Camping near Little Elm, TX

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    Campgrounds near Little Elm, Texas cluster primarily along the shores of Lewisville Lake and Ray Roberts Lake, offering tent camping, RV sites, and cabin rentals within proximity to Dallas-Fort Worth urban amenities. Camping near Little Elm ranges from developed RV campgrounds with water hookups and marina access to simpler tent sites closer to the water. Most campgrounds in this region maintain developed facilities with water hookups, picnic areas, and restrooms, though amenity levels vary significantly between sites. The lakeside setting creates opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming as central activities for visitors to these camping areas.

    Access to camping facilities remains available year-round at most Little Elm area campgrounds, though summer weekends see significantly higher occupancy rates, particularly at waterfront sites. The region experiences hot, humid summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F between June and September, while winters remain relatively mild. Most established campgrounds require reservations, especially during peak season, with fees typically ranging from $25-50 per night depending on hookup availability and location. Cell service is generally reliable throughout the area due to proximity to urban centers, though some lakeside locations may have spotty coverage. A camper noted, "We go here when we want to stay close to home. We've stayed in the tent area and the RV area. Both are always clean and the staff is always friendly."

    Waterfront sites at Lewisville Lake campgrounds consistently receive the highest ratings from visitors, with many highlighting the combination of lake views and recreational opportunities. Camping areas in the region balance natural settings with relatively easy access to urban conveniences, making them popular for weekend getaways rather than remote wilderness experiences. Several campgrounds feature boat ramps and marina facilities, enhancing water access for campers with watercraft. A review mentioned that Hidden Cove Park offers "clean and spacious RV sites in two areas, about 100 total and several with water view. Open and tree covered sites in both." While natural scenery remains a draw, proximity to retail and dining options creates a camping experience that appeals to those seeking outdoor recreation without complete disconnection from conveniences.

    Best Campgrounds near Little Elm (225)

      1. Hickory Creek - Lewisville Lake

      4.5(33)9mi from Little Elm134 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Location: The location is tucked away in the small lakeside town of Hickory Creek...which is surrounded by Denton to the north and Lewisville/Dallas to the south."

      "I like this COE campground because conveniently located near where I live, and if I’m lucky I can snag a site with trees and lake access."

      from $14 - $30 / night

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      2. Isle du Bois Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park

      4.7(38)13mi from Little Elm160 sitesRVs, Tents

      "In the hot month of July 2020 I loaded up Little Red and headed out to spend several days camping at the Isle Du Bois Unit of Ray Roberts Lake."

      "68 year-old solo camper getting ready to travel around the country, car/tent camping primarily."

      from $15 - $60 / night

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      3. Hidden Cove Park & Marina

      4.2(18)4mi from Little ElmRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Stayed here as a group traveling to the Frisco, Texas area for a college football game. We spent 2 nights in a RV. Was within close distance to where we were attending the football game."

      "Most Sites appear to be good size (at least those near our site). Has store onsite for drinks, snacks, etc. Ability to rent paddle boards and kayaks at the park to enjoy the lake."

      4. Pilot Knoll Park - Lake Lewisville

      4.4(11)10mi from Little ElmRVs, Tents

      "It’s close to my home but makes me feel like I’m camping far away from home. Lots of trees, many spots right on the water, great kayak launch, has hiking trails and decent distance between sites."

      "Nice RV sites, close to the water. Campground close to town but away from the noise. Nice boat ramp/dock and day use areas too. Recently renovated bathrooms. Staff friendly."

      from $20 - $35 / night

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      5. Willow Grove Park

      4.4(8)7mi from Little ElmRVs, Tents

      "The walk-in to P07 was quite lengthy, but P11 had parking spots right next to camp."

      "The lake was warm and there was a little "beach" for swimming- I would recommend water shoes and floaties! There are picnic tables and benches all over and tons of parking."

      from $15 - $25 / night

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      6. Lake Park Campground

      4.1(8)9mi from Little ElmRVs, Tents

      "Awesome park, great lake and a discgolf course within walking distance!!"

      "Family friendly and there is a lake and playground within walking distance. The staff is courteous. We did not use any of the facilities, except dump station."

      7. The Vineyards Campground & Cabins

      4.6(19)18mi from Little ElmRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Pros: Well maintained, great layout, great location, on the water. Cons: My only criticism is that our site positioned the sewer connection uphill from our trailer. A bit tough to use."

      "Immediate access to the lake and a beautiful view! A great little escape from the city."

      from $64 - $99 / night

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      8. Shady Creek RV Park and Storage

      5.0(4)4mi from Little Elm4 sitesRVs

      "CrossFit is walking distance (separate business). The pool is nice. You’re right next to Frisco, Prosper, Littlr Elm, Savannah, and Denton."

      "We traveled from West Texas, stayed 4 nights, had rain almost every day. The park is well laid out, small clean well maintained yards."

      from $999 / night

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      9. Johnson Branch Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park

      4.4(17)18mi from Little Elm150 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "One of the more expensive Texas state parks. Standard electric at 25/night. Large bathrooms and lots of trash bins. Actual pay phones (who knew those still existed?)"

