Best Tent Camping near Killeen, TX

Tent campers near Killeen, Texas have several established campgrounds within an hour's drive, including Stillhouse in Belton and Owl Creek in Gatesville. These tent-specific sites offer varying levels of amenities and access to the Colorado River, Lake Travis, and Lake Georgetown. Most locations provide basic facilities for tent camping with fire rings and picnic tables, though amenities vary significantly between parks.

Most tent sites in the area feature cleared dirt or gravel pads with minimal grading. Campsites at Colorado Bend State Park include walk-in primitive sites that require campers to hike approximately 1-1.5 miles from parking areas with their gear. A camper noted, "If you opt for the hike-in Primitive camping, bring a wagon or pack light. That 1.5 miles isn't fun hauling gear." Many locations like Tejas Park and Shaffer Bend Recreation Area offer drive-in access with designated tent pads. Water availability varies significantly between parks, with some offering spigots near host sites while others require campers to bring all water needed for their stay.

The tent camping experience around Killeen provides opportunities for hiking, fishing, and swimming. Tejas Park connects to the 26-mile Goodwater Loop trail that circles Lake Georgetown, making it popular with backpackers and day hikers. One reviewer described it as "close enough to be near civilization, but feels remote to get the primitive camping experience." Colorado Bend State Park offers tent campers access to Gorman Falls and swimming holes along Spicewood Springs trail. Shaffer Bend Recreation Area provides tent sites with lake access and sandy beaches for swimming. Most tent campgrounds fill quickly on weekends, especially during spring and fall when temperatures are milder, while remaining relatively empty during weekdays. Tree cover varies between locations, with some sites offering ample shade while others are situated in open fields with little protection from the sun.

Best Tent Sites Near Killeen, Texas (19)

    1. Stillhouse

    6 Reviews
    Belton, TX
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (254) 939-6741

    $120 / night

    "Exploring Stillhouse Park sounds like a serene escape with clear lake waters and diverse wildlife."

    "Whether it's enjoying a picnic by the lake, taking a dip in the water, engaging in sports activities, or casting a fishing line, visitors can make the most of their time in this scenic area managed by"

    2. Owl Creek

    1 Review
    Belton Lake, TX
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (254) 939-2461

    "I grew going to owl creek , as a kid alot of fond memories good fishing and swimming camping as well , play a game if dominos have a picnic and relax under a shade have a campfire roast marshmallows"

    3. Tejas Park

    10 Reviews
    Liberty Hill, TX
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (512) 930-5253

    $10 - $16 / night

    "I've camped at this campground a number of times while hiking around The Goodwater Trail. There is a basic restroom with toilets. There is a water faucet near the Park Host's trailer."

    "Park Review Tejas Park sits on the south side of Georgetown Lake in the Hill Country of Texas."

    4. Naughty Oaks Farm

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    Killeen, TX
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (254) 245-0746

    $29 - $34 / night

    5. Iron Bridge

    5 Reviews
    Moody, TX
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (254) 939-2461

    6. Russell Park

    4 Reviews
    Georgetown, TX
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (512) 930-5253

    $80 / night

    "These are drive up campsites where you may park your car next to your assigned site. The campsites have a sun awning, picnic table, campfire pit/grill. "

    "Not every site works for hammock camping, as some lack trees the required distance apart. Men's restroom was decently clean, shower worked well."

    7. Temples Lake

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    Belton, TX
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (254) 780-2461

    $40 - $70 / night

    8. North Area — Colorado Bend State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    Bend, TX
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (325) 628-3240

    $13 - $35 / night

    "There are rivers, streams, water holes, trees, caves and plenty of hike and bike trails to explore.  This park offers drive-up, walk-in, hike-in primitive and group campsites. "

    "The walk-in campsites are beautiful. They are well spaced and quite close to the river. The have lattern post, a picnic bench and a fire ring."

    9. Shaffer Bend Recreation Area

    7 Reviews
    Spicewood, TX
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (512) 473-3366

    "The site we had was walking distance to the sandy beach of lake Travis. Great fishing and the sand carrier up so it’s a soft bedding for the evening. Lots of tree cover to help combat the sun."

    "We set up at site 15 it has an awesome view of the river/lake and it’s walking distance down to the waters edge. Great spot to fish for some bass or take a dip in the water."

