Best Tent Camping near Mount Enterprise, TX

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Best Tent Sites Near Mount Enterprise, Texas (5)

    Camper-submitted photo at Alazan Bayou near Mount Enterprise, TX
    Camper-submitted photo at Alazan Bayou near Mount Enterprise, TX
    Camper-submitted photo at Alazan Bayou near Mount Enterprise, TX
    Camper-submitted photo at Alazan Bayou near Mount Enterprise, TX
    Camper-submitted photo at Alazan Bayou near Mount Enterprise, TX
    Camper-submitted photo at Alazan Bayou near Mount Enterprise, TX

    1. Alazan Bayou

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    Nacogdoches, Texas

    The Alazan Bayou WMA has 2,063 acres located in southern Nacogdoches County. The WMA was purchased in 1991 to preserve mature bottomland hardwood forests adjacent to the Angelina River. In addition to the Angelina River other significant drainages include Loco Bayou and Moral Creek. The bottomland forest typically begins to flood during mid winter as the river and bayous overbank and inundation continues through early spring. Hunting is permitted with an Annual Public Hunting Permit (APH) and some special permit hunts may be offered. Check the Outdoor Annual and the Public Hunting Lands Maps Booklet for information on methods, species, seasons and bag limits.

    Please note:

    -Bring your own drinking water.

    -Insect repellant is recommended for mosquitoes.

    -High heat and humidity in the summer should be taken into consideration when planning a visit.

    -There are no restroom facilities.

    -The WMA is not wheel-chair accessible.

    -Primitive camping is available.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Equestrian

    $12 - $42 / night

    2. Decker Hill Park

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    Mount Enterprise, Texas
    • Pets
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table
    • Toilets
    Camper-submitted photo at Camp Quapaw near Mount Enterprise, TX
    Camper-submitted photo at Camp Quapaw near Mount Enterprise, TX
    Camper-submitted photo at Camp Quapaw near Mount Enterprise, TX
    Camper-submitted photo at Camp Quapaw near Mount Enterprise, TX
    Camper-submitted photo at Camp Quapaw near Mount Enterprise, TX

    3. Camp Quapaw

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    Tatum, Texas

    Primitive camp site on the Quapaw Creek.

    deer, pigs, beaver, otter, raccoons play around the camp area.

    take a 20 minute hike down a trail through the vegetation and find a glade surrounded by a creek on three sides.

    7 minutes from a gas station, 12 minutes from town with restaurants, movies, and a hospital.

    slowly developing into a wilderness preserve.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Alcohol

    $30 / night

    4. Walnut Creek Backcountry Site

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    Kennard, Texas

    The 20-mile-long Four C National Recreation Trail begins at Ratcliff Lake and winds through a diverse forest of towering pines, bottomland hardwoods, boggy sloughs, and upland forests. Midway down the trail is the Walnut Creek campsite with five tent pads, a shelter, and pit toilet. Neches Bluff Overlook, located at the north end of the trail, offers a panoramic view of pine-hardwood forests in the Neches River bottomlands with picnic and primitive camping facilities. No horses, bikes, or off-road vehicles are permitted on the Four C National Recreation Trail. A portion of the trail traverses the Big Slough Wilderness Area.

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    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Group

    5. HFR Campsites & Retreats

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    Kennard, Texas
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Tent Cabin

    $20 - $30 / night

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Recent Tent Reviews near Mount Enterprise, TX

170 Reviews of 5 Mount Enterprise Campgrounds


  • C
    Cara H.'s photo of tent camping at Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area near Mount Enterprise, TX
    Jul. 22, 2018

    Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area

    Clean and nice campground

    This is a nice little campground and a pretty little east Texas lake. It is clean and everyone we met was friendly. The tent sites don’t have electric but include a picnic table and fire pit. We had a great visit!

