolutely no brush/vegetation between sites 

    No firewood for sale in park 

    Non-climate controlled shower/toilet building, but did have a box fan sitting on the floor running, but he was a sweat box in that facility!

    Site picnic table at the rear of the site and it was anchored to the concrete pad 

    No WiFi 

    1 bar Verizon

  • Elliott B.
    Sep. 29, 2016

    Stubblefield Lake Recreation Area

    Great sites, great access to Lake Conroe

    These are some great tent/trailer (small RV) only sites with no hookups (both deterring the giant RVs). You have nice open sites with pads under the tree cover with your standard table and fire ring but you then also have access to potable drinking water and flush restrooms and actually some showers. Easy access to the lake and lots of trails.

  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 28, 2022

    Stubblefield Lake Recreation Area

    Really nice, wooded campsites

    Old campground, nicely maintained. Wooded; big pines. Two restroom/showerhouses; old, but clean. Camped for 2 nights in a camper van at site #24. It was a very large site surrounded on 3 sides by a thick forest of trees & shrubs. Private. Water faucet on site. No electric. The Lone Star Hiking Trail conveniently located in the campground. Nice hike through a thick forest. Canpground road & campsite driveways are paved. Sites have tent pads & appear pretty much level. Sites have a table, fire ring & lantern poll. The road toward the campground is paved, but broken up in places with several potholes. AT&T service is okay, but no T-Mobile service. This campground is great for tent campers, campervans, car campers & truck campers. I don't recommend this campground for large RVs.

  • GoWhereYouAreDraw N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 30, 2019

    Huntsville State Park Campground

    What you'll need to know....

    You’ll find Huntsville State Park six miles southwest of Huntsville, TX in Walker County in the Sam Houston National Forest. Huntsville State Park has over 20 miles of trails to explore along with a pretty great lake to fish, paddle or swim. Fish for crappie, perch, catfish, or bass. Lake Raven also has a boat ramp, fishing piers, and fish cleaning stations. Bring your own canoe or rent one from the little supply store. The supply store also has miscellaneous supplies and bait for purchase.

    Campsites are spaced modestly except those in the full hookup loop. If you are looking for full hookups, book in advanced as those are in high demand at this location. All sites have a two-day minimum on Friday and Saturday.

    Available sites:

    • Full hookup campsites - pull-through, picnic table, fire ring, water hookup, lantern post, restrooms & showers nearby 20/30/50-amp hookup
    • Electric sites - picnic table, fire ring, water hookup, lantern post, restrooms & showers nearby 20/30/50-amp electric hook up
    • Campsites with water - picnic table, fire ring, water hookup, lantern post, & restrooms & showers nearby
  • Denise V.
    Jul. 20, 2021

    Rocky Creek (Somerville Lake)

    Great campgound with lots of green space

    Type of Park: COE 

    Check In: 3p Check Out: 2p 

    Site#144- Back-In

    💲28 per night

    • Water

    • 20/30/50 amp- pedestal looks pretty new

    • Grill- good condition

    • Fire Ring with flip over grate

    • Metal mesh picnic table with cover, far enough away so awnings came out fully

    • Site Pad: Level, crushed granite. Slopes up at the roadside.

    👍🏻 Pros:

    • On the shore of the lake facing west

    • Trees for some shade• Covered picnic table

    • Close to restrooms/showers

    • Plenty of room between sites

    • This site is aligned perfectly. Sit at the picnic table and watch the sun go down between the trees

    • Extra parking area across from site(mostly unused and starting to grow up)

    👎🏻 Cons:

    • No sewer hookups

    • Site slopes off steep on edge of site. Watch small children

    • Some of the trees around the site have been cut down. They still show on Google maps though.

    • Watch for ants

    📝 Park Notes:

    • Gates closed and locked from 10p to 6p- can get out, but not back in

    • 2 Dump Stations- the one closest to the entry gate has you facing into the park

    • Restrooms/ Showers

    • Playground

    • 3 miles of Nature Trails

    • Boat ramp is closed- under reconstruction

    • Group shelter for rent

    • Lots of dumpsters throughout the park

    • Sites on the east side of this loop are closer together

    • 60s-90s loop was pretty full

    • There are Munzees and a Geocache here

    🐦 Wildlife:

