Best Glamping near Livingston, TX

Lake Livingston State Park Campground houses upscale glamping accommodations with lakefront views set amid mature pine forests an hour north of Houston. Several glamping options near the 83,000-acre Lake Livingston include spacious safari-style canvas tents and modern yurts equipped with comfortable beds, electricity, and climate control systems. Bethy Creek Resort and Marina Village Resort offer premium glamping experiences with private waterfront decks and resort-style camping amenities. Most glamping sites include kitchenettes, private bathrooms, and furnished outdoor spaces for enjoying sunset views over the water. Northshore RV Resort on Lake Livingston and Tombigbee Lake provide additional upscale options with plush bedding and dedicated parking. One visitor noted, "Beautiful site overlooking the lake with gorgeous sunsets over the water, it was wonderful to sit at the fire facing the lake and watch the sunset."

Glamping guests at Lake Livingston enjoy direct water access with self-service kayak and canoe rentals available seasonally from Thursday to Sunday. The park maintains several hiking trails including a one-mile boardwalk trail through pine forests accessible to all mobility levels. Wolf Creek Park and Woodsy Hollow Campground extend the glamping experience with horseback riding opportunities, while Bethy Creek Resort provides glamping tents with fishing and boating access. Lake Livingston State Park offers educational programs at their nature center featuring a functioning beehive display and seasonal wildlife viewing opportunities. According to a camper, "The park has beautiful views of the lake and is very clean and maintained. We had a great visit and they had friendly staff!" Most glamping facilities remain open year-round, though some water activities are limited to March through November.

Best Glamping Sites Near Livingston, Texas (14)

    1. Lake Livingston State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
    Livingston, TX
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (936) 365-2201

    $14 - $35 / night

    "Lake Livingston State Park is a fantastic state park for water activities. The fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking and paddle boarding is all fantastic."

    "Lake Livingston State Park is one of our regular visits. During the school year it is hard to head out on a Friday, drive 2-3 hours and then setup in the dark for a weekend camping trip."

    2. Wolf Creek Park

    15 Reviews
    Coldspring, TX
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (936) 653-4312

    "This Park is on the edge of being a 5 STAR park... "

    "The camp store is well stocked and operated by the nicest of people. Slushes and Pickles all day!"

    3. Woodsy Hollow Campground & RV Resort

    3 Reviews
    Ace, TX
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (936) 365-2267

    "Full hookups, friendly staff, laundry, and showers."

    "Was approx 2 miles off highway 59. Had a great playground area for kids and we loved walking down to the lake. The lady running the office was super kind and very helpful."

    4. Tombigbee Lake - AC Indian Reservation

    3 Reviews
    Dallardsville, TX
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (936) 563-1221

    "Some fairly recent upgrades to the bathrooms and showers have made it much nicer! We’ve always had a good time here and made lots of happy memories! Staff is very friendly."

    "The staff were friendly and helpful. The pro and the restroom were clean. My kids loved the park and the island that was in the middle of the lake. Kayaked, hiked and fished."

    5. Browder's 3278 Marina

    2 Reviews
    Coldspring, TX
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (936) 653-3278

    "Lots of shade and a nice little shallow cove to cool off in the lake."

    6. Northshore RV Resort on Lake Livingston

    1 Review
    Livingston, TX
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (936) 646-3124

    7. Bethy Creek Resort

    6 Reviews
    Dodge, TX
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (936) 594-2511

    "Almost all spots have a great view of the lake. Ours had a deck right over the water. The fishing was decent too."

    "Great atmosphere and helpful staff. We enjoy our time here."

    8. Martin Dies, Jr. State Park Campground

    39 Reviews
    Spurger, TX
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (409) 384-5231

    $14 - $55 / night

    "Coming from Houston it wasn't a long drive, and we enjoyed the greenery. The day we went, we were literally the only people there. I think this place is a bit of a hidden gem."

    "The campsites are well shaded by trees, all have fire pits. Many sites have water and electric and facilities are easily accessed."

    9. Thousand Trails Lake Conroe

    26 Reviews
    Willis, TX
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Lake Conroe is located In a rural setting but close enough to Willis and Conroe services."

    "New spots and pavilion they put in look great. Not surprised so many people choose to stay long-term."