  • Destiny L.
    Camper-submitted photo at Camp Tonkawa Springs RV Park and Campground near Mount Enterprise, TX
    Aug. 18, 2018

    Camp Tonkawa Springs RV Park and Campground

    The water is beautiful, never crowded, camping is eh

    Tere is a natural fed spring that is clear and beautiful. There's BBQ pit area and picnic tables. Cell Signal is almost non-existent. Sandy but still a lot of fun for the family.

    There's RV camping and I believe tent camping also. We normally make a day trip as Its only a couple hours from home

  • Crystal C.
    Heidi R.'s photo of tent camping at Martin Creek Lake State Park Campground near Mount Enterprise, TX
    Oct. 6, 2019

    Martin Creek Lake State Park Campground

    Pretty okay place would go back again.

    There’s 10 tent camping spots on the island. Our camp had trash on the beach when we got there. You can hear the power plant all the time. The hike was pretty and we got to see a deer with two fawn. Tons of buzzerds on the trail who defend their young. We camped the beginning of October and there was only one other tent around. Nice view from P1.

  • Shirley
    Camper-submitted photo at Shirley Creek Marina & Campground near Mount Enterprise, TX
    Aug. 23, 2023

    Shirley Creek Marina & Campground

    Best Place To Camp on Lake Sam Rayburn!

    We absolutely love this park!  RV and tent sites right on the water, beach area for swimming, boat docks and ramp, etc.  We extended our stay and plan to for awhile!  The staff is so welcoming!  Oh and there are 13 gorgeous cabins for rent!  I highly recommend this park!

  • Daniel L.
    Daniel L.'s photo of tent camping at Mission Tejas State Park Campground near Mount Enterprise, TX
    Oct. 16, 2020

    Mission Tejas State Park Campground

    Great park - small crowded camping

    Come for the hiking trails and access to local communities like Palestine, TX and 4C Trail.

    You will get to know your neighbors at this state park if you choose to camp here.

    Our party was spread out between the main campground and the Day Use area sites. We enjoyed the site we had, but our friends were camping in the main camping loop which was very crowded and cramped mid-week. Personally our site was B near the playground and the ADA trailheads. Site B is kinda magical and if you like people watching than you are in luck, there is no shortage of foot traffic near your campsite. For us it was nice and hikers, passersby were very respectful. 

    Amenities used:

    Bundled FIrewood (donations accepted, however it is free to use)

    WIFI at the visitors center is sub-dial-up speed

    Bathhouse is stall type so it is not a fully private room.

    Staff if friendly and helpful

    Sites are all on hillside, if you have an RV/camper I would rec the pull through sites. The back in sites really only work for tent camping. For Tents, the pad sizes vary so be sure to check your tent dimensions. We saw a few sites our 4 person tent wouldn't have fit onto. (Saw the same at Lake Ratcliff) 

    Personally I would recommend the campgrounds at Lake Ratcliff if you are looking for spacious camping loops. Also Lake Ratcliff's bathhouse was much nicer and more ADA friendly. Mission Tejas's high quality trails are only a 20min drive from Lake Ratcliff.

    Would've given this park a 4 star if campground hadn't been so cramped. Maybe my expectations need curbing. I will return for some winter camping later this year, possible even early spring as well. It is a great park, but if it is full, it feels crowded.

  • Heidi R.
    Heidi R.'s photo of tent camping at Martin Creek Lake State Park Campground near Mount Enterprise, TX
    May. 31, 2018

    Martin Creek Lake State Park Campground

    Screened Shelter - BEST EVER! and oddly, no mosquitoes !?

