Top Tent Camping near Kennard, TX

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Best Tent Sites Near Kennard, TX (6)

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    Slay Creek

    3 Reviews
    22 Photos
    8 Saves
    Diboll, Texas
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Toilets
    • Alcohol
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    Alazan Bayou

    1 Review
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    8 Saves
    Nacogdoches, Texas

    The Alazan Bayou WMA has 2,063 acres located in southern Nacogdoches County. The WMA was purchased in 1991 to preserve mature bottomland hardwood forests adjacent to the Angelina River. In addition to the Angelina River other significant drainages include Loco Bayou and Moral Creek. The bottomland forest typically begins to flood during mid winter as the river and bayous overbank and inundation continues through early spring. Hunting is permitted with an Annual Public Hunting Permit (APH) and some special permit hunts may be offered. Check the Outdoor Annual and the Public Hunting Lands Maps Booklet for information on methods, species, seasons and bag limits.

    Please note:

    -Bring your own drinking water.

    -Insect repellant is recommended for mosquitoes.

    -High heat and humidity in the summer should be taken into consideration when planning a visit.

    -There are no restroom facilities.

    -The WMA is not wheel-chair accessible.

    -Primitive camping is available.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Equestrian

    $12 - $42 / night

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      HFR Campsites & Retreats

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      Kennard, Texas
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Group
      • Cabins

      $20 - $30 / night

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        Walnut Creek Backcountry Site

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        Kennard, Texas

        The 20-mile-long Four C National Recreation Trail begins at Ratcliff Lake and winds through a diverse forest of towering pines, bottomland hardwoods, boggy sloughs, and upland forests. Midway down the trail is the Walnut Creek campsite with five tent pads, a shelter, and pit toilet. Neches Bluff Overlook, located at the north end of the trail, offers a panoramic view of pine-hardwood forests in the Neches River bottomlands with picnic and primitive camping facilities. No horses, bikes, or off-road vehicles are permitted on the Four C National Recreation Trail. A portion of the trail traverses the Big Slough Wilderness Area.

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        • Fires
        • Tents
        • Group
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        Fort Boggy State Park Campground

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        11 Saves
        Leona, Texas

        Come explore Fort Boggy State Park – its trails, primitive campsites, cabins and 15-acre lake. We’re halfway between Houston and Dallas along I-45

        Stay at a cabin in the woods or reserve a primitive hike-in campsite. The park has restrooms and an outdoor shower near the lake. Pets are not allowed in or around the cabins.

        Primitive sites: Maximum distance from trailhead to site is one mile. These sites have no electricity or water. Pack out everything you bring in.

        Cabins: They are within walking distance of the main parking lot (100 yards), restrooms and an outdoor shower. Cabins do not have bathrooms. No pets are allowed in or around the cabins. Up to eight people (five inside and three outside) can stay at a cabin.

        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Phone Service
        • Reservable
        • ADA Access
        • Tents

        $10 - $85 / night


      Recent Tent Reviews In Kennard

      173 Reviews of 6 Kennard Campgrounds


      • Camper-submitted photo from Shirley Creek Marina & Campground
        September 15, 2024

        Shirley Creek Marina & Campground

        Superb Again

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      • Camper-submitted photo from On The Lake RV Resort
        September 10, 2024

        On The Lake RV Resort

        Fantastic lake views & great on-site restaurant

        Our sites were amazing with gorgeous lake views with sunsets for dayyyys!  The on-site restaurant had good cocktails and great food. We went during the winter (November, right before Thanksgiving), so didnt do any of the swimming/water activities. Super nice staff and all around great time. Clean park. We will definitely be back!

      • Camper-submitted photo from Northshore RV Resort on Lake Livingston
        September 10, 2024

        Northshore RV Resort on Lake Livingston

        JUST YIKES.

        TLDR:  Dirty, overpriced, bait n switch offerings, NOT an RV Resort.

        This was the most disappointing RV park I've ever been to. It is marketed and priced as an "RV resort"....It is not. We had a good time because we had good company but this place was the butt of a joke...We went for Memorial Day weekend. (A holiday weekend) The kids couldn't play in the grass because it was so tall. One of the permanent campers (there are many permanent RVs) came by and asked if we wanted to borrow a mower..not kidding. It was sweet of him to offer, but we paid $73/night!  Just yikes.

