Best Equestrian Camping near Marlin, TX
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Best Equestrian Sites Near Marlin, TX (8)
1. Speegleville Park
Waco, Texas6 Reviews•30 Photos•61 SavesOverview
Speegleville Park is perched on the south end of a scenic cove of Waco Lake. The park provides outdoor recreation options like boating, jet skiing, fishing, swimming and bird watching.
Recreation
The main lake shoreline has a large amount of submerged timber, which typically holds fish year-round. Anglers will find plenty of catfish, crappie, large and smallmouth bass as well as sunfish. At least 51 species of fish inhabit the lake's waters, and a record flathead catfish weighed in at a whopping 59.5 pounds. A four-lane boat ramp helps visitors enjoy the lake.
Natural Features
Waco Lake, located in central Texas within Waco city limits, boasts 79,000 acre-feet of water, providing irrigation and drinking water to residents of the Waco area. The lake is primarily fed by the Bosque River, which runs for 115 miles through central Texas.
Contact Info
For local information, please call (254) 756-5359 or call (877) 444-6777 for general information.
Nearby Attractions
Horseback riding, hiking and biking can be done on the 20-mile Lacy Point Hiking and Biking Trail. The trail is accessible from the Lacy Point boat ramp, which is a short drive around the cove.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$32 / night
2. Live Oak Ridge
Belton, Texas10 Reviews•26 Photos•73 SavesOverview
Live Oak Ridge Campground is located at Belton Lake, which provides some of the best fishing, camping and boating in Central Texas. This year-round campground accommodates both tents and RVs and has many amenities, such as a playground, showers, and a group meeting area.Belton Lake was created by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with the construction of Belton Dam in 1954. The 12,300-acre lake is located on the Leon River, just upstream of the confluence of the Leon River and the Little River.
Recreation
With 136 miles of shoreline, Belton Lake offers a wide variety of recreation activities, including camping, water recreation, picnicking and nature trails. The facility has a multi-lane boat ramp, and hiking trails are available adjacent to the park at Miller Springs Nature Area. Hawks, great blue herons, ducks, geese, many species of songbirds, bobwhite quail, Rio Grande turkey and even an occasional bald eagle visit the lake area, offering year-round opportunities for birders.
Natural Features
Live Oak Ridge lives up to its name, with many large oak trees, a pleasant atmosphere and plenty of shade. The campsites are flat and grassy, and several overlook the lake (others are only a short walk away). Springtime brings an abundance of wildflowers that blanket areas of the park. There is a man-made wetland on the lake between White Flint and Winkler Parks, providing an additional 25 acres of wildlife habitat to the lake area.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (254) 742-3050.
Nearby Attractions
Belton Lake is located adjacent to the Fort Hood Army Base, which has several points of interest for the military buff. The mural painted on the spillway wall of Belton Dam depicts the history of the Bell County area.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$30 / night
3. Liberty Hill Park Campground
Bardwell, Texas14 Reviews•20 Photos•21 SavesOverview
Liberty Hill Park is located on the southern shore of Navarro Mills Lake in central Texas. Visitors can enjoy a view of the lake from the facility and participate in popular outdoor actives like camping, boating, fishing and picnicking. The lake area provides the perfect setting to get away from it all, especially for city-dwellers from the nearby Dallas-Fort Worth metro area.
Recreation
Birdwatching is a favorite year-round pastime for lake guests. Many species of songbirds, hawks, great blue herons, ducks, geese, other shorebirds and even an occasional bald eagle visit the area. Fishing is also popular at Navarro Mills, and the lake holds the current state record for white crappie. Fishermen come from near and far to sample some of the best crappie fishing anywhere. 2 multi-lane boat ramps, a fishing pier, and marina are available within Liberty Hill Park. There are also healthy populations of channel and yellow catfish, and hefty hybrid stripers are often caught below the dam when water is being released. Swimming is available at the designated swim beach from April 1- September 30 for day users and year round for registered campers. No lifeguard on duty and swimming is at your own risk. Life Jackets are available to borrow from the gatehouse.
Natural Features
Liberty Hill is also a favorite viewing area for wildflowers. The brilliant array of native flowers draws visitors from all over to the lake area during the spring. Bluebonnets, paintbrushes and a myriad of other native plants transform the often-bleak winter landscape into an incredible palette of colors. A wide variety of habitat provides a home and abundant food supply to diverse wildlife. Visitors might stumble across squirrels, rabbits, coyotes, foxes, bobcats, white-tailed deer, raccoon or armadillo.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$95 / night
4. Heart of Texas Fair Complex
Waco, Texas1 Review•1 SaveThis campground is for participants of the events that happen here. Not open to the public.
