Best Cabin Camping near Kilgore, TX

Several state parks and private campgrounds within driving distance of Kilgore, Texas provide furnished cabin rentals with varying amenities. Tyler State Park Campground offers limited-use cabins with air conditioning, mini refrigerators, and microwave ovens. These cabins feature queen-size beds, though guests need to bring their own pillows and linens. "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," notes one visitor. Martin Creek Lake State Park Campground provides both cabins and screened shelters with electrical outlets and concrete floors. Caddo Lake State Park features cabins nestled among cypress trees, while Daingerfield State Park offers lakeside cabins surrounded by towering pine trees. Most cabin sites include outdoor fire pits, picnic tables, and access to shared bathroom facilities.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location and price point. Lake Bob Sandlin State Park provides family-friendly cabins with bunk beds, as one camper mentioned: "We loved fishing and hiking throughout the park but our kids loved the double bunks in our cabin." Most state park cabins require reservations well in advance, with some visitors booking up to 5 months ahead of their stay. Pet policies vary by location, with many state park cabins prohibiting pets inside the structures. Savannahs Events in Tyler offers rustic cabin rentals on a working cattle ranch. The Jellystone Park in Tyler provides resort-style cabin camping with family-oriented amenities. Pine Ridge RV Park includes basic cabin options with electric hookups. Cabin availability is typically year-round, though summer and holiday weekends book quickly.

Most cabins require visitors to bring their own bedding, pillows, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary widely between locations, from basic microwaves to outdoor cooking areas with fire rings and grills. Tyler State Park cabins include tables and chairs but no cooking facilities beyond microwaves. Campers should pack food storage containers with secure lids, as several reviewers mention persistent raccoons at multiple parks. Grocery stores can be found in Tyler and other surrounding towns, with some parks featuring small camp stores for basic supplies. The Texas State Parks Pass provides discounts on cabin rentals and entrance fees. Firewood is available for purchase at most parks or at nearby gas stations, though some locations restrict outside firewood. Visitors should check specific cabin amenities when booking to ensure they pack appropriate supplies for their stay.

Best Cabin Sites Near Kilgore, Texas (27)

    1. Tyler State Park Campground

    59 Reviews
    Lindale, TX
    26 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."

    "This is kind of a homey/tourist sort of campground and park. There's kayak rentals available as well as boats. Campsites are available as well as small cabins."

    2. Martin Creek Lake State Park Campground

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

    $15 - $85 / night

    "There’s RV sites, tent sites (both primitive and “cushy”), cabins, cottages and screened shelters. my past experience with screened shelters were always dusty, dank, spider-filled shacks that I would only"

    "Each site has a picnic table and fire ring and ours had water and electric. There was a dump station available. The other reviewers mention the ants, but we didn’t have any problems with them."

    3. Pine Ridge RV Park

    1 Review
    Kilgore, TX
    4 miles
    +1 (903) 238-4207

    4. Jellystone Park™ Tyler

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

    "It was great to take advantage of the water amenities available! My kids loved the splash pad/water slides (I did too!)."

    "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!"

    5. Lake Hawkins County RV Park

    8 Reviews
    Hawkins, TX
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (903) 769-4545

    "Concrete pads, lots of shade, many with views of the lake (very clear water for the area) great little campground store with necessities. Very spacious sites!! Nice metal picnic table and fire ring."

    "The rv spots were comfortable and well spaced. It gets busy on weekends but is quiet and secluded during the week."

    6. Music Springs

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

    $22 / night

    "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."

    "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."

    7. Caddo Lake State Park Campground

    41 Reviews
    Karnack, TX
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (903) 679-3351

    $10 - $115 / night

    "Gravel drive on site. Level tent pad. Water only; no electric. Clean fire ring. Lantern post. Large site, good separation from other sites. Campground is heavily wooded, lots of shade."

    "A Texas C.C.C. state park in east Texas on Caddo Lake. Beautiful sites and canoe rentals for the old mill pond. Tent sites, RV sites and shelters along with cabins."

