Chris H.
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LegendJohnson Branch Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park
We were in the walnut loop, spot 52 and it was awesome. Plenty of room and the site backs up to the lake so we could walk a path from our site to the lake to fish.
Cabin Camping near Princeton, TX
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Lakeside cabins near Princeton, Texas provide overnight accommodations with varying levels of comfort and amenities. Hidden Cove Park & Marina offers cabin rentals with air conditioning and basic furnishings, while Lafon's RV Park includes cabin options with electrical hookups and access to shared bathroom facilities. A visitor commented, "The tiny cabin village is nicely developed, and everything is lit up at night for easy navigation. The bathhouse was clean and stocked." Crescent Moon Domes features unique dome-shaped cabins with drinking water, picnic tables, and trash service, though these units lack electrical hookups.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. The Vineyards Campground & Cabins provides more upscale accommodations with full hookups and proximity to Grapevine Lake. Most cabins require advance reservations, especially during summer months when lakeside properties experience peak demand. Pet policies vary significantly between properties - Hidden Cove Park prohibits pets in cabins while Lafon's RV Park welcomes them. According to a review, "We stayed in one of the tiny cabins, which had very nice amenities, cold AC, and a retro modern vibe. However, the cabins are all very close to each other."
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities range from basic microwaves to outdoor fire rings with cooking grates. Lavon Oaks RV Park cabins provide water hookups but limited cooking equipment. On-site camp stores at several locations stock essential items, firewood, and basic groceries. Cedar Hill State Park Campground and Dallas-Northeast Campground both maintain market facilities where cabin guests can purchase forgotten items. Visitors staying at more remote cabin locations should bring all necessary supplies, as Princeton has limited late-night shopping options.
Best Cabin Campgrounds near Princeton (38)
1. Lafon's RV Park
"We needed to do some repairs to our truck after a hell storm, we need to be around the Dallas, Garland, McKinney area, and this is a perfect location, quiet, but yet close to everything we needed, there"
Check Availabilityfrom $50 / night
2. Lavon Oaks RV Park
"We're excited to have this campground on the Dyrt and ready for you to book, check them out and make sure to leave a review!"
Check Availabilityfrom $18 - $23 / night
3. Hidden Cove Park & Marina
"Cabins also available, again several with water views. Two designated tent camping areas separate from RVs. Dry storage and dump station on property as well."
"Here’s a pic of my rig in spot 44b at Hidden Cove Park this past Saturday. This is a private run campground for tents and RVs. They also have cabins and a bunkhouse for rent."
4. Dallas-Northeast Campground
"Children were enjoying the pool, my furbabies enjoyed the large grassy areas around the small fishing lake. They had cute cottages you could rent."
"We had lots of laundry to do, and they have plenty of modern machines. A nice pond to walk around."
5. Crescent Moon Domes
Check Availabilityfrom $150 - $225 / night
6. Cedar Hill State Park Campground
"Nice state Park. We stayed here 3 nights. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Although the park has been around awhile it is maintained well."
"Plenty of sites have a campfire grill and picnic table along with electrical outlets. Good camping sites for "glampers" who have to have Internet access and electronic use."
Check Availabilityfrom $25 - $100 / night
7. The Vineyards Campground & Cabins
"The staff were on top of it as they drove around alerting everyone about the wind approaching. Clean laundry room and restrooms. We didn’t use the store due to corona fears and didn’t need to."
"Well kept, thoughtful hosts, a cute little campstore, an amazing playground for our kids, a beach, golf cart rentals, cabins, and you can easily pull in a giant RV."
Check Availabilityfrom $64 - $99 / night
8. Eisenhower State Park Campground
"We parked the truck sideways in the entrance to our site. It had a picnic table and fire ring. The pad was asphalt and had a drop-off on the door side so we had to prop up the stairs."
"It was absolutely breathtaking to pull into the park and start to see this area unfold around me."
27 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $15 - $55 / night
9. Johnson Branch Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park
"One of the more expensive Texas state parks. Standard electric at 25/night. Large bathrooms and lots of trash bins. Actual pay phones (who knew those still existed?)"
"Aluminum picnic table. Clean grounds, bathroom, showers. Firewood for sale.
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46 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $15 - $60 / night
10. Wind Point Park
"Wind point park is one of my favorite parks in North texas. Inhave been going here since I was a kid. I now take my kids to this park. It still has the same family feel as always."
"We were a bit close to our neighbors so if you’re looking for a site where you’re isolated, this is not the place for you. We were on the lake so enjoyed spectacular sunsets every night."
