Best Glamping near Shepherd, TX

Lake Livingston State Park Campground features upscale glamping accommodations amid towering pine forests along the shores of Lake Livingston. The park houses luxury glamping options with essential amenities that elevate the camping experience beyond traditional tent setups. According to a camper, "The sites are a good distance from each other and have lots of trees," creating a perfect balance of privacy and natural immersion. The glamping accommodations include climate control features to ensure comfort regardless of Texas weather patterns, with spacious interiors that offer comfortable bedding and electricity. The waterfront glamping sites provide exceptional lake views, while maintaining proximity to modern conveniences like showers and restroom facilities.

Bethy Creek Resort and Marina Village Resort expand the eco-friendly glamping options near Shepherd with canvas yurts and custom accommodations that blend luxury with environmental consciousness. Both properties provide direct lake access for water-based activities, with boat-in options for glamping guests. A visitor noted, "Very nice and well kept and clean. Nice lake view and water fun!" Hiking trails wind through the surrounding pine forests, offering opportunities for wildlife viewing and nature photography. Fishing enthusiasts appreciate the designated fishing areas and cleaning stations available at several glamping locations. The resort-style camping experience includes access to picnic areas with fire rings for evening gatherings under the stars, while maintaining proximity to Livingston's shopping and dining options just 15 minutes away. Reservations are recommended during peak summer months when waterfront glamping sites fill quickly.

Best Glamping Sites Near Shepherd, Texas (11)

    1. Lake Livingston State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
    Livingston, TX
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (936) 365-2201

    $14 - $35 / night

    "Trails: There were a few trails in the park, none of which were all that long. The main Trinity Trace Trail was flat dirt, good for young bikers."

    "We arrived on Memorial Day for four nights with reservations made 54 days prior."

    2. Wolf Creek Park

    15 Reviews
    Coldspring, TX
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (936) 653-4312

    "This Park is on the edge of being a 5 STAR park... "

    "The camp store is well stocked and operated by the nicest of people. Slushes and Pickles all day!"

    3. Woodsy Hollow Campground & RV Resort

    3 Reviews
    Ace, TX
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (936) 365-2267

    "Full hookups, friendly staff, laundry, and showers."

    "Was approx 2 miles off highway 59. Had a great playground area for kids and we loved walking down to the lake. The lady running the office was super kind and very helpful."

    4. Browder's 3278 Marina

    2 Reviews
    Coldspring, TX
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (936) 653-3278

    "Lots of shade and a nice little shallow cove to cool off in the lake."

    5. Thousand Trails Lake Conroe

    26 Reviews
    Willis, TX
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Lake Conroe is located In a rural setting but close enough to Willis and Conroe services."

    "New spots and pavilion they put in look great. Not surprised so many people choose to stay long-term."

    6. Tombigbee Lake - AC Indian Reservation

    3 Reviews
    Dallardsville, TX
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (936) 563-1221

    "Some fairly recent upgrades to the bathrooms and showers have made it much nicer! We’ve always had a good time here and made lots of happy memories! Staff is very friendly."

    "The staff were friendly and helpful. The pro and the restroom were clean. My kids loved the park and the island that was in the middle of the lake. Kayaked, hiked and fished."

    7. Bethy Creek Resort

    6 Reviews
    Dodge, TX
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (936) 594-2511

    "Almost all spots have a great view of the lake. Ours had a deck right over the water. The fishing was decent too."

    "Great atmosphere and helpful staff. We enjoy our time here."

    8. Northshore RV Resort on Lake Livingston

    1 Review
    Livingston, TX
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (936) 646-3124

    9. Jim and Gin’s Glamping Yurt

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    New Caney, TX
    26 miles
    +1 (501) 413-4972

    $130 - $285 / night

    10. Marina Village Resort - Members Only

    1 Review
    Dodge, TX
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (936) 594-0149

    "It has 3 pools a golf course a marina with store, pavilion, bath houses and restrooms, a kids pavilion as well. Big problem with snakes though so be careful when fishing"

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Glamping Reviews near Shepherd, TX

90 Reviews of 11 Shepherd Campgrounds


  • Napunani
    Oct. 9, 2022

    Wolf Creek Park

    Lake Livingston Gem

    This Park is on the edge of being a 5 STAR park... 

