Best Tent Camping near La Grange, TX
Tent campsites near La Grange, Texas include several options along the Colorado River. Plum Park on the Colorado offers tent camping with both boat-in and walk-in access, featuring picnic tables and restroom facilities. Colorado RiverBend Retreat provides three tent sites with amenities including drinking water, electric hookups, showers, and toilets. Lost Pines Camping, located northeast of La Grange, offers primitive tent sites with water, electricity and bathroom facilities.
Most tent campgrounds in the La Grange area permit fires where designated fire rings are available. Several locations like Colorado RiverBend Retreat and Integrated Regenerative Farms provide firewood on site. Facilities vary significantly between locations, with some offering drinking water and showers while others maintain more primitive conditions. Tent campers should note that Plum Park does not allow pets, while Colorado RiverBend Retreat and Lost Pines Camping are pet-friendly. During summer months, temperatures can be high, making river access especially valuable for cooling off.
River access is a significant feature for tent camping in the La Grange region. Sites near the Colorado River provide opportunities for fishing, swimming, and water recreation. Flag Pond Primitive Campsite at Lake Somerville State Park offers hiking access and lakeside tent camping about 30 miles north of La Grange. The wooded settings at several campgrounds provide natural shade and shelter from the Texas sun. A recent review noted, "Right by the river - easy to fish or spend time in the multiple hammocks." Another camper described Lost Pines Camping as "Beautiful forest, very peaceful. Great place to sleep. The lake is wonderful for swimming or just sitting lakeside."