    10. Marina Village Resort - Members Only

    1 Review
    Dodge, TX
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (936) 594-0149

    "It has 3 pools a golf course a marina with store, pavilion, bath houses and restrooms, a kids pavilion as well. Big problem with snakes though so be careful when fishing"

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Glamping Reviews near Livingston, TX

138 Reviews of 14 Livingston Campgrounds


  • Ashley C.
    Aug. 12, 2017

    Martin Dies, Jr. State Park Campground

    Great place...bad drainage

    We loved our visit to Martin Dies! Coming from Houston it wasn't a long drive, and we enjoyed the greenery. The day we went, we were literally the only people there. I think this place is a bit of a hidden gem. Our cabin was very nice and spacious and air conditioned. There is fishing and a playground and bathrooms close by. The downside? It rained really hard and the whole place flooded up. Huge pools of water everywhere. We ended up leaving early because of it. But besides that, awesome spot!

  • Napunani
    Oct. 9, 2022

    Wolf Creek Park

    Lake Livingston Gem

    This Park is on the edge of being a 5 STAR park... 

    PROS 

    Senior Discount 

    Check-in at the gate without leaving vehicle NO street lights in A3 campground, so good dark sky viewing(when neighbors don’t have a dozen campsite lights illuminating 3-4 campsites) 

    Very very quiet Sunday thru Wednesday 

    Site 62 backs up to Lake Livingston so excellent view of lake and easy accessibility from lakefront campsites 

    Site 62 12 ft wide concrete parking pad level 

    Moveable wooden and metal picnic table on concrete pad 

    Metal fire ring(no cooking grate) 

    Pedestal BBQ grill Campsite utility hook-ups in good condition with no problems encountered 

    Trash pickup at each campsite 3 times daily 

    Pristine grounds 

    Very clean toilet/shower facility; it took 3 men 2 hours in a Monday to clean one facility, but no cleaning Tuesday or Wednesday or Thursday(didn’t even pick up the trash)! 

    Constable manning gate after normal gate hours 

    Roped off lake swimming area 

    Small playground near swimming area 

    CONS 

    Paid$3.50 reservation fee for completing 100% on-line reservation 

    On Day#2 of our stay, a neighbor camper came to us to inform us that the park manager just stopped by his site(we were at our site and saw him) to let him know there was a burn ban established for the next 7 days and that he need to spread the word to other campers. Two days later we saw a small burn ban sign posted at the toilet/shower facility. Communicating this crucial information needs improved. Perhaps posting signs throughout the park, especially at the entrance. 

    Trip hazard on the picnic table concrete where someone cut the chains that held the table in place 

    Numerous dogs roaming…no leash and no human 

    Absolutely no privacy from any other campsite as there is no vegetation between campsites 

    No evening trash pickup so have to store trash created by evening cooking 

    Gate was not closed overnight 

    Camp store and water craft rental closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 

    No wildlife sightings 

    No park WIFI 

    No camp hosts 

    3 bars TMOBILE in A3 campground with no problems live-streaming with TMOBILE hotspot device

  • R
    Aug. 22, 2018

    Lake Livingston State Park Campground

    It’s all about the lake

    Lake Livingston State Park is a fantastic state park for water activities. The fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking and paddle boarding is all fantastic.

    Campsites: The sites were all well maintained with the best spots being in Piney Shores & Red Oak. We were in spot #69. It had a great view but lacked in flat playing space for young children and hammock trees.

    Trails: There were a few trails in the park, none of which were all that long. The main Trinity Trace Trail was flat dirt, good for young bikers. Though trails are short, they connect so you could do a few trails for a longer run/hike if you so desired.

    Bathrooms: Each campground loop has one bathroom and shower. They can be a bit of a walk if you don’t have a close site. They appear to be older but maintained and cleaned well enough.

    Park Specific Activities: Getting on the water was awesome, it’s the largest lake in Texas, so lots to explore. Fishing was fantastic. We caught bass, perch and catfish and lots of them! Getting in the lake left some to be desired. The bottom has many large rocks, tree stumps and is very mossy. Swimming can be fun but a little dangerous and slippery. The duck pond and frog pond are nothing to get excited about. We saw no birds in the bird blind and the frog pond is so small you almost can’t see it. We did hear a frog though.

    Other: Connected to the park store they had a small educational space for young kids with a functioning beehive. The kids (ages 2-6) loved it. The park store is not open Mondays and Tuesdays. Kayak, canoe and paddle board rentals were only Thursday to Sunday 8:30-3:30. $10-20/rental. The pool was not functioning when we went in August 2018. They have a small amphitheater and near by a room available for rent which can have 50 guests. It was air conditioned and had nice hardwood floors.

    In Summary: We would absolutely recommend it for water activities and relaxation. It’s a beautiful spot! We wouldn’t recommend it for just birding or hiking but the park as a whole is great.

