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.
Glamping near River Oaks, TX
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North Texas Jellystone offers some of the most elaborate glamping accommodations in the River Oaks region, with fully-furnished yurts and premium canvas structures for luxury camping experiences. At Loyd Park, unique glamping options include climate-controlled yurts with actual beds and linens, providing upscale alternatives to traditional camping. Both locations feature electricity, private decks, and proximity to water recreation. The Vineyards Campground & Cabins provides premium glamping units with full amenities including climate control and comfortable furnishings. Each luxury accommodation is strategically situated to maximize privacy while maintaining convenient access to modern facilities including shower buildings and restrooms. A family noted, "We stayed in one of the safari-style glamping tents and it was beautiful - comfortable beds, electricity, and a perfect deck for morning coffee."
Guests at these luxury glamping destinations enjoy access to numerous recreational opportunities directly from their accommodations. North Texas Jellystone stands out with its extensive family-oriented activities including pools, splashpads, and a petting zoo. Rocky Creek Park glamping sites provide direct access to Benbrook Lake for swimming and boating opportunities. The glamping accommodations at Loyd Park feature easy trail access for hiking adventures and wildlife observation. Seasonal activities include organized weekend events, outdoor movie nights, and guided nature walks depending on the time of year. Most glamping sites require reservations well in advance, especially during peak summer and holiday weekends. According to a camper, "The glamping site was so much fun for our family - we enjoyed the waterpark, paintball, hayrides, fishing and more without sacrificing comfort."
Best Glamping Campgrounds near River Oaks (24)
1. Cowtown RV Park
"We were welcomed at the office and check in was quick and painless. They even called us ahead to check on us and our arrival time to make sure we would be checked in quickly."
"Staff very friendly and helpful. Nice little pool. Several small fenced dog parks. Well kept grounds. Nice pull through concrete pads that are level."
2. Loyd Park
"The tent sites have water and electric at each site. Sites feel secluded and spread out and our was covered by trees so the shade was great!"
"The park at lakeside had recently flooded but we were not there to go to the water and our site was not effected at all."
Check Availabilityfrom $17 / night
3. 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."
"Right on the lake with a wonderful park for the kiddos, a pavilion, fishing, boating, a beach area to lounge and play in the water."
Check Availabilityfrom $64 - $99 / night
4. North Texas Jellystone
"We had one close to the cabins that you can rent and there was just enough room for all our vehicles and tents but not much more. There was the usual picnic table and fire pit."
"I arrived around 4:30 pm. Several teenagers being trained by other teenagers. The driveway to the sites are all engraved on wood and very hard to decipher which drive to turn into."
5. COE Benbrook Lake Mustang Park Bear Creek Campground
"It was 111° the long weekend we stayed here but we found a spot with some trees by the lake and had electricity hook ups so it was actually quite nice. Almost had the entire place to ourselves."
"It is very good for camping and kayaking around the area. It is very good for fishing as well and the campsites seem nice and clean."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $26 - $125 / night
6. Rocky Creek Park (benbrook Lake)
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $14 / night
7. Dinosaur Valley State Park Campground
"It was my first time doing a walk in campsite. While it is a relatively quick walk to the site from the parking lot, you should bring a folding wagon if you aren't traveling with backpacker gear."
"There is an on-site store, as well as galleries that talk about what it was like when dinosaurs roamed N Texas. The tracks don’t disappoint!"
2 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $18 - $70 / night
8. Traders Village RV Park
"The park is split into two sections; the side we are in is next to an airfield and the other side is by a small dog run (next time, I'll request this section bc I'm traveling with my dogs)."
9. Mustang - Bear Creek Campground
10. Rock Island RV Park
"Shortly after stepping into the park one is greeted by a quaint little pond with many of the RV units surrounding the water."
Drive Time
- 42 min from Dallas, TX
- 1 hr 20 min from Sherman, TX
- 1 hr 29 min from Waco, TX
- 1 hr 40 min from Wichita Falls, TX
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Glamping Reviews near River Oaks, TX
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Teresa A.LegendPlateau — Lake Mineral Wells State Park
While visiting family in Springtown, Texas for a couple weeks we slipped away for a night to check out this SP. The staff was extremely friendly at check-in, recommending a great site by the lake. After we settled in we hiked the Blue Trail along the lake. Beautiful evening to view the stars and watch a storm roll through off in the distance. The next day the Cross Timber Trails were closed due to wet conditions, so we explored the park on bike. The facilities and sites were clean. Definitely plan to return to explore more of this great park.
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.
Kimah L.
ScoutLyndon B. Johnson National Grassland Dispersed Camping
Ups and downs
Its beautiful. The bathrooms were closed, due to being out of order. The camp sites and view were fantastic. Management reimbursed me for our stay due to the bathrooms.
- ccheryl
RangerJohnson Branch Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park
Relaxing near the city
Not far from Fort Worth, but feels miles away when you are there! Big beautiful lake you can enjoy and fish, large park and volleyball courts. My only complaint was our ‘double’ site barely fit my sisters one camper. If we weren’t tenting we probably wouldn’t have had room so wouldnt recommend that specific site for two campers. Also don’t drink alcohol outside of your camper or vehicle the rangers will get on to you for it
- JJohn R.Legend
COE Benbrook Lake Mustang Park Bear Creek Campground
Large and beautiful.
