Best Tent Camping near Midland, TX

The area surrounding Midland, Texas has several tent camping options with basic amenities. Midland City Park Campground provides tent sites not far from restrooms and drinking water sources. Midland Area State Park has tent spots with trees that help block the intense Texas heat during summer months. The ground at Local National Forest Sites tends to be flat and smooth, making tent setup straightforward. Tent sites at Midland Recreation Area sit farther apart, giving campers more quiet and separation from neighbors. At Midland County Park Campground, you'll find designated tent pads that work for different tent sizes. Most parking areas are built close to where you'll pitch your tent, so you won't have to haul gear very far. Bathrooms are generally within reasonable walking distance from the tent areas. Some remote tent sites can be reached by hiking trails for those wanting more isolation. You can reserve tent spots ahead of time through websites to guarantee availability. Many sites come with tables and places to hang lanterns. The local wildlife is active around these campgrounds, so keep food secured properly to prevent animals from visiting your campsite.

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75 Reviews of 2 Midland Campgrounds


  • Shea M.
    Apr. 29, 2020

    Monahans Sandhills State Park Campground

    Sand Surfing

    This was a great place to stop on our roadtrip out West! We have actually been here twice, it's so convenient and right off I20 near Odessa! The workers are so friendly and we all five loved sand surfing!! There are pull through sites with electric/water hookups, picnic table, fire ring, grill and a shade shelter! There is also a bathhouse with showers and restrooms! So much fun, don't pass it by!

    **UPDATE: We have been here 4 times now! Always great!!!

  • M
    Feb. 2, 2022

    Monahans Sandhills State Park Campground

    Decent campground, relatively clean bathrooms.

    Definitely different camping amongst the sand dunes. Sand gets everywhere! Back-in spots 20-24 are the most level and some of the longer sites. Most site pads are in need of repair. Pull thru sites are tight and close to campground road. Water, electric, and trash are easily accessible. Most spots have shaded picnic tables.

  • Brett D.
    Feb. 24, 2023

    Monahans Sandhills State Park Campground

    Quite campground

    Nice and quite campground. Sand dunes are cool and o see but hard to walk in with the sand so soft. Sites are spacious and have a picnic table. Good for a day or 2 stay. Only downside is no sewer hookup at site but does have a dump station close by.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 31, 2025

    Monahans Sandhills State Park Campground

    You think you're at the beach

    I stayed here five nights in site number three, which is a pull through and a great view of the windmill and the day use parking lot.. In January, it gets pretty cold at night around freezing, but warmed up nicely every day. One day was so windy. It was rocking my fifth wheel like it's never rocked before. Yes, I live alone. It was very quiet with little noise from I 20. I did hear a train whistle, but then you can hear a train whistle just about everywhere in the entire state of Texas in the morning. I did see very small prints in the freshly blown sand. Watch out for rodents getting into your RV.

  • Laura F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 28, 2021

    Monahans Sandhills State Park Campground

    Small campground with beautiful sand dunes

    We camped one Friday night and were among only a handful of campers. The sites are small because of the sand and the paved driveways are starting to crumble. Many sites share a covered picnic table pad. The dunes are really beautiful at sunrise and sunset so it's definitely worth a short stay.

  • G
    Nov. 16, 2021

    Texas RV Park of Big Spring

    Old and Rough

    Roads are full of potholes. Grasses have goat heads in them. No WiFi what ever and no help from front office or manager- blamed their service provider. In my opinion, Park has made no improvements since opened. One good thing was that the men’s shower had great hot water! Looked like 40+ % of spaces occupied by full-timers. Most visitors stayed only one night.

  • C
    Jul. 13, 2019

    Monahans Sandhills State Park Campground

    Gritty but pleasent

    If you have a problem with everything you own being covered in sand, this may not be the best place. Lots of birds and wildlife. Very hard to set up tents unless you get those paddles they use in snow camping. During the summer you will need the spf 50. If the wind is blowing it will get dusty. Lots of photography opportunities. You can hear the traffic on I20 at night in a tent. Expect to be visited by skunks and raccoons.

  • Allison N.
    Oct. 26, 2019

    Monahans Sandhills State Park Campground

    SAND but beautiful place and a good stopping point if you’re going west on 20

    It gets very cold in the winter, which was terrible when tent camping but the sand dunes were a unique experience and we would’ve stayed longer if we could have. There’s a drop box for late arrivals and it isn’t busy in winter at least. The sand is very hand to stake into, you will need extra long stakes and a good technique.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 16, 2022

    Monahans Sandhills State Park Campground

    Sand dunes in Texas?!

    General: Small (25-site) campground in one loop. Temporary park headquarters as the huge visitor center at the entrance was under construction when we were there. 

    Site Quality: Sites have paved driveways, covered picnic shelters, bbq, electric hookup, and water a spigot. Some sites are back-in and some pull-through. We watched some larger rigs try and fit into the back-in sites, which are smaller than the pull-throughs. Our site (25) seemed to have two picnic tables and two BBQs (there were some on the other side for the site next to us so not sure why there were two in our site unless two campers would come together?) 

    Bathhouse: There is one all-in-one and one regular restroom with two additional showers (and a connecting door between them. Hot water and soap dispensers but no paper towels. The showers were incredible – hot water, great water pressure, and clean. One of the best campground showers I have ever had! 

    Activities: Explore the dunes! There are no designated paths; you are free to climb the dunes and explore. Saucers are available to rent for $6 and wax for $1. The sunsets are beautiful. The constantly shifting sand makes beautiful patterns and great photographs. If the moon is not full, night sky photography. 

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here exploring the dunes (and the incredible shower!).


Guide to Midland

Tent camping near Midland, Texas offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the region while enjoying essential amenities for a comfortable stay.

Tips for tent camping near Midland

  • Consider staying at Crane County Golf Course RV Park, which is big rig friendly and provides electric and water hookups, making it a convenient choice for tent campers.

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  • Enjoy the scenic surroundings and outdoor activities available near Crane County Golf Course RV Park, perfect for those looking to explore the area while camping.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular tent campsite near Midland, TX?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Midland, TX is Crane County Golf Course RV Park with a 0-star rating from 0 reviews.