    PROS 

    Senior Discount 

    Check-in at the gate without leaving vehicle NO street lights in A3 campground, so good dark sky viewing(when neighbors don’t have a dozen campsite lights illuminating 3-4 campsites) 

    Very very quiet Sunday thru Wednesday 

    Site 62 backs up to Lake Livingston so excellent view of lake and easy accessibility from lakefront campsites 

    Site 62 12 ft wide concrete parking pad level 

    Moveable wooden and metal picnic table on concrete pad 

    Metal fire ring(no cooking grate) 

    Pedestal BBQ grill Campsite utility hook-ups in good condition with no problems encountered 

    Trash pickup at each campsite 3 times daily 

    Pristine grounds 

    Very clean toilet/shower facility; it took 3 men 2 hours in a Monday to clean one facility, but no cleaning Tuesday or Wednesday or Thursday(didn’t even pick up the trash)! 

    Constable manning gate after normal gate hours 

    Roped off lake swimming area 

    Small playground near swimming area 

    CONS 

    Paid$3.50 reservation fee for completing 100% on-line reservation 

    On Day#2 of our stay, a neighbor camper came to us to inform us that the park manager just stopped by his site(we were at our site and saw him) to let him know there was a burn ban established for the next 7 days and that he need to spread the word to other campers. Two days later we saw a small burn ban sign posted at the toilet/shower facility. Communicating this crucial information needs improved. Perhaps posting signs throughout the park, especially at the entrance. 

    Trip hazard on the picnic table concrete where someone cut the chains that held the table in place 

    Numerous dogs roaming…no leash and no human 

    Absolutely no privacy from any other campsite as there is no vegetation between campsites 

    No evening trash pickup so have to store trash created by evening cooking 

    Gate was not closed overnight 

    Camp store and water craft rental closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 

    No wildlife sightings 

    No park WIFI 

    No camp hosts 

    3 bars TMOBILE in A3 campground with no problems live-streaming with TMOBILE hotspot device

  • R
    Aug. 22, 2018

    Lake Livingston State Park Campground

    It’s all about the lake

    Lake Livingston State Park is a fantastic state park for water activities. The fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking and paddle boarding is all fantastic.

    Campsites: The sites were all well maintained with the best spots being in Piney Shores & Red Oak. We were in spot #69. It had a great view but lacked in flat playing space for young children and hammock trees.

    Trails: There were a few trails in the park, none of which were all that long. The main Trinity Trace Trail was flat dirt, good for young bikers. Though trails are short, they connect so you could do a few trails for a longer run/hike if you so desired.

    Bathrooms: Each campground loop has one bathroom and shower. They can be a bit of a walk if you don’t have a close site. They appear to be older but maintained and cleaned well enough.

    Park Specific Activities: Getting on the water was awesome, it’s the largest lake in Texas, so lots to explore. Fishing was fantastic. We caught bass, perch and catfish and lots of them! Getting in the lake left some to be desired. The bottom has many large rocks, tree stumps and is very mossy. Swimming can be fun but a little dangerous and slippery. The duck pond and frog pond are nothing to get excited about. We saw no birds in the bird blind and the frog pond is so small you almost can’t see it. We did hear a frog though.

    Other: Connected to the park store they had a small educational space for young kids with a functioning beehive. The kids (ages 2-6) loved it. The park store is not open Mondays and Tuesdays. Kayak, canoe and paddle board rentals were only Thursday to Sunday 8:30-3:30. $10-20/rental. The pool was not functioning when we went in August 2018. They have a small amphitheater and near by a room available for rent which can have 50 guests. It was air conditioned and had nice hardwood floors.

    In Summary: We would absolutely recommend it for water activities and relaxation. It’s a beautiful spot! We wouldn’t recommend it for just birding or hiking but the park as a whole is great.

  • Cody C.
    Apr. 28, 2021

    Wolf Creek Park

    Clean, Well Maintained with excellent restrooms

    This campground is probably one of the best in the area. It's clean, well maintained with excellent restrooms that are well lit and spotless. The boat launch is in great condition with plenty of parking. The camp store is well stocked and operated by the nicest of people. Slushes and Pickles all day! You've got all the amenities for RVs, lots of picnic tables and the campsites are well spaced out with fire pits electricity including 30 amp along with water. Lake Livingston is great for fishing and they have a designated safe swim area. Overall this is a very safe, very clean and family-oriented campground. Highly Recommend.

