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The Heart of Texas Fair Complex in Waco offers RV camping specifically for participants in equestrian events. Located 16 miles from Moody, the complex features spacious areas for horse trailer parking with direct access to event facilities. The grounds have seen significant improvements over the past decade, particularly benefiting those participating in equestrian and agricultural shows. The facility accommodates RVs with 50-amp hookups and provides drinking water. While most overnight stays are limited to event participants, the complex maintains clean facilities and adequate space for horses and equipment during multi-day competitions.
Located 22 miles northwest of Moody, Thousand Trails Lake Whitney provides camping access near bridle trails with options for tent, RV, cabin, and glamping accommodations. The campground connects to nearby riding routes with trail access points allowing direct rides from the camping area. Water access for horses is available at designated locations throughout the property. The park maintains showers, flush toilets, and trash collection, making extended stays with horses comfortable. Weekday visits offer tranquil conditions for riders seeking quiet trail experiences, while weekends tend to draw more visitors. The campground's location provides strategic access to Lake Whitney's shoreline riding areas and connecting trail systems.
"It is located on Belton Lake. It is a gated entrance and the gates locked at 11:00pm. Our site was situated at the end of the loop and it was very spacious. It had water/electric with a dump station."
"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. "
from $24 - $30 / night
Check Availability"Stayed here with the pup while visiting the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame. Nice hookups, clean set up. Very quiet. Lots of deer in and around the sites (which are very big."
"Right on Waco lake, the picnic tables were set on concrete pads with solid shelter covers. Many trails to ride and walk on."
from $32 - $36 / night
Check Availability"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."
"Wish the underbrush was cut back so that you could see the late - we were right next to it but could hardly see it. Campsites are on top of each other in groups of ~3."
from $20 - $75 / night
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Check Availability"This is one of the better COE campgrounds on Lake Whitney."
"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."
from $16 - $80 / night
Check Availability"Great COE campground on Lake Whitney with well spaced sites for trailers and tent camping."
"The hidden gem of Lake Whitney. Tent sites are tucked in the back of the park away from foot traffic and most vehicles."
from $16 - $45 / night
Check Availability"The lake access is not close to every hook ups but is a short driving distance. Lake access/swimming area is very nice, we had fun!"
"Love the location, so close to Dallas! This park is so quite and very dark at night!"
"Can’t get to the water from sites, but the views were amazing and the walk short!"
"The lake ramp is perfect for paddle boat or any large boat( platoons, etc) Spacious pavilion at every spot Water and electric connectors working perfectly."
from $10 - $60 / night
Check Availability"Location is a couple years old and really nice. Full hookups and great free WiFi service. All the RV and camping amenities, very clean and well maintained."
from $35 - $45 / night
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ScoutGreat COE campground on Lake Whitney with well spaced sites for trailers and tent camping. Includes a large section for equestrian campers that includes paddocks for your horse as well as trails to ride on. There are both 30 and 50 amp spots as well as tent camping sites. A boat launch, shallow swimming areas and 2 playgrounds round out this fantastic, family friendly campground!
LegendThis park is located out in boonies and can be pretty difficult to find. Most people think they are lost trying to get to it, but if you follow North Speegleville road through all the cornfields you will eventually stumble upon it. Believe me, you're not going the wrong way.
Being lakefront property you would expect to see more water, however there is a lot of brush grown up around the lake and sites so it is hard to see. There are also limited places to get down to the water in the park.
There is a nice boat ramp and dock for fishing. It is also pet friendly and equestrian friendly. There is a nice little 1 mile hike were you can bird watch and view the lake Waco, it is very shaded and flat. Then there is a 20 mile hike/ equestrian trail that goes around Lacey point.
Bathrooms and showers need some work, but they do the job. There is no store at the campground, but there is a dollar general located in Speegleville about 4 minutes away. There are picnic tables at ever site along with a fire pit, and also a playground for kids.
The whole park is very secluded and away from street noise which is so lovely. Perfect place for viewing the stars over the water and listening to nature speak around you!
TravelerThese 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.
TravelerThe hidden gem of Lake Whitney. Tent sites are tucked in the back of the park away from foot traffic and most vehicles. Lake front sites are perfectly located with access to the lake but not too far from hard stand bathrooms and showers. We will definitely be coming back again.
RangerStayed here with the pup while visiting the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame. Nice hookups, clean set up. Very quiet. Lots of deer in and around the sites (which are very big. Many sites available right on the water.
TravelerWe had a 3 night stay here and it was our first experience with a COE campground. It is located on Belton Lake. It is a gated entrance and the gates locked at 11:00pm. Our site was situated at the end of the loop and it was very spacious. It had water/electric with a dump station. It had a picnic table and fire pit. It also has a laundry room near the entrance. There is a playground, restrooms, and showers. There is also a boat dock. It is a very well kept campground. I did not use the bath house, so I cannot give a review on how it looked. The laundry room was spacious and the machines were in working order. It was a perfect campground. My review would have been 5 stars but there is no swimming area.
