Best Glamping near Orange, TX

Sam Houston Jones State Park provides luxury glamping accommodations in Lake Charles, Louisiana, less than an hour from Orange, Texas. The park features both cabins and yurts set amid natural surroundings with modern amenities including comfortable beds, electricity, and climate control. "They did a fantastic job putting in the new Campground with full hook ups and extra large sites," noted one visitor who appreciated the renovated facilities. Recent improvements to the park have transformed it into a premier glamping destination with upscale outdoor accommodations that combine wilderness immersion with essential comforts. Little Lake Charles Resort and Jean LaFitte RV Park also offer glamping options nearby, providing eco-friendly alternatives to traditional camping with enhanced privacy and amenities.

The recently remodeled glamping sites at Sam Houston Jones State Park provide excellent access to kayaking, canoeing, and wildlife observation. Visitors can explore several hiking and biking trails surrounding the accommodations, with one camper mentioning that "nice wide hiking/biking trails, lots of water access, beautiful new bridges and a nice big playground" enhance the experience. The park's unique location between water bodies creates exceptional opportunities for fishing and wildlife viewing, including alligator spotting from safe distances. Bird watching is particularly rewarding, with diverse species inhabiting the park's wetlands and forests. While the park store doesn't sell camping supplies, necessities are available just eight minutes away. The glamping sites provide a comfortable base for exploring the region's natural attractions, with Lake Charles dining and entertainment options a short drive from the luxurious outdoor accommodations.

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Glamping Reviews near Orange, TX

52 Reviews of 5 Orange Campgrounds


  • Donna H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 8, 2022

    Sea Rim State Park Campground

    The mosquitoes are serious here, but the beach is gorgeous.

    This was a spur-of-the-moment trip from NW Arkansas so we could dip our toes in the ocean in the middle of winter. It's unfortunate that you have to go through Port Arthur to get to the state park, but totally worth it once you get there. WARNING: the mosquitoes are serious here. We have an Aliner and although we use pool noodles to seal gaps in the A-frame's roof, they found a way in--hundreds of them. We only stayed the one night because of it. Having said that, if you have a class A/B/C camper, you should be fine. I wouldn't recommend it to tent campers even with the best bug spray...and we went in December! Clean, beautiful facilities. You can park in a site, or if you don't want/need utilities, you're allowed to camp on the beach.

  • K
    Oct. 1, 2016

    Sea Rim State Park Campground

    Sea Rim State Park

    This is part of a huge refuge with marshes and seashores. We got a cabin (not sure if there is a tent or RV area) and it was really nice: AC, unfurnished kitchen, comfy bunkbeds, screened deck (bring your own kitchen supplies and bedding). I’m pretty sure the cabins are relatively new (as of 2014) because of a hurricane sometime in the past decade. Absolutely beautiful for a day or the weekend.

  • Leah F.
    Aug. 7, 2019

    Sea Rim State Park Campground

    Primitive Camping

    This location is close and convenient and one of our favorite spots! Admission for primitive camping is under $20. You WILL need mosquito repellant and the beach is fairly clean. The bathroom is a simple hole in the ground, similar to a port a potty and there are no showers on site.

  • R
    Jun. 26, 2018

    Sea Rim State Park Campground

    Floating campground has potential but fell short for us!

    Do not do the floating campground. Yes it looks cool on Instagram and yes it is a unique experience, but for all the wrong reasons. We booked two nights on it and only stayed one. It was covered in bird poop and rusted so badly that when I accidentally cut my hand on it I went to get a tetanus shot. It is kind of difficult to get up on the platform and we ended up having to lay our bodies on what we referred to as the "poop deck". So by the end of the day you are covered in bird poop.

    Keep in mind you have to bring your own waste bucket. There is a nook to place it in so you aren't just doing your business in the middle of the platform for the world to see. Not that it matters, we saw one other boat while we were there (I see this as a positive). Definitelt bring your own toilet seat. The one they provide is gross.

    It is a decently long paddle to get there (especially when loaded down with gear). No problem if you are in good physical shape, but it is not for everyone. It stormed violently the one night we were there. Very cool but terrifying. The whole platform shook. We learned that the storm worked in our favor though because we didn't see many mosquitos (see my other review). We saw several alligators and caught some fish as well. This is a beautiful park with a wide array of wildlife.

