Best Tent Camping near Powderly, TX

Recent Tent Reviews near Powderly, Texas

142 Reviews of 5 Powderly Campgrounds

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  kristen S.

  Traveler

  

  May. 23, 2021

  Pat Mayse Sanders Cove Recreations area

  Beautiful!

  Our family had such an amazing time tent camping on the water!

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  Danelle I.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 23, 2019

  South Sulphur Unit

  One of the best campsites we’ve been to

  Clean bathrooms, good playground and beach area. Cabins, RV, equestrian and tent sites.

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  David F.

  Scout

  

  Feb. 12, 2021

  Lake Bonham Recreation Area

  Charming and we'll cared for

  Bonham is a small but uncrowded park. Lovely and clean fresh water lake. Tent campsites are well sheltered by trees. Big grassy group campsite area that looked inviting. Lots of biking/hiking trails. Nature is always a blessing but the landscape here is just your average Texas.

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  Richard

  Ranger

  

  May. 25, 2020

  McGee Creek State Park Campground

  McGee Creek State Park

  We camped at McGee Creek State Park over Memorial Day weekend. We camped at tent hill #3. The thing we really liked about this particular site was that there are only 4 tent sites here, so it’s secluded and nice and quiet. There is very little traffic driving by as well. What we didn’t like is that there is only a pit toilet and no water faucets. There is a real bathroom with a shower about a 10-15 minute walk away. The bathroom was pretty typical of a state park. There is an area that has some lake huts for rent as well. They don’t have bathrooms but the are heated/cooled.

  There is another area about 1.5 miles away called Buster Height campground. This is where the swim beach and another boat dock is. There is also an RV area and a bunch of tent sites. Most of these tent sites are pretty small and crowded together. If you have a big tent or don’t like being near others, you might want to consider tent hill if it’s available.

  On the other side of the lake (about a 25-30 minute drive) is the natural scenic recreation area. There are a ton of hiking trails that lead to backpacking campsites, equestrian camps and there are boat in sites as well.

  Overall a pretty decent park but definitely not one of our favorites.

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  Crystal C.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 10, 2019

  Tiny Town Oklahoma

  Centralized Cabins, Tent & RV Camping

  When searching for a unique camping experience you might check out something a little bit outside of the box. Offering tent sites and RV sites Tiny Town might seem normal on paper but when you were arrive they have a lot of options which might be considered a little bit different. 

  I pulled into Tiny Town I noticed right away the unique experience which they offer. Though RVs were parked in the front and on the right I noticed a community of tiny homes just beyond the bounds. Many tiny homes were under construction however a few options were already up and running in a variety of floor plans ideal for any traveler visiting the area. 

  The property it’s self is small but does offer a few amenities including a restroom and laundry as well as a small play facility. The big draw to this area is the quick and easy access to beavers Bend State Park and other attractions around the Broken Bow area. 

  The offering of cabin rentals varies from humble three person dwellings all the way up to a 20 person“Deck-A-Saurus”. Cabins are all equipped with standard furniture including couches and beds, making it ideal for those who just want to pullin and immediately jump into comfort. The RV area it’s self accommodate 17 spaces in three various sizes. Each side includes full hook ups, and barbecue pits. The larger areas have private fire pits as well as picnic tables. 

  When I visited I noticed that the area was a little void of large trees. However the area is currently working to re-landscape and provide better shade accommodations along the perimeter’s which would be very beneficial to tent campers. While they do not market the smaller sites as tent only facilities I did notice there were several people staying in vans or tents in these sites along the outer border. 

  The facility itself is very clean and well-maintained. You can really tell there is attention to detail at this location and that as it continues to grow and be developed that this will be a continued point of interest. 

  Standard nightly rates run between $30 and $45 depending on the site for RV or tent camping. They do also offer both weekly and monthly rates but do impose strict guidelines for those who are staying long-term to keep the facility clean and not looking unkept. 

  The Broken Bow Area offers beautiful unique attractions. If you like fishing, hiking,canoeing or trying something a little new this area is perfect. This park offers easy access to not only the outdoor features but also the nice Intown features such as restaurants making it a perfect place to stop if you’re in the area.

