Best Glamping near Lake Jackson, TX

Brazos Bend State Park Campground features upscale glamping accommodations in Needville, just a short drive from Lake Jackson. The park houses several canvas tents and glamping structures set among wooded surroundings, offering a premium outdoor experience with modern amenities. Each glamping unit comes equipped with electricity, comfortable furnishings, and private outdoor spaces where guests can relax and enjoy nature. The resort-style camping accommodations maintain proximity to the park's natural attractions while providing elevated comfort compared to traditional camping. Camp Mohawk County Park and Brickhouse RV Resort also offer glamping options with plush bedding and climate control features. A visitor noted, "The site was very spacious, and it was pretty quiet there. Large trees giving us plenty of shade."

The glamping sites at Brazos Bend provide exceptional access to wildlife viewing, particularly the park's famous alligator population. Hiking trails wind through the 40 Acre Lake and Elm Lake areas, offering premium opportunities to observe native species in their natural habitat. Many glamping accommodations include private fire rings and picnic areas for evening relaxation after a day of exploration. The park's observatory offers weekend astronomy programs for an additional fee, creating unique nighttime experiences exclusive to overnight guests. Canvas tent camping options feature proximity to clean shower facilities and restrooms while maintaining a sense of seclusion. According to a camper, "We had fun here with our 3 year old granddaughter. Campsite was nice and large, well spaced out. Bathrooms are clean, and the trails are awesome."

Best Glamping Sites Near Lake Jackson, Texas (8)

    1. Brazos Bend State Park Campground

    47 Reviews
    Thompsons, TX
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (979) 553-5101

    $12 - $75 / night

    "overnight hours  Good space between sites 

    Grass mowed in each site 

    Extra wide campground roadway 

    Quiet during our weeknight stay 

    Wooden and metal picnic table on concrete slab 

    Pedestal BBQ grill"

    "We recently decided we wanted to spend more time outside and over the last year started accumulating camping supplies."

    2. Happy Camp RV Park

    1 Review
    Angleton, TX
    5 miles
    Website

    $30 - $399 / night

    "This was a park close to my work location. So I choose this RV Park. I don't regret my decision. As I was a good decision to stay. Free wifi, Clean Washroom that very important. Good environment."

    3. Galveston Island State Park Campground

    43 Reviews
    Jamaica Beach, TX
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (409) 737-1222

    $15 - $35 / night

    "All close to bath houses and beach walkovers. Bay side has two overnight loops. Tent loop has bath house, no electric, all open loop, next to great marsh view. RV loop has large public pavilion."

    "Drive up flat, great campsite. Clean, recently remodeled restrooms and showers. Will definitely go back"

    4. Camp Mohawk County Park

    4 Reviews
    Alvin, TX
    22 miles
    Website

    "Camp Mohawk is a great get away close to home for many of us.  The staff is very helpful and and kind. "

    "This park has pavilions, playgrounds, a pool, baseball and basketball courts. You can boat around the pond. They do have cabins to rent."

    5. 60 North RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Bay City, TX
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (979) 245-6605

    $60 - $475 / night

    "I just took my 5 days holiday to enjoy with my family at other location away from our home. So I thought to do some research and come with at 2-3 location so that my kid can choose."

    "Hi, guys My name is Riya, I was looking for the some best RV parks near me in sweeny texas, I found many but this 60 North RV park were poping with good reviews on Sam Good Club."

    6. Brickhouse RV Resort

    4 Reviews
    Kemah, TX
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (832) 504-2522

    $49 - $79 / night

    "Pool is located next to Jarbo Bayou for birdwatching, kayaking and fishing. There is a convenient laundry facility on site as well as a clubhouse. Staff is very friendly."

    "Very nice clean bath/shower rooms and laundry facilities. Only real problem was the people park on the main thruway making getting in and out with the trailer difficult."

