4 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Several cabin campgrounds operate in the Little Elm, Texas vicinity, with options on Lake Lewisville and Lake Grapevine. Hidden Cove Park & Marina provides basic cabin structures that serve as shelter from the elements, while The Vineyards Campground & Cabins offers more developed accommodations. Cabins typically include electricity, beds, and climate control systems. Most locations provide picnic tables near cabins and access to communal facilities. "The cabins are well equipped with granite countertop kitchens even," noted one visitor about Twin Coves Park. Bathrooms may be shared or private depending on the property, with some locations featuring upgraded facilities including full showers.
Waterfront Hideaway Ranch in Little Elm and Twin Coves Park in Grapevine represent both rustic and upscale cabin options. Reservations are essential, particularly for weekend stays and during summer months when lakefront properties experience peak demand. Most campgrounds permit pets in certain cabin units, though restrictions apply. The Sanger - Denton North KOA maintains cabin rentals year-round with full amenities. A camper reported that Twin Coves Park cabins are part of "a beautiful park with neat and clean" facilities. Many locations accept online bookings, though some require phone reservations, especially for next-day availability.
Cabin furnishings vary significantly between properties. Basic cabins typically include beds and minimal furniture, while more developed units feature kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Linens, pillows, and cooking utensils are not universally provided, so guests should confirm what supplies to bring. Several campgrounds maintain on-site stores with limited provisions including firewood and snacks. Hidden Cove Marina features a "full service restaurant" convenient for guests who prefer not to cook. Most cabin locations provide easy access to hiking trails, boat launches, and swimming areas, making them suitable for both overnight accommodations and as base camps for outdoor activities.
"Cabins also available, again several with water views. Two designated tent camping areas separate from RVs. Dry storage and dump station on property as well."
"Here’s a pic of my rig in spot 44b at Hidden Cove Park this past Saturday. This is a private run campground for tents and RVs. They also have cabins and a bunkhouse for rent."
"The staff were on top of it as they drove around alerting everyone about the wind approaching. Clean laundry room and restrooms. We didn’t use the store due to corona fears and didn’t need to."
"Well kept, thoughtful hosts, a cute little campstore, an amazing playground for our kids, a beach, golf cart rentals, cabins, and you can easily pull in a giant RV."
from $64 - $99 / night
"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?)"
"Aluminum picnic table. Clean grounds, bathroom, showers. Firewood for sale.
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from $15 - $60 / night
"These are not drive up campsites and none are on the water. The bathrooms are not super close either. But all campsites are shady and clean. We had a picnic table and fire pit."
"What a beautiful park. Lake front, kayak rentals with a great cove to paddle around in. Walking trails galore. Nice bathrooms, with showers."
"Office staff is EXTREMELY help and Nice cool little campground if not for the burn ban they rent fire pits But dsdd"
"There is lits of space for the pull throughs. Dog park is amazing, host are friendly and kind. They are very welcoming and the store is small, but clean with a little bit of everything for everyone!"
"Great views of the lake. A well equipped campground store with lots of items. Clean large bathrooms and showers as well as a laundry room."
"Nice state Park. We stayed here 3 nights. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Although the park has been around awhile it is maintained well."
"Plenty of sites have a campfire grill and picnic table along with electrical outlets. Good camping sites for "glampers" who have to have Internet access and electronic use."
from $25 - $100 / night
from $65 - $105 / night
"There are water and electrical hookups in a field that acts as the RV park. It is however across the street from their adorable ranch that has a small zoo, rodeo arena and delicious restaurant."
"All sites have concrete pads, picnic tables, grill, fire ring, electric and water. Also can camp in tents or rent a cabin."
"The tent sites have water and electric at each site. Sites feel secluded and spread out and our was covered by trees so the shade was great!"
from $17 / night
GuideThe KOA is clean and well maintained. There is lits of space for the pull throughs. Dog park is amazing, host are friendly and kind. They are very welcoming and the store is small, but clean with a little bit of everything for everyone! We will definitely be back!
TravelerDisappointing and unnecessarily confrontational experience.
I booked and paid for a campsite at The Vineyards in my self-contained Sprinter camper van. I checked in without issue and had already spent one night there when the park manager, Lisa, approached me while I was relaxing inside my van to inform me that my vehicle was not welcome.
