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Horse camping options near Queen City, Texas are limited. Daingerfield State Park Campground, located about 19 miles from Queen City, offers camping accommodations without dedicated horse corrals or equestrian facilities. The park features multiple camping loops with both RV and tent sites, though none specifically designated for equestrian use. The park maintains several hiking trails that circle an 80-acre lake, but these are not designated as bridle trails and may not permit horseback riding. The campground provides full hookup sites, clean restrooms with showers, and access to a swimming area.
Other camping options include Coppergate Ranch in Mount Pleasant and Elite Western Arena, both within a 30-mile radius of Queen City. Neither facility explicitly advertises horse corrals or dedicated equestrian camping accommodations based on available data. Riders seeking equestrian-specific facilities may need to contact these campgrounds directly to inquire about horse accommodations or trailer parking. Most camping areas in this region maintain standard amenities including picnic tables, fire rings, and access to restrooms, but horse-specific facilities such as wash stations, manure disposal areas, or designated paddocks are not prominently advertised at these locations. Campers traveling with horses should call ahead to confirm policies regarding equestrian access and any special arrangements needed for horse trailers.
"Peaceful, beautiful trees surrounding you at all times, great campgrounds and all facilities were super clean at all times! There are a couple hiking trails but they are mainly easy walks."
"Its nestled in the thick pineywoods of northeast Texas - the towering pine trees, lakeside cabins and crystal clear lake all combined bring back memories of a person's childhood."
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Check Availability"Wake up to pigs, chickens, horses and more. Book your stay today and leave them some love here."
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LegendAshley here with The Dyrt. I want to give a warm welcome to Lynda and Ruston, your hosts. Setup camp at this lovely farm and choose your lodging option. Wake up to pigs, chickens, horses and more. Book your stay today and leave them some love here.
TravelerMy husband and I just started our camping adventures so we are not big connoisseurs on the “campgrounds of America” topic yet, but we were impressed by this State Park. Peaceful, beautiful trees surrounding you at all times, great campgrounds and all facilities were super clean at all times! There are a couple hiking trails but they are mainly easy walks. Is a great place to go relax, walk by the lake and hang out making S’mores! We live in Dallas so its only 2hrs away from home so is a perfect weekend getaway. 🏕🥰🍁
TravelerFor folks that went camping in the 70s, 80s, 90s with your coleman lanterns, coleman fuel stoves, and actually camped in tents (as intended)... Daingerfield State Park is the place to be. It gives you the classic nostalgic feeling of camping. Its nestled in the thick pineywoods of northeast Texas - the towering pine trees, lakeside cabins and crystal clear lake all combined bring back memories of a person's childhood. Being in this park makes you feel like that picture perfect family on the packaging of camping products. It is a beautiful park with plentiful trails for mountain biking and hiking. There are multiple campgrounds allowing for large RVs/campers and tent camping. Bathrooms are always clean and the staff is polite and helpful. Fishing is good in this large spring-fed clear water lake - although motorized boats are not allowed, kayaks, canoes and paddle boats are permitted and available to rent as well. The park store is small but has most of your camping basics such as drinks, snacks and tshirts, etc.
All of the campsites have fire rings and the park sells firewood at a fair price and permits ground fires if the county is not under a burn ban. The park also hosts a healthy amount of events such as dances, Halloween in the park, and Christmas in the park.
The town of Daingerfield is a neat little town - only a 5-10 minutes from the park, it provides multiple fast food options, a Brookshires supermarket, gas stations and perhaps the most famous location in Daingetfield - the Morris Movie Theatre. (Cash only $1.50 tickets on the newest movie releases, two auditorium building, great snacks and best of all it is a family run operation. Nightly showings which makes it a perfect place to visit if you're camping at the park for a few days)
Stargazing is also great at DSP.. the park is far enough away from bigger cities which allows for darker skies.
This is defintely one of my favorite parks to go to and in the year I've lived in this area, we've probably gone to DSP at least two dozen times or more. Do make reservations ahead of time, as this park is largely popular and fills up quickly on summer days (day use) and weekend nights (camping).
I highly recommend this park and hope you and your family make long last memories.
RangerThis park is easily in our Top 3 in the Texas State Parks system. It's a small park, but a little slice of heaven. Towering pine trees grow right up to the waters' edge. So peaceful. Donna, my wife, will often sit and gaze over the water.