        We were also warned not to go down to the beach area because it was destroyed by waves and there were water snakes everywhere.  We were taken aback at the overall "resort" and could only laugh at how absurd it was lol.

        The pool was packed with locals (It was a holiday weekend though, so I'll give them that one).  The lady at the check in was super rude and was put out by us checking in. Overall, I would NEVER come back here. We camp at expensive places and state parks and everything in between. I've never written a bad review for a campsite, because I've never found a place that was this terrible. Had it been priced accordingly, I would've been ok with it, but this is NOT a resort and shouldn't be a resort price! Yikes.

        There was more that I'm probably forgetting...but some other highlights: The splash pad didnt work. The kiddos said the playground was gross and sketchily creaking.  There is no clubhouse. Oh, also, the infinity pool pictured on the website is 100% not the same pool that is there.  There are many other campsites on the lake...go to any other one!

        PICS SHOW THINGS FROM THEIR WEBSITE THAT DON'T EXIST OR ARE VERY MISREPRESENTED...In short...Book something else. I hope they get their act together, but their website is bait n switch.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Shirley Creek Marina & Campground
        August 16, 2024

        Shirley Creek Marina & Campground

        Best Place I Have Ever Seen

        I just have to say, this is the best place to stay! I love playing games here with my friends, especially using WorldBox premium Apk. It’s an amazing experience every time

      • 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.

      • 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.

      • 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.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Hanks Creek
        September 23, 2023

        Hanks Creek

        Very Nice well kept

        Would camp here again. Was defiantly a hot one in august 108 when we got here at 4pm.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Shirley Creek Marina & Campground
        August 23, 2023

        Shirley Creek Marina & Campground

        Best Place To Camp on Lake Sam Rayburn!

        We absolutely love this park!  RV and tent sites right on the water, beach area for swimming, boat docks and ramp, etc.  We extended our stay and plan to for awhile!  The staff is so welcoming!  Oh and there are 13 gorgeous cabins for rent!  I highly recommend this park!

      • Camper-submitted photo from White Rock Horse Camp
        July 15, 2023

        White Rock Horse Camp

        Nice dispersed camping

        Nice area for dispersed camping.  Several level areas.  Great hiking / horse riding trails around.  Would not recommend this area during hunting season.  Accessible via car, good roads, smaller trailers.  If RVing, will need levelers.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area
        June 2, 2023

        Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area

        Pretty Solid

        If you're someone who camps to get away from everyone, this is not the spot for you. It should come to no surprise that it isn't secluded as it does have several sites available. There's bathrooms and showers, a swim area, fishing, and a selection of trails to do while staying here. At the primitive sites you get a fire pit and a picnic table. Great place overall.

      • 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.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Lufkin KOA Journey
        May 16, 2023

        Lufkin KOA Journey

        Clean and Comfy

        Nice little spot right off the feeder road tucked back into the trees. Great playground, beautiful pool, friendly staff. Wi-Fi was great! I was able to work without using my hotspot. Bathrooms and showers were clean and stocked. We would definitely come back here again.

      • Camper-submitted photo from Fort Boggy State Park Campground
        April 13, 2023

        Fort Boggy State Park Campground

        Hidden gem

        Beautiful small state park. We usually tent camp but this time we decided staying at a cabin. Nice, beautiful and modern cabins. Love the enclosed porch and open porch as well. The cabin was spacious enough for our family of 6. The new family restroom close to the cabins was great, nice and clean. I will be back.

      • 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!

      • Camper-submitted photo from Mission Tejas State Park Campground
        January 30, 2023

        Mission Tejas State Park Campground

        Great Group Tent Site

        Reservation all the way to leaving was a great experience. Staff was awesome and super supportive with any questions/assistance.

        Camp sites and park altogether super clean and maintained.

        Bathrooms in good spots.

        Trails are awesome and scale from easy to hard. Cool landmarks to find in each of the trails as well.

