Best Glamping near McKinney, TX

The Vineyards Campground & Cabins and Johnson Branch at Ray Roberts Lake State Park offer distinctive glamping accommodations near McKinney, Texas. The Vineyards features waterfront glamping sites with private access to Grapevine Lake, providing electricity and drinking water for climate-controlled comfort. "A wonderful place to visit had all the amenities to ensure a fun safe time," noted one visitor, highlighting the appeal of these elevated camping experiences. Johnson Branch complements its glamping options with full hookups, showers, and picnic tables beneath shady trees. The Park at Brushy Creek adds unique accommodations to the area's glamping portfolio, with sites that balance natural surroundings with modern comforts like private toilets and trash service, ideal for those seeking an introduction to outdoor stays without sacrificing essential amenities.

Lakeside recreation shapes the glamping experience at these destinations, with fishing, kayaking and hiking trails accessible directly from accommodation areas. One camper described Ray Roberts Lake State Park as having "great camp sites with lots of trees. Fall is wonderful." Most glamping sites in the region maintain availability year-round, though The Vineyards sees higher booking rates during summer months when water activities peak. Camp Tonkawa Woods offers a more secluded glamping experience with woodland tipis that feature fire rings, picnic tables and access to shower facilities. Proximity to McKinney allows glampers to combine their nature retreat with day trips to local restaurants and attractions, creating a balanced vacation that pairs outdoor immersion with urban conveniences.

Best Glamping Sites Near McKinney, Texas (25)

    1. COE Lavon Lake Lavonia

    8 Reviews
    Wylie, TX
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (972) 442-3141

    $14 - $30 / night

    "Doesn’t have a lot of bells and whistles but does have sewer, lake views, wide open spaces, and clean! Great food places nearby."

    "Nothing to knock you socks off, but it’s a great campsite close to home and nice for a quick getaway. Has the feel of being somewhat remote since it’s out by the lake."

    2. Johnson Branch Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park

    16 Reviews
    Valley View, TX
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (940) 637-2294

    $15 - $60 / 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?)"

    "Found our site and got setup quickly. All gravel pad and site. Aluminum picnic table.

    Clean grounds, bathroom, showers. Firewood for sale.

    ATT Service Spotty"

    3. The Vineyards Campground & Cabins

    18 Reviews
    Grapevine, TX
    30 miles
    Website

    "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."

    "Right on the lake with a wonderful park for the kiddos, a pavilion, fishing, boating, a beach area to lounge and play in the water."

    4. Eisenhower State Park Campground

    32 Reviews
    Denison, TX
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (903) 465-1956

    $15 - $55 / night

    "Campsites offer fire pits, water, electricity, easy access to facilities and trails. There is a swimming area that can be easily accessed."

    "Having easy access to bathhouses and power made it easier to have more people show up. Eisenhower has great hiking options and sells firewood on site"

    5. Pilot Knoll Park Campground

    3 Reviews
    Corinth, TX
    25 miles
    Website

    "Lots of large back in spots with 50/30 amp plugs, water hook ups, fire pit and picnic table. Many spots are have direct access to the lake to launch a kayak or SUP, boat launch in the day use area."

    "This just may become our home away from home. I absolutely love this little park. We stayed in spot#5 right at the end of the cove."

    6. The Park at Brushy Creek

    2 Reviews
    Bonham, TX
    27 miles
    +1 (972) 529-0505

    $75 - $125 / night

    "Highway Racer 2 provides thrilling races, enhanced graphics, realistic physics; customizable vehicles, diverse upgrades; multiplayer option for competitive play; immersive"

    "The Park at Brushy Creek is an awesome spot to enjoy sunsets and explore the surrounding land.  Make sure to check out their cows and goats! "

    7. Loyd Park

    23 Reviews
    Grand Prairie, TX
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (972) 237-4120

    $17 / night

    "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!"

    "The park at lakeside had recently flooded but we were not there to go to the water and our site was not effected at all."

    8. Sanger - Denton North KOA

    7 Reviews
    Sanger, TX
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (940) 458-5979

    "Office staff is EXTREMELY help and Nice cool little campground if not for the burn ban they rent fire pits But dsdd"

    "Office staff was really friendly and helpful. Nice playground for kids and dog park."

    9. Camp Tonkawa Woods & Horse Camp

    1 Review
    Pilot Point, TX
    29 miles
    Website

    "Ashley here with The Dyrt, I'd like to welcome your host April to our platform. "Tipi sites feature potable water, composting toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings all within easy walking distance.""