    10. Camp Creek Recreation Area

    6 Reviews
    Marble Falls, TX
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (512) 473-3366

    "Was planning on tent camping nearby and left a day early and all the hotel room were booked. Tried finding a tent site and no luck. Found this place online and figured I'd give it a shot."

    "Discover serene landscapes and exciting activities like Slope Unblocked, perfect for all ages. Whether you're RVing or camping, our amenities ensure a comfortable stay."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Killeen, TX

576 Reviews of 19 Killeen Campgrounds


  • Troy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 29, 2019

    North Area — Colorado Bend State Park Campground

    Ranger Review: RovR RollR 60 Cooler at Colorado Bend State Park

    Park Review

    I've visited Colorado Bend State Park a number times and it never disappoints. There are rivers, streams, water holes, trees, caves and plenty of hike and bike trails to explore. 

    This park offers drive-up, walk-in, hike-in primitive and group campsites. This park is becoming more and more popular, so it is recommended to reserve a site at least 3-4 weeks in advance or 3 to 4 months in advance for the group sites.

    The park is a short distance from the town of Lampasas in the Texas Hill Country. In fact, if you need any supplies you might want to pick them up at the HEB Grocery Store in Lampasas because there are not many easy options for purchasing supplies once you enter the park - it is a long drive out of the park to the nearest store.

    The drive-up, walk-in and group sites have a picnic table, fire ring with grill, lantern post, water nearby and restrooms nearby. However, there are no RV hookups. 

    The primitive hike-in sites offer a patch of cleared space - no water, no electricity and no restrooms. However, there is plenty of peace and quiet.

    My group opted for a hike-in primitive site along the river. Previously, the park allowed campers in the primitive area to simply find a clear patch of space and camp. Recently they instituted a new reservation system which has 8 designated campsites that are reservable. We had campsite 6. I think campsite 7 or 8 would be the best. The hike to these primitive sites is a little under 1 mile, so be prepared to carry your gear. In this area of the park, the Colorado River is a short walk from each campsite; there were a variety of birds at play in the trees; and there were prints and other evidence of wildlife. 

    Many people visit this park to boat or fish the Colorado River. A Texas fishing license is not required if you fish within the park boundaries. Check with the Park Ranger for which fish are biting.

    Our group was visiting primarily to hike and explore some of the unique features of the park such as Gorman's Cave, Gorman's Falls and the Spicewood Springs trail and water holes.

    Overall I believe that our group had a great time and I had the opportunity to explore and discover some new areas of the park.

    Product Review

    As a Ranger for The Dyrt, from time to time I get products to test. For this trip I was testing the RovR RollR 60 cooler.

    The RovR RollR 60 cooler is a rotomolded cooler with wheels, a pull handle and some cleaver attachments. The RollR 60 model holds 60 quarts of content. The company also sells 45 and 80 quart models. Like other rotomolded coolers the walls are thick, insulated and offer great cold storage capability. RovR says that their coolers can hold ice for up to 10 days. We were just camping for a couple of days and it certainly kept our items nice and cold. 

    What really separates this cooler from other coolers are some of the unique features. First, the cooler has rugged wheels and a pull handle. For this trip I knew that we had to hike to our campsite for a little under a mile. Under no circumstances would I ever carry a cooler into a backcountry site. However, the RovR RollR worked out perfectly and we were able to haul the cooler with our food and drinks over some pretty rough terrain. The wheels were large enough to roll over rocks, roots and uneven surfaces. The pull handle extends to a convenient hight which allows a person to pull it comfortably without bending over. The pull handle also has grips on each side which allows one person to pull the cooler solo or two people to pull the cooler in tandem. This feature was key and we used two people to pull our cooler over some hills and through some muck. 

    Inside the cooler there is a special bin that can hold items that may not need to be chilled like bread, towels or utensils. This feature is so important to keep items separate and dry when moisture develops or the ice starts to melt. The bin itself has an internal divider which further aids with organization. I put my spices and condiments on one side and cooking and cleaning utensils on the other side. I then place my bread on top. The bin is shaped perfectly to hold a full loaf of bread across the bin where it will not get squished. The floor of the cooler is gradually sloped so that when ice does start to melt the resulting water will easily run out of the drain hole. I was so impressed with the overall design of the cooler and the thought that must have gone into the design. I can tell that the designer was a user of coolers with all of the thoughtful touches.