    There are many options to camp at this state park. There’s RV sites, tent sites (both primitive and “cushy”), cabins, cottages and screened shelters. my past experience with screened shelters were always dusty, dank, spider-filled shacks that I would only store my cooler and belongings in (tightly sealed) but these at Martin Creek were IMMACULATE to say the least! They seem cob-webby from the outside but once inside, the concrete floor is smoother up the edges of the walls about 2.5’, reducing entry of insects via cracks in the joints of floor and wall. The park employees vacuum these areas, as observed when I passed others that had recently vacated. The rafters in these shelters were spaced out far enough for me to hang my hammock. 4 people slept inside without air mattresses or camp pads and slept wonderfully (flat surfaces are good for our spines sometimes) not a big in sight. There is an electrical outlet inside as well as a light, and there is an outlet outside as well. Small lock on inside, watr spigot and doIble lantern hook nearby as well as a wooden/metal picnic table (good condition). I slept in Shelter #6 and it was a few yards away from the water’s edge. Great views of a small lilly-pad laced bay and we caught 7 catfish using normal nightcrawlers as bait. Fried them up for lunch the next day and they tasted like heaven! But, everything tastes better when you’re camping. We had also set up 4 tents around the area (not disturbing local flora/fauna) and we slept to the deafening croaks of frogs. Only 1 raccoon came upon our camp area to a spot where someone had thrown a corn cob, otherwise, we take all the necessary steps to avoid crossing paths with those relentless nighttime furry bandits. Shelters 7-9 are also located in great areas of the lake nearby, there is the power plants across the lake and for some reason, we like to believe that it was the reason we had ZERO mosquitoes! Many house flies and the non-biting ants were everywhere but not to the point of insanity... they list this ant as an issue on their website I do believe. I’d take this shelter over a hotel stay ANY TIME!

  • Andy K.
    Camper-submitted photo at KE Bushman's Camp near Mount Enterprise, TX
    Mar. 18, 2021

    KE Bushman's Camp

    Tented in march.yes!

    While tenting in Texas is highly variable in match, Bushmans has a unique little swatch for yents or even tents! Enjoyed Kiepersolncanned wine and best shower rooms ever’! Now if they just sponsor a bike even, I could bring friends!

  • Veronica S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Daniel L.'s photo of tent camping at Mission Tejas State Park Campground near Mount Enterprise, TX
    Sep. 19, 2021

    Mission Tejas State Park Campground

    Lovely campground, spicy tent pad.

    I had a great time at this park. Sites A and B are next to the day usage areas of the park, and are separated from the RV accessible areas. I found the site delightfully secluded - with a nice set of steps from the picnic table and fire pit right up to the tent pad. Water spigots are everywhere - although the one immediately adjacent to A&B was a little muddy, so I walked across to the playground to get water there. There's a trash can right next to the sites, and a set of clean, nice bathrooms not far off. This spot is also conveniently located next to several trailheads.

    Only major problem with this site - there happened to be two fire ant nests on or directly adjacent to the tent pad. Luckily, I was able to angle my 2 person tent perfectly to avoid trouble, but for a larger tent it may have been a huge problem.

  • Cultivating Fire L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo at Decker Hill Park - Lake Murvaul near Mount Enterprise, TX
    Oct. 2, 2022

    Decker Hill Park - Lake Murvaul

    Quiet Primitive Lakeside View

    This quiet lakeside campsite was a nice and quiet spot tucked away from any roads where we encountered very few other campers in tents. No water, power or sanitary dumps, but there are trash cans available - granted many visitors seem to litter at this location. Possible old homeless camps on the west end of the campsite.

    Overall, nice quiet spot to stop for a few days.

    check in for free pass at the Lake Murvaul Marina on the other side of the lake

  • David T.
    Dude R.'s photo of tent camping at Hanks Creek near Mount Enterprise, TX
    Oct. 25, 2018

    Hanks Creek

    Vacation and Wife's Birthday camping

    We always have a good time. We had a shelter site, but also set up a tent. Reservations online were quick and easy, and when we arrived our site was ready for us. The Host soon came around and gave us our passes. It was cool and a little rainy. But we had fun fishing. Thanks for everything.

  • Jeremy C.
    Camper-submitted photo at Laguna Vista RV Park, Inc. near Mount Enterprise, TX
    Aug. 31, 2020

    Laguna Vista RV Park, Inc.