  The only downside I could see to this campsite is that it is not as remote as some.    While it does provide great amenities and access points to everything around with easy pull ins for RV traffic, it does lack that in the woods feel that many other campsites provide.   You will be a little close to your neighbors here.

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  Anna S.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 26, 2022

  South Sulphur Unit

  Beautiful, but beware of animals

  I’m an avid camper and hiker but when camping here alone at night (no one else was in the tent camping area), my camp site was accosted by a family of raccoons. They were not friendly and not scared of people at all. Be careful if you have young children. Aside from this, the lake was beautiful, peaceful and serene. Camp sites are unique and right on the water.

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  Tom K.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 12, 2016

  McGee Creek State Park Campground

  Nice State Park for Fishing

  McGee Creek is a great park if you enjoy camping and fishing with plenty of opportunity to do so both from the shore line and a boat. On the small side for a state park, it still has plenty of tent sites and RV sites for everyone to enjoy. The park boasts updated bathrooms, fire rings and tables. We didn't find the hiking trails when we were here but will be back to explore soon.

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  Jesse M.

  Scout

  

  May. 7, 2018

  South Sulphur Unit

  Good Weekend Spot

  I went for a weekend with the family to tent camp. It was our first time there. We found the staff to be extremely friendly and helpful, the whole park was well-kept and the facilities were clean.

  My only complaint is that access to the lake is limited to a few campsites and a day use area that could easily be overwhelmed on a busy day. The paths to the lake in the camping areas pass directly through individual campsites, so we didn't feel comfortable walking through those areas.

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  Rick G.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 20, 2022

  Lost Rapids

  Nice Campground Next to Lake

  This campground is next to a large lake. It has tent sites with picnic tables. Some have lantern poles, fire pits and/or grills. The RV sites have water and power with same assortment of other things. The lake has a boat ramp with a small dock/fishing pier. This is a good place to take a telescope or just stargaze. Some of the sites need minor repair. The restrooms will clean. The restrooms nearest the RV area have showers.

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  Tom K.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 18, 2016

  COE Hugo Lake Kiamichi Park

  Boat and RV campground

  As a tent camper this place has very little appeal. The sites are mostly in the sun located on a peninsula that juts into Hugo lake. We were here on a cool September day and still found the sites pretty miserable for what we look for. The pads are all set for RVs leaving little room for a tent and at that nothing very level. The park was maintained but run down and in desperate need of updating. There is no way I would camp here in the summer. There may be some better tent sites but two Spurs were closed leaving only one open.

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  Victoria D.

  Traveler

  

  May. 7, 2018

  South Sulphur Unit

  Fairly nice park

  We like to come here because it's relatively close to the house. We've been out here a few times total since living in the area and always have a pretty decent experience. The showers and bathrooms are always well maintained and the camping spots are clean and not too close together. We came for an anniversary/birthday weekend and tent camped with some friends and had a great time even with the weather. There is a park ranger who seems to think it's his personal duty to strictly enforce everything and he's kind of a jerk about it. Aside from that individual the majority of the staff are nice and friendly. The trails are pretty kept also and even with the recent flooding the park was still nice. Be mindful of wild hogs because we did have some a little too close for comfort two of the nights we were there!

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  Micah W.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 30, 2016

  COE Pat Mayse Lake Pat Mayse Park East

  Pat Mayse East Campground

  I found this campground through a US army core website, and the details at that website did not turn out to be very accurate. Both loops at Pat Mayse East Campground showed to have bathrooms, which I assumed meant flush toilets and sinks, since the map also had an icon for vault toilets and this was not used. Both loops actually do have vault toilets and no running water. The campground seems set up pretty well for RVs; there were a lot of rv hookups for water and electric. There are also basic tent sites, picnic tables and metal fire rings. Water spigots are placed throughout so access is not difficult. You have your choice of sunny areas or more forested. Some spots are tightly packed in, but others are on the outside of the loop and seem like they'd be pretty quite. I wasn't overly impressed on the whole.