Very large park with a lot of camping options. Wildlife is abundant. Cabins with RV site. Multiple boat ramps. Full sun, shade or partial. Would be a5 star if it was full hookups.
- aapril S.Traveler
Loyd Park
Quiet and Serene
We stayed here for four nights and it was a welcome retreat after staying in mini RV parks. Our spot was number 184. Not right on the water, but we can see the water from one of our windows. If we came back here again and we couldn’t get right on the water. I would choose a site with more shade like site number 190 has lots of shade.We’re here in October so it’s pretty warm. The hookups work well and the place is very well-maintained. I haven’t tried the public restrooms as our RV restroom is fine. I would definitely come back here again.
- Dan W.Guide
The Vineyards Campground & Cabins
Beautiful & well maintained
Great place to spend the week. Swim beach, playground, everything you could need. Cleanest bathrooms and showers.
Guide to River Oaks
Benbrook Lake provides water recreation opportunities within 10 miles of River Oaks, Texas. The region's rolling terrain creates scenic campsites at elevations between 650-750 feet. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 90°F from June through September, with mild winters that rarely drop below freezing.
What to do
Kayaking on Benbrook Lake: Access calm waters directly from COE Benbrook Lake Mustang Park Bear Creek Campground shoreline campsites. "I stayed overnight here while traveling from Galveston, TX to Ohio. The campsites offered some privacy as they were spaced pretty far apart. Lots of shade trees and very peaceful," reports Cindy M.
Dinosaur track hunting: Drive 45 minutes southwest to Dinosaur Valley State Park Campground where fossilized dinosaur footprints appear in the riverbed. "It's fascinating to see multiple dinosaur footprints along the river in this park. Very nice campground with shaded paved sites," notes Moe F. Water levels affect track visibility.
Fishing opportunities: Cast for catfish from designated fishing areas at multiple locations. "My boys caught a 12 lb and 20 lb catfish right off the fishing dock," shares Natalie S. Most campgrounds require Texas fishing licenses for anyone 17 and older.
What campers like
Concrete pads with full hookups: Many campers appreciate level sites at Cowtown RV Park near River Oaks. "Nice pull through cement pads that are level," notes Lucile F. Sites typically measure 65-75 feet long, accommodating larger RVs.
Shade coverage: Trees provide natural cooling during hot Texas summers. "Nice shaded spots available. Usually quiet except on weekends," reports Karen B. about Loyd Park. Most shaded sites fill quickly during summer months.
Clean facilities: Restrooms and shower buildings receive regular maintenance. "Cleanest bathrooms and showers," mentions Dan W. about The Vineyards Campground & Cabins. The campground provides daily cleaning schedules posted at facility entrances.
Privacy between sites: Campground layouts often incorporate natural buffers. "Sites are spaced far apart all come with fire ring and covered picnic table," describes Tammie L. Sites along lake perimeters typically offer more separation than interior locations.
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Peak season demands advance planning. "We will try for site 17 again!" advises tiffany H., suggesting specific site preferences matter at popular parks. Holiday weekends often require 2-3 month advance reservations.
Weather considerations: Summer heat requires preparation. "It was 111° the long weekend we stayed here but we found a spot with some trees by the lake and had electricity hook ups so it was actually quite nice," shares Jacob V. about Bear Creek.
Gate security: Several campgrounds implement controlled access systems. "Great security visible as well as a coded gate after hours," notes Andrew B. Gates typically close between 10pm-6am with codes provided at check-in.
Water level fluctuations: Lake access varies seasonally. "Park is nice but closed again," John T. reports about Rocky Creek Park during flooding periods. Water level information updates appear on Corps of Engineers websites.
Tips for camping with families
Activity scheduling: Loyd Park offers scheduled programming for children. "This park is run by the City Grand Prairie, which provides a lot of safety. Campsites are a little close together nearest the water but probably the best sites in the Park. We spent three days there swimming and hiking around," shares Myc C.
Playground access: Multiple campgrounds feature play equipment for different age groups. "Nice little pool. Several small fenced dog parks. Well kept grounds," describes Lucile F. Most playgrounds remain open dawn to dusk.
Swimming areas: Designated beach areas provide safer water entry points. "Great fishing, kayaking, playground, and swim area. Very well kept up," reports Mel B. Swimming areas typically lack lifeguards and operate under swim-at-your-own-risk policies.
Tips from RVers
Site selection for larger rigs: Electrical capacity varies between campgrounds. "Larger rigs are more accommodated next to the lake. But call ahead to see which sites have 50 amp, you'll need it in summer time," advises John B. from North Texas Jellystone.
Electric load management: Summer heat requires adequate power. "Sites have electricity, water and cable also free Wi-Fi," reports Danny S. Air conditioning units typically require 30-50 amp service during summer months.
Dump station considerations: Not all sites offer sewer hookups. "We had to use the dump station. But apparently they are creating some full hookup sites so we will be back," notes Cactus A. Dump stations generally operate during daylight hours with periodic closures for maintenance.
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