    7. Matagorda Bay Nature and RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Matagorda, TX
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (979) 863-7120

    "Saturday morning 1.5 hour guided Gulf beach walk($5/pp) by Paige and Whitley. Paige knew her“stuff” as she was pelted continuously with questions and she never missed a beat!"

    "Fishing right outside your RV. Walk to the beach or there is access to drive on the beach I would advise a 4wheel drivevehicle. I’ve been to this campground a few times."

    8. Palms RV Park

    2 Reviews
    League City, TX
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (281) 957-5533
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Glamping Reviews near Lake Jackson, TX

104 Reviews of 8 Lake Jackson Campgrounds


  • Napunani
    Dec. 13, 2022

    Brazos Bend State Park Campground

    Beautiful

    This would be a 5 star if there was sewer hookup 

    PROS 

    No fee to make my own on-line reservations

    Park security gate closed overnight hours 

    Good space between sites 

    Grass mowed in each site 

    Extra wide campground roadway 

    Quiet during our weeknight stay 

    Wooden and metal picnic table on concrete slab 

    Pedestal BBQ grill 

    Metal firering (no cooking grate) 

    Clean, climate controlled toilet/shower facility. 

    Ample supply of TP, and hand soap but hand dryer didn’t work and no paper towels. Campfire wood for sale via honor system in the campground 

    Regular ranger patrol through campground

    Lots of dumpsters throughout the campground

    .85 miles round trip from site 114 to closest toilet/shower facility 

    2 bars T-MOBILE 

    CONS 

    No discount for a one night stay 

    Aggressive raccoons 

    Site 114 not level 

    No lantern pole in campsite 

    Site picnic table is anchored to concrete slab and not moveable 

    No WiFi

  • Eugene C.
    Oct. 6, 2025

    Matagorda Bay Nature and RV Park

    The campground is nice but the bungalow’s furniture and mattresses are bad

    The furniture is out  door furniture even in doors. They are not comfortable at all. U slide off the couch . Never did get the tv to work. The mattresses are the worst I’ve even slept on. My body hurts and is bruised on my hips from laying on the hard mattresses. There is no back support on the chairs of the dining table. The backs of the chairs are short so u can’t lean back in them. They need to redo the furniture because it’s cheap junk. And they made all of them with one bathroom. Six people with one bathroom and they have a bungalow that sleeps eight still with only one bathroom. Also the front door needs a blind because anyone can look in at night .

  • P
    Aug. 2, 2020

    Brickhouse RV Resort

    Close to whatever you need

    This is a newer resort with concrete pads and level sites. The resort is clean and well kept. Pool is located next to Jarbo Bayou for birdwatching, kayaking and fishing. There is a convenient laundry facility on site as well as a clubhouse. Staff is very friendly. There are plenty of restaurants and quite a few are in walking distance. Big name stores are close by as well as Kemah Boardwalk with all the touristy stuff you want to do.

  • m
    May. 3, 2023

    Camp Mohawk County Park

    Wonderful trip into nature without traveling 100 miles away!!

    Camp Mohawk is a great get away close to home for many of us.  The staff is very

    helpful and and kind.  They have cabins, dorms, tent camping, hiking trails, stocked

    ponds for fishing, playgrounds, volleyball, basketball courts, pavilions for rent with

    bar b q grills, plenty of picnic  tables throughout the park for convenience of park goers.

     Pet friendly with waste stations around for disposal of their waste.  Free  for day use

    To make reservations call 281-756-2319 you and the whole family will have alot

    of fun and won't regret it!!!

  • Teresa W.
    Dec. 19, 2018

    Galveston Island State Park Campground

    Galveston Island. Eco tourism friendly

    Beach side sites for RV or tents. High winds. All close to bath houses and beach walkovers. Bay side has two overnight loops. Tent loop has bath house, no electric, all open loop, next to great marsh view. RV loop has large public pavilion.
    Quiet park Great hiking, kayaking, private beach, ranger programs, birding, fishing.

