Best Glamping near Rusk, TX

Rusk KOA offers boutique camping experiences with comfortable accommodations ranging from rustic cabins to unique teepees for glamping enthusiasts. Each glamping accommodation includes essential amenities like electricity, comfortable beds, and picnic tables, situated in a peaceful wooded setting. "This KOA is a very quiet location. Very beautiful area. Close to town. Friendly staff," noted one visitor about the serene atmosphere. The glamping options provide a perfect balance between outdoor adventure and comfort, with most sites offering clear views of the playground for families with children. The property maintains a saltwater swimming pool and various recreational facilities that enhance the glamping experience while keeping modern conveniences accessible.

Texas State Railroad Rusk Campground and The Boulders at Lake Tyler expand the glamping options near Rusk with distinctive accommodations set amid tall pine trees and waterfront views. The Boulders features luxury glamping structures with concrete pads and full hookups that overlook Lake Tyler. According to a camper, "The waterfront views were beautiful and the amenities were wonderful." Glamping guests can enjoy fishing from dedicated barges, boat rentals including kayaks and pontoon boats, and access to scenic hiking trails. The Rusk Depot area offers a unique experience where glampers can watch historic train engines pass through the campground, adding a nostalgic element to the nature retreat. Both locations provide fire pits with grill tops and picnic tables at each glamping site, creating perfect spaces for outdoor dining and evening relaxation.

Best Glamping Sites Near Rusk, Texas (7)

    1. Rusk KOA

    4 Reviews
    Rusk, TX
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (903) 683-6641

    "Super nice staff and full saturday breakfast (eggs/bacon/pancakes/coffee etc--extra fee, but very reasonable!)"

    "This campground really has no outside noise from anywhere. It is wonderfully quiet. The office and other working staff are very friendly and informative about things to do in the area."

    2. Rusk Depot Campground

    4 Reviews
    Rusk, TX
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (855) 632-7729

    "Grounds keeper pick up trash daily. Staff are very friendly. 
    For more on this great place. go to our Facebook group on this.
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/781897506027639"

    "The bathroom didnt seem maintained much, but we have a camper, so don't have need for the bathrooms."

    3. Tyler State Park Campground

    59 Reviews
    Lindale, TX
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (903) 597-5338

    $18 - $60 / night

    "It being August in Texas, we rented a limited use cabin with air conditioning. It also has a mini frig and a microwave inside."

    "PROS  Texas State Park Pass discount saving $49 

    Reserved 151 days prior to arriving 

    Not charged a fee to make my own on-line reservation 

    Big Pine site #308 very shady site 

    Extra wide asphalt parking"

    4. The Boulders at Lake Tyler

    6 Reviews
    Tyler, TX
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (903) 268-5880

    $55 - $195 / night

    "Concrete sites made setup and leveling super easy. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful - when we mentioned it was our first trip, they guided us into our site and gave us tips on setup."

    "Family and pet friendly. The bathrooms are nice. And the bait shop has everything you forgot at home. 10/10!!"

    5. Martin Creek Lake State Park Campground

    22 Reviews
    Tatum, TX
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (903) 836-4336

    $15 - $85 / night

    "This was our first experience at a Texas State Park. Overall, the park is clean and well maintained."

    "They seem cob-webby from the outside but once inside, the concrete floor is smoother up the edges of the walls about 2.5’, reducing entry of insects via cracks in the joints of floor and wall."

    6. A-OK South RV Park

    1 Review
    Flint, TX
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (903) 894-8282

    "We loved waking up to see a pasture full of cows behind us. The manager was very polite. I would stay here again."

    7. HFR Campsites & Retreats

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    Kennard, TX
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (512) 947-5525

    $20 - $30 / night

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  • K
    Aug. 30, 2017

    Tyler State Park Campground

    Lots to do!

    It being August in Texas, we rented a limited use cabin with air conditioning. It also has a mini frig and a microwave inside. It has a queen size bed for which campers need to bring their own pillows and bed linens. The frig was super cold, and the AC worked well. There was a wood table with four chairs. The table was really sticky, so I recommend bringing something you can use as a table cloth. There are only six of these cabins, and they have a four bathroom building at the end of the cul de sac. No tents or pets are allowed at the cabin sites. Each has fire pit and water outside cabin

    The park has a very small lake with canoe, kayak, paddle board, row boat, and paddle boat rentals. Life vests are provided with rental. It was fun! There is a good sized swimming area too. There are a number of trails of varying difficulty, some for hiking only, some for home and bike. Ranger programs offered.

