Best Equestrian Camping near La Grange, TX

Recent Equestrian Reviews in La Grange

28 Reviews of 5 La Grange Campgrounds

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  Evan V.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 19, 2022

  Birch Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park

  Great spot 1/2way between Austin and Houston

  Great spot, all the txpw amenities, friendly as can be staff, clean restrooms, well maintained campsites and nature. 14+ miles of equestrian trails! GREAT birdwatching, several different species this time of year. Leaf cutter ants all over the trails! Active wildlife at night with coyote hunts making a good bit of commotion. I would have given 5 stars but the fishing pier is still out of commission from flood damage.

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  Denise V.

  Ranger

  

  Jan. 20, 2022

  Nails Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park

  Great Fall Camping, Equestrian Area

  A nice, quiet fall camping weekend on Lake Somerville. It was a solo trip and since the weather was warm, I brought my kayak on this trip.

  Check In: 2p Check Out: 12p

  ⛺ Site#26- Back-In

  💲20 per night+$4/person/day Parks Pass Discount saved$18.00

  • Water
  • 20/30 amp
  • Fire Ring with grate
  • Picnic Table: wood with metal legs, concrete base
  • Site Pad: Asphalt, level, long enough for my camper and truck with room to spare
  • Corrals for horses

  👍🏻 Pros:

  • Extra parking places across the street
  • Can see the lake from this spot

  👎🏻 Cons:

  • There's not a direct trail to the lake shore other than animal trails through some of the tall grass
  • The table and fire ring are on the non-camping side so it was a little strange. Very dark at night on that side.

  📝 Park Notes:

  • Dump Station
  • Restrooms/ Showers- clean. The Bent Tree area has a portable trailer for the restrooms and showers. The main building is closed.
  • There are Munzees and Geocaches here
  • Lots of trails in the park and between this and the Birch Creek Unit
  • Great trails for equestrians
  • Enclosed Group shelter for events (no kitchen)
  • Family Fishing Pond (small)
  • The open style pavilion doesn't appear to be open. Looks like it's is structurally unsound

  🐦 Wildlife:

  • Birds: Great Blue Heron, Cardinals, Chickadees
  • Deer
  • Squirrels

  💜 Highlights of this trip:

  •🔥 Campfires and breakfast over the fire

  •🐕 My brother came for a short visit to walk the dog

  •🛶 Kayaking and there was only ONE other boat on the lake

  •🍂 Nice fall colors

  •🚫 Some of the trails and areas of the park were closed this weekend due to public hunts

  •🌟 Warm temperatures and clear nights. Lots of stars.

  •💚 Found a couple geocaches and put out a few Munzees

  More info at https://www.denisevajdak.com/2021/12/fall-camping-at-lake-somerville.html

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  Trenton V.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 20, 2021

  Birch Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park

  Hike in site

  I’m reviewing the hike in site on the Lake Somerville trail way, entering at the Birch Creek Unit (northern side of the lake). It’s around a three mile hike to the campground area. The hike has a few nice views of the lake and a few nice fields here and there. Once you make it to the camping area, you’ll find an outhouse, some benches, a fire pit and even a little well. Footsteps and a few coyotes can be heard in the evening. The campsite is close to a little meandering river if you’re willing to do a little bit of bushwhacking , just be careful as it’s easy to get turned around. Plus there are probably some crocodiles around, who knows. Anyway, I’d recommend this trail/campground, I didn’t see anyone once I got a few miles in and really enjoyed being close to a little river, plus the wildlife.

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  Denise V.

  Ranger

  

  Nov. 10, 2021

  Birch Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park

  Nice park with green space between sites

  • Water

  • 20/30 amp(had 50 amp outlet, but only 20& 30 breakers)

  • Grill

  • Fire Ring with adjustable height grate

  • Picnic Table

  • Site Pad: asphalt. Site was just long enough for my 24' camper and my truck and not much room between.