Drive Time
- 37 min from Sherman, TX
- 45 min from Dallas, TX
- 1 hr 42 min from Tyler, TX
- 2 hrs 1 min from Longview, TX
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Cabin Reviews near Princeton, TX
279 Reviews of 38 Princeton Campgrounds
Benjamin S.
GuideSanger - Denton North KOA
The KOA is clean and well maintained. There is lits of space for the pull throughs. Dog park is amazing, host are friendly and kind. They are very welcoming and the store is small, but clean with a little bit of everything for everyone! We will definitely be back!
Michelle C.
TravelerThe Vineyards Campground & Cabins
Disappointing and unnecessarily confrontational experience.
I booked and paid for a campsite at The Vineyards in my self-contained Sprinter camper van. I checked in without issue and had already spent one night there when the park manager, Lisa, approached me while I was relaxing inside my van to inform me that my vehicle was not welcome.
She stated that the city requires RVs to have hookups and be commercially manufactured. However, the campground’s published policies explicitly allow management to approve converted camper vans (and I am fully self-contained). It also allows for truck campers, which I suppose theoretically could have sewer hookups, but I assure you my custom converted Sprinter is more aesthetic than a truck camper, if that was her concern (no offense to my truck camper friends).
I also could not find the city ordinance she was referring to.
I understand that campgrounds have rules and that management has discretion to enforce them. What I don’t understand is why my reservation was accepted, why I was allowed to stay overnight, or why the situation needed to be handled so confrontationally.
When I offered to leave if they would refund my unused second night, Lisa told me it was too late for a refund and that I might as well stay.
So apparently my van was prohibited until refunding my money became the alternative.
I wasn’t causing a disturbance, requesting special accommodations, or asking to use facilities I hadn’t paid for. I was simply enjoying a campsite I’d reserved and paid for.
The campground itself is lovely, which makes the experience even more disappointing. A straightforward, respectful conversation about their policies would have been entirely reasonable. Instead, I was made to feel unwelcome at a place where I was already a paying guest.
If you’re traveling in a self-contained converted camper van, I’d strongly recommend getting written approval before booking, regardless of whether your reservation is accepted. And given that I am now reading other complaints of the staff being rude, I might avoid this spot altogether.
Arnold S.
ScoutThousand Trails Lake Tawakoni
The good then some not so good
Mid-size oak trees all over, starlink internet is ok, very quiet and not crowded. Our electric power was very poor, and the roads are busted up asphalt for the most part. Forget fishing unless you have a boat. We would come again
- Greg K.Scout
Eisenhower State Park Campground
Very fun RV camping
RV Camp sites are super nice and well spaced. Really cool fossil sites near the lake shore. Nice huge lake. And really good trails (for North East Texas).
- JJohn R.Legend
Cedar Hill State Park Campground
Big and beautiful.
Lots of different types of sites. Large sites with a lot of privacy. Be sure to look at driveway lengths.
David R.GuideCedar Hill State Park Campground
Great Campsite and Well Kept Facilities
Nice campsite with lots of trees and privacy. Goog picnic table with shelter. Marginal cell phone reception. Clean restrooms.
- ccortney S.Guide
Hidden Cove Park & Marina
Great for first-timers and families
I stayed at Hidden Cove Park for 1 night in February with 2 kids. Overall, this spot is really nice. The campsites are clean, spacious, and close to the lake. You can walk right down and fish from the bank, and the views are calm and peaceful. Although the wind was so strong, we didn’t get much fishing done.
The setup is convenient too. There’s a water spigot at the site, a picnic table, nearby bathrooms that were decently clean, and a trash dumpster close by.
Privacy is the biggest downside. The campsites are pretty close together, so you’re definitely gonna see and hear your neighbors. I had some loud neighbors and had to ask them to turn the music down. Then at 12:01 AM… the same folks fired up an electric saw to cut firewood, which definitely messed up my rest. Not really the park’s fault, but the layout doesn’t provide much separation, so your experience depends a lot on who’s around you.
For those wondering about cost, it’s$25/night, which is a good deal for the amenities. But parking is another$20. I don’t understand that, but OK. With fees, my total came to about$70, plus another$5–6 for firewood.
Since the parking lot is nearby, you’ll see headlights shining through at night when cars pass. Not a dealbreaker, just something to know.
On the flip side, being close to the parking lot is actually good and the 2–3 minute walk made hauling gear easier.
No bugs at all while I was there. It was too windy to fish, but the kids still had a great time. There’s also a basketball court, volleyball area, and a hiking trail.
The restaurant was closed, which wasn’t a big deal, but would’ve been nice. They do sell firewood at the front for a good price.
I also love that it’s only 15 minutes from home, but it feels like a world away. That alone makes it a great little reset spot.