  • Brianna B.
    Sep. 19, 2021

    The Boulders at Lake Tyler

    Perfect First Trip!

    We brought our Springdale Mini by Keystone to The Boulders for our first ever camping trip and could not have had a better experience. The grounds were clean and well maintained. Concrete sites made setup and leveling super easy. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful - when we mentioned it was our first trip, they guided us into our site and gave us tips on setup. The waterfront views were beautiful and the amenities were wonderful. They had a variety of rentals available - golf carts, kayaks, and pontoon boats. They offer boat ramp and docks and a fishing barge. The bait shop has a variety of supplies and snacks. The bathrooms were very clean. They also have a nice playground. The picnic tables at the sites looked new and all sites had a fire pit with a grill top. Overall, a great trip!

    Other info: 30&50 amp hookups Water hookup Dump site only ($15 for honey wagon) Pet allowed Firewood available for purchase Cabins available for your camperless friends

  • Napunani
    Jun. 27, 2022

    Tyler State Park Campground

    One of our Texas Favs

    PROS 

    Texas State Park Pass discount saving $49 

    Reserved 151 days prior to arriving 

    Not charged a fee to make my own on-line reservation 

    Big Pine site #308 very shady site 

    Extra wide asphalt parking pad 

    Concrete slab that locked down the wooden picnic table 

    Metal fire pit with cooking grate which was cleared of ash upon our arrival 

    2 hook lantern pole 

    Dark sky friendly 

    Trash dumpsters near the toilet/shower building 

    Tyler Rose Garden features over 30,000 bushes and is open free to the public from sunrise to sunset…very beautiful and serene 

    CONS 

    Had to sweep for nearly an hour to clean debris from site 

    No entrance gate locked overnight 

    Never saw any rangers patrolling campground during our entire stay 

    Dogs on leashes not enforced 

    Unable to move picnic table 

    Big Pine site #308 way out of being level but manageable 

    Big Pine site #308 close to campground road 

    Big Pine site #308 tight fit for 28 ft 

    Only pine firewood for sale in Park 

    No WiFi 

    1 bar Verizon 5G

  • Jenny S.
    Jul. 30, 2018

    Tyler State Park Campground

    One of our favorite parks

    I should mention that my husband is from Canada. He was very unenthusiastic about camping in Texas. Well Tyler State Park made him change his mind! He LOVED the large trees, said it was the closest he'd felt to home in quite some time. We love the variety of types of sites they offer. Lake front, group, hike in, cabin, they have something for everyone! Only downfall is they book so quickly.

  • Napunani
    Nov. 18, 2021

    Tyler State Park Campground

    Great Lakeside Campsite

    Reserved on-line 153 days prior to arrival. 

    Pros 

    Area 2 campground night sky friendly with good dark sky viewing

    Site 211 has fantastic views of the lake

    Mid afternoon Sunday check in at entrance station very busy but processed quickly Utility hookups in good condition 

    Sites with grass neatly maintained 

    Campground mostly quiet except for Interstate 20 traffic noise 

    Showers were individual entry on opposite side of the building from the toilets 

    Campsite and entrance fee discount with Texas State Park Pass 

    Not charged a fee to make my own on-line reservation 

    EXXON station directly outside of State Park sold oak firewood 25 pieces for $20 

    Cons 

    Raccoons very aggressive and tried to take food that we were eating from our hands!!! Area 2 Lakeview sites require leveling side-to-side 

    Area 2 campsite parking pads are narrow with trees and large boulders close to parking pad. 

    ery narrow roadway in Area 2 with limited space to maneuver into backin sites. 