- Pets
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Equestrian
- Trash
- Drinking Water
5. Reynolds Creek
Waco, Texas3 Reviews•24 Photos•25 SavesOverview
Reynolds Creek sits on the scenic shores of Waco Lake and provides a variety of outdoor activities, including equestrian camping.
Recreation
The Tejas Nature Trail, an easy 1.2-mile hike, starts at the park and winds its way through a thick blanket of ash and juniper trees. For visitors looking for a more challenging trek, horseback riding and biking can be done on the 20-mile Lacy Point Hiking and Biking Trail.The main lake shoreline has a large amount of submerged timber, which typically holds fish year-round. Anglers will find plenty of catfish, crappie, and largemouth bass as well as sunfish.A boat ramp and dock help visitors enjoy the lake.
Natural Features
Waco Lake, which lies in the city limits of Waco, Texas, is fed primarily by the Bosque River, which runs for 115 miles through central Texas. The sparkling lake was formed in 1963 with the completion of the Lake Waco Dam. Now, the lake's current water levels are at 79,000 acre feet.
Contact Info
For local information, please call (254) 756-5359 or call (877) 444-6777 for general information.
Nearby Attractions
Waco Lake Wetlands educational tours take visitors through a six-acre nursery of aquatic plants and more than 130 species of birds.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$75 / night
6. Mustang 2nd Chance Foundation
Be the first to review!Woodway, Texas•13 Photos•4 SavesWe are a Veteran-owned, nonprofit 501(c)(3) horse rescue based out of the Waco area in central Texas. We serve Veterans and their families and local community and people from all over the states through rehabilitation. We house a training program and offer horseback rides and lessons.
We currently have one RV space with hookups for $35 a night and host guests weekly. We also offer an Equestrian site and have room for 6 horses, 3 stalled, and 3 pastured. We offer layover facilities.
We have a petting zoo, free-range horses on-site, and a pet piggy that greets u upon arrival.
We would love to host you!
We also offer a single Suite 2-person stay onsite, booked through Airbnb.
Come visit and enjoy the sunsets here in TX.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$35 - $200 / night
7. Lofers Bend West
Whitney, Texas6 Reviews•18 Photos•16 SavesOverview
Lofers Bend West Campground is located on Whitney Lake on the Brazos River in Central Texas. Over two million people visit Whitney Lake each year to enjoy the plethora of recreational activities and scenic beauty the lake provides.
Recreation
Boating, fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking are popular activities at Whitney Lake. Anglers can fish for a variety of bass, crappie and catfish.
Natural Features
The park is situated on the lakeshore among rolling hills covered with cedar, live, and post oak trees. Many deer like to enjoy their stay at Lofers West along with the racoons and foxes.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$80 / night
8. Wolf Creek - Navarro Mills Reservoir
Navarro Mills Lake, Texas5 Reviews•17 Photos•14 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
Recent Equestrian Reviews in Marlin
47 Reviews of 8 Marlin Campgrounds
Izzy T.
Ranger
Lofers Bend West
Fantastic Views
Friendly gate attendant. Stayed in a non-electric site, incredibly spacious, right on a cliff. Only a handful of sites on this loop. Maximum solar charging.
Kimberly M.
Guide
Liberty Hill Park Campground
Nice stopover
The park was really nice. The sites were spaced apart well but not very level. Our site backed up to the lake. We only stayed overnight while traveling. The price was great with a NP Access pass. Had water and 30amp electric. Park had an RV dump. Quiet and very family friendly.
Michael C.
LegendLiberty Hill Park Campground
Beautiful location
The park sites are beautiful. The lake is beautiful. The signage and routing are substandard. Very confusing and the turns are extremely tight. I do not recommend people with motorhome over 40 feet come here. That’s why I give this 4 out of 5 stars
Never Sitting S.Ranger
COE Lake Waco Speegleville Park
Nice large lots
Overall another great COE as far as big open level spots. Most spots have covered picnic tables. Fire rings, and grills at each spot also. Lots of critters..especially armadillos! Bathrooms are less then to be desired, very few showers work, and those that do were a bit in a need to be repaired. Overall nice quiet area, nice clean dump station (one of the best we have seen). Would stay here again.
- DDiane J.
TravelerLofers Bend West
Lofers Bend West
Good Camping Monday - Thursday if you enjoy the tranquility. Weekends - party all night, and loud drinkers arrive. Site 62 looked good.