The park is neat and tidy, and the bathrooms have always been clean. There are several picnic tables by the lake, a swim out platform, kayaks, paddleboats, a fishing pier, and a few swings on the playground. We typically visit during the week, so it's always been pretty quiet. And if you need supplies, there's a Brookshire's grocery nearby(only a few miles away). One trip, we decided to fish and grabbed bait from the Ace Hardware in town.
We love laying in our hammocks, watching the pines sway, and listening to the birds sing. In the warmer months, we swim and splash around the floating platform. And with a fire pit at every site, s'mores are a given each night(so long as there's no burn ban).
There's a short trail that circles the lake(about 2.5 miles). We do it EVERY trip. It's a beautiful and easy hike. Take a picnic and make your way to the CCC picnic area on the lake's other side. There will be a spot where you can enjoy your lunch, looking back across the water.(But don't let your dog grab your PB&J when you're not looking or you'll be hungry on the way back.)
LegendReserved on-line 152 days prior to arrival.
Pros
Pristine clean restroom/showerhouse. Seemed recently renovated
BIG PINE camping area only big rig friendly(longer than 20 ft) out of 40 FHU sites. Big Pine, Dogwood and Mountain View Campgrounds FHU so 40 FHU sites with no park dump station.
Aluminum picnic table and fire ring with cooking grate
Very quiet campground except for highway and train noise
4 camp hosts
Good night sky viewing in BIG PINE
Good view of lake in BIG PINE
Privacy from side neighbors
No leveling required from side-to-side
Asphalt parking pad heaved various places due to tree roots creating numerous tripping hazard
Campsite utility hook-ups in good condition with no problems encountered
Security gate that closes overnight
No street lights in BIG PINE
Campsite and entrance fee discount with Texas State Park Pass
Not charged a fee to make my own on-line reservation
CONS
Most FHU sites (other than BIG PINE) are extremely short in length. Barely room for single axle TT, so need to review site details carefully
Site 8 had an extreme amount of above ground roots causing tripping hazard
Picnic table approx 50 feet from Site 8 parking pad
Highway and train noise
BIG PINE sites barely off campground road, so therefore no privacy from campers across the road
Restroom/shower facility not heated
No lantern pole
No wildlife sightings
No park Wifi
1 bar AT&T in BIG PINE
LegendI went there for 3 nights. It is a beautiful little park. It has an 80 acre lake that is really nice except there is too many lilly pads. I took my tiny camper, fishing poles and kayaks. I wish there where more campsites near the water. It is a quite little park. The campsites are nice. The restrooms are very nice. This park is very clean. The park had different activities during the day on Saturday. They had live music and a campfire that I really enjoyed. Then after that they had a dance with a free jukebox and disco lights. It was fun watching the people dance. They have a really nice fishing dock and a store to buy supplies, sueveniers and ice. They rent Kayaks, paddle boats and boards by the hour. The trails go completely around the lake and are easy and very beautiful . They have free WiFi that actually work. The sunset and night sky is amazing. The racoons are very brave and will rob you of anything they can. Do not leave ice chest out or vehicle windows down. The park is only a couple miles from town. I would say this is one of Texas hidden gems. The people that work there are very nice. You don't have to have a fishing license to fish there and that I like because I didn't have to buy an out of state fishing license. There are lots of places to eat out if you don't want to cook. There is a place called Arnold's about 7 miles from park that has really reasonable food. $4 breakfast Eggs, sausage or bacon, hash browns, and biscuit & gravy. The also have a giant hamburger, bigger than a dinner plate that can feed 4 adults for only $15. Also 2 miles from the park is a big grocery store that is very reasonable, convenience stores, ice machines, and drive in restaurants. There is a $4 per person per day park entry fee. If you are a 100% disabled veteran that fee is waived for you and 1 other person. The campsites with electric are $20 & $25. Unlike many other states Texas does not give discounts for camping if your disabled or hold an America the beautiful pass.
GuideI stopped at Daingerfield State Park on my way to Arkansas... I got there after dark and left around 9am so I wasn’t able to enjoy the park but it was beautiful with all the fall colors. I was at cedar ridge site 51. It was a Wednesday night so there were only 3 other sites being used in that area. 51 was right next to the dumpster but a good walk from the bathrooms. There was a neighbor on one side of the site and across the street. I like not feeling surrounded by campsites. The site and park seemed very well kept up. The bathrooms were one of the nicest state park bathrooms I’ve been in. I got in after the park office was closed but they called me earlier that day and had given me the key code so I had no trouble from getting there after hours. This is one I’ll need to come back to.
