Mabank is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Find the best campgrounds near Mabank, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.
$30 - $45 / night
$50 - $60 / night
"Level pads. Quiet. Dog park. Play ground. Wifi. Cable. Lake."
"Each shower has its own toilet and vanity behind a lockable door. Our campsite (532) was a little awkward to get in because of the corner and the speed bumps, but not impossible."
"Stayed there during our trip to Texas, after visiting Big Bend. Overall, pretty good spot for RVing."
$5 / night
"Set up your basic base camp near a picnic table and fire ring the. Go out into the park to hike, bike, horseback ride, frisbee golf, kayak and observe nature."
$5 / night
LegendReserved on-line 184 days prior to arrival.
Pros Site in large oak tree grove, so heavily shaded
Campground night sky friendly with good dark sky viewing NO STREET LIGHTS in campground., but toilet facilities had exterior lighting
Crushed granite surrounding site and bordered with landscaping timbers
Metal roof shelter over concrete slab where picnic table is located
Metal picnic table
Cooking grill on metal fire ring
Campground mostly quiet except for Hwy 31 traffic noise
Friendly camp host
Security gate closed nightly
Not charged a fee to make my own on-line reservation
Campsite discount with America the Beautiful Pass
Cons
Entrance gate not manned upon arrival at 2pm Tuesday so had to go back around after unhitched
Our site 14 was not marked. Most sites have site number on site picnic table. Even those are tough to see in the daylight and impossible to see in darkness. Absolutely no roadside site number posts
Campsite 14 entrance driveway was 90 degree angle to park road with a steep ditch on opposite side of road. T
rees close on both sides tight to site 14 driveway. Made back in challenging, but not impossible.
Campsite 14 entrance/driveway 10% grade from park road
Campsite 14 not level side to side
Site fire ring was up against landscaping timber preventing space for chairs
Landscaping timbers trip hazard at fire ring
Fire ring should be relocated to side or back of site to facilitate safe movement around it Fire ring was completely filled with ash upon arrival No privacy from other campsites Shower/toilet facility near playground had padlock on mens entrance, so males were using the womens restroom. This facility in extremely poor condition and desperately needs renovation.
No campsite lantern pole
No park Wifi 2
bars AT&T
Never saw any park rangers or park security driving through campground
Wildlife sightings of grey squirrels and two dozen buzzards that constantly circled over campground
LegendPROS
Texas State Park Pass discount saving $49
Reserved 151 days prior to arriving
Not charged a fee to make my own on-line reservation
Big Pine site #308 very shady site
Extra wide asphalt parking pad
Concrete slab that locked down the wooden picnic table
Metal fire pit with cooking grate which was cleared of ash upon our arrival
2 hook lantern pole
Dark sky friendly
Trash dumpsters near the toilet/shower building
Tyler Rose Garden features over 30,000 bushes and is open free to the public from sunrise to sunset…very beautiful and serene
CONS
Had to sweep for nearly an hour to clean debris from site
No entrance gate locked overnight
Never saw any rangers patrolling campground during our entire stay
Dogs on leashes not enforced
Unable to move picnic table
Big Pine site #308 way out of being level but manageable
Big Pine site #308 close to campground road
Big Pine site #308 tight fit for 28 ft
Only pine firewood for sale in Park
No WiFi
1 bar Verizon 5G
LegendPros
Discount with National Park pass
Shady
Quiet
Dark sky friendly
Nice metal roof cover over concrete picnic table
Saw park ranger drive thru during daylight
2 bars T-MOBILE
Successful streaming with T-MOBILE hotspot device
Cons
So day #2 without any TP in men’s restroom. Went to front gate to report it and was told they would call it into the Army Corps of Engineers as gate volunteers have no stock of TP on hand. Never saw any TP before leaving on third day
Toilet facility #1 women’s had raw sewage throughout deep enough to cover your foot. Site 11 has electrical hook up at rear on the door side of the camper
Site 11 water connection is centered at the rear of the parking pad.
Site 11 unlevel.
Numerous piles of charcoal ash throughout site 11 campsite not in the fire pit.
Concrete picnic table needs degreased as surface has lots of large greasy stain
Site numbers are painted on the concrete picnic table so extremely difficult to see in the dark.
No WIFI
TravelerWe went to check this place out to reserve for a family camp trip. The grounds are clean and spacious. They have wonderful cabins and RV sites. The only have 5 tent sites. There are no tent pads and the sites are on a small hill. The picnic tables are limited and not every tent site has one. There are no fire rings so it’s a little unnerving building a fire on the grass. The lake and marina is wonderful and clean. They have all sorts of thing to do there. Kayak rentals, fishing charters, a cute little cafe. This is a place I would come to rent a cabin but not to tent camp!
TravelerMade my reservation on line just a few spots were available. Spot 04 with a water view space is slanted. They had the parking pass ready to pick up so it was not necessary to speak with anyone. The view, electricity, water, and showers was very nice at such an affordable price. Take your cleaning supplies into the bathroom as a precaution, I did not see trash can in the bathrooms. Leave No Trace is not really practiced by other campers so feel free to pick up after someone else this space is beautiful and deserves respect. I enjoyed the rain and the view it was very relaxing and I appreciated a shower as well as powering all my extras before heading on the road to Minnesota. $14 for the space very appreciate.