  👍🏻 Pros:

  • Near the water with a trail to get there

  • Green space between the site and neighbors

  • Good kayaking area

  👎🏻 Cons:

  • The spot is tight getting in. My 10' high camper had low hanging branches on it(but they were soft, not stiff). Lots of vines/shrubs across from the site, so no extra room there. 

  📝 Park Notes:

  • Park does not have a gate, so it doesn't close

  • Dump Station for each camping loop

  • Restrooms/ Bath House

  • Boat ramp

  • Fishing jetty (pier is closed)

  • This campground is better for winter camping. Great buffer from wind and neighbors. Only a handful of sites have direct access to the water.

  • Lots of trails

  • There are Munzees and Geocaches here

  • Group pavilion/kitchen available

  • 2 group shelters available

  🐦 Wildlife:• Birds: Shore birds, egrets, herons, cardinals, mockingbirds

  • Deer

  • Raccoons(I saw their tracks, but not the critters)

  More info an video at https://www.denisevajdak.com/2021/08/my-birthday-weekend-2021.html

  Site 23 was better (stayed in this one twice). Wider, nice view of lake. Not very long, but easier to get into.

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  Wes M.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 1, 2021

  Nails Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park

  Awesome spot

  Stopped in here for a place to stay while on a hunting trip. Service was phenomenal and they answered any questions on the spot. Good space between locations. Far enough from town to feel out in nature but close enough to make a run if needed.

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  Lisa G.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 7, 2021

  Iron Horse RV Resort

  Clean, FUN, Family place

  First time at Iron Horse RV resort, won't be our last!  The grounds are clean and the spaces are wide.  They have a beautiful pavilion and a lazy river.  Saturday night (for the Labor Day weekend) they brought in a band - they were wonderful.  There is a cute boutique on site with adorable clothes, boots and accessories.  Don't miss that!  We had a medical emergency that forced us to leave the RV an additional night and they worked with us and checked in with us just like FAMILY.

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  Justin Y.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 14, 2021

  Birch Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park

  Beautiful lake

  Well maintained and plenty of trails around the lake. Enjoyed two night here. Site 108

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  Justin R.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 9, 2021

  Birch Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park

  Great campground.

  This was our first time here at lake Somerville birch creek. It was a great one. We stayed in old hickory loop. Lots of trees and plenty of shade. Short trip from Houston so we will definitely be going back!

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  Tucker B.

  Legend

  

  May. 16, 2021

  Nails Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park

  Perfect Stopover!

  Stopped into here on the way from Austin down to the coast.

  Snagged site #4 and I was the only one in the primitive camp area.

  Bathrooms at entrance station stayed unlocked overnight for my use.

  AT&T cell service was good enough for me to do some work on my hotspot.

  Went for a nice paddle on the lake until the winds came up.

  Only bummer was losing my kayak straps off the top of my truck on my way out!

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  Laura F.

  Ranger

  

  Mar. 22, 2021

  Nails Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park

  Nice RV sites with hiking and biking

  The sites have nice paved spots, many have views of the lake, and are spacious. We stayed in the equestrian area since the other area for non equestrian sites is currently closed. There are trails you can access in the park, with many more miles a short drive away. Two bridges are out on the Trailway which limits options a bit. The hiking and biking is all well defined double track with little elevation change. We saw many birds this spring.

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  Ty C. R.

  Scout

  

  Dec. 28, 2020

  Nails Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park

  Great campsite

  We stayed equestrian site 4 which is a fairly private site. Moon was nearly full and the coyotes were howling all night long. All in all it was a nice small state park with great views of Lake Somerville.

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  Margaret P.

  Scout

  

  Dec. 27, 2020

  Birch Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park

  So Peaceful...

  This is the second time we have stayed here. This time was from Christmas Eve until the Sunday after. This place doesn’t disappoint. There are nice hiking trails. The lake views are beautiful. All the campsites appear to be very well kept. My husband went fishing for a bit. He didn’t catch anything, but he witnessed another gentleman catch a 20” fish, so we know there are fish in the lake. We stayed in campsite 28, which is a great space...unless it’s windy. Had great internet service, which is unusual for us in a state park.