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  Richard

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 1, 2020

  Hugo Lake Park

  Cabin rental

  We rented a resort cabin for a night in May of 2020. We opted for one of their 16 “resort” cabins. These cabins have 2 bedrooms, a full bathroom and kitchen and a nice porch overlooking the lake. The cabin was pretty nice compared to most state park cabins but it definitely wasn’t resort quality. The TV was super old, there was a hole in the carpet, and water leaked in from the front door all over the living room floor. (However, it was raining super hard that day). They also have 10 primitive cabins. 7 of which have a full bathroom.

  Before the rain started, we were able to have a picnic at the picnic pavilion near the swim beach. It had good quality tables and a nice grill and was next to a playground.

  We didn’t tent camp or stay in an RV but we drove through some of the campgrounds to check it out. One of the RV areas looked pretty nice with paved pads but the other was a little more rugged with unpaved pads. From what we could tell, the tent area looked decent. Sites were grassy and mowed. But they just had the pit toilets instead of a bathroom with flush toilets and showers.

  We weren’t able to hike any trails due to the rain so I can’t comment on those.

  Overall, it seems like a pretty good state park. Especially if you like the lake activities.

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  Amie M.

  Ranger

  

  Jan. 4, 2021

  Lake Bonham Recreation Area

  Small and gorgeous but Small

  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. Decent trails but many are closed for silly reasons. Within 15 minutes of Walmart.

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  Izzy T.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 31, 2022

  West Lake Crockett

  Gem!!!

  Located just off of Lake Crocket, this campground is the perfect stay. There are about 10 sites, all with lake views. Visiting in the fall season October/November, there was hardly anyone here. Tent campers cleared out by Sunday. Enjoyed a quiet week stay, with occasional drive by. Lots of fisherman on the lake, boat lunch visible on the east side of the lake. Each site has a fire ring, grill, and table. We kept the solar batteries fully charged all week. Sites on the outer side have great hammock trees. Surprisingly clean pit toilets, and water. No trash, pack it out! Full bars of 5G on T-Mobile, 300/35 mbps dl/ul. Perfect site for tents, vans, teardrop/pop-up/truck campers. First come, first serve - east pay on recreation.gov. Scan the QR code, half off with America the beautiful pass

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  Jason J.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 14, 2022

  Tiny Town Oklahoma

  Great Location

  Have stayed several times. Normally a pleasant stay. Really just to sleep. Road noise is an issue if you are in an RTT/Tent. RV users may not notice.

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  Rick G.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 11, 2023

  Pat Mayse West

  Nice Lake front Campround

  This is a nice campground with decently wooded sites. The site I sated had water, electric, a picnic table, a fire pit and a lantern post. There was a flat spot to set up my tent. The campground had decent star views and was a short walk to clean pit toilets. The showers were a short drive away and were also clean.

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  Nikki F.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 2, 2020

  McGee Creek State Park Campground

  So peaceful

  This is definitely my all time favorite. I stayed at “tent t hill” primitive area. Spot number 3 and it was PERFECT! Wooded area, quiet, peaceful. Trail literally right across from the section.

  My only complaint was it was hard to find. The signs are not very helpful.

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  Sha A.

  Scout

  

  May. 31, 2023

  Pat Mayse Sanders Cove Recreations area

  Great Place!

  Tented 2 nights. Spot A5. Spot was good. Right on the water. Could boat up if you wanted. Nice and shady, even good shade in the direct western sun. Beautiful sunsets! Hike right from camp.

  Reason for only 4 stars: toilet pits and bathhouse needs a little TLC. It’s time to clean up the shorelines. And the site ground could use some grass. Tax dollars don’t really help so don’t forget to DONATE!