    On the outside of the cooler there are a few really unique design features. The cooler comes with a folding tote container which is attached to the top with velcro straps. When not in use the tote folds completely flat, lays on the top and can serve as a cushion for sitting. When needed, the tote can be unfolded and it becomes an additional container which can hold extra gear like a stove, pots and pans, camp chair or paper towels. Brilliant! In addition, the tote can be removed entirely from the top and placed to the side or moved to a picnic table. This is great feature - it is like having two carrying containers in one. There are additional fixtures on the cooler which are designed to attached auxiliary items like a cutting board or drink holders. There is even a fixture which allows one to attach an extension that can be attached to a bicycle. Thus, one can pull the cooler behind a bicycle like a trailer. Ingenious! 

    I think that these are just some of the unique features and functions of the RovR RollR cooler. I’m sure that after additional use I will discover other cleaver features that the designers incorporated into this cooler.

    I will say that I accidentally and unintentionally abused this cooler on this trip more than I anticipated. We pulled it over rough terrain, up a hill, through muddy water, and let it sit outside all day. After I got home I washed and cleaned it and to my amazement it did clean up easily. The only thing that I did notice was that the tote on top is a light colored silver. Since I dragged the cooler through the mud, some dirt stains showed up easily on the tote. I would probably recommend choosing one of the other tote designs with a darker color to avoid this issue. However, I use my coolers for their functionality and I’m not too concerned that it might look well used. I see myself getting many uses and many years out of this awesome little cooler. I'm thinking about buying the bicycle attachment arm to increase my options even more.

    For more info you can visit the company website at: https://rovrproducts.com

  • Erik F.
    Oct. 10, 2016

    Shaffer Bend Recreation Area

    Weekend Trip

    Shaffer Bend Rec. Area has a beautiful setting in the Texas Hill Country right off of Lake Travis. At the gate entrance you have wonderful landscape views. All of the camp sites are situated next to or a short walk to the water.

    The camps are clean. Most are equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. In the large camp area, some have BBQ pits with a couple big communal grill/smoker. The same area has a horse pen as well if you're an equestrian enthusiast on top of a camper. It is a primitive campground. The large camp area has a couple port-a-poties. At the gate entrance there are men's and women's rooms with running water. That's about 3 miles from the camp sites. So, be prepared to dig holes, bring your own portable toilets, or hold it.

    Considering you're on the lake, the water access is surprisingly limited. There are a few areas along the water you can walk in, but there's not a dock or boat access. I recommend sandals or water shoes since there's a fair amount of plant life along the shore. The same areas you can walk in would be good for kayaks though. The camp sites are situated along a narrow section of the lake. So, there would be plenty to explore.

  • Troy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 6, 2018

    Tejas Park

    Tejas Park + The Goodwater Trail

    I've camped at this campground a number of times while hiking around The Goodwater Trail.

    There is a basic restroom with toilets. There is a water faucet near the Park Host's trailer. There is plenty of parking, a field with pad sites, a large open field and my favorite is the group campsite at the end of the large open field. The group campsite has a pad, but it also has plenty of trees and space to hang hammocks. It is also the more secluded of the campsites. There are fire rings at the campsites and it is possible to collect fallen wood for a fire if there is not a fire ban in effect.

    Near the group campsite and through the tree line there is a small creek. Depending on the amount of recent rain or degree of draught the creek is deep enough to go for a wade or a swim. It is also fun to just explore the area around the creek.

    The Goodwater trail is a loop trail that circles Lake Georgetown and runs about 28 miles. When backpacking the Goodwater Loop people typically start/park at either Tejas Park Trailhead, Jim Hogg Trailhead or Cedar Breaks Trailhead. If you are backpacking the loop parking and hiking are free. If you are using the park facilities just for the day, there is a day use fee.

  • Troy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 2, 2018

    Pace Bend Park - Lake Travis

    Pace Bend Park + Lake Travis

    Pace Bend Park is conveniently located a short distance from the city of Austin and on the shores of Lake Travis. The park is managed by the Travis County Parks Department. The entrance fee is $10 per car and the campsites are all first come first served. There are almost always campsites available, but the best campsites do get taken early. On the east side of the park there is easy beach access to the lakeshore and water. On the west side of the park there are a number of coves. Access to the water is possible by scrambling over and down rocks to the waters edge. Many people cliff jump off the cove cliffs, but be sure to test the depth of the water before jumping. Many people get injured every year jumping off the cliffs. Some of the campsites have developed pads to set up your tent. Other campsites just have clearing to set up your tent. There are ample trees available for hammock hanging. Because the park is located so close to the city many people visit the park for day use. The day time crowd can be a bit overwhelming and loud at times. At night the atmosphere generally calms down a bit. Many of the campsites have picnic tables and some have grills. A few have fire rings for campfires, but the park is removing many of the rings. Depending on the time of the year and the dryness, there is often a county fire banned in the area and park. My favorite campsites are along the west side of the park and the coves (N. Gracey Cove).