LegendReserved on-line 153 days prior to arrival.
Pros
Area 2 campground night sky friendly with good dark sky viewing
Site 211 has fantastic views of the lake
Mid afternoon Sunday check in at entrance station very busy but processed quickly Utility hookups in good condition
Sites with grass neatly maintained
Campground mostly quiet except for Interstate 20 traffic noise
Showers were individual entry on opposite side of the building from the toilets
Campsite and entrance fee discount with Texas State Park Pass
Not charged a fee to make my own on-line reservation
EXXON station directly outside of State Park sold oak firewood 25 pieces for $20
Cons
Raccoons very aggressive and tried to take food that we were eating from our hands!!! Area 2 Lakeview sites require leveling side-to-side
Area 2 campsite parking pads are narrow with trees and large boulders close to parking pad.
ery narrow roadway in Area 2 with limited space to maneuver into backin sites.
One pull-thru site was so tight to the roadway, their trailer was partially on the road! Area 2 campground sites have no privacy from any other camp sites
Site 211 table, fire pit with cooking grate and lantern pole are located opposite side of the trailer door
Area 2 restroom/shower building serves 58 campsites and it shows it! Restroom facility badly needing some TLC, cleaning and maintenance Women’s restroom had 3 toilets and 2 sinks; men’s had 2 toilets and 1 urinal
Firewood for sale in Area 2 was only pine wood
LegendPROS
Saved $62 with Texas State Park Pass
NO fee to make online reservation
Very friendly Spring Point Loop camp host
Very quiet
Site 77 concert parking pad level
Site 77 some shade
Site 77 had an aluminum picnic table (brand new), pedestal BBQ grill, metal fire pit with cooking grate and lantern pole
Firewood vending machine at park headquarters
Security gate locked with a pad lock at 10pm with combination provided
Very clean toilet/shower facility that are near Spring Point Camping Loop which are also used by park day visitors
Friendly squirrels that ate from our hands
Saw lots of deer
CONS
Cigarette butts all over our campsite and parking pad upon arrival
Firepit nearly full of ashes upon arrival
Pedestal BBQ full of ashes and trash upon arrival
Picnic table bolted to concrete so not moveable and it was not close to parking pad
Saw lots of feral cats roaming the campground
Mostly 1 bar T MOBILE
No park WIFI
GuideSet up your basic base camp near a picnic table and fire ring the. Go out into the park to hike, bike, horseback ride, frisbee golf, kayak and observe nature. The site itself is not attractive per-se but there are some basics and an outhouse. The park also has an RV/Equestrian trailer area near the highway and some even deeper woods camping for equestrians or backpackers. No frills at all in those spots and too dark to enjoy IMO. Greer Hill is the best balance. Also there is an incredible winery on premises too. Grand Oaks Winery https://www.gowinerymineola.com
TravelerIf you’re looking for somewhere off the grid that is truly primitive, then this is not the place for you. If you don’t mind other people nearby, then you may enjoy your time here. Great docks for fishing. Beautiful water views, if you camp next to the water. Tent camping sites with electrical hookups are piled next to each other pretty close, so if you’re getting a tent electrical site you had better not mind getting friendly with your neighbors. Also, when it rains some of the tent electrical camp sites fill with water. However, if this happens the front office is more than willing to work with you and give you a refund or switch your site. There is a lot of wildlife roaming around - lots of deer! The primitive camp sites by the docks that overlook the water are beautiful. There is a concrete slab, picnic table, and fire pit at each primitive site. If you want to throw up a hammock, some of the primitive sites have trees that are the perfect distance apart for that - but be aware some of these trees are covered in poison ivy! The primitive sites are all close by to other types of campers, so it is never quiet and you can hear people at all hours of the day/night for the most part. Where we stayed by the water, we were next to an RV site. The other primitive camping sites also seem to be near RV sites and electrical tent sites, according to the map. If you camp near the water, it is very windy, especially at night, so make sure to bring plenty of blankets! Are you ever really on your own here: no. Are there beautiful views: yes. Is it truly primitive: no. Will you be taken care of: yes. All sites are open, with no big trees or shrubs to give privacy. You can see your neighbors and they can see you, even at the primitive sites. It would be a good place to bring a family or children for sure. I will say, the customer service at the main office is outstanding. They have anything you could think of for sale there, which is a huge plus. It is highly likely that you won’t need to drive into town for anything. Workers drive around with trash bags every day to ensure everyone is disposing of trash properly, and will give you free trash bags if you don’t have any, which is nice. All in all it depends on what you’re looking for, whether you choose to come to this camping location or not. We enjoy going here just to get away from the house and enjoy the beauty of the lake/nature for a bit. Although, I do wish there was more privacy. Everything is too close together, in my opinion.
Mabank, Texas, offers a variety of tent camping options for outdoor enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in nature. With several campgrounds nearby, campers can enjoy unique amenities and activities tailored to their preferences.
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