    One pull-thru site was so tight to the roadway, their trailer was partially on the road! Area 2 campground sites have no privacy from any other camp sites 

    Site 211 table, fire pit with cooking grate and lantern pole are located opposite side of the trailer door 

    Area 2 restroom/shower building serves 58 campsites and it shows it! Restroom facility badly needing some TLC, cleaning and maintenance Women’s restroom had 3 toilets and 2 sinks; men’s had 2 toilets and 1 urinal 

    Firewood for sale in Area 2 was only pine wood

  • James_TrueZoneCoaching
    Sep. 19, 2021

    Tyler State Park Campground

    Great camping 2 hours from Dallas

    I visited the Shortleaf camping area in the Tyler State Park for the weekend to participate in a 50k trail race. Each campsite in this area has a sheltered cabin, picnic table, fire pit and 2 parking spots. Tent camping is also permitted on the site but I used my iKamper Roof Top Tent as my primary place to sleep. The sheltered cabin has screens on the windows to keep the bugs out and electricity. I used this area primarily for storage of the food & gear that I used during the weekend. My campsite was located at the bottom of a hill and had a path to the restrooms and showers. These facilities were very clean and had 2 shower stalls and 3 toilet stalls along with 2 sinks. This location had access to the lake via a short hike. This type of camp site is the best of both worlds, you can camp via tent/car and still have a cabin like experience via the sheltered cabin. 

    In September it is still pretty warm in Tyler, humidity was 100% when I visited without rain. I'll visit again in October when the cooler temps arrive and undoubtable have an even better experience.

  • L
    Sep. 25, 2022

    Rusk KOA

    Great spot for the kiddos!

    Super nice staff and full saturday breakfast (eggs/bacon/pancakes/coffee etc--extra fee, but very reasonable!)

    Pool, jump pad, playground, trike rentals, Rock/gem mining slough, movies/events, etc.

    Sites are level pull-through sites and most have a clear view of the playground, which gives the kids a sense of freedom.  They have cabins and cool teepees as well, but have only ever camped in RV here.

    Have been camping here in the summers and both Easter & Halloween weekends and they do easter egg/candy hunts and have other events for the kids/kids at heart.

    We love coming here and the staff are always very kind to us. (photos on this review are during the halloween event--we decorated our campsite lol)

  • Chantyl
    Mar. 14, 2024

    Rusk Depot Campground

    Family trip

    First & foremost, This park is not well-maintained, and the camping sites are right off of the highway. The splash pad does not work, and the bath house was terribly dirty and freaked of sewage. The group sites are basically a big parking lot- zero grass space between site numbers, although there is shared grass areas along the rows. We moved site numbers within the group sites so that our kids would not be playing right beside the highway (there is a gate, however it’s still concerning), and to slightly distance ourselves from the traffic noise. Beware there is also a large wedding venue directly across the highway & our kids were woken to the sounds of fireworks at night on the weekend. There were large fire ant mounds all along the concrete, and we had to purchase fire ant killer ourselves, as well as deal with some broken glass & the trash can for our site that wasn’t emptied before our stay. I spoke with the staff member working in the office and all she could say was “i will let management know.”

    As far as the good: we had 6 kids and 4 adults staying, so despite the concerns and annoyances, we still were able to relax enough and enjoy our break from the daily grind. The kids played outside all day- making walking sticks, fishing a lot, catching bugs (spotted some really neat moths, too), and making up games.

    The best: the nearly-daily trains coming right through the campground for various reasons (loading new cars or taking passengers on a local trip). My son is an avid train-lover and this was the main reason we booked our stay here.

  • Napunani
    Nov. 6, 2020

    Rusk Depot Campground

    Quaint Wooded Poorly Maintained Campground

    This is an X-Texas State Park that really needs some overdue TLC.

    After making reservations over the phone 163 days prior to arriving and prepaying the entire amount, we were told at check-in there was no record of our reservation. Once we got through that confusion we were had to ask for directions to the campground. No map provided. Even with a reservation campsite are selected once you arrive and drive through the campsite. FHU loop roadway was difficult to maneuver due to the roadway being covered with pine needles which blended it into the non-roadway. We saw most people driving thru campsites thinking it was the road as the FHU loop were mostly pull-thru sites. Limited sites for RVs longer than 30 feet. Most sites were designed for 20 feet or smaller. Not a slide-out friendly campground as most sites were very compact. Minimal vegetation between sites. At our site the wooden picnic table was partially rotted. Parking pad broken up by roots so very uneven surface. The firepit ring was mostly rusted away and was completely filled with ash so our fire was on the pi ash. Sulphuric smelling water. Highway noise. On our last night, the 30 amp breaker kept tripping without a full load. Happened twice within an hour so we scaled back our amp use under 20 just to have some heat during the night. Campground WiFi was probably one of the best we’ve experienced.