Cari E.Guide
Live Oak Ridge
The showers gave me life
I’ve spent a lot of time in Belton, but never at this campsite. I was delayed by a day due to tornadoes in the area, so I was already frustrated when I arrived to find that no one mans the entry gate…ever. I also did not receive my confirmation email upon booking, which contains your code to enter the gate, but luckily enough they have a number posted you can call and camp hosts within sight of the gate who can help you get in. I was on loop 4, which has the best shade, but some of the sites can be a little crammed in (and it can become loud on the weekends which is to mostly be expected). No sewer hookups, but they do have a dump station on site. Another perk is the private boat ramp for campers along with covered picnic tables at the less shaded sites and a playground for kids. My favorite part was honestly the showers though—they were so fantastic! The bathroom is heated in the cooler months and the water pressure and hot water can’t be beat; it’s the best camp shower I’ve experienced! I also had good enough service with AT&T to work with my phone’s hotspot, but Verizon was pretty poor and even streaming videos was choppy, though you can call and text as usual.
Hazel J.
Scout
Wolf Creek - Navarro Mills Reservoir
They weren’t open
We stopped by here and unfortunately they were not open. It looks like a beautiful place and there sign says open April-September.
- RReneTraveler
Liberty Hill Park Campground
Lovely setting, clean
There are ample spots, very spread out—although there is not any kind of screening between sights. Covered picnic tables and fire rings, big boat launch and lovely views of the lake.
- AAmy K.Traveler
Lofers Bend West
Lake View
We stayed at site 63 which is right on lake edge. Amazing sunsets. Across inlet from boat ramp. The sites have covered picnic tables with both fire pits with grates and stand up covered grills. There are very wooded sites and then ones like this. Didn’t catch fish this trip, but is a good lake for fishing. Lots of deer too.
- Sheila C.Guide
Liberty Hill Park Campground
Great water front sites
Another great COE park with beautiful waterfront sites with large covered picnic tables. We were only here one night so we didn’t explore the park very much. But the sunsets were amazing.
- NNatalie T.Scout
Live Oak Ridge
Serene
Great campsite and volunteer hosts.
Matt N.TravelerWolf Creek - Navarro Mills Reservoir
Our families favorite lake
Love it all around, it's beautiful, great fishing, camping, nice people, all around a great place. Liberty Hill is the only park we will go to.
- Cheryl D.Guide
Live Oak Ridge
Excellent Restful Campground
Live Oak Ridge COE Campground is excellently maintain and is a very low-key, restful place to land. Large sites with ample vehicle parking that offer substantial distance from the neighboring sites give room to bring multiple vehicles or a boat along with the RV. The sites are well maintained by the hosts who are not obtrusive and just keep a low profile to ensure things are clean and go well. The restroom area is also clean and has showers and toilets. A better-than-typical playground is set in a great interior place for all to enjoy. Water access is through the boat ramp, so don't expect to launch from your RV site since they are elevated far above the water. We stayed in Site 7 (and later extended it to Site 6). Both were easy to back into and fairly level with nice concrete pads, grills, and wonderful covered picnic tables. Both had tree coverage on one side. There are nature trails across the main road and access to Belton and their small but awesome riverwalk area, historic Salado, Still Hollow Lake, the Belton dam (we could see the mural from both sites), Chalk Ridge Waterfalls and Temple, TX within a few minutes. This is a great landing spot for many nearby activities EXCELLENT National Park pricing for 50 amp and water hookups with dump site available.
- Vanessa M.Legend
Liberty Hill Park Campground
Summer spot
Lots of clean campsites with improved fire rings and concrete tables. There are full RV hookups and covered awnings at sites. There are plenty of showers, both pit and modern toilets, shared bathrooms, and private bathrooms. There are everal Beach areas with sand and awnings, covered playgrounds, and boat ramps. This is a pretty popular campground, so if you're looking for isolated this is probably not your spot. Bring bug spray, buy your firewood in Corsicana or Waco as there isn't any wood in Dawson. You can collect deadfall to burn.
- Lauren Z.Guide
Speegleville Park
Quiet Lake Park
We stayed on a spot right by the lake. The water was beautiful and it was very quiet. We loved everything about this spot. I would highly recommend this park. We came to Waco go to to see the Silos. It is about 25 minutes away.
- ooliviaTraveler
Live Oak Ridge
Clean, beautiful, peaceful.
The campgrounds are very clean and quiet. Everyone has been so friendly. Bathrooms are spacious and well kept. We were in spot 11. There is a nice amount of trees and greenery, but zero view of the water. Unless you go 6 or more sites down to the boat ramp and circle back down the ramp, there is no real “”access.” There is a well worn path directly behind our site with some thorny vines we cut down and a bit of poison oaky looking foliage. We managed to get kayaks down that way over a few boulders to the water and back up again. There is a play ground in the center of the park in a field of beautiful yellow flowers. If you don’t mind not having a view of the water, this is a nice spot.
drew S.ScoutLiberty Hill Park Campground
Quiet
Stayed here last weekend, the 2 primitive spots are completely separated and private from the rest. Already reserved the same spot for a few weeks from now
- Jerod S.Traveler
Liberty Hill Park Campground
Very Quite Weekend
Nothing to complain about. There was only 1 other camper within eye sight. Pretty site with water front views.