  • Napunani
    Apr. 19, 2022

    Airport Park - Waco Lake

    Lots of Aircraft Noise - Bring Ear Plugs!

    Pros 

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

    Friendly gate attendant 

    Level asphalt site surrounded by crushed granite 

    Grass neatly mowed throughout campground 

    Large aluminum picnic table that is moveable from site concrete pad

    BBQ grill, metal fire pit and lantern pole 

    Night sky friendly. No street lights 

    Spacious-space between each site but no privacy due to lack of vegetation 

    Very quiet Sunday thru Wednesday nights except for Waco airport aircraft approach and Space X rocket testing 

    Entrance gate locked 10pm-6am. Exit only permitted 

    Clean toilets and showers 

    Plenty of TP in restrooms 

    Trash can in toilet/shower facility 

    Sufficient trash dumpsters throughout park 

    Deer sightings at Park entrance only 

    2 LTE Verizon bars signal 

    Cons 

    Exterior restroom doors desperately need repaired. Have to move rock away from door to gain access. 

    Sewer connection at rear of parking pad. Bring the looooong stinky slinky! 

    Waco airport aircraft departing/arriving as early as 6am and as late as 11pm. One night we counted aircraft performing touch and go manuvers 42 times. Approach was directly over our campsite. 

    No patrolling host or ranger 

    No soap or hand towels in toilet facility 

    No playground, basketball or tennis or volleyball courts 

    No lake swimming area 

    No park WIFI 

    No hiking trails

  • Napunani
    Mar. 24, 2021

    Airport Park - Waco Lake

    Filthy women’s restroom

    This park is a short drive to all of Waco attractions including the famous Silos. We stayed Friday and Saturday nights. 

    Pros:

    • Very friendly gate attendant

    • Extremely quiet park except for arriving/departing aircraft at Waco Regional Airport

    • Great view of the lake as trees/shrubs are minimal

    • Clean campsite

    • Very clean campfire pit

    • Most sites had a nice distance from neighbor sites

    • Crushed granite surrounds the site’s asphalt parking pad so no muddy mess after rain

    • Pedestal BBQ grill, fire pit with grilling grate and aluminum picnic table at each site

    • Some sites had aluminum roof pavilion over picnic table

    • Some sites had lantern pole

    • Park roadways in good condition

    • Entrance gate locked at 10pm

    • Plenty of TP in women’s restroom

    • 4 bar signal AT&T 

    Cons:

    • Filthy women’s restroom. Human feces on floor. Two of the three stalls locked for days. One remaining stall the door would not close and latch. Sign posted on door that restrooms were cleaned Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, but the human feces were on the floor Friday night, Saturday all day and Sunday morning. Exterior door would not close completely.

    • No water to sinks in women’s restroom

    • No soap dispenser and no hand dryer in women’s restroom

    • Men’s restroom door locked Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning

    • Exterior door to one shower room was unable to be closed

    • Extremely low water pressure to campsite

    • No site privacy due to minimal trees/brush throughout the park

    • Low hanging tree branches over roadway and campsite pad

    • Our campsite pedestal BBQ grill was extremely corroded

    • No wildlife sightings- not even a squirrel

    • NOT A DARK SKY FRIENDLY CAMPGROUND! Boat launch lights across the cove lit up most of the campground. Large lights on the toilet/shower building that made it nearly as bright as daylight!

  • Napunani
    Jun. 9, 2023

    Mother Neff State Park Campground

    Texas First State Park

    PROS 

    Saved $24.50 with Texas State Park Pass 

    No fee charged for making on-line reservations 

    Got a call the morning of arrival from park headquarters confirming my arrival 

    Site 3 was immaculate upon arrival, even the crushed gravel raked. 