    10. Lake Bonham Recreation Area

    7 Reviews
    Bonham, TX
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (903) 583-7555

    "One of the cheapest of the Texas State Parks. Tent only spots are 15 a night and comes with electricity. One bathroom for everyone which makes for a walk."

    "They bathrooms and showers are clean and close there's a basketball court and kayak rentals. There's a fishing pier anf lots of covered tabels and grills and it's a nice Sandy Beach ..."

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Glamping Reviews near McKinney, TX

186 Reviews of 25 McKinney Campgrounds


  • Napunani
    Jun. 9, 2023

    The Vineyards Campground & Cabins

    Good Location

    PROS

     Good Sam discount 

    Well maintained park 

    Security gate closed at 6pm with code for entry 

    Sites nicely spaced from next campsite 

    Site 4 level concrete pad 

    Very nice camp store 

    Climate controlled toilet/shower facility in very clean condition 

    Firewood vending machine 

    Metal picnic table and fire ring with cooking grate 

    Easy access check-in and roadways 

    Free Sunday morning donuts 

    Easy drive to George W. Bush Presidential Library

    3 bars TMobile 

    CONs 

    Non-stop aircraft noise from DFW International 

    Site 4 minimal shade 

    After rain, our concrete parking site had retained water about 3 inches deep 

    Utility pedestal had a huge dusk to dawn light that could not be switched off 

    Dogs running throughout campground 

    Campers left their dogs outside all night, barking 

    Picnic table chained to concrete 

    WIFI slow and not compatible with streaming

  • Ashley F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 19, 2023

    Camp Tonkawa Woods & Horse Camp

    Sleep In An Authentic Tipi

    Ashley here with The Dyrt, I'd like to welcome your host April to our platform. "Tipi sites feature potable water, composting toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings all within easy walking distance." Book your stay today and come back here to leave them some love.

  • Victoria D.
    May. 7, 2018

    Wind Point Park

    Um...

    I've been coming to this park since I was 12 or 13 years old and we would tent camp. The only things to do is fish and go swimming and the play ground is kind of sad. I came camping in 2009 when I got back from Iraq and it was very well maintained then either, just leaves piled up so high mosquitos and various other pests loved it. We brought our camper out this weekend after reading reviews and hearing about how updated it is and how great it is but it's still the same park it's always been. There was literally a camper across from us being stabilized with cinder blocks... we have a three year old and took him to the park to burn some energy and were quite disappointed (as well as our son). The equipment was the same equipment from when I was a kid and there's really not much more than swings, a slide, merry go round, and a see-saw type thing. We paid over $90 for three nights and ended up leaving a day before because there was just nothing to do. There was also someone walking around our camper the first night and I'm still not sure who it was 😲. We had a tree in the worst part of our site, we couldn't let our awning out hardly. If we moved up a little bit we couldn't use out outdoor kitchen, if we a lot we'd be lucky to use our connections. We ended up in one of the only spots that didn't have some kind of asphalt and it had been raining for two days, that was a load of fun also because the mud was thick and there were two mini lakes around us. The campsites at the state park we're further away then here and I would have preferred some distance to our "neighbors". The gentleman who led us to our site was polite at least and they did spray for ants around our camper. However, I doubt we'll go back unless they make some better changes.

  • Robert M.
    Dec. 26, 2020

    Thousand Trails Lake Texoma

    Not as far if you take picnic trail

    One big issue with this park is the distance to the actual lake itself. You will need a cart or be ready for a hike to the beach area as it is quite a ways from the campground. that is an issue for us as my wife is disabled and needs a walker and we have no cart. But, lucky for us we were in the B section and decided one of the days we were there to attempt the picnic walk. Well worth it, even with a walker we managed to make it down to the waters edge within 15 minutes and its an easy gradual walk. Bring a picnic basket. tables to sit at or on the waters edge.

    As for the rest of the camp, most amenities due to winter months and covid were shut down. Did see people enjoying the hot tub. The roads in many of these TT campground in the loop around Dallas do need attention so take your time going through them. We did need to use the laundry and they had ample enough machines and the basic price which was 1.50 and 1.75. The sites are nice, many shaded but snug not of other campers but trees. Some have fire pits, some do not. As with more and more campgrounds these days many annuals throughout the park.