    • Birds: Cardinals, Mockingbirds, Great Blue Herons, Great Egrets

    • Quite a few deer

  • Sarah M.
    Jun. 27, 2016

    Huntsville State Park Campground

    Beautiful Piney Woods Campground

    We went Thursday - Saturday, and will go again during the week to avoid crowds.
    The check-in process is a bit troublesome if you're picky about getting a good tent site- you can't reserve specific sites ahead of time. Also, your visit will cost you more than listed on the website because they charge entrance fees for each person on top of the campsite rental. That was an unpleasant surprise. The only other unpleasant surprise is that the campground store is closed on Thursdays. Lesson learned- bring your own Snickers!
    However, the scenery, quietness, and availability of rental boats was wonderful. We camped in tent site #70, and I would grab that one again in a heartbeat. The 70's sites have water access and beautiful views, and are generous with their square footage. Plenty of trees down there to hang hammocks and clotheslines on, and more than one flat spot for tents on each site.
    I normally would not devote a whole paragraph to restrooms at a state park, but I will this time. These were the CLEANEST restrooms I've ever seen at a state park, and the most updated. The stalls had modern dividers, the toilets all had clean, functional seats, the showers had separate bench areas with lots of hooks, plus normal faucets you could just turn on once (as opposed to having to push a button every minute), and the sinks also had great faucets with good pressure and reliable water temperatures. Very easy to use.
    All our issues with this park were related to unexpected costs and logistics, but the park facilities were fabulous. We will definitely be back!

  • A
    Feb. 10, 2021

    Stubblefield Lake Recreation Area

    Very quiet here in the Sam Houston National Forest!

    28 campsites! Not too close together either! They fixed the water spigots throughout the camp just recently. Bathrooms get cleaned daily, super clean during the week, but gets crowded on weekends. So bathrooms get kinda overused. The showers are hot! Many places have luke warm, but they turn up the heat here which is great. New host Robert is cool AF. Nice guy, doesn't bother anyone who isn't being a nuecince. Walker County has many fire bans, so check before you head out. First come first serve. No reservations. Gets overcrowded on weekends. Fishing, kayaking, the LSHT ( Lone Star Hiking Trail), all are great fun. Dogs are welcome , but forest workers come regularly, like 2xs a day drive by to check if people got them on leash. Alcohol permitted, but not publicly. Only on your site. Verizon service is great here! Sprint sucks. Att was marginally working. You may stay up to 14 days at a time here. I actually love it here, been back 5 times! $15 a night, if you have Americas Beautiful Pass, its half off! $7.50 a night folks! Pass is $80 annually online at National Forest. Just Google it.

  • Napunani
    Dec. 13, 2022

    Brazos Bend State Park Campground

    Beautiful

    This would be a 5 star if there was sewer hookup 

    PROS 

    No fee to make my own on-line reservations

    Park security gate closed overnight hours 

    Good space between sites 

    Grass mowed in each site 

    Extra wide campground roadway 

    Quiet during our weeknight stay 

    Wooden and metal picnic table on concrete slab 

    Pedestal BBQ grill 

    Metal firering (no cooking grate) 

    Clean, climate controlled toilet/shower facility. 

    Ample supply of TP, and hand soap but hand dryer didn’t work and no paper towels. Campfire wood for sale via honor system in the campground 

    Regular ranger patrol through campground

    Lots of dumpsters throughout the campground

    .85 miles round trip from site 114 to closest toilet/shower facility 

    2 bars T-MOBILE 

    CONS 

    No discount for a one night stay 

    Aggressive raccoons 

    Site 114 not level 

    No lantern pole in campsite 

    Site picnic table is anchored to concrete slab and not moveable 

    No WiFi

  • Stephen & Theresa B.
    Jul. 18, 2021

    Stephen F. Austin State Park Campground

    Pleasant Texas State Park

    We had a really nice relaxing stay at Stephen F Austin State Park near San Filepe, Texas. Great little state park easily accessed from I-10. The 38 RV sites are all asphalt pad pull throughs with 30/15 amp electric, water and sewer complete with concrete pad for table, fire pit, lantern and all well spaced for plenty of privacy...big rig friendly. They have an additional 39 tent only sites with water and 25 primitive. Screened shelters are reservable for tent camping with 20 amp electric and water plus one rustic cabin with amenities. There is a$5 daily entrance fee in addition to camping fees. The bathhouse facilities are brand new. It's a small park but they do have five miles of trails for hiking/biking with views of the Brazos River. We enjoyed the wildlife; deer strolling in the campground every morning and evening, birds, rabbits, frogs, turtles, a bobcat and numerous owls. They have a Nature Center; however it was not open during our visit. The park office has a small store with sundries and park souvenirs. The nearby San Felipe de Austin State His­toric Site tells the story of early settlers to Texas and is worth a visit. We made a run to the nearby town of Sealy to do a much needed laundry stop...small community with grocery, dining and fuel to meet most needs. GPS 29.811982-96.108059 l(979) 885-3613 l Park Road 38 San Felipe, TX 77473