  • Napunani
    Oct. 17, 2020

    Lake Livingston State Park Campground

    FHU Lakefront Sites

    We love this state park and it's one of our favorites! This was our third time camping here in the Piney Shores Loop. We arrived on Memorial Day for four nights with reservations made 54 days prior. We weren’t loving Piney Shores#52 back-in campsite much due to: Steep drop-off of the concert pad and the narrow roadway making backing in challenging, but not impossible for our 27ft trailer.  Any larger rigs might not be able to swing it.

    The dirt area around the picnic table, fire pit and lantern pole was a huge MUD hole! What a mess due to daily rains. 

    No concrete pad under the picnic table, so your feet were in the MUD hole! HINT– Park Maintenance needs to apply some medium size gravel around the table and fire pit. 

    Picnic table (chained to the ground) and fire pit were right next to each other. WHO DESIGNS THESES CAMPSITES?? 

    Power interruptions, albeit short. Very glad we had our power surge protector. 

    We loved: 

    Very level concrete pad requiring no additional leveling efforts. 

    Huge campsite along the lakefront with access to launch kayak/canoe or even swim(which we didn’t). 

    Gorgeous sunsets over the lake. It was wonderful to sit at the fire facing the lake and watch the sunsets. 

    The squirrels that ate from our fingertips! It was also really amusing to find the squirrels VERY friendly. They just hoped up onto our laps and took peanuts in the shell from our fingertips! 

    Super quiet as only 6 full hook up campsites were occupied due to COVID operating restrictions.

  • Jeff H.
    Jul. 6, 2019

    Lake Livingston State Park Campground

    Just a hop from Houston to beautiful nature

    Lake Livingston State Park is one of our regular visits. During the school year it is hard to head out on a Friday, drive 2-3 hours and then setup in the dark for a weekend camping trip. Lake Livingston is just over an hour from our house and has lots to offer. They recently rebuilt one of the camping loops to where now this is one of the few state parks in Texas that have Full Hookups. Not all loops have Full Hookups but a couple do.

    Like most state parks in Texas the sites here are large and offer a lot of shade. Each site will have a table and a fire ring. There are tons of hiking trails and geocaches throughout the park. It is also close to shops in town so that if you forget something you are only about 15 minutes from a Walmart. There is a shop on site that has most of the essentials.

  • Keith H.
    May. 6, 2020

    Wolf Creek Park

    Beautiful setting great sites

    Hidden gem of  campground with very large sites, good distance between them and right on Lake Livingston.

    This campground has plenty of shaded sites with plenty of space for walking pets, riding bicycles or just fishing.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2024

    Lake Livingston State Park Campground

    Nice and well kept and clean.

    Clean, plenty of spaces, tents and RV’s. Nice fire pit. Nice lake view and water fun!

  • Caleb C.
    Jun. 21, 2020

    Marina Village Resort - Members Only

    Very nice camp ground

    It has 3 pools a golf course a marina with store, pavilion, bath houses and restrooms, a kids pavilion as well. Big problem with snakes though so be careful when fishing

  • A
    Apr. 19, 2022

    Wolf Creek Park

    Outstanding

    Loved our time at this park. Site was spacious though couldn’t get right on the water. Friendly neighbors and staff. Store on site. Fishing for catfish from the bank was great.


Guide to Shepherd

Lake Livingston, the second-largest lake fully within Texas borders, serves as the centerpiece for glamping near Shepherd, Texas. The 83,000-acre reservoir stretches across four counties with 450 miles of shoreline. Winter temperatures average 50-60°F while summer months regularly reach 90-95°F, creating distinct camping experiences depending on seasonal timing.

What to do

Horseback riding excursions: At Lake Livingston State Park Campground, equestrian adventures pair with culinary experiences. "You can have a horseback ride and steak dinner at the park for a reasonable fee and meet some interesting people. Swim in the lake, hike the trails, and kayak," notes camper Emily M.

Kayak rentals: Self-service kayak rental stations make water exploration accessible for all skill levels. "There's even 'self service' kayak rentals. And a swing set and slide built well enough for adults!" reports Rocco at Lake Livingston State Park Campground. Rental rates typically range from $10-20 per craft.