    8. The Trails at Lavender Road

    4 Reviews
    Lindale, TX
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (903) 258-5529

    $40 - $95 / night

    "Nice little park. Good for overnight. Friendly staff. Did laundry and it had clean machines. Peaceful surroundings. You can hear the traffic noise. Tmobile had good service."

    "We at The Trails strive to be more than just a place to park your RV for the night. We are a community full of many great people who enjoy nature and appreciate the simple things in life."

    9. Daingerfield State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Daingerfield, TX
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (903) 645-2921

    $10 - $225 / night

    "Aluminum picnic table and fire ring with cooking grate  Very quiet campground except for highway and train noise 

    4 camp hosts 

    Good night sky viewing in BIG PINE 

    Good view of lake in BIG PINE 

    Privacy"

    "Its nestled in the thick pineywoods of northeast Texas - the towering pine trees, lakeside cabins and crystal clear lake all combined bring back memories of a person's childhood."

    10. Savannahs Events

    1 Review
    Hawkins, TX
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (903) 426-5727

    "They are a working cattle ranch, event venue, and rustic cabin vacation rental property. Check them out and leave them some love!"

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Cabin Reviews near Kilgore, TX

216 Reviews of 27 Kilgore 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.

  • Napunani
    Nov. 17, 2021

    Daingerfield State Park Campground

    Lots of FHU Sites

    Reserved on-line 152 days prior to arrival. 

    Pros 

    Pristine clean restroom/showerhouse. Seemed recently renovated 

    BIG PINE camping area only big rig friendly(longer than 20 ft) out of 40 FHU sites. Big Pine, Dogwood and Mountain View Campgrounds FHU so 40 FHU sites with no park dump station. 

    Aluminum picnic table and fire ring with cooking grate 

    Very quiet campground except for highway and train noise 

    4 camp hosts 

    Good night sky viewing in BIG PINE 

    Good view of lake in BIG PINE 

    Privacy from side neighbors 

    No leveling required from side-to-side 

    Asphalt parking pad heaved various places due to tree roots creating numerous tripping hazard 

    Campsite utility hook-ups in good condition with no problems encountered 

    Security gate that closes overnight 

    No street lights in BIG PINE 

    Campsite and entrance fee discount with Texas State Park Pass 

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

    CONS 

    Most FHU sites (other than BIG PINE) are extremely short in length. Barely room for single axle TT, so need to review site details carefully 

    Site 8 had an extreme amount of above ground roots causing tripping hazard

    Picnic table approx 50 feet from Site 8 parking pad

    Highway and train noise

    BIG PINE sites barely off campground road, so therefore no privacy from campers across the road

    Restroom/shower facility not heated

    No lantern pole

    No wildlife sightings

    No park Wifi

    1 bar AT&T in BIG PINE

  • Carrie J.
    Aug. 29, 2016

    Tyler State Park Campground

    Nice place to get outdoors for a few days

    This is kind of a homey/tourist sort of campground and park. There's kayak rentals available as well as boats. Campsites are available as well as small cabins. You can also rent bikes and other things. If you're looking for a "resort" style camping experience this may be for you.

  • 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.

  • Napunani
    Jun. 9, 2023

    Caddo Lake State Park Campground

    Poison Oak and Tall Weeds

    PROS 

    Saved $42 With TX STATE PARK PASS 

    No fee to reserve online. 

    No sales tax. U

    pon arriving at Site 23, we had no power at the pedestal. Called Park Headquarters and 2 park personnel were at our site in 10 minutes and resolved problem 

    Site 23 level asphalt 

    Site 23 partial shade 

    Aluminum picnic table, 2 hook lantern pole and metal fire pit with cooking grate 

    Donation firewood available 

    Soap and hand dryer in toilet/shower facility 

    3 bars TMOBILE when not storming 

    CONS 

    No overnight security gate closure 

    Site 23 was 1/3 covered with poison oak and remaining living area covered with tall weeds. 

    Some highway noises. 