    Highway noise even in our campsite the furthest from the highway.  Of course, lots of train whistles during depot operations.


Guide to Rusk

Rusk, Texas sits in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, characterized by dense forests of pine and hardwood trees at around 500 feet elevation. The area experiences humid subtropical climate with hot summers averaging 90°F and mild winters rarely dropping below freezing. Camping options in this region range from established campgrounds with concrete pads to primitive woodland sites where campers can hear train whistles from the Texas State Railroad.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: Lake Tyler provides accessible fishing with dedicated structures for anglers. "They offer boat ramp and docks and a fishing barge. The bait shop has a variety of supplies and snacks," notes a visitor to The Boulders at Lake Tyler.

Train watching: The historic railroad depot offers a unique camping experience with train viewings. A camper at Rusk Depot Campground shared, "The texas state RR train engine car came through one time in the afternoon to turn around to pull the train back to palestine...that's pretty unique and a cool thing at a campsite."

Hiking trails: Tyler State Park offers multiple trail systems through pine forests. "Lots of hiking/mountain bike trails. Day use swimming area can get crowded on the weekends but there's plenty of quieter access points," reports one camper who frequents Tyler State Park Campground.

What campers like

Natural shade: The tall pine trees provide natural cooling during hot Texas summers. At Martin Creek Lake State Park, one visitor discovered "some unbelievably tall Loblolly Pines back on the trails - simply amazing!"

Waterfront settings: Many sites offer direct lake access with concrete pads. "We brought our Springdale Mini by Keystone to The Boulders for our first ever camping trip and could not have had a better experience. The grounds were clean and well maintained. Concrete sites made setup and leveling super easy," shared a first-time camper at Martin Creek Lake State Park Campground.

Peace and quiet: Several campgrounds offer secluded settings away from urban noise. A guest at Rusk KOA noted, "This campground really has no outside noise from anywhere. It is wonderfully quiet. The office and other working staff are very friendly and informative about things to do in the area."

What you should know

Ant precautions: Some campsites report fire ant issues, especially during warmer months. A Martin Creek visitor warned, "The non-biting ants were everywhere but not to the point of insanity... they list this ant as an issue on their website."

Power plant proximity: Martin Creek Lake sits near a power station. "The noise from the power station droned constantly at a low hum but was easy to tune out," explains one camper who stayed overnight.

Maintenance varies: Not all campgrounds receive the same level of upkeep. At A-OK South RV Park, a visitor mentioned, "The park was small, but nice. We loved waking up to see a pasture full of cows behind us. The manager was very polite."

Tips for camping with families

Playground visibility: Many campsites at Rusk KOA offer sight lines to the play area. "Sites are level pull-through sites and most have a clear view of the playground, which gives the kids a sense of freedom," noted a family camper.

Special events: Look for seasonal activities when glamping close to Rusk, Texas. "Have been camping here in the summers and both Easter & Halloween weekends and they do easter egg/candy hunts and have other events for the kids/kids at heart," shares a repeat visitor to Rusk KOA.

Swimming options: Several parks maintain swimming areas for children. "The lake was perfect and had a nice beach. We were able to rent kayaks and paddle boats. The hiking is not the greatest but it was easy enough for my toddler," reports a family who visited Tyler State Park.

Tips from RVers

Site selection: For larger rigs, check site specifications before booking near Rusk. "Limited sites for RVs longer than 30 feet. Most sites were designed for 20 feet or smaller. Not a slide-out friendly campground as most sites were very compact," cautions a visitor to Rusk Depot Campground.

Pull-through logistics: Some sites require careful navigation. "Our site the wooden picnic table was partially rotted. Parking pad broken up by roots so very uneven surface," notes one RVer about their Martin Creek Lake experience.

Hookup availability: Check whether sites offer full hookups or partial services. "We took off 1 star because there pull thru sites are right on the road. We had number #17 and it was a little tricky to get into the site deep enough that your slides don't stick out into the road," advises an RVer who enjoyed glamping close to Rusk, Texas at The Boulders at Lake Tyler.

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