        Group campsite itself was great and was huge! Plenty of space and located great with couple Peking spots

      • Camper-submitted photo from Fort Boggy State Park Campground
        January 6, 2023

        Fort Boggy State Park Campground

        Cute little state park

        My wife and I rented a cabin for Christmas. It was clean and new. Wonderful bathrooms nearby. We hiked the trails and went and checked out the little lake.

        The park staff where super friendly. We had a great stay.

        I would give it 5 stars, but the park does not have RV sites. Cabins and primitive camping only

      • Camper-submitted photo from Rusk Depot Campground
        December 17, 2022

        Rusk Depot Campground

        Full hookups in the pine trees

        Took a chance on this campground because many reviews on various websites  were bad and many were old...Used to be a TX state park but was "decommissioned" evidently. It is not the most maintained campground, but it is a small loop with pull-in sites w/ full hookups. The bathroom didnt seem maintained much, but we have a camper, so don't have need for the bathrooms. 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 IMO.

        our group loved this place--albeit a very different experience if you are used to well-maintained KOAs etc, but for those that are self contained and just want to hang out/camp, it's a cool place. Had a nice walk around the historic train depot and the little pond behind it. we camped in october and It was very "fall vibes" with all the super tall pine trees and we thought it was a hidden gem and appropriately priced for what you get (ie: it's not priced like a KOA, so don't expect similar amenities--but there are good things about that too--it's not packed with people!!). Not sure I'd make a super long destination out of it if you're  too far away, but We will be back since it's close to camp here!



      Guide to Kennard

      Camping near Kennard, Texas, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun family adventure, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

      What to do:

      • Fishing: Many campers enjoy fishing at Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area. One visitor said, "Great place overall," highlighting the fishing opportunities available.
      • Hiking: Explore the trails at Mission Tejas State Park Campground. A reviewer mentioned, "Trails are awesome and scale from easy to hard," making it suitable for all skill levels.
      • Swimming: Enjoy a swim at Wolf Creek Park. One camper noted, "The sites are nicely spaced," which adds to the relaxing atmosphere near the water.

      What campers like:

      • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of restrooms and showers at Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area. A visitor remarked, "The bathrooms were spectacular," emphasizing the well-maintained amenities.
      • Spacious sites: Many enjoy the well-spaced campsites at Mission Tejas State Park Campground. One reviewer said, "The group campsite itself was great and was huge!" which is perfect for families or groups.
      • Friendly staff: Campers often mention the helpfulness of the staff at Rusk KOA. A visitor shared, "The office and other working staff are very friendly and informative about things to do in the area."

      What you should know:

      • Noise levels: Some campgrounds, like Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area, are near busy highways. A camper noted, "Road noise from big rigs can get loud sometimes," so be prepared for some background noise.
      • Limited amenities: At Neches Bluff Overlook Campground, there are no drinking water or electric hookups. A reviewer mentioned, "There is a glorified porta potty and no water source," so plan accordingly.
      • Wildlife: Campers at Hanks Creek enjoy the natural beauty but should be aware of bugs. One visitor said, "You just have to have a case of bug spray to fend off the mosquitoes and bugs."

      Tips for camping with families:

      • Activities for kids: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds or swimming areas, like Wolf Creek Park. A camper mentioned, "The sites are nicely spaced," which is great for families wanting to keep an eye on their kids.
      • Group sites: Consider reserving a group site at Mission Tejas State Park Campground. One reviewer said, "Plenty of space and located great with couple parking spots," making it ideal for family gatherings.
      • Plan for downtime: Bring games or activities for quiet evenings. A camper at Rusk KOA noted, "They do Easter egg/candy hunts and have other events for the kids," which can keep them entertained.

      Tips from RVers:

      • Check site sizes: Make sure to verify the size of your site, especially at Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area. A visitor mentioned, "Not suitable for large rigs in this section," so it's good to double-check before booking.
      • Bring extra hoses: At Neches Bluff Overlook Campground, water isn't available at every site. A camper advised, "Bring a longer hose and be ready to fill your tanks or containers."
      • Be prepared for primitive camping: Some sites, like 566 Piney Creek Horse Camp, are more rustic. A reviewer said, "Quiet national forest hunting camp with vault toilet and water," so be ready for a more basic experience.

      Camping near Kennard, Texas, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Whether you're in an RV or tent, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

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