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  Cheri H.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 29, 2020

  Acorn Campground — Beavers Bend State Park

  Nice diverse state park

  HUGE place. Cabins, a lodge, restaurant, RV campgrounds, tent only campgroundsii, fly fishing, kayaks, hiking. When it isn’t COVID they have wagon rides, horse riding, pedal boats, paddle board and kayak rentals and miniature golf. There’s a lot to see and do here and we barely scratched the surface. We definitely need to visit again and explore j

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  Jo L.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 20, 2017

  McGee Creek State Park Campground

  Short drive from the city and escape

  We met the camp host who assisted us in finding our spot. We had a site far from anyone else and had a lakeside camp spot. This made our site feel huge. My favorite moment was when I was able to strip bare in the moonlight and dance on the shore. It feels very private & peaceful

  The sites themselves were awesome. We opted for a site with electricity and our site had a newly built & paved platform/deck with the picnic table, grill, and light hook. The camp host suggested we pop our tent on the pavement but we found a suitable spot so we could stake our tent in.

  The bathroom were clean and easily accessible though depending on where your site is you may end up wanting to drive to the bathroom. Lol

  I almost for got to tell you that there are cabins here. Very basic simple structures with bunk beds, a table inside, a fireplace, & screened in porch. On our way out of the campgrounds we drove by to take a peak & saw a ranger there who allowed us to pop in to see. She recommended a visit to McGee Creek during winter. Less visited & they get snow. How peaceful!

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  Dude R.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 26, 2020

  Lake Bonham Recreation Area

  Such a Beautiful Family Friendly Campground

  For our first RV camping trip of 2018 we took a short drive north to Bonham State Park right outside of Bonham, Texas. This great little Texas State Park was constructed by the CCC back in the 30's. There are plenty of things for a family to do while camping at Bonham State Park! Hiking, fishing, boat rental and best of all Smors cooked over a roaring camp fire! At every Texas Stae Park you can check out fishing equipment from the front office and you do not have to have a fishing license! Bonham State Park takes the fishing to a whole new level by providing boats so you can get out to where the fish are hiding! Bonham State Park is a great place to take the family for a long weekend of camping fun as it is just a short 45 min drive north of the DFW metroplex!

  Check out my YouTube video here...

  https://youtu.be/cxcORiV_zmA

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  Jon B.

  Guide

  

  Jan. 31, 2020

  McGee Creek State Park Campground

  Great little camp ground for a getaway

  Have stayed in the Buster Hight campground for a weekend in early May for the last two years with friends. This last year the water level was high so putting a tent on a site near the water was a bit more difficult. The sunrises are great and had fog roll across the lake both years. Looking forward to bringing my family down this year as well.

  This campground also has a play ground, pavilion, swim beach, and fishing docks.

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  James S.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 29, 2016

  Doctors Creek Unit - Cooper Lake State Park

  Not the best

  We arrived here because all the campgrounds in a 50 mile radius were booked up. The campground is spare without much to do. On this day, the wind off the lake was howling, so I had to park the van and put up a tarp to block it enough to set up the tent. The bathrooms were a mess and we just didn't have that much to do. The one bright spot was a camp volunteer named Joe who helped us out and even sang us some tunes.

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  Tom K.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 18, 2016

  Raymond Gary State Park Campground

  Nice park with a lot of features

  This is a fairly dated park that has several features to appeal to both tent campers as well as RVers. First there are several areas to camp but my favorite spots are down by the lake. The primitive spots are VERY primitive with a few fire rings and even some that have a cover over the tables however these areas don't have a bath house close by. The spots by the lake have bathrooms, fire runs, unbroken tables and a nice lantern post that over look the small lake. Hiking is light to non existent hear but it would make a great kayak or jet ski weekend trip.

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  Michael S.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 26, 2020

  Pat Mayse Sanders Cove Recreations area

  Stay over

  Due to rain and cloudy weather spent 3 nights for electrical hook up, I have solar system so with long periods of no sun just as easy to plug in and pay versus running generator,I have 2 freezers full of meat's for the winter in South Texas at RV park.

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  Chris P.

  Ranger

  

  Dec. 28, 2019

  Lake Bonham Recreation Area

  Classic Old State Park

  Beautiful old Texas State Park with all the hookups and things you need for a nice time. Level sites all with great water views close to everything. Very nice and helpful staff.