This is a great place for first-time campers, families, or even solo trips when you just need to get away for a bit.
- JJohn R.Legend
Cedar Hill State Park Campground
Private sites.
Stayed in the Lakeside Loop. Very private patio areas. Large park. Pay close attention to site lengths. No margin for error. Swim beach, multiple boat ramps, perch pond and lots of day sites.
Guide to Princeton
Camping cabins near Princeton, Texas provide overnight options within 30 miles of this North Texas community. Located in Collin County, the area features gently rolling terrain with elevations between 500-600 feet and experiences hot summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 95°F from June through September. Winter overnight camping temperatures can drop below freezing during December through February.
What to do
Fishing access points: Hidden Cove Park & Marina offers ample fishing opportunities. "RV and tent sites are spacious. Lots of lake access from sites. They also have cabins for rent. The staff is friendly," notes one visitor.
Kayak rentals: Hidden Cove Park & Marina provides multiple water recreation options. A camper reports, "A 3-lane boat ramp to Lewisville Lake, rental paddle boarding, full marina, and swimming area. Seasonal restaurant with indoor & outdoor eating areas."
Swimming beaches: Johnson Branch Campsites offers designated swimming areas for cooling off during hot Texas summers. According to a visitor, "The beach area at Johnson Branch is not as nice as Isle Du Bois, but everything else is very similar. Johnson Branch is not near as crowded around the water."
Hiking trails: Cedar Hill State Park Campground maintains trail systems suitable for various skill levels. One camper mentioned, "The hiking trails were very nice though and had a lot of variation. They were being used mainly as mountain bike trails but were still plenty fun for hiking."
What campers like
Cabin variety: Dallas-Northeast Campground offers different cabin styles for various needs. A recent visitor shared, "They had cute cottages you could rent. Children were enjoying the pool, my furbabies enjoyed the large grassy areas around the small fishing lake."
Spacious sites: Campers appreciate the site layout at many locations. A Lafon's RV Park visitor noted, "We needed to do some repairs to our truck after a hell storm, we need to be around the Dallas, Garland, McKinney area, and this is a perfect location, quiet, but yet close to everything we needed."
Clean facilities: The Vineyards Campground & Cabins maintains well-kept amenities. According to a camper, "Friendly and helpful staff. Large sites with very clean facilities."
Waterfront locations: Multiple cabin options provide lake views. As one visitor to The Vineyards Campground noted, "We were on the lake so enjoyed spectacular sunsets every night. Lots of work is being done on the park right now, can't wait to go back and see the improvements."
What you should know
Seasonal considerations: Summer months bring extreme heat to Princeton area cabins. Temperatures routinely reach 95-100°F from June through August, making air conditioning essential.
Reservation requirements: Most cabin rentals require advance booking, particularly on weekends and during summer. Some properties allow online reservations while others require phone calls.
Supply limitations: Wind Point Park and other locations have on-site stores for forgotten items. A camper notes, "The customer service at the main office is outstanding. They have anything you could think of for sale there, which is a huge plus. It is highly likely that you won't need to drive into town for anything."
Site privacy: Cabin proximity varies between properties. According to a Wind Point visitor, "All sites are open, with no big trees or shrubs to give privacy. You can see your neighbors and they can see you, even at the primitive sites."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature dedicated play areas. At The Vineyards Campground, a family noted, "Check-in was very easy, sites were very clean and well maintained, playground was amazing with an awesome 'roller-coaster' swing that the teenagers even loved."
Wildlife viewing: Eisenhower State Park Campground offers nature observation opportunities. A visitor shared, "The trails are great and the Rangers are friendly and share a lot of knowledge. Cool beach with caves. New food trailer with great food."
Swimming options: Multiple cabin locations provide water access for children. "We boated, kayaked, rented a golf cart and more. The gold sites are worth it! All concrete sites on the water and stone encased cooking areas," reported a family at The Vineyards.
Cabin packing essentials: Most cabin rentals require guests to bring bedding, pillows, towels, and cooking supplies. Basic cabins typically provide beds, electricity, and shelter but minimal additional amenities.
Tips from RVers
Site specifics: RVers should request detailed site information when booking cabin alternatives. A Johnson Branch camper advised, "Concrete back in sites with full hookup's! Also fire rings, covered patio table's. Great place for fishing kayaking and hiking!"
Utilities available: Lafon's RV Park provides essential hookups near Princeton. "There are full connections as well as a laundry facility but that is about it. Certainly not a vacation destination," notes one RVer.
Weather preparedness: Wind can be significant at lakeside properties. A Wind Point camper suggests, "If you camp near the water, it is very windy, especially at night, so make sure to bring plenty of blankets!"
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