    Site 3 level 

    Site 3 has aluminum picnic table, metal firepit with cooking grate and 2 hook lantern pole all in good condition 

    Site 3 afternoon shade 

    Campground loop toilet/shower facility immaculate 

    30 minute drive to Waco attractions

    2 bar T MOBILE 

    CONS 

    20 total campsites but 2 are used for camp hosts 

    Picnic table chained to ground so not moveable and it was 30 ft from camper 

    Lots of road noise from TX236 

    One toilet/shower facility for the entire park for both day users and 20 campsites 

    Men’s toilet had urinal and toilets out of service during our 3 night stay 

    Toilet/shower facility not climate controlled 

    Lots of feral cats throughout campground 

    No fire wood for sale in park 

    No WIFI

  • Karen H.
    Aug. 7, 2017

    Inks Lake State Park Campground

    Everything but the bathrooms

    Spent 3 nights at Inks Lake from 8/3-8/6. Got there right before dark on the first night and found the late check in process a bit confusing. Right now, Texas state parks don't assign or let you choose spots when you reserve so it's first come....When I got to Inks at about 730 pm, there was a sign in the lobby of the park headquarters that listed all the sites and said to pick any site that wasn't crossed off. Problem was, the sign was on the other side of the glass so folks couldn't cross off the site they chose. Wild goose chase led me to two sites that were already chosen. I finally picked an open site that I came upon and settled in. All the lake view spots were, of course, taken, so this shady spot was just fine. Site 72. Nice and level. Water and 20/30/50 amp power. The water didn't work. The faucet was broken and spewed everywhere. I turned it way down, filled my fresh water tank, and turned it off.

    Each site has an asphalt pad, water, electric. A picnic table, a lantern/garbage hook, and a grill/fire pit combo. The park has a general store where you can rent kayaks and paddle boats as well as borrow (for free) fishing gear. There is a very nice fishing pier and a cleaning house for those that wish to clean their catch. There is a boat launch by the store also. There's plenty of room for everyone in the lake to do whatever you like. There's even a swimming area called "Devils Watering Hole" where you can jump from the cliff into the lake. The park also has tent sites, adorable cabins and lots of day use space. Playgrounds keep the kids from causing misery back at the camp sites.

    The patrons of the park were pleasant and well behaved. No rowdies after quiet hour. Friendly and helpful folks. The park staff was also peasNt and helpful. When I went up in the morning to do my check in (you go before 9am id[f you did a late check in), I told them about the faucet. By the time I got back to my site, the maintenance guys were there to fix it.

    There is plenty of wild life to enjoy. Several trails to keep you occupied when you are tired of the water. Right down the road is Longhorn Caverns state park. Their general tour is 90 minutes of blissfully cool and very interesting cave tour. They also have an extreme tour that requires helmets and knee pads (they provide).

    There are two wineries nearby for liesurely wine tastings. I enjoyed an excursion from Inks Lake to Longhorn Caverns and then stopped at one of the wineries on the way back.

    The park, in general, was very clean and well maintained. Plenty of dumpsters and recycling bins for cans. My reason for subtracting a star is the state of the restroom/shower facilities. Ewwwwww! Now I know this park has heavy use. But with heavy use comes more money to spend on help. Clean those bathrooms, Texas! And while you are at it, toilet paper would be a nice touch. The showers were all out NASTY! Do not forget your shower flip flops, people. And do not drop anything on the floor while you are showering....gonna need a flame thrower to sterilize that nastiness!

    in general, a fabulous long weekend and I will definitely go again. Can't wait for Texas to allow site specific booking starting in October of this year. Hint: #48.

    oh. Wait. I forgot to mention....ants. Be prepared. They have the nasty varieties that show up suddenly, out of nowhere, and devour your dogs dinner before Fido can even whiff it with that finely tuned nose. And the fire ants at Inks are stealth. That's right. Stealth fire ants. No tell-tale mounds for these little bastards. No. You can't even find one if you looked all day. But suddenly, you are standing there and, POOF!, you are the next victim. I always say..."Texas will kill you" (but it's worth it). Btw, no snakes appeared during my stay.

  • Lisa B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 7, 2019

    Krause Springs

    Plenty of room for everyone

    Natural springs w/tent & RV camping (NO PETS), fishing, kayaking, lake access, hammock areas and day use picnic w/grills. CASH ONLY FACILITIES!! Family owned. Beautiful Butterfly garden great for yoga, reading or enjoying the mind of a gardener. Several RV w/H20 & electric hookups (reservations required). Tent sites are not #, random locations (30 acres), plentiful and 1st come 1st serve. Toilets/showers near RV sites, portable toilets farther out. Pack it in/out, dumpster at office area. Love this place and grateful the owners share their haven with the public!