She stated that the city requires RVs to have hookups and be commercially manufactured. However, the campground’s published policies explicitly allow management to approve converted camper vans (and I am fully self-contained). It also allows for truck campers, which I suppose theoretically could have sewer hookups, but I assure you my custom converted Sprinter is more aesthetic than a truck camper, if that was her concern (no offense to my truck camper friends).
I also could not find the city ordinance she was referring to.
I understand that campgrounds have rules and that management has discretion to enforce them. What I don’t understand is why my reservation was accepted, why I was allowed to stay overnight, or why the situation needed to be handled so confrontationally.
When I offered to leave if they would refund my unused second night, Lisa told me it was too late for a refund and that I might as well stay.
So apparently my van was prohibited until refunding my money became the alternative.
I wasn’t causing a disturbance, requesting special accommodations, or asking to use facilities I hadn’t paid for. I was simply enjoying a campsite I’d reserved and paid for.
The campground itself is lovely, which makes the experience even more disappointing. A straightforward, respectful conversation about their policies would have been entirely reasonable. Instead, I was made to feel unwelcome at a place where I was already a paying guest.
If you’re traveling in a self-contained converted camper van, I’d strongly recommend getting written approval before booking, regardless of whether your reservation is accepted. And given that I am now reading other complaints of the staff being rude, I might avoid this spot altogether.
ScoutRV Camp sites are super nice and well spaced. Really cool fossil sites near the lake shore. Nice huge lake. And really good trails (for North East Texas).
LegendLots of different types of sites. Large sites with a lot of privacy. Be sure to look at driveway lengths.
GuideNice campsite with lots of trees and privacy. Goog picnic table with shelter. Marginal cell phone reception. Clean restrooms.
GuideI stayed at Hidden Cove Park for 1 night in February with 2 kids. Overall, this spot is really nice. The campsites are clean, spacious, and close to the lake. You can walk right down and fish from the bank, and the views are calm and peaceful. Although the wind was so strong, we didn’t get much fishing done.
The setup is convenient too. There’s a water spigot at the site, a picnic table, nearby bathrooms that were decently clean, and a trash dumpster close by.
Privacy is the biggest downside. The campsites are pretty close together, so you’re definitely gonna see and hear your neighbors. I had some loud neighbors and had to ask them to turn the music down. Then at 12:01 AM… the same folks fired up an electric saw to cut firewood, which definitely messed up my rest. Not really the park’s fault, but the layout doesn’t provide much separation, so your experience depends a lot on who’s around you.
For those wondering about cost, it’s$25/night, which is a good deal for the amenities. But parking is another$20. I don’t understand that, but OK. With fees, my total came to about$70, plus another$5–6 for firewood.
Since the parking lot is nearby, you’ll see headlights shining through at night when cars pass. Not a dealbreaker, just something to know.
On the flip side, being close to the parking lot is actually good and the 2–3 minute walk made hauling gear easier.
No bugs at all while I was there. It was too windy to fish, but the kids still had a great time. There’s also a basketball court, volleyball area, and a hiking trail.
The restaurant was closed, which wasn’t a big deal, but would’ve been nice. They do sell firewood at the front for a good price.
I also love that it’s only 15 minutes from home, but it feels like a world away. That alone makes it a great little reset spot.
This is a great place for first-time campers, families, or even solo trips when you just need to get away for a bit.
LegendStayed in the Lakeside Loop. Very private patio areas. Large park. Pay close attention to site lengths. No margin for error. Swim beach, multiple boat ramps, perch pond and lots of day sites.
GuideThis was the first time our family has camped two consecutive nights. My two boys 4/5 had a blast at the site, walking the trails, and finding spots to throw rocks into the lake. We were surprised at how quiet the campsites were, especially with how many people were staying in the park. P1 was great, right next to parking and the street, which was also the only minor drawback. If staying primitive, P3 is the way to go. We will definitely be back!
GuideThe RV sites have a full backyard in them with fire pit and easy access to hook up. The road in front feels kind of busy though, from the satellite view it looks pretty quaint but in reality it's kind of busy.