  • Carly H.
    May. 6, 2017

    Brazos Bend State Park Campground

    Getting back to nature

    We recently decided we wanted to spend more time outside and over the last year started accumulating camping supplies. When it was finally time to put them to use we chose Brazos Bend because it wasn't to far from the city and had a lot of hiking trails. This park is amazing! We saw around 15 alligators while hiking, and these are animals in the wild in their habitat (not like the gator farms where some dude is sticking his head in ones mouth). The have a nature center where park rangers give you info about the animals in the park and let you see snakes and baby alligators up close. The campsites have a fire pit, table and grill and for the most part lots of shade trees. All the hiking trails were accessible right from our site. Since we only camped overnight we didn't use any of the facilities but heard they were very clean. We ended up buying the texas state park pass and cannot wait to come back!

  • J
    Jan. 1, 2020

    Galveston Island State Park Campground

    Bayside Campground very nice

    Drive up flat, great campsite. Clean, recently remodeled restrooms and showers. Will definitely go back

  • Eby H.
    Jul. 23, 2017

    Brazos Bend State Park Campground

    Ranger Review: Kameng Boots by Mishmi Takin at Brazos Bend State Park

    Campground Review

    It's incredible that I was born and raised in Houston and have lived here the past four years but haven't made it out to Brazos Bend State Park until now! A quick, 45 minute drive southwest will get you out of the concrete jungle that is the sprawling Space City metropolis and into one of the lushest, greenest parts of Texas. Brazos Bend is a "Nature Lover's Paradise" - there is abundant wildlife. There is great fishing, ample bird watching, and lots and lots of alligators (!). Lots of trails for walking, running, biking, and horseback riding. The George Observatory is a pretty amazing feature of this park (but only open Saturdays).

    We arrived at Brazos Bend on a Friday afternoon and were able to walk-in no problem. Walk-in rate is $12/day + the daily park entrance fee ($5 for adults, free for kids). I have a Texas State Parks Pass so we didn't have to pay the entrance fees (saved us $40 for two nights of camping!). Additionally there were several other great options including: Full-Site RV hook-up ($25/night), Standard Camping ($20/night, incl. water & electricity), and 14 Cabins ($80-200/night but have everything you could ever need or want).

    We did a lot of nature walks, game playing, and swimming during our two days at Brazos Bend State Park. Summer is probably not the best time to visit any park in Texas - its hot and muggy and the mosquitos are out in full force. Bring your DEET. Seriously. Despite that though, we were very pleasantly surprised by the amenities (swimming pool, screened in picnic tables, fire pits, and tent pads!)

    Product Review

    As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get products to test from time to time - this past weekend at Brazos Bend I tested out the Kameng Mid eVent Waterproof Hiking Boot by Mishmi Takin.

    These boots have got it all.

    First, these boots are hella comfortable! I was blown away how comfortable they were right out of the box. Over the years, I've owned many pairs of hiking boots and they all required a significant break-in period. Not these!

    Second, they're waterproof AND breathable. Not water resistant, like actually water proof.

    Third, the look great. All 3 color schemes are fantastic I had a tough time choosing between green, grey and orange.

    Fourth, so lightweight. These only weigh 1.5lbs so even though they are boots, they won't weigh you down.

    5/5 Would Recommend.

  • H
    Oct. 26, 2021

    Palms RV Park

    Don’t go!

    Incorrect wiring with the 50 amp service destroyed our fridges and microwave. Owner was verbally aggressive and denied all responsibility. He offered nothing. Muddy, loud road, loud party, no laundry, murky creepy pond, no place to walk a dog.


Guide to Lake Jackson

Glamping in Lake Jackson, Texas offers outdoor experiences within the Texas coastal plains, where the subtropical climate creates humid summers and mild winters. The region sits at low elevation near the Gulf of Mexico, surrounded by bayous, rivers, and coastal prairies. Most glamping sites in the area provide elevated camping platforms to cope with seasonal humidity and occasional flooding from coastal weather events.