Guide to Killeen

Tent camping near Killeen, Texas offers variable water availability across different seasons, with nearby lakes experiencing significant fluctuation levels. Lake Travis near Shaffer Bend Recreation Area features sandy beaches accessible to campers, while many primitive sites lack reliable cell service coverage. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 95°F, making spring and fall the preferred camping seasons.

What to do

Fishing access: Shaffer Bend Recreation Area has waterfront sites with good fishing opportunities. "Lake Travis is home to boaters and Jet skiers. There are fish if you're into that," notes Kyle G. The recreation area connects directly to the lake, making it convenient for anglers.

Trail hiking: Russell Park sits along the San Gabriel River Trail that circles Lake Georgetown. "The trail circles Lake Georgetown and is 26.2 miles. It passes through forests, grasslands, over some small hills and across a few tributaries," explains Troy W. The trail system provides varied terrain with mixed shade coverage.

Wildlife viewing: North Area — Colorado Bend State Park Campground offers excellent wildlife spotting opportunities. "There were so many animals that came to visit us at night! Owls, armadillos, raccoons, a couple wild hogs, gray foxes, deer, even saw a mountain lion at one point after our campsite got raided by the raccoons," shares Nina P. The riverside location attracts diverse wildlife.

What campers like

Tent-specific locations: Tejas Park caters particularly well to tent campers. "Tejas Park is perfect for those in the area looking for tent camping without wanting to be surrounded by RV's," says Mark S. The spacious tent pads accommodate multiple tents per site.

Secluded camping: Camp Creek Recreation Area offers a quieter experience away from crowds. "Free camping along the river. Sites are nicely spaced out," reports Linette G. This arrangement provides more privacy than many established campgrounds.

Swimming spots: Shaffer Bend Recreation Area features sandy beach access to Lake Travis. "The site we had was walking distance to the sandy beach of Lake Travis. Great fishing and the sand carries up so it's a soft bedding for the evening," notes Steve L. The gradual lake entry makes it suitable for families.

What you should know

Water limitations: Many campgrounds have restricted water access. At Russell Park, "Men's restroom was decently clean, shower worked well. If you want a spotless bathroom, hike over to the underused day use area," advises David.

Tent pad variations: Site conditions differ significantly between campgrounds. At Tejas Park, "The spots are spaced out and each has a large tent pad capable of fitting multiple tents. Each spot has a table and fire pit," explains Mark S.

Reservation requirements: Most sites require advance booking, especially during peak seasons. "At this point, you must have a reservation to camp here," notes David about Russell Park. Weekends fill quickly while weekdays remain more available.

Wildlife concerns: Owl Creek and other campgrounds have active wildlife. "I grew up going to owl creek, as a kid a lot of fond memories good fishing and swimming camping as well," shares MaNdy Dee A. Secure food storage is essential with raccoons and other wildlife common throughout camping areas.

Tips for camping with families

Beach camping: Select waterfront sites with beach access. "We set up at site 15 it has an awesome view of the river/lake and it's walking distance down to the waters edge. Great spot to fish for some bass or take a dip in the water," recommends Steve L. about Shaffer Bend.

Shade importance: Choose sites with natural cover. "Lots of tree cover to help combat the sun. There is a table, a fire ring, and a grill at each site," notes Steve L. This protection makes summer camping more bearable.

Wagon requirements: For hike-in sites, bring transport assistance. "The hike to these primitive sites is a little under 1 mile, so be prepared to carry your gear," warns Troy W. about Colorado Bend State Park.

Kid-friendly sites: Some locations work better for children. "My 5 year old wanted to go camping for the first time. This location is close enough to be near civilization, but feels remote to get the primitive camping experience," Steve L. shares about Tejas Park.

Tips from RVers

Site selection: Choose appropriate locations for RV camping. "Small RV plus tent for us," reports Robin about Shaffer Bend, noting that while primarily tent-focused, smaller RVs can access certain sites.

Wind considerations: Prepare for gusty conditions at some locations. "Very windy, so no bugs!" notes Robin at Shaffer Bend. This affects both tent stability and comfort levels.

Limited hookups: Most campgrounds near Killeen offer primitive camping only. "The drive-up, walk-in and group sites have a picnic table, fire ring with grill, lantern post, water nearby and restrooms nearby. However, there are no RV hookups," explains Troy W. about Colorado Bend State Park.

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