Best Dispersed Camping near Jefferson, TX
Thomas Lake Park offers lakefront dispersed camping with grassy tent sites overlooking the water. The area is accessible via a one-mile dirt road and features picnic tables but no other amenities. Recent campers report well-maintained grounds with freshly mowed grass. A visitor noted, "We got the best sleep we've ever had camping with the soft grass and our sleeping pad," though campers should watch for mud spots after rain.
Public Ramp 1 at Titus County Freshwater Supply District provides free dispersed camping near Mount Pleasant, approximately 5 miles from shopping and restaurants. The recreation area features toilets, trash receptacles, and allows pets on leash. Campers must register with park police who check in visitors at their sites. Stay limits vary between 7-10 days according to recent reports. Camping requires a vehicle for registration purposes as one visitor commented, "We hitchhiked here and got turned away for not having a vehicle to register with the campground." The lakeside location offers several camping areas with clearly marked boundaries where camping is prohibited.