      "Couldn't see the parking lot due to brush, but it was a very short walk and that was nice."

      from $15 - $60 / night

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      10. Twin Coves Park

      4.7(9)16mi from Little ElmRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "My two boys 4/5 had a blast at the site, walking the trails, and finding spots to throw rocks into the lake."

      "Lake front, kayak rentals with a great cove to paddle around in. Walking trails galore. Nice bathrooms, with showers."

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    Recent Reviews near Little Elm, TX

    580 Reviews of 225 Little Elm Campgrounds

    • Curtis L.The Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 20, 2026

      Red River Ranch RV Resort

      Red River RV Resort (Deluxe) in Thackerville OK is a hot mess to be polite. The entire campground is covered with goathead sand burrs. It's impossible to go outside and enjoy any part of the campground. If you do go out you have to be very careful not to bring any of the sand burrs into the camper. The property owner / management knows of the campground issues but they're not doing anything to fix the issues. The pool and hot tub are disgusting, both have green slimy water with leaves, dirt and whatever else blew into it. The community room is locked and you have to ask at the office to get access. The community room has multiple TV's but none if them turn on so whats point in having them. On the good side it has two nice pool tables so its has some purpose. The gym area is packed with equipment but looks more like a storage locker than a gym.The campground has a good laundry room and okay WIFI. The showers are okay, older facilty but it all works. It has a fenced dog park but again It's covered with sand burrs so its unuseable. There's several empty/abandonded campers through out the campground. We went down the street to the local public park, sadly the park is unuseable as well due to the sand burrs being everywhere. It appears sand burrs are a bigger issue in the area and just not only at the campground. The campsites have full hook ups, some of the sewer hose tubes have caps while others don't. The neighboring campsite sewer connection didnt have a sewer cap and it has a huge wolf spider living in it.... we had planned to stay the full 14 days but leaving early due to the 8 billion sand burrs. Our dog is unable to walk in the grass, dirt, pavement without a paw full of sand burrs. I'm very disappointed C2C thinks this is a deluxe campground, I would be embarrassed to be in any way connected to it. There's other campgrounds in the area that have similar nightly cost ($40 - $50) if I was to pay outside of the C2C members rate with useable grass yards, clean useable swimming pools and community rooms. This could be an amazing campground if someone would fix the issues. As it stands now I would avoid this campground at all costs.

    • Michelle
      Oct. 16, 2026

      Super Park RV

      Surprise

      O boy o boy will you be in for a surprise at this supposedly resort style RV PARK. No trees, no covered sites, no pool or hot tub, bathrooms are covered with bugs. Office is never opened. New management sucks and get ready to sign your life away on long term contracts

    • Michelle
      Oct. 10, 2026

      Super Park RV

      Where do I start

      False advertisement. Owners are not accommodating. Pool and hot tub (not a heated hot tub at all) haven’t been opened since we got here.   Absolutely nothing “resort” about a residential pool with no heat in a hot tub that hasn’t opened).

      Owners changed rules (require a 12-month lease that is very in depth and doesn’t pertaining to living in a RV park but more like leasing a house or apartment), pricing and everything else in a matter of 2- month. They are so bad; our property manager resigned after only 3- months here. Google reviews are all fake reviews. No trees, no covered sites, no guest/overflow parking. Dumpsters are always overflowing and owners have no one on property during the hours they have listed as their “open” hours. Photoshopped pictures on their website, I would stay clear of this place.

    • David B.The Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 10, 2026

      Isle du Bois Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park

      Beautiful and quiet. Widely spaced sites in loops, but challenging to back in.

      Folks want different things out of campsites. For me, it's scenic beauty, quiet for work and mental health, and nice places to take my dog. This checks all the boxes!

      None of my reviews will be useful for amenities or activities because I just don't use them. I can't tell you about bathrooms, fishing, etc. I can tell you the water is very soft and feels slick or soapy even after you rinse. I have onboard reverse osmosis and wouldn't recommend drinking city water anywhere in Texas. There's too much oil production here and gas and chemicals are all over.

      The staff at the gate were pleasant and said, "You must be David," when I pulled in, which was very nice and made it easy and welcoming.

      Texas has many undiscovered and wonderful public lands, whether you're really camping or just working remote, watching the deer, or seeing the sunrise over a lake from your bedroom window. Get out here and come see them!

    • John C.
      Sep. 7, 2026

      East Fork Park Campground

      Great spot on the lake

      This is a great campground. Power was good, att service is good and the grounds are very clean. The only downside is no full hookups and the dump station is outside of the gate which they lock at 10pm and don't open again until 10am. So no getting back in while locked and you can't dump except when there are lines.

    • Carmelo S.
      Sep. 5, 2026

      Aledo RV Community

      Lived here in tiny home

      Lived here long term in a THOW, quiet, peaceful, good people.  Park is coming a long way, affordable, easy, close to town, no complaints.

    • carilyne H.The Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 5, 2026

      LBJ Grasslands

      Very dark at night but a great site overall!