What to do

Wildlife viewing at dawn and dusk: Brazos Bend State Park Campground provides exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities beyond alligators. "I've been going to Brazos Bend since I was a kid. It's always fun to hike or bike around the trails and see all types of birds, alligators, and other wildlife," says one camper at Brazos Bend State Park Campground.

Stargazing at the observatory: The George Observatory at Brazos Bend offers weekend astronomy programs. "The best part of this park is the observatory, which has special events and regular weekend hours pretty much all year. It's absolutely worth staying up late for this!" a visitor shares about their experience.

Kayaking and fishing: Matagorda Bay Nature Park provides access to both the Colorado River and Gulf of Mexico. "Fishing right outside your RV. Walk to the beach or there is access to drive on the beach I would advise a 4wheel drive vehicle," notes one visitor at Matagorda Bay Nature and RV Park.

What campers like

Level concrete pads: RV campers appreciate the well-maintained sites at several glamping locations near Lake Jackson. At Brickhouse RV Resort, a camper noted, "Nice level concrete pads. Very tightly packed together. Had a pool and clubhouse. Very nice clean bath/shower rooms and laundry facilities."

Privacy between sites: Galveston Island State Park provides good site spacing. "Sites are nice and wide and level. Beachside has recently (past few years) been redone and they did a fantastic job! You are within easy walking distance to the beach," according to one visitor at Galveston Island State Park Campground.

Clean facilities: Most luxury camping options near Lake Jackson maintain excellent bathrooms. "Very clean campground. Very happy with the tidiness and keep up of it. The staff were great at check in. Sites are far enough away that you have privacy. Nice bathrooms and playground area," reports a camper at Brazos Bend.

What you should know

Mosquito preparation essential: The coastal climate means insects can be intense, especially at dusk. A visitor to Brazos Bend warns, "If you go in the summer you need to watch out for mosquitoes. The observatory is amazing on clear nights."

Seasonal considerations: The best wildlife viewing happens during moderate temperature days. "If you go on a moderate temperature day (this is the key. If it is too hot or cold you won't see Gators) you can see literally dozens of massive alligators," advises one camper at Camp Mohawk County Park.

Limited shade at some sites: Many luxury glamping platforms have limited natural coverage. A Matagorda Bay visitor cautions, "Absolutely no trees or vegetation between sites which equals NO SHADE and NO PRIVACY."

Tips for camping with families

Child-friendly amenities: Several parks offer facilities specifically for younger visitors. "This park has pavilions, playgrounds, a pool, baseball and basketball courts. You can boat around the pond. They do have cabins to rent," notes a visitor about Camp Mohawk County Park.

Educational opportunities: Nature centers provide learning experiences for children. "There is a small nature centre where you can pet baby Gators and learn about them. Lots of pretty trails and look outs," shares one Brazos Bend camper.

Beach access convenience: For families seeking water activities, consider the distance to shorelines. "You are within easy walking distance to the beach and while Galveston beaches may not be the best in the world, it is hard to have a bad day on the beach," points out a visitor at Galveston Island State Park Campground.

Tips from RVers

Utility connections: Many upgraded glamping sites near Lake Jackson offer full hookups. At Palms RV Park, a visitor mentions, "Great park! More long term tenants than over nighters. But still a good park. Quiet and kid friendly."

Site spacing considerations: Some RV parks with glamping platforms place units closely together. "We park, lots of people here to work. Nice level concrete pads. Very tightly packed together," reports one visitor at Brickhouse RV Resort.

Cell service and connectivity: Work-from-glamping is possible at several locations. "My starlink is a little spotty with the trees but am still able to work remote with no major issues," notes a camper at Brazos Bend about their April stay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Lake Jackson, TX?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Lake Jackson, TX is Brazos Bend State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 47 reviews.

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