ScoutGreat campsite. Beautiful tall piney woods. Clean, well maintained campsites, restrooms, park and lakeside facilities. Gorgeous lake for our boys to practice canoeing and kayaking skills. Nice looking swimming area.
RangerGreat wifi and bathrooms. Tons of security. Decent (even if short) trails.
Sign is too close to the highway without a safe place to park but there's an old sign inside the park.
Park store closed during winter except open on Saturdays.
Huge swimming beach.
Camping options near Queen City, Texas concentrate primarily in nearby towns due to limited sites within Queen City itself. The region surrounding this northeast Texas town features rolling hills, pine forests, and lakes that provide recreational opportunities for campers year-round. Winter temperatures typically range from 30-55°F while summer months regularly exceed 90°F with high humidity.
Water recreation at the lake: Daingerfield State Park Campground offers an 80-acre lake where visitors can enjoy paddle boats, canoes, and swimming. "Great campground Full Hookups. Super quite. Small lake with paddle boats and canoes," notes camper Robert G. at Daingerfield State Park Campground.
Hiking through pine forests: The tall pine forests in the area provide scenic trails for day hikes. "We enjoyed hiking, biking and even an ice cream from the park store. Our site 22 (Dogwood Camping Area) was huge, very close to Rustling leaves trail and had clean bathrooms," shares a visitor identified as P at Daingerfield State Park.
Wildlife viewing and night sky observation: The region offers opportunities to spot local wildlife and enjoy stargazing. One reviewer at Coppergate Ranch mentions: "Wake up to pigs, chickens, horses and more." For those interested in astronomy, Daingerfield State Park provides "Good night sky viewing in BIG PINE" according to camper Napunani.
Fall foliage viewing: The autumn colors in the area create memorable camping experiences. "I stopped at Daingerfield State Park on my way to Arkansas... it was beautiful with all the fall colors," writes Briana, highlighting a seasonal aspect many campers appreciate.
Clean facilities: Visitors consistently mention the well-maintained amenities. "Pristine clean restroom/showerhouse. Seemed recently renovated," notes Napunani about Elite Western Arena, a facility within driving distance of Queen City that accepts campers.
Quiet atmosphere: The peaceful environment draws many campers to the area. "Very quiet campground except for highway and train noise," mentions a reviewer at Daingerfield State Park, while another notes it was "Super quite" despite being just 19 miles from Queen City.
Limited horse camping facilities: Despite being in horse country, dedicated equestrian camping near Queen City remains minimal. None of the reviewed campgrounds explicitly advertise horse corrals, though some private ranches may accommodate horses by prior arrangement.
Seasonal considerations: Winter camping is available but comes with specific challenges. "Restroom/shower facility not heated," notes a Daingerfield State Park camper, while another mentions, "Park store closed during winter except open on Saturdays."
Site selection matters: At Coppergate Ranch, campers can "Setup camp at this lovely farm and choose your lodging option," according to Ashley F. Meanwhile, at Daingerfield, "Most FHU sites (other than BIG PINE) are extremely short in length. Barely room for single axle TT, so need to review site details carefully."
Wildlife encounters: Families often enjoy the natural encounters available. "Was woken up a couple of times throughout the night by a Great Horned Owl, but no complaints," mentions Hannah B. about her experience at Daingerfield State Park.
Water activities for children: The swimming areas provide safe recreation options. "Gorgeous lake for our boys to practice canoeing and kayaking skills. Nice looking swimming area," shares MORRIS O., highlighting kid-friendly activities at Daingerfield State Park Campground.
Bathroom proximity: When camping with children, consider site location relative to facilities. Regarding site 51 at Daingerfield's cedar ridge area, one camper notes it was "a good walk from the bathrooms," which could be challenging for families with small children at night.
Big rig accessibility: Limited options exist for larger rigs in the Queen City area. "BIG PINE camping area only big rig friendly (longer than 20 ft) out of 40 FHU sites," advises a camper about Daingerfield State Park, providing crucial information for those with larger setups.
Utility hookups: Full hookup sites with reliable utilities are available but vary by campground. "Big Pine, Dogwood and Mountain View Campgrounds FHU so 40 FHU sites with no park dump station," notes one RVer about their stay near Queen City.
Site leveling considerations: Terrain can present challenges for RV setup. "No leveling required from side-to-side" at Daingerfield State Park according to one reviewer, though they caution about "Asphalt parking pad heaved various places due to tree roots creating numerous tripping hazard."
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