  • Cody C.
    Apr. 28, 2021

    Wolf Creek Park

    Clean, Well Maintained with excellent restrooms

    This campground is probably one of the best in the area. It's clean, well maintained with excellent restrooms that are well lit and spotless. The boat launch is in great condition with plenty of parking. The camp store is well stocked and operated by the nicest of people. Slushes and Pickles all day! You've got all the amenities for RVs, lots of picnic tables and the campsites are well spaced out with fire pits electricity including 30 amp along with water. Lake Livingston is great for fishing and they have a designated safe swim area. Overall this is a very safe, very clean and family-oriented campground. Highly Recommend.

  • Jeff H.
    Jul. 6, 2019

    Lake Livingston State Park Campground

    Just a hop from Houston to beautiful nature

    Lake Livingston State Park is one of our regular visits. During the school year it is hard to head out on a Friday, drive 2-3 hours and then setup in the dark for a weekend camping trip. Lake Livingston is just over an hour from our house and has lots to offer. They recently rebuilt one of the camping loops to where now this is one of the few state parks in Texas that have Full Hookups. Not all loops have Full Hookups but a couple do.

    Like most state parks in Texas the sites here are large and offer a lot of shade. Each site will have a table and a fire ring. There are tons of hiking trails and geocaches throughout the park. It is also close to shops in town so that if you forget something you are only about 15 minutes from a Walmart. There is a shop on site that has most of the essentials.

  • Keith H.
    May. 6, 2020

    Wolf Creek Park

    Beautiful setting great sites

    Hidden gem of  campground with very large sites, good distance between them and right on Lake Livingston.

    This campground has plenty of shaded sites with plenty of space for walking pets, riding bicycles or just fishing.

  • Napunani
    Oct. 17, 2020

    Lake Livingston State Park Campground

    FHU Lakefront Sites

    We love this state park and it's one of our favorites! This was our third time camping here in the Piney Shores Loop. We arrived on Memorial Day for four nights with reservations made 54 days prior. We weren’t loving Piney Shores#52 back-in campsite much due to: Steep drop-off of the concert pad and the narrow roadway making backing in challenging, but not impossible for our 27ft trailer.  Any larger rigs might not be able to swing it.

    The dirt area around the picnic table, fire pit and lantern pole was a huge MUD hole! What a mess due to daily rains. 

    No concrete pad under the picnic table, so your feet were in the MUD hole! HINT– Park Maintenance needs to apply some medium size gravel around the table and fire pit. 

    Picnic table (chained to the ground) and fire pit were right next to each other. WHO DESIGNS THESES CAMPSITES?? 

    Power interruptions, albeit short. Very glad we had our power surge protector. 

    We loved: 

    Very level concrete pad requiring no additional leveling efforts. 

    Huge campsite along the lakefront with access to launch kayak/canoe or even swim(which we didn’t). 

    Gorgeous sunsets over the lake. It was wonderful to sit at the fire facing the lake and watch the sunsets. 

    The squirrels that ate from our fingertips! It was also really amusing to find the squirrels VERY friendly. They just hoped up onto our laps and took peanuts in the shell from our fingertips! 

    Super quiet as only 6 full hook up campsites were occupied due to COVID operating restrictions.

  • Vanessa M.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 24, 2018

    Martin Dies, Jr. State Park Campground

    Calm

    Campsites are modern, many have a waterfront view. The campsites are well shaded by trees, all have fire pits. Many sites have water and electric and facilities are easily accessed.

    There are many things to do at the state park that are appropriate for all ages. Hiking trails are well shaded and not terribly difficult. Kayaks and canoes are available to rent, there are water trails mapped as well for those who enjoy boating. There are programs available for children as well.

    The park is not far from town so there are many things to do nearby as well.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2024

    Lake Livingston State Park Campground

    Nice and well kept and clean.

    Clean, plenty of spaces, tents and RV’s. Nice fire pit. Nice lake view and water fun!


Guide to Livingston

Lake Livingston is one of the largest reservoirs in Texas, covering 83,000 acres with 450 miles of shoreline in Polk and San Jacinto counties. Located 90 minutes north of Houston, the area maintains average summer temperatures of 92-95°F and winter lows around 40-45°F. Primitive camping, cabin rentals, and upscale glamping in Livingston, Texas offer varied accommodation options throughout three distinct camping seasons: peak (March-May, September-November), summer (June-August), and winter (December-February).

What to do

Horseback riding opportunities: At Wolf Creek Park, visitors can experience guided trail rides with dinner included. "You can have a horseback ride and steak dinner at the park for a reasonable fee and meet some interesting people," mentions Emily M., who recommends combining this with other activities like swimming, hiking, and kayaking.