      Great roads. You hit some well maintained gravel coming into the campsite and the sites are pretty well spaced. Only note

    • tim R.
      Sep. 2, 2026

      Triple Creek rv park

      Best Kept Secret in Caddo Mills: Relaxing, Welcoming, and Fun

      We have called Triple Creek RV Park home for two and a half years, and it is hands-down the most welcoming, peaceful place we’ve ever stayed. We originally moved here looking for quiet and serenity after a major health battle, and what we found was a true community. The owners treat everyone like family from day one, and neighbors often gather to chat, share cookouts, or head out for group trail rides. We loved living here so much that my in-law bought a camper and moved out here long-term, too!

      At just $600 a month with all utilities and amenities included (or $50/night for short-term stays), it is an unbeatable value in North Texas. Every lot features dedicated full hookups (50/30/20-amp electric, solid water pressure, and on-site sewer at the pad).

      Park Highlights:

      Trails & Riding: Wooded acreage with cleared trails perfect for side-by-sides, golf carts, four-wheelers, or scenic evening walks.

      Water Amenities: A clean, well-maintained saltwater pool and two quiet fishing ponds right on property.

      Pet Friendly: Dedicated dog runs with open space to exercise your pets, plus more park improvements continually underway.

      Peace & Quiet: Completely peaceful once the sun goes down, offering dead-quiet country nights and wide-open, star-filled skies.

      Great Local Access: Peaceful country setting, yet only 3 to 5 minutes from downtown Caddo Mills favorites like Frankie June’s Bar and Grill, Bucky’s Cafe, and Twilight Coffee Co.

      Whether you're looking for a relaxing weekend retreat, traveling for work along the I-30 corridor, or searching for an affordable long-term community, Triple Creek is a true hidden gem.

    Guide to Little Elm

    Camping options surrounding Little Elm, Texas provide direct access to both Lewisville Lake and Ray Roberts Lake while remaining within 30 miles of Dallas-Fort Worth. The region maintains a humid subtropical climate with summer highs frequently reaching the mid-90s from June through September, and mild winters with occasional freezing temperatures. Primitive camping areas at several parks offer more seclusion than the developed sites, though they typically require short walks from parking areas.

    What to do

    Kayaking and paddleboarding access: Hidden Cove Park & Marina offers equipment rentals for water recreation directly from the campground. "A 3-lane boat ramp to Lewisville Lake, rental paddle boarding, full marina, and swimming area" are available according to Richard M., who visited in 2020.

    Fishing from shoreline campsites: At Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois, lakefront sites provide excellent fishing access. Christopher L. notes that at the primitive camping area, "Sites 119-122 (maybe 123) are right on the lake so you can see ducks and do some bank fishing without needing to go anywhere."

    Hiking trails with wildlife viewing: The trails at Ray Roberts Lake State Park offer opportunities to spot local wildlife. Tony C. reports, "Deer will approach your campsite and you're likely to see all kinds of wildlife. A gem of a getaway!"

    Swimming beaches: Several parks maintain designated swimming areas with sandy beaches. At Willow Grove Park, Summer A. found "a little 'beach' for swimming" and recommends "water shoes and floaties" for comfort and safety.

    What campers like

    Spacious sites with privacy: Hickory Creek - Lewisville Lake receives high marks for site layout. Reynolds O. observed "a lot of space between sites, well level and paved, family oriented, very quite, beautiful lake and tree sites, lighted power supply post with all the amps available."

    Proximity to urban amenities: Campers appreciate the balance between nature and convenience. Susan L. notes about Hickory Creek, "I like this COE campground because conveniently located near where I live, and if I'm lucky I can snag a site with trees and lake access. But the tradeoff for convenience is proximity to civilization."

    Clean facilities: The Vineyards Campground & Cabins maintains high standards for facilities. Dan W. found "cleanest bathrooms and showers" and mentions the campground has "everything you could need."

    Lakefront views: Many sites offer direct water access. Andrew B. appreciated The Vineyards for its "Very Pretty Views. Large Sites with covered Picnic tables. Sites spread nicely with no one on top of you."

    What you should know

    Reservation requirements: Popular sites fill quickly, especially waterfront locations. At Lake Park Campground, Robert G. advises, "Online won't let you reserve next day. Call for availability."

    Security considerations: Some campgrounds implement security measures. Andrew B. notes The Vineyards has "Great security visible as well as a coded gate after hours," while Scott K. mentions at Lake Park Campground, "Front gate get locked at 11pm. If you don't make it, you have to park outside and walk in."

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What camping is available near Little Elm, TX?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Little Elm, TX offers a wide range of camping options, with 225 campgrounds and RV parks near Little Elm, TX and 7 free dispersed camping spots.

    Which is the most popular campground near Little Elm, TX?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Little Elm, TX is Hickory Creek - Lewisville Lake with a 4.5-star rating from 33 reviews.

    Where can I find free dispersed camping near Little Elm, TX?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 7 free dispersed camping spots near Little Elm, TX.

    What parks are near Little Elm, TX?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 19 parks near Little Elm, TX that allow camping, notably Lewisville Lake and Grapevine Lake.