Josie J.TravelerHeart of Texas Fair Complex
I've never actually Stayed, but the facilities are nice
These grounds are just for those participating in events at the center. Lots of equestrian and ag show events. In the last 10 years or so they have put a lot into improving the grounds and made them really nice. Though, to be fair, I have never had to stay over night on the grounds. Only visited.
Dude R.LegendWolf Creek - Navarro Mills Reservoir
Best of the three!
There are three VOE Parks on Lake Navarrow Mills and in my personal opnion Wolf Creek Park is the best. We camped here all the time when I was a kid. Navarrow Mills is a fantastic fishing lake. Tons of Crappie and catfish. The facilities are what you would expect from a COE park. Concrete table farily level sites and best of all easy water access.
- Dude R.Legend
Liberty Hill Park Campground
Really Nice Campground, BUT my God the ants!
Liberty hill is a very beautiful campground but there is a serius issue with the invasive Argentian ant. This is a great campground to spend a few days or weeks relaxing and catching fish. Lake Navarro Mills is well know as the best Crappie fishing lake in Texas. Navarro Mills Liberty Hill Park features a fantastic fishing barge that is covered allowing you to fish no matter the weather. Our visit to Liberty Hill Park at Navarro Mills Lake was a real treat with one minor exception, Argentine Ants, these can be a real issue when RV camping at Liberty Hill Park as this invasive species is out of control at Liberty Hill Park. Want to see more fun RV tours and RV camping videos? Visit my channel here... https://www.youtube.com/c/BobBarkerRVGuy
- Dude R.Legend
Lofers Bend West
Great Boaters Park!
This is one of the better COE campgrounds on Lake Whitney. There is easy access to the water from most of the campground. the sites are leavel and well spaced out. the facilities were clean and fresh at the time of our visit. I have videos of this campground on my Youtbe..DudeRV.com
- Michael C.Legend
Speegleville Park
Very clean facility
Right on Waco lake, the picnic tables were set on concrete pads with solid shelter covers. Many trails to ride and walk on. There is a marina with food facilities nearby, however was closed for the season.
- Michael C.Legend
Speegleville Park
Beautiful on the lake
Excellent campground. Very clean. Hard stand shelters over picnic tables. Beautiful views of Waco lake. We were there after season so the neighboring resort was closed. Lots of trails to walk.
Anita C.GuideSpeegleville Park
Overnight Shelter with Electrcity
We stayed at site #32 which as a great view of Lake Waco. We didn't end up using the shelter other than to charge our cooler and cell phone. The inside of the shelter was quite dirty and have a lots of dead bugs. The site was huge and was right besides the water - good for fishing.
- Becky B.Guide
Speegleville Park
Awesome and relaxing!
Beautiful campground. Very spacious. We stayed in site 4. The whole campground was booked but it was very quite. Loved the fishing and the best thing is there were no mosquitos!! We used our discount card so it was only $13 a night. Will definitely come back.
- Dean H.Traveler
Live Oak Ridge
Live Oak Ridge COE, Lake Belton TX
$24 a night, Site 31, very clean camp. Sites that we really like with lots of shade 40, 41. Booked 41 for early October.
Guide to Marlin
Horse camping in Texas offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and equestrian enjoyment, with several well-reviewed spots catering to horse enthusiasts.
Campers appreciate these amenities for horses
- The Heart of Texas Fair Complex provides excellent facilities for equestrian events, making it a great choice for those traveling with horses.
- At the Mustang 2nd Chance Foundation, campers can enjoy amenities like electric hookups and drinking water, ensuring a comfortable stay for both horses and riders.
- Live Oak Ridge features spacious sites with ample room for horse trailers, making it a convenient option for equestrian camping.
Tips for equestrian camping near Marlin, Texas
- When visiting the Liberty Hill Park Campground, be sure to take advantage of the nearby trails that are perfect for horseback riding.
- The Lofers Bend West area offers scenic views and well-maintained paths, ideal for exploring with your horse.
- At Wolf Creek - Navarro Mills Reservoir, you can enjoy a peaceful environment with plenty of space for riding and relaxing.
Equestrian campgrounds include unique features
- The Speegleville Park is known for its beautiful lake views and trails, providing a serene backdrop for horse camping.
- Reynolds Creek offers a secluded atmosphere with access to nature trails, perfect for those looking to ride away from the crowds.
- The Texas Live Oak Ridge campground features a private boat ramp and nature trails, making it a versatile spot for both equestrian activities and water sports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Marlin, TX?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Marlin, TX is Speegleville Park with a 4.5-star rating from 6 reviews.
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