Water recreation on Lake Livingston: The massive lake provides extensive boating and fishing opportunities. "The lake is huge. There's even 'self service' kayak rentals," notes Rocco about Lake Livingston State Park Campground. For families with children, Wolf Creek Park offers a designated swimming area that's particularly kid-friendly. "The swimming area for the first time and we absolutely loved it. It's perfect for the kiddos and not too deep, no matter how far you go out," shares Michaela L.

Educational activities: Martin Dies, Jr. State Park Campground offers nature programs suitable for all ages. "There are many things to do at the state park that are appropriate for all ages. Hiking trails are well shaded and not terribly difficult. Kayaks and canoes are available to rent, there are water trails mapped as well for those who enjoy boating. There are programs available for children as well," explains Vanessa M.

What campers like

Spacious, well-maintained campsites: Lake Livingston State Park Campground offers several campground loops with different amenities. "We love this state park and it's one of our favorites! This was our third time camping here in the Piney Shores Loop," writes a camper, noting the "very level concrete pad requiring no additional leveling efforts" and "huge campsite along the lakefront with access to launch kayak/canoe."

Wildlife viewing: Campers report diverse wildlife encounters throughout the area. "The deer walked by every night and the fireflies put on a show," shares Chris S. about Martin Dies State Park. At Lake Livingston State Park, another camper mentions, "It was also really amusing to find the squirrels VERY friendly. They just hoped up onto our laps and took peanuts in the shell from our fingertips!"

Calm water recreation: While Lake Livingston can get choppy in open areas, many campgrounds offer protected coves for water activities. "Water is shallow but once you get out of the little cove that the boat ramp is in, it's smooth sailing," reports Michaela L. about Wolf Creek Park, which maintains a kid-friendly swimming area throughout the summer months.

What you should know

Seasonal mosquito conditions: East Texas forests can harbor significant mosquito populations, especially in warmer months. "Watch out for the mosquitos," warns Emily M. about Lake Livingston State Park. Another camper at Martin Dies State Park advises, "Beautiful park but so many bugs... The landscape is swampy but it was beautiful in its own way... Bring spray and citronella candles!"

Facility availability varies by day: Some amenities operate on limited schedules. "Kayak, canoe and paddle board rentals were only Thursday to Sunday 8:30-3:30. $10-20/rental," notes Rachel W. about Lake Livingston State Park. Similarly, "The park store is not open Mondays and Tuesdays," so plan accordingly if you need supplies.

Lake conditions affect camping experience: Woodsy Hollow Campground & RV Resort provides a smaller, quieter lake setting than the main reservoir. "We loved this campground. Stayed one night on our way to Houston. Then we stayed one more night on our way back home. Site 18 was pretty level and had full hook ups. The campground overall was really very quiet and peaceful," reports Randy S., who appreciated the playground and lakefront areas.

Tips for camping with families

Look for family-specific amenities: Bethy Creek Resort caters to families with waterfront activities. "Clean camping site on the Trinity with a cable 2.0 for wakeboarding. Great atmosphere and helpful staff," notes Chelsea D. The resort maintains boat rentals and a well-stocked camp store for families who forgot essentials.

Consider campgrounds with dedicated play areas: Several locations feature playgrounds and recreational facilities specifically for children. "It has a great playground area for kids and we loved walking down to the lake," says Randy S. about Woodsy Hollow Campground. Wolf Creek Park offers additional family activities: "Bicycling, Swimming, Fishing, putt putt golf. The kids loved the park and the golf," according to Emily S.

Plan for varying water conditions: Lake Livingston's shallow areas near some campsites can be muddy after rain. "Getting in the lake left some to be desired. The bottom has many large rocks, tree stumps and is very mossy. Swimming can be fun but a little dangerous and slippery," warns Rachel W. Consider water shoes for children and check with rangers about current lake conditions upon arrival.

Tips from RVers

Site selection matters: At Thousand Trails Lake Conroe, site assignment follows a first-come system. "The campground is huge, and you cannot reserve a specific site. You drive around and pick a site, then call and let them know which one you're in," explains Debbie J., adding "We were looking for a quiet, private site and there are very few of those."

Be aware of pad dimensions: Some sites have challenging concrete pads. "Steep drop-off of the concert pad and the narrow roadway making backing in challenging, but not impossible for our 27ft trailer. Any larger rigs might not be able to swing it," warns one Lake Livingston State Park camper, particularly about Piney Shores loop sites.

Check hookup availability: Not all sites provide full hookups. "Beware that not all sites have full hookups," notes Karen B. about Thousand Trails Lake Conroe. At Lake Livingston State Park, the Yaupon section offers newer, more spacious sites: "The 'YAPUN' section is where we stayed last and was new and very nice, all the sites had concrete pads to park on and are fairly level. 30/50 amp service, water and sewer connections," reports David S.

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