    Good Location - Affordable pricing

    This is a nice, little East Texas park. It has a pond, and is surrounded by "tall/large" trees that you don't get a lot of in Texas.  You can expect a nice laundry area, easy parking and nice people.

    If you are traveling through, this will be a nice stop, whether for a few days, or for a longer period.

  • Adam H.
    VanpeDiem D.'s photo of tent camping at Neches Bluff Overlook Campground near Mount Enterprise, TX
    Jan. 10, 2019

    Neches Bluff Overlook Campground

    quiet and very primitive

    There's not much to this campground, although it is very beautiful with enormous loblolly pines. This is a primitive campsite. There's no water, no electricity, not bathrooms, etc. Just an area you can use to set up tents or hammocks. We met a nice older fella who said he comes there every day and builds a fire at dusk, stays for a little bit, then leaves.

    We bikes from the Ratcliff Recreational Area and we had to cache water.

  • Jonathan M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Daniel L.'s photo of tent camping at Mission Tejas State Park Campground near Mount Enterprise, TX
    Dec. 15, 2021

    Mission Tejas State Park Campground

    Clean friendly park with a lot to do

    The park has a couple small campsites available for both tent and trailer, with price variation to reflect that. The ranger I met at the gate was friendly, engaging and welcoming. The park boats three historic locations, miles of trails and a small but beautifuly curated interpretive center that all ages interested in history will find entertainment and education in. It also boasts a library which is an unexpected but pleasant feature to find.

  • Steve H.
    Heidi R.'s photo of tent camping at Martin Creek Lake State Park Campground near Mount Enterprise, TX
    Oct. 9, 2021

    Martin Creek Lake State Park Campground

    Lake Martin Creek SP

    Very clean and well kept park. Camp sites are across the lake from a Texas Utilities generating plant and it is loud. You do get used to it but if that sort of thing bothers you I wouldn’t recommend this park.

  • Elliott B.
    Cara H.'s photo of tent camping at Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area near Mount Enterprise, TX
    Sep. 29, 2016

    Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area

    Decent size campground with some extra amenties

    Well spaced out, but not huge sites (both RV hookup electric and Non "tent only") which allow you to not really spread out, but at least people aren't on top of you. Like most campgrounds you have your standard table and fire ring, but you also have access to flush toilets and showers.

    The recreation area also rents out canoes and has pretty good fishing or you can make sure of thee swimming area and the tons of trails for some short nice hikes or a long trek through the region.

  • Missy S.
    Cara H.'s photo of tent camping at Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area near Mount Enterprise, TX
    Apr. 26, 2019

    Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area

    Quier, beautiful space to relax.

    The campground is located in the Davy Crockett National Forest, with spots located around the edges of a small lake. Although we could occasionally hear noise from the highway, it was mostly peaceful and quiet. The campgrounds are spacious, with tent platforms, poles to hang trash, and large picnic tables. The bathrooms were amazingly clean and with camp hosts and park rangers on site, we always had help with anything we needed. We hiked and kayaked (with our own boats) and it was all just lovely. I would go back for sure!

  • Kyah P.
    David S.'s photo of tent camping at Holly Bluff Campground near Mount Enterprise, TX
    Feb. 3, 2021

    Holly Bluff Campground

    Pretty, free, Easy

    The only reason I gave this four stars is because my boyfriend and I stayed in some other campgrounds that were far more beautiful and secluded. Not to say this place wasn’t those things. After a 10 hour drive, this was perfect. We parked our car next to the river, pitched a tent, and packed out. We didn’t use a fire ring or bathroom and I didn’t see either of those, but it was perfect for what we needed (and free!) not hard to find either. Would recommend for sure.