Guide to Hockley

Tent camping opportunities near Hockley, Texas range from small privately-owned properties to larger state park facilities within driving distance. The region sits at approximately 200 feet above sea level with a humid subtropical climate featuring hot summers where temperatures regularly exceed 90°F from June through September. Winter temperatures rarely drop below freezing, creating year-round camping potential with spring and fall offering the most comfortable conditions.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: At Huntsville State Park Campground, the 210-acre Lake Raven provides excellent fishing for crappie, bass, and catfish. According to one visitor, "There's decent fishing, a dedicated swim area, a small lake you can take boats out with trolley motor only, miles and miles of good hiking and biking trails."

Water activities: Campers can cool off during hot Texas summers in designated swimming areas. "We got to use our kayaks, go fishing, swimming, and hike also. It was just gorgeous! We actually had our campsite in a perfect place for we could put our kayaks in and out of the water right behind our tent," notes a Huntsville State Park visitor.

Hiking trails: The pine forests around camping areas provide numerous trail options. At Tomball RV Park, nearby trails offer shorter walks through wooded areas. As one visitor mentioned, "This was our first family camping trip and very beautiful spacious and clean!"

What campers like

Lake views: Many campers appreciate sites with water access. A camper at Huntsville State Park Campground shared, "Well maintained camping sites with lots of space to each site. Wonderful facilities and activities around the park. Will definitely be coming back."

Pine forest setting: The tall pines provide both shade and ambiance. "Pine needles everywhere, beautiful lake. We tent camped and we weren't too close to the people around us. Completely surrounded by huge trees," notes a Huntsville camper.

Wildlife viewing: The natural setting attracts various wildlife. "We went on the long trail in the evening and heard coyotes which was cool. We turned around though lol," mentions a visitor, highlighting both the excitement and caution needed in wildlife encounters.

What you should know

Weather considerations: Summer heat makes proper hydration and shade essential for comfortable camping. Texas humidity can be intense, particularly in summer months. "A nice cold front (and storm) came in during the night and blew out the humidity and it just got that much better," explains one Huntsville camper.

Site selection: Choose carefully based on your needs for privacy and amenities. At Houston West RV Park, a visitor noted, "They were very accommodating when I called and gave us an easy spot up front because we were arriving after 8pm. Level spot, no fuss. Quiet night. Only downside were the mosquitos. Bring repellant!"

Insect preparation: Mosquitoes and ticks can be problematic, especially near water. "Check yourself for ticks after hiking the trails though. Its a thick forest," warns one Huntsville visitor.

Seasonal variations: Spring camping brings wildflowers but also potentially stormy weather. Fall offers more comfortable temperatures and fewer insects.

Tips for camping with families

Swimming spots: Lake areas with designated swimming zones provide kid-friendly recreation. "The park has a great, huge lawn for a picnic and a game of frisbee," notes a visitor to Huntsville State Park.

Spacious sites: Look for campgrounds with room for children to play safely. At Big City Little Farm, a visitor mentioned, "There was plenty of space and a beautiful night sky. The cozy fire was perfect for s'mores."

Bathroom access: For the best tent camping near Hockley, Texas with children, consider proximity to facilities. "The nearby bathrooms were clean and there were showers," shares a Huntsville camper, though bathroom conditions vary significantly between campgrounds.

Educational opportunities: Some campgrounds offer nature programs for children during peak seasons.

Tips from RVers

Proximity to attractions: When looking for the best camping spots near Hockley, consider locations with access to regional attractions. A visitor to Houston West RV Park noted, "This park is only about a block off of Route 10 near Houston. Great place to stay if you are just passing through."

Amenities access: For tent campers using campgrounds primarily serving RVs, confirm tent areas are properly designated. "Very nice RV Campground with large dog park, laundry, and cleaned showers and toilets. Easy drive to see the Johnson Space Center," comments a Houston West visitor.

Level sites: Some areas have uneven terrain requiring careful tent placement. A visitor at Huntsville noted, "The site is fairly level side-to-side with 2.75 inches low difference. The site is sloped front-to-back."

Off-peak advantages: Weekdays offer significantly quieter experiences than weekends at most campgrounds in the region.

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