  • M
    Dec. 7, 2022

    Sam Houston Jones State Park — Sam Houston Jones State Park District II

    Improvement road

    This are has been hit by multiple hurricanes, flooding and fires. The rebuilding process is taking time but it is on it's way. Large viewing ponds of alligators, turtles and birds are surrounded by walking and biking trails for all different levels of activity. The sites are only full rv hookup because thats where the money is. Hopefully primative tent sites will open in the next year or two. Laundry, bathhouse and wifi are available. Ice, camping needs are NOT available for purchase but only an 8 minute drive away. Slight constant hum of traffic can be heard otherwise very quiet camp.

  • Rozina G.
    Aug. 7, 2020

    Little Lake Charles Resort

    We’ll Definitely be back

    Is one of the best campgrounds we’ve stayed. Don’t get me wrong bathrooms need a little love but everything else is great. We stayed there for two months Paid 650 per month. Electric, water, sewer, WiFi The first month was kinda rough bc of stupid COVID nothing was open. But the second month changed everything. We had great time. Love the laundry mat lol is a blessing when you have kids in the pool everyday.

  • J
    Dec. 7, 2022

    Sea Rim State Park Campground

    The Mosquito Coast

    The Mosquito Coast Dec 2022•  We had RV campground reservations for 3 nights but left after one because of the mosquitoes. I had read reviews and came prepared with Thermacell repellent and DEET spray but were overwhelmed by the mosquitoes. My Labrador had mosquitoes swarming him. The campground and park is surrounded by a marsh. The mosquitoes are not bad on the beach where there is a breeze. The park rangers are very nice and the campground itself is nice with spacious flat spots with electric and water hook ups. A dump station is available. Verizon coverage is poor. About half the RV spots were used however I only saw one other camper outside of their RV while we were there. I guess everyone else stayed inside their RV because of the mosquitoes. If you are a first time beach camper to the Texas Gulf Coast, try boondocking on the beach here or further down the Bolivar Peninsula near Crystal Beach. You need to be away from the marsh where the breeze keeps the mosquitoes away.

  • R
    Jun. 26, 2018

    Sea Rim State Park Campground

    Primitive beach camping

    The first time we went to the beach (just visited, no camping) we were able to kayak into the ocean and fish. The second time the waves were way too intense. We still enjoyed our time overall though. We got there early and picked a spot. The park ranger told us that wherever the tide was at 11am, that is where it would be at 1am. We placed our tent accordingly. There was a weird swarm of gnats that showed up both times we were there. Just gnats though.

    We walked along the beach and watched the beautiful sunset. We sat in our chairs as it got dark and just took it all in. Big. Mistake. I felt tingling on my legs and stated that the gnats were back. I turned on my phone light to see how many there were and to my horror my legs were covered in... mosquitos. I'm not exaggerating. My legs were absolutely covered. This of course led to a freak out session in which we frantically tried to put everything away and get into the tent. I dove into the tent and zipped it closed, only to discover they were still on my legs. I slapped and slapped and by the end my legs were covered in mosquito bodies and blood. We managed to kill most of the ones that followed us inside and then we watched as our tent was covered from the outside in a thin layer of them. It was at this point that I realized I needed to pee but we just tried to go to sleep. (The next day we realized that I had 150+ mosquito bites...)

    Fast forward to about 1am. Boyfriend wakes up because the rain flap has come unstaked and is flapping in the wind. He tells me he will get it so I roll over to go back to sleep. He steps outside of the tent (the mosquitos are long gone) and firmly tells me to get up... now. Annoyed by this, I ask why. The panic in his voice as he urges me to get up, right now, is enough to urge me to get up and see what is going on. I step outside and see the waves gently hitting our tent. Our kayaks are one wave away from being carried away, the back tires of my truck are in a thin layer of water, our grill is submerged and the bathroom tent is flooded. We work together and get everything moved a safe distance away. Remember that park ranger and her advice? Yeah, don't listen to them. Put your tent and gear as far back as you can.

    Even with all of this we still mostly like this campground. You just need to be aware of the tide and the mosquito swarm that will come right at dark. Be in your tent before then and you will be fine. We enjoyed fishing and crabbing and just relaxing. It is cool that you can go from marsh to ocean in 5 minutes all within the same park. There are definitely better beaches out there though.

  • Kaylene H.
    Apr. 18, 2021

    Sea Rim State Park Campground

    Camping by the Beach

    Nice place with a short walk to the beach.

    Campground is nothing special, but we mostly hung out on the beach. We drove the RV out on the sand & had a campfire out there.(Didn’t sleep out there) Probably not allowed.

     Real bad mosquitoes at dusk!!!


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