    Two PARK HOSTS occupy sites in Woodpecker Hollow. That reduces full hook up sites to 6. One of those sites were used as a temporary dump station due to out-of-service park dump station 

    Woodpecker Hollow toilet/shower facility needs some deep cleaning 

    11 windows in Woodpecker Hollow women’s toilet/shower and only 4 were open. Camp host said rest of windows were painted shut.  Floors were continuously wet and slippery. What a mess! This place needs a fan or two.

    Most pets we saw were NOT on leash 

    No privacy from surrounding campsites 

    No ranger drive thru Woodpecker Hollow 

    No park WIFI

  • J
    Dec. 9, 2021

    Lake Bob Sandlin State Park Campground

    Fun for the Second Year in a Row

    We stayed in a screened shelter at Lake Bob Sandlin SP in Nov 2020 and in a cabin with bunk beds last weekend and both sites were great. We have four kids, so space was a little tight in the cabin but we made do. Clean facilities, friendly staff and beautiful rolling terrain along the lake. Would recommend!

  • 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

  • Heidi R.
    May. 31, 2018

    Martin Creek Lake State Park Campground

    Screened Shelter - BEST EVER! and oddly, no mosquitoes !?

    There are many options to camp at this state park. There’s RV sites, tent sites (both primitive and “cushy”), cabins, cottages and screened shelters. my past experience with screened shelters were always dusty, dank, spider-filled shacks that I would only store my cooler and belongings in (tightly sealed) but these at Martin Creek were IMMACULATE to say the least! 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. The park employees vacuum these areas, as observed when I passed others that had recently vacated. The rafters in these shelters were spaced out far enough for me to hang my hammock. 4 people slept inside without air mattresses or camp pads and slept wonderfully (flat surfaces are good for our spines sometimes) not a big in sight. There is an electrical outlet inside as well as a light, and there is an outlet outside as well. Small lock on inside, watr spigot and doIble lantern hook nearby as well as a wooden/metal picnic table (good condition). I slept in Shelter #6 and it was a few yards away from the water’s edge. Great views of a small lilly-pad laced bay and we caught 7 catfish using normal nightcrawlers as bait. Fried them up for lunch the next day and they tasted like heaven! But, everything tastes better when you’re camping. We had also set up 4 tents around the area (not disturbing local flora/fauna) and we slept to the deafening croaks of frogs. Only 1 raccoon came upon our camp area to a spot where someone had thrown a corn cob, otherwise, we take all the necessary steps to avoid crossing paths with those relentless nighttime furry bandits. Shelters 7-9 are also located in great areas of the lake nearby, there is the power plants across the lake and for some reason, we like to believe that it was the reason we had ZERO mosquitoes! Many house flies and the non-biting ants were everywhere but not to the point of insanity... they list this ant as an issue on their website I do believe. I’d take this shelter over a hotel stay ANY TIME!

  • 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


Guide to Kilgore

Cabin rentals near Kilgore, Texas offer year-round access to the region's pine forests, lakes, and outdoor recreation. The East Texas Piney Woods region sits at approximately 350-400 feet elevation with humid subtropical climate patterns. Cabin options range from basic rustic shelters to fully furnished accommodations within a 30-minute drive of Kilgore.

What to do

Kayaking and paddling: Tyler State Park Campground features a lake perfect for water activities. "Pine forest and beautiful lake for swimming, paddel boarding (SUP), or fishing. Lots of hiking/mountain bike trails. Day use swimming area can get crowded on the weekends but there's plenty of quieter access points," notes Peter F.

Fishing from docks: The lakes near cabins provide accessible fishing spots for all skill levels. "The lake is perfect for kayaking and fishing from one of several docks. Tranquil, peaceful, clean and easy access from I-20 N. Of Tyler," shares Dianne C. about her experience at Tyler State Park.

Mountain biking: Trail systems near cabin rental areas accommodate various skill levels. "Sites are good but trails for biking and hiking are great!!" mentions Jill C. about the trails at Tyler State Park Campground.

Wildlife viewing: Daingerfield State Park Campground offers nature observation opportunities around its lake. "Lily pads, Frog Courtin', Sunsets and Beavers. The title sums it up! Nice hiking trials. Privacy if that's your thing, it is for us and our three dogs," reports Anne P.