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  Jeff

  Guide

  

  Oct. 8, 2020

  Birch Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park

  Great camping large lake, good location - July 2020

  Well spaced spots.  Fairly level pads with table, fire ring, 30/50 amp electrical, water.  We didn't see any covered tables, but all usable spots had concrete pads for tables.  Like a lot of east-Texas camping areas, LSSP was also devastated by Hurricane Harvey and is still recovering, but don't let that stop you, but instead level-set your expectations.  Sites are well dispersed, but some appear to be no longer in use.  In July 2020, there were very few folks in the park, partly, I'm sure due to Covid-19 and well, its July in Texas!  Typically, and as expected, gnats were really bad at night, but mosquitos were tolerable.  Just be prepared and you'll be fine.  Great kayaking and very little motorized boat traffic, but likely due to current situation.  Trails are numerous, but not well marked.  We didn't see a lot of hog damage on the trails, so maybe the staff has been working on that.  Good amount of wildlife  Equestrian area looked like it was restored and  back-in-business.   Will be returning.  While the Birch Creek and Nails Creek sections are visible across the lake from each other, there is a long drive (15 minutes in a vehicle around the lake) to get between them, so plan your time accordingly.

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  Laura F.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 7, 2020

  Birch Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park

  Good site with plenty of trees

  We stayed in the Old Hickory loop. Each site had trees surrounding it and they are decently spaced out. The park has trails within it, as well as the Trailway for long hikes and mountain biking. The day use area is nice for swimming in the lake.

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  Paul D.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 27, 2020

  Birch Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park

  Amazing camp site

  Lots of shaded coverage, amazing trails, amazing views.

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  Richard G.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 21, 2020

  Vernon L Richards Riverbend Park

  Overnight camping

  We arrived around 11:30 pm to the park and was stopped by a very helpful officer that explained to us the park was closed, but helped us get a spot anyways and directions. Got to the spot and it was more than I expected for a camp site (electricity, fire ring pit, table, Barbque pit, and trash cans with bags). We set up tent quickly, made a fire, and had a great time with the kids!

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  Amy H.

  Traveler

  

  May. 2, 2020

  Birch Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park

  Just after Hurricane Harvey

  We camped at the horse spot. These camping spots are mostly spacious and private - plenty of shade trees. We walked some trails, but they were mostly flattened/destroyed by Hurricane Harvey. Hopefully by now they have been rebuilt and are just as beautiful as I imagined them. If I were still local to the area, I would definitely go back, and definitely recommend others to go as well.

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  Elijah A.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 13, 2020

  Birch Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park

  Perfect Visit

  We loved our campsite. We were lucky to get one that already had a shelter over the table. There was plenty of room between campsites, we couldn’t even see our neighbors. We had a small trail right behind our site that went down to the water. I was so pleased that they stayed open during the “Shelter in Place”, so we could actually get some fresh air.

  Trails were great! We went on several long hikes. Lake was great...but pretty chilly most of the time we were there.

  Bathrooms were nicely maintained

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  Caitlin H.

  Traveler

  

  Mar. 4, 2020

  Birch Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park

  Peaceful camping

  We stayed at site 77 and I really liked the privacy of most campsites. This spot had easy access to the bathrooms and to the trail to the lake. My husband and friend attempted to fish on the lakeshore but were unsuccessful. The trail system is apparently expansive, but had been closed while were there due to some flooding. We did explore the Wilderness Run and Sunset trails, both of which we enjoyed. The greenery is very odd here - stark contrast between bald (dead?) trees and bright green grasses and shrubs. Either way, we had a great time camping here over a weekend.

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  Kevin M.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 16, 2019

  Birch Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park

  Needs Allot of Work

  Sommerville has been wrought with flooding and hogs...both running a 'could be' beautiful landscape. Many of the rails were unusable and those available were ruined with hog wallers. Hope the State can get it up and beautiful again soon.

