Best Tent Camping near Robert Lee, TX

Tent Camping Reviews near Robert Lee, TX

94 Reviews of 3 Robert Lee Campgrounds

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  Rick G.

  Guide

  Dec. 21, 2022

  Abilene State Park Campground

  Nice wooded campground with decent views of the stars

  The Cedar Grove tent camp area was well wooded with sites that were decently spaced. The sites had a fire ring/grill with a lantern post. There was water spigot close to my site. The restrooms were clean and the showers hot but the heater shower was slow to heat up. Decent views of the stars at night

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  Donna S.

  Scout

  Nov. 29, 2021

  Ruddick City Park

  Unknown Gem

  My husband found Ruddick Park on google maps n checked their website n it is open 24 hours.

  Beautiful park on 138 acres, geese n ducks in the pond, pavilion, fire pit, amphitheater. The area by the lid building n trail states no camping otherwise no signage.

  NO services so if you stay please leave no trace.

  Quiet area with minimal noise.

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  Robyn W.

  Guide

  Aug. 4, 2021

  Abilene State Park Campground

  Tucked away in the trees

  Smaller state park with lots of shade in the Texas heat. The areas has plenty of place to picnic and walk around. A few trails with a small pond that connects a few together. There is also a pool area this must be booked along with your site reservations. There are also place to tent camp, cabins and yurts with electricity to rent. The sites vary from full hookups to water and electricity. Each site is private and not to close each with plenty of privacy. There is also a lake that’s outside of campsite area that can be busted up the road.

  Two things I love:

  1. Shade and privacy
  2. Picnic table and fire pit at full site hook up.

  One thing I didn’t like:

  1. Road is currently damaged for easier exit so their is a detour.

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  Ari A.

  Legend

  Mar. 12, 2021

  Red Arroyo — San Angelo State Park

  Nice open prairie campsites; bathrooms need updating

  We have enjoyed staying at San Angelo State Park because of the natural things it offers. We stayed in the Red Arroyo campground. The sites are large and well-spaced apart. You don't have much privacy due to the lack of trees since this is where the prairie and desert come together, but the distance between sites helps. Also, having a picnic table and covered shelter at each site is a nice touch. 

  One thing we noticed is that when the wind gets going here it really blows hard, so be prepared to take care of anything that might need to be held down. Several times it was bad enough that we had to close our roof vent. 

  The night sky is decent because it's so wide open, unfortunately, it's not as dark as we had hoped because of the lights from nearby San Angelo. You also tend to hear some road noise -- it's not bad, just louder than we expected considering how this place seems like it would be in the middle of nowhere from most of the pictures. Given the expansive horizon, though, you're in for some really cool sunrises and sunsets right from your campsite. 

  The hiking, biking, and equestrian trails here offer a lot of variety and with 50 miles of them, it's tough to get bored. Note that the North and South units have separate trail systems and there's no road within the park to reach the two units. You have to drive out on the main road and it's too far to bike or walk. 

  In addition to trails, make sure you check out the wildlife blind set up near the Red Arroyo loop, plus on Saturday and Wednesday mornings, the rangers do supplemental feeding of the bison and longhorn cattle herds, bringing them right up to the fence for visitors to see. It's a nice treat! As you hike, you're likely to see plenty of wildlife, too. We have seen deer, owls, birds, and javelinas so far. 

  Cell service was pretty good for Verizon and T-Mobile. (2-3 bars consistently) 

  The only real complaint (other than tiring of the wind after a while) was that the bathrooms are really old. They are kept clean and the showers were hot with good, modern showerheads. But in Red Arroyo, there is only one shower for women and one for men for the whole campground. And there also are very limited toilets in the main bathhouse and the secondary bathhouse has at least one defunct toilet in the men's room. The whole park could use a bathroom/shower house overhaul. It hasn't been very busy with campers here but we could see that a busy season could wreak havoc on bathroom availability. 

  Note that if you're coming for O.C. Fisher Lake, that is a reservoir that is emptying out and never likely to come back. A ranger told us the lake is at about 6-8% of its glory days. The place is filled with boat ramps to nowhere and when hiking you can find several abandoned campground loops. 

  All-in-all a good place to stay but go in with your eyes open.

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  Izzy T.

  Ranger

  Jul. 4, 2022

  Rough Creek Park - Spence Reservoir

  Follow the Brazos River!

  Decent spot for couple of nights while checking out the area. This park has maybe 10 sites. Most have tables and grills. Not really suitable for big rigs, as it is in the middle of Granbury. Ideal for tents, vans, or small campers. Lot of day use activity among the locals. Dumpsters and portable toilet are available. Lots of trees to protect from the summer heat! T-mobile was decent at this site. I was able to get some work done.

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  Rick P.

  Guide

  Sep. 17, 2022

  Abilene State Park Campground

  Great family campground

  As with most every Texas State Park, the sites are well maintained and clean. Pads are level with plenty of room to get and out. Separate “Tent Only” sites are available. Lots of shade from trees throughout the park. First visit to this park on my way up to Colorado. Nice stop over when driving from Austin. Phone signal was not the best(booster helped). I was able to get internet using my phone as a hot spot for laptop.

  This was first time at this park and I noted several families with kiddos enjoying the park, I was just passing through but would definitely stay again,

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  Amie M.

  Ranger

  Dec. 16, 2020

  Abilene State Park Campground

  Extremely Safe and Family Friendly

  We stayed in a tent only spot for 8 days in Dec. Really quiet even with a trail behind us. Lots of winding beautiful trails. One of the cheaper Texas State Parks so the trails aren't very long.

  BUT the real hidden gem was in the bathroom by the yurts. They have a disabled shower. So it's within reach and the showerhead is lower. Awesome to use to clean my toddler without getting drenched.

  Felt very safe, even walking around past dark. We saw feral hogs a few times at dusk. Really loved it.

  The playground isn't very good but you are 20 minutes from Abilene with oodles of great parks and a small zoo.

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  Manny T.

  Traveler

  Jun. 30, 2018

  Middle Concho Park

  This is a wonderful place to camp. We come here every year.

  No showers or power. Does have public restrooms. Bring hammock, has plenty o trees.

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  Elizabeth N.

  Guide

  Apr. 29, 2019

  Red Arroyo — San Angelo State Park

  Bison and longhorns

  So many trails to do but so hot when I went. Loved the view by the lake. Restrooms were not very clean but the park host were very friendly. I did almost all the trail in the week that I was there, I even picked up the trash that I found along the trail, a whole trash bag worth. Be careful of ants, got bit by an ant why setting up the tent.