  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Cara H.'s photo of tent camping at Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area near Mount Enterprise, TX
    Jan. 3, 2022

    Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area

    Nice wooded campground

    Pretty campground. Tall pine trees. Camped with our camper van along the loblolly loop. Not suitable for large rigs in this section. Level tent pads. Sites have access to the lake. Loved the tall trees. Restroom/shower rooms were very clean. See previous reviews about this. Paved roads & driveways in this section. No water & electric hookups in this section, but available in another section of the campground. Water spigot nearby for drinking water. Busy Hwy 7 is nearby; road noise from big rigs can get loud sometimes. AT&T cell/data service okay. No T-Mobile cell/data service. Would like to camp here again & explore some of the hiking trails.

  • David S.
    David S.'s photo of tent camping at Holly Bluff Campground near Mount Enterprise, TX
    Aug. 23, 2020

    Holly Bluff Campground

    Cool Site

    This is a nice weekend camping spot in East Texas. Misses the 5th star because of air, freight, and road noise, but all that is fairly limited. Was kinda busy - doubles as a fishing spot - but all friendly people and an interesting place. No hiking from here so additional exploration will require using your vehicle.

  • David T.
    Camper-submitted photo at Alazan Bayou near Mount Enterprise, TX
    Feb. 9, 2020

    Alazan Bayou

    Good camping area

    At least 14 sites with picnic tables on concrete slabs. Fire rings and Lantern poles. Very well kept and mowed. There is a loafing barn for horses. No bathrooms or water. Would be a 5 with just water. You need a Texas parks Limited use permit. It costs as little as $12 a year. If you want to fish or hunt the price goes up a little. Can be used to stay at any National Forest or Wild Management area.

  • Yasmin S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Cara H.'s photo of tent camping at Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area near Mount Enterprise, TX
    Nov. 1, 2024

    Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area

    Ratcliff

    This is another Great in deep e. Texas. They have really clean it up over the years. Even thin out more by the swimming area and boat ramps. Has a boat ramp but no electric motors. Also a dump station. They upgraded a RV spot that also has a playground too. You will find remants of the old sawmill here.

  • Mic R.
    Heidi R.'s photo of tent camping at Martin Creek Lake State Park Campground near Mount Enterprise, TX
    Jun. 13, 2020

    Martin Creek Lake State Park Campground

    Good park

    This park seems to be a good fit for boaters and Fishermans , not the best hiking trails but there still there, little hike on the island ,is OK, and the other trails I went on did not look like they’ve been used a lot, but again the parks are just re-opening. The RV is well shaded the toilets and showers are Nice and clean. Nice two way drive-through dumpsite. Price with the Texas park pass for one night. $13 . AT&T 2-3 bars


Guide to Mount Enterprise

Tent camping near Mount Enterprise, Texas, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts, with options ranging from primitive sites to well-equipped campgrounds.

Tent campers appreciate these amenities

  • At Decker Hill Park, you'll find picnic tables and toilets, making it a convenient spot for a simple camping trip.
  • Alazan Bayou features fire rings and picnic tables on concrete slabs, perfect for enjoying meals outdoors.
  • For those looking for a more rustic experience, Walnut Creek Backcountry Site allows fires but lacks amenities like drinking water and toilets, ideal for true backcountry camping.

Local activities to enjoy

  • Explore the hiking trails at Camp Quapaw, which offers a great balance of primitive camping and access to nearby town amenities.
  • Fishing and hunting are popular activities at Alazan Bayou, where a Texas parks Limited use permit is required for these pursuits.
  • The scenic surroundings of HFR Campsites & Retreats provide a perfect backdrop for outdoor gatherings and relaxation.

Tips for tent camping near Mount Enterprise

  • Be prepared for a lack of water and restroom facilities at places like Walnut Creek Backcountry Site, so bring your own supplies.
  • If you’re bringing pets, both Decker Hill Park and Alazan Bayou welcome furry friends, making them great choices for family camping trips.
  • Always check for any specific permits needed, especially at Alazan Bayou, to ensure a hassle-free experience.

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Mount Enterprise, TX is Alazan Bayou with a 4-star rating from 1 review.

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