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  Stacy H.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 2, 2018

  Birch Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park

  Nice and quite

  Nice quite little camp,ground with easy lake swimming area. Good time.

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  Lacie M.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 17, 2018

  Birch Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park

  Fisherman’s paradise

  The lake is fairly warm, large amount of bass, huge gar, croppy, And catfish. when the water is right you can take a flat bottom boat up to any of the creeks. Overall a great campground with decent facilities. They do have horse stalls at many of the campsites so definitely bring your horse and trot around the lake !! They do have rv and tent sites with a lot of trails that are mowed down and well taken care of. Lots of picnic areas and covered areas S well!

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  Troy W.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 30, 2018

  Vernon L Richards Riverbend Park

  Vernon L. Richards Riverbend Park + Family Fun + Colorado River + Rodeo!

  I came across this campground while searching on thedyrt. I had not previously heard about this park, so I decided to check it out. The park is operated by the City of Smithville. There is not a park office on the grounds to accept reservations or fees for camping. To reserve a campsite, call the City Recreation Center at 512-237-3282x7 Mon-Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm.

  There are a number or recreational facilities at the park such as a playground, baseball field and frisbee golf course. The Colorado River runs along one side of the park and offers opportunities for paddling and fishing. One of the most unique features is that there are rodeo facilities on the grounds. The rodeo events only occur during certain times of the year, so check the park's website and calendar.

  The campground area is at the very back of the grounds down a gravel road. The park is primarily designed to host RVs, but they do allow tent camping. Each site has a parking pad, water and electric hookup, picnic table and grill. There are bathroom facilities in the center of the campground.

  Compared to some of the other parks in the area such as Bastrop State Park, Buescher State Park and Lake Bastop South Shore Park, this city park is a little bit rough around the edges. The reservation system, or lack of an onsite office, is a bit baffling. But if you're looking to witness a rodeo, this might just be your only option.

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  Eric-Misty S.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 23, 2018

  Riverbend RV Park

  pretty nice place

  Our first time here and it wasn’t that bad of a place. San Marcos river in the back with a little place to fish, kids catch and release pond. Sites are extremely close. I did not like that. Staff is very friendly. Oil rigs make the town stink some. Lots of things to do in surrounding area

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  Hannah B.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 27, 2017

  Nails Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park

  Reserve Campsite 34!

  Had a great night camping at Lake Somerville SP-Nails Creek. It was really quite with only 2 other sites occupied. Lots of coyotes and owls calling throughout the night. The site was not too far from the bathroom and had great privacy. Didn’t use the horse corral, but each site has 1-2.

  Tested out our klymit static v2 sleeping pads and LOVED them. It was a bit cold as hadn’t thought to bring an extra blanket and slept without the rain fly—but not too bad.

  Tried the Backpackers Pantry Pad Thai and Mountain Home Biscuits and Gravy and all were terrific.

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  Lynn G.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 30, 2017

  Nails Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park

  Lakeside camp

  This park is spread out to 3 sites along the lake and this campground is at the middle sized one. It is a bit of a drive to get to the largest area. It’s a very pretty lush forested area with a lot to do on the water and trails.

  Yay: campgrounds are wooded, large, and rather private. None of them have an amazing view, but they are all a short walk to the water’s edge.

  Nay: It can flood.

  Surprise: Great wildlife on the trails with lots of educational displays and programs. Famous for birding. If you have a horse, bring it!

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  Ashley C.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 13, 2017

  Nails Creek Unit — Lake Somerville State Park

  Great ammenities!

  The campsites are not very large, but it's ok because the sites are separated from each other which is nice. Some sites even have corrals for horses! The best part is the proximity to the lake. Kayaks and canoes are available for rent for a really low price. Bathrooms and showers have good access from the sites and are kept clean. Overall, one of the best state parks we've stayed at in Texas!