GuideI spent a week in December and the campground was quiet and beautiful. I had a spot right next to the lake where I kayaked, biked, and just walked with the dogs. Highly recommend!
ScoutIt is first come first serve so no reserving sites even if you have a group. We were kind of disappointed our group of 4 campers couldn’t get spots together. The sites are good, some have covered picnic tables, some don’t. The lake access is not close to every hook ups but is a short driving distance. Lake access/swimming area is very nice, we had fun!
GuideLive 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.
Several equestrian campgrounds near Moody, Texas offer facilities for riders traveling with horses. These areas provide trail access, water access points for horses, and necessary amenities for multi-day stays. Central Texas camping options range from basic sites with minimal amenities to full-service facilities with covered picnic areas, water hookups, and sanitary stations.
Fishing opportunities: Live Oak Ridge on Belton Lake features a boat launch specifically for campers. "We stayed in Site 3 which was waterfront, but no water access, however was shaded and spacious. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and will stay again. I only gave it 4 stars because there is no swimming area," notes Lisa H.
Wildlife viewing: At Speegleville Park, many campsites offer views of native wildlife. "Right on Waco lake, the picnic tables were set on concrete pads with solid shelter covers. Many trails to ride and walk on," mentions Michael C. The park's position provides excellent wildlife watching opportunities at dawn and dusk.
Trail exploration: Willis Creek offers hiking routes with lake views. "Very peaceful, clean, spots are pretty spread out with covered picnic tables, fire pit and grill. Site 4 looked the best but 13 was beautiful. Can't get to the water from sites, but the views were amazing and the walk short!" writes Leslie.
Spacious sites: Live Oak Ridge campers appreciate the generous site spacing. "Pretty much all sites have trees above, very romantic setting and enough space between site that you dont feel on top of others. Bathrooms clean and staff very friendly," shares Maxine C.
Lake access: McCown Valley Park provides direct water access at specific sites. "The hidden gem of Lake Whitney. Tent sites are tucked in the back of the park away from foot traffic and most vehicles. Lake front sites are perfectly located with access to the lake but not too far from hard stand bathrooms and showers," explains Wes M.
Quiet atmosphere: Weekdays offer peaceful camping conditions at Lofers Bend West. "Good Camping Monday - Thursday if you enjoy the tranquility. Weekends - party all night, and loud drinkers arrive. Site 62 looked good," advises Diane J.
Seasonal insect activity: Mosquito populations can be significant at certain times. At Willis Creek, one camper noted: "We arrived late Friday evening after hours. The gates are still open but overwhelming with skeeters everywhere. All sites were overgrown with tall grass/weeds."
Limited phone service: Buena Vista Wildlife Safari and RV Park has connectivity challenges. "It's nice and quiet. Not much for any type of cell service, ESPECIALLY AT&T," reports Kayla D. Many rural campgrounds in the area have similar connectivity limitations.
Bathroom conditions: Facilities vary widely between campgrounds. "The bathrooms are very clean and the park rangers are very helpful if you have any questions about what is near or things to do," writes Brittany S. about Speegleville Park, while others note more rustic facilities at other locations.
Playground access: Lofers Bend West provides play areas near campsites. "Beautiful park! Many shaded sites. Playground for the kids and swimming area. Lots of wildlife to look at," shares Shane M. The playground equipment is suitable for children ages 4-12.
Wildlife education: Buena Vista Wildlife Safari offers unique animal viewing opportunities. "The drive through safari is an extra $15 per car and worth it," notes Chris P. Children can observe various species in a natural setting.
Safety considerations: Site selection matters for families with small children. "We got a spot right by the lake. The water was beautiful and it was very quiet. We loved everything about this spot," shares Lauren Z. about Speegleville Park, though parents should note that waterfront sites require close supervision of young children.
Site leveling: McCown Valley Park has terrain variations. "It didn't matter, every 2 minutes the kids where crying or I was pulling one out of the dogs paw or my leg. They didn't seem as bad around other parts of the park. However, spot 48 and the tent areas around there were terrible," writes Greg about sand spurs at the campground.
Electrical capacity: RV campers should check power requirements. "We stayed in site 31, very clean camp. Sites that we really like with lots of shade 40, 41. Booked 41 for early October," reports Dean H. about Live Oak Ridge. Most sites offer 50-amp service, while some provide only 30-amp connections.
Road conditions: Access roads can present challenges. "The road in and around campsites is in various states of disrepair. Lots of potholes and pavement breaks make it rough hauling an expensive rig in and out of the park," cautions Rachel P. about Thousand Trails Lake Whitney.
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