  • Elise W.
    Jul. 28, 2020

    Loyd Park

    Loved the tent sites

    We found this place when our other reservation got messed up, but boy am I glad we did! 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!

    There was a little litter around the campsite but my son and I tired to clean up as mush as we could before we left.

    There was a covered picnic table, fire pit, and grill, and lots of nails on the picnic covering table (although they are up really high, so if you’re short it’s hard to get to them).

    We plan on going back and taking advantage of the hiking trails and swimming spot!

  • M
    Apr. 8, 2021

    Thousand Trails Lake Texoma

    First RV camping Adventure

    First RV stay so this review is from the perspective of a family that has no experience with any RV Parks. 3 Stars is my starting point and as we stay at more campgrounds I would like to think that we will have a better understanding of what makes an RV stay "5 stars". This location is "first come/first serve" sites so for a beginner that can be a bit challenging. Working with Thousand Trails and the experience with that service was great. The road into and around the park was okay, there was room to drive around the entire park while looking for a spot. The spot's varied in size and there were no fire pits or grills provided by the park in the spots that we were able to see. The picnic tables have seen better days and i'm sure that is not uncommon. The 30 amp S/E/W hookups were clean and no issues with any service during the stay. There was not cable so TV was over the air antenna only. Cell coverage was fine during our stay. The park had activity areas but with COVID restrictions most were still unused. There is road to the lake that you can take to go to a small fishing pier and some rocky lake area access. The restrooms/showers were clean and the garbage bins were full but never overflowing with trash. There are multiple pools and the water appeared clear from a distance. Saw lot's of pet's and every size RV, there appeared to be quite a few long term RV sites. We would visit again since this is part of our Thousand Trails membership.

  • Krystal E.
    Sep. 30, 2021

    Wind Point Park

    Good Camping in a Controlled Environment

    If 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.

  • Veronica S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 25, 2021

    COE Lavon Lake Lavonia

    Tent camping is an afterthought.

    Overnighted here returning home from a longer trip. It was okay for what I was doing, but I would never choose to camp here as a destination as a tent camper.

    Activities: looking at the lake, bringing a boat to put in the lake, fishing. Seemingly nothing else to do.

    Accommodations: clearly geared towards RVers. Each of those sites have water, electricity, and a sewer connection, with a covered cement pad with a grill, a table, and other relevant features. The few tent camp sites were shoved seemingly randomly between and around the RV sites. At my particular site, the concrete pad and picnic table were cracked and seriously damaged, and few grill was rusty enough to be almost unusable. The fire pit and ground of the rest of the site were littered in bits of trash ranging from things like food wrappers, pieces of plastic hangers, and my personal favorite - a construction nail.

    The only bright light of this camp experience for me? The bathrooms. Each bathroom ( 2 per building) was a single occupant bathroom with a locking door. In the bathroom was a sink, a toilet, a hand dryer, and a shower with two nozzles at different heights (tall and short). The appliances were stainless steel, and the bathrooms were clearly excellently maintained. The bathrooms also had automatic lighting, an exhaust fan, and what appeared to be a tiny space heater for colder months. The showers had hot water, and the drains in the floor were sufficient at getting all the excess water out of there quickly.

    In summary, if you have an RV and/or a boat and love to do things on the water, this is probably a fine campground. If you are taking a tent, I'd avoid this campground.

  • J
    Jun. 10, 2022

    Loyd Park

    Loop A vs E

    Overall the lake and wooded areas are good for a day’s enjoyment however the facility is not maintained. Also the entire park is huge so things are not within walking distance so if you don’t have wheels you’ll have to unhook for hike a good long distance to amenities. The bath houses in Loop E are completely neglected. The light in the ladies BH is flickering so badly it was disorientIng, one shower did not work at all, toilets have no “seat”, and it is overrun with bugs (more than the normal campground). The gate entrance attendant is rude and unhelpful. No sewer hook ups at site (E loop) so “community” dumping is necessary. The community dump is run down too with broken equipment and bent connections. Finally, for the camp charges $10/car/day. We have a drivable RV and rented a car so not only did we pay for the site but then paid more to have our car. Not going to stay here again. After dealing with E loop for a couple days we requested to move to A loop. A loop was much better but we were charged $20/day for the “upgrade”. A loop bath house was definitely better but still unimpressive. Office staff was friendlier and helpful (not gate employee).


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