What campers like

Island camping: Martin Creek Lake State Park Campground offers a unique primitive camping experience. "My wife and I did our first camp at Martin Creek Lake state park the other week. It was a great smaller state park. 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," advises Aaron K.

Fall foliage viewing: The parks showcase seasonal color changes during autumn months. "I stopped at Daingerfield State Park on my way to Arkansas... I got there after dark and left around 9am so I wasn't able to enjoy the park but it was beautiful with all the fall colors," writes Briana about her experience.

Clean facilities: Many campers appreciate the maintained amenities. "Pristine clean restroom/showerhouse. Seemed recently renovated," notes a Napunani about Daingerfield State Park, while another camper mentions, "The bathrooms were one of the nicest state park bathrooms I've been in."

Swimming areas: Lake Hawkins County RV Park provides lake access with designated swimming spots. "Concrete pads, lots of shade, many with views of the lake (very clear water for the area) great little campground store with necessities. Very spacious sites!! Nice metal picnic table and fire ring. Sand beach for swimming, locals are allowed, but there is a small beach reserved for rv folks," explains Emily B.

What you should know

Reservation timing: The popularity of cabins requires advance planning. "Hard to get reservations because it is so popular! If you get reservations it's kinda like winning the lottery 😃. But it's all worth it!" explains Tammie L. about Tyler State Park.

Varying bathroom quality: Facilities differ between parks. "There's a power plant over there. Didn't know that when I booked my site. Nice short distance hiking trail, I enjoyed quite a bit. The sites were clean, well kept. The bathrooms were also clean (Always a good thing to have!)" notes Shane H. about Martin Creek Lake State Park.

Wildlife encounters: Be prepared for local wildlife around cabins. "Be careful for raccoons saw a lot of them while here!" warns Myc C. about Tyler State Park.

Site topography: Caddo Lake State Park Campground offers unique landscape features. "This is a beautiful park which has access into the bayou. The park offers canoe rentals or bring your kayak which you can put in the 'pond' and paddle around the amazing cypress trees that are draped in moss," shares a reviewer.

Tips for camping with families

Kid-friendly swimming: Jellystone Park™ Tyler offers extensive water recreation facilities. "It was great to take advantage of the water amenities available! My kids loved the splash pad/water slides (I did too!). The bouncy pillow is always a fan favorite, and we spent just as much time there as we did in the water," reports Savanah H.

Playground access: Several parks feature child-focused amenities. "The playground is one of the best I've seen at the state parks we've been to! We love our SP so close to home!" says Becca H. about Tyler State Park.

Easy hiking options: Look for trails that accommodate young explorers. "The lake was perfect and had a nice beach. We were able to rent kayaks and paddle boats. The hiking is not the greatest but it was easy enough for my toddler," shares Sarah J. about Tyler State Park.

Family activities: Jellystone Park offers scheduled entertainment. "Great evening movies, lots of fun activities, and close to Tyler if you decide to venture out and get some good food, or find something to do!" mentions a reviewer about their stay.

Tips from RVers

Site spacing: Look for parks with adequate room between sites. "Roads make it easy to get around and get into your site. Most pads are concrete, very clean well kept campground. View of lake is wonderful, peaceful and huge spaces," notes Jon S. about Lake Hawkins County RV Park.

Electrical options: Many cabin rental areas also offer RV sites. "We would camp here again, not full hook ups but the staff was the best we have ever runn across. Very helpful in every aspect. Swim area, alot of trails. Quiet campground," says Peggy H. about Martin Creek Lake.

Leveling requirements: Check site conditions before booking. "BIG PINE camping area only big rig friendly(longer than 20 ft) out of 40 FHU sites. Big Pine, Dogwood and Mountain View Campgrounds FHU so 40 FHU sites with no park dump station," reports a camper about Daingerfield State Park, adding "No leveling required from side-to-side."

Off-season benefits: Consider cabin stays during less crowded periods. "We came here first week of April 2021. Spring in the air, blooms all around. Very quiet but lively park, almost all the sites were occupied for the weekend," notes a camper about their experience at Daingerfield State Park.

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