Cabin camping near Little Elm, Texas centers around Lake Lewisville and Lake Grapevine, with most options located within 20 miles of town. Summer temperatures often exceed 95°F from June through September, making air-conditioned cabins particularly valuable during peak season. Rental cabins typically require booking 2-4 weeks in advance during summer months.
Kayaking at Twin Coves Park: Launch from designated areas at Twin Coves Park on Lake Grapevine where rentals are available. "Twin coves is my favorite park. It has great hiking, a nice kayak launch and new, clean bathrooms," notes a regular visitor.
Fishing at Lake Lewisville: Fish for catfish, bass and crappie from designated areas. "Neat and clean," are how visitors describe the Waterfront Hideaway Ranch, with "easy access" to prime fishing spots on Lake Lewisville.
Hiking nearby trails: Walk the network of trails around Lake Grapevine with distances ranging from 0.5 to 3 miles. A camper at Twin Coves Park mentions "great hiking" options that connect to lakefront views.
Swimming access: Cool off at designated swim areas during summer months. "We spent three days there swimming and hiking around. Great times!" shares a visitor to Loyd Park, which offers a "beach area and playgrounds."
Lakefront views: Many cabins offer direct water views across both lakes. "Our site was only a hundred feet from the lake - gorgeous view!" reports a winter visitor to Loyd Park.
Clean facilities: Regularly maintained bathroom and shower buildings enhance stays. "Clean large bathrooms and showers as well as a laundry room," notes a guest at The Vineyards, highlighting the "well kept campground."
Site privacy: Look for cabins with natural separation. "Sites are spaced far apart all come with fire ring and covered picnic table," mentions a Loyd Park camper describing site 115, which offers "great spot close to the water."
Year-round availability: Unlike some seasonal operations, several parks maintain cabin rentals through winter. "We stayed here for 2 nights as part of our trailer purchase from McClain's RV," explains a visitor to Sanger - Denton North KOA, noting their "full service, pull through, partially shaded site."
Reservation requirements: Online systems typically cut off next-day bookings. "Online won't let you reserve next day. Call for availability," advises a visitor to Hidden Cove Park & Marina.
Entry fees: Some parks charge separate daily entrance fees beyond cabin rental costs. "They charge daily fee of $10 per vehicle," explains a Loyd Park camper, who suggested purchasing a park pass for repeated visits.
Bathroom variations: Facilities range significantly between properties. "The showers are like old high school showers," notes one Hidden Cove Park camper, while another mentions "two or three levels of yearly membership passes available" for frequent users.
Supply needs: Most cabins require bringing your own cooking equipment. "Sites have electricity and water, sewer dump is community spread across the grounds," explains a Loyd Park visitor, indicating limited hookups in certain areas.
Look for kid-friendly amenities: Select cabins near playgrounds or swim areas. "Awesome experience! Very clean, family friendly, well maintained," reports a visitor to Twin Coves Park.
Animal watching opportunities: Some parks feature wildlife viewing. "Family of turkey's hangs out at the campgrounds," notes a Hidden Cove Park visitor, though they caution about monitoring children around wildlife.
Activity planning: Nearby parks offer structured programs for kids. "Have events throughout the week for social activities for adults and kids," explains a guest at The Vineyards.
Beach access consideration: Seek cabins near swimming areas with gentle shorelines. "The park offers open activity areas and covered picnic tables by the water," shares a Hidden Cove visitor, mentioning the "rental paddle boarding, full marina, and swimming area."
Site selection strategies: Look for level, well-maintained sites with adequate spacing. "Sites are a little close together nearest the water but probably the best sites in the Park," advises a Loyd Park visitor.
Power requirements: Summer heat demands adequate electrical service. "Some sites are 50 amp, while all are for 30 amp. Larger rigs are more accommodated next to the lake. But call ahead to see which sites have 50 amp, you'll need it in summer time," recommends a camper at Loyd Park.
Store access: On-site stores provide conveniences without leaving camp. "Front office has an extensive selection of grocery goods, supplies, firewood, etc.," notes a winter visitor to Loyd Park.
Weather considerations: Be prepared for drainage issues during storms. "Our only complaint on this site is when it rains, water pours into site and erodes area quickly and will fill your mat with orange clay," cautions a Loyd Park visitor about site 190.
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