Miniature golf: Family-friendly recreation extends beyond water activities at Wolf Creek Park. "Spent holiday weekend with the family. Bicycling, Swimming, Fishing, putt putt golf. The kids loved the park and the golf," shares Emily S., highlighting the diverse activities available within walking distance of campsites.

Handicap-accessible trails: Inclusive outdoor experiences accommodate visitors with mobility challenges. "There is a 'board walk trail' that is quite literally a board walk through the forest. It's just a 1 mile loop and has a few benches and attractions, and this would be an excellent handicap option," details Rocco at Lake Livingston State Park Campground.

What campers like

Spacious waterfront sites: Premium camping locations offer direct lake access with added privacy. "Huge campsite along the lakefront with access to launch kayak/canoe or even swim. Gorgeous sunsets over the lake. It was wonderful to sit at the fire facing the lake and watch the sunsets," explains Napunani at Lake Livingston State Park Campground.

Family-friendly layout: Wolf Creek Park creates a controlled camping environment ideal for families with children. "This park is closed to the general public on weekends, so even if it is filled with campers, things are usually pretty calm and quiet," notes Jackie M., highlighting the security measures in place.

Shower and restroom facilities: Upgraded comfort amenities receive positive mentions from luxury campers at Woodsy Hollow Campground & RV Resort. "Bathrooms were super clean and modern, easy access to the lake and dog friendly. We stayed for just 2 nights but we def will be coming back!" reports Estefania R., emphasizing the importance of these facilities for enhancing the glamping experience.

Wildlife interaction: Natural encounters create memorable moments for campers. "The squirrels that ate from our fingertips! It was also really amusing to find the squirrels VERY friendly. They just hoped up onto our laps and took peanuts in the shell from our fingertips!" shares Napunani at Lake Livingston State Park.

What you should know

Site selection strategies: At Thousand Trails Lake Conroe, booking systems require understanding unique protocols. "The campground is huge, and you cannot reserve a specific site. You drive around and pick a site, then call and let them know which one you're in," explains Debbie J., noting that site availability can become limited during peak seasons.

Lake conditions: Water features include potential hazards for inexperienced swimmers at Bethy Creek Resort. "The bottom has many large rocks, tree stumps and is very mossy. Swimming can be fun but a little dangerous and slippery," cautions Rachel W., providing important safety context for water activities.

Weather considerations: Spring rainfall impacts site conditions and requires planning. "The dirt area around the picnic table, fire pit and lantern pole was a huge MUD hole! What a mess due to daily rains," reports Napunani at Lake Livingston State Park, suggesting campers pack appropriate footwear for variable conditions.

Seasonal occupancy patterns: Winter months offer distinctly different experiences than peak summer season. "This time of year (Thanksgiving Week) Very quiet!" notes Patricia B. about Bethy Creek Resort, contrasting with the bustling summer environment when waterfront sites book months in advance.

Tips for camping with families

Educational activities: Interactive learning opportunities engage younger campers. "Connected to the park store they had a small educational space for young kids with a functioning beehive. The kids (ages 2-6) loved it," shares Rachel W. at Lake Livingston State Park, highlighting nature-based learning options.

Swimming area assessment: Tombigbee Lake - AC Indian Reservation provides dedicated swimming spaces with safety features for children. "We tried the swimming area for the first time and we absolutely loved it. It's perfect for the kiddos and not too deep, no matter how far you go out," reports Michaela L., detailing the controlled swimming environment.

Site spacing considerations: Campsite layout impacts family comfort and privacy levels. "The sites were all well maintained with the best spots being in Piney Shores & Red Oak. We were in spot #69. It had a great view but lacked in flat playing space for young children and hammock trees," cautions Rachel W., providing insight into site selection for families.

Rental equipment opportunities: Families can access various watercraft without transporting their own. "You can rent paddle boats, canoes and paddle boards, play miniature golf and purchase basic supplies from the park store," explains Mary A. at Wolf Creek Park, noting these conveniences for family outings.

Tips from RVers

Pad construction quality: Concrete pad implementation varies significantly between campsites. "Very level concrete pad requiring no additional leveling efforts," praises Napunani at Lake Livingston State Park, contrasting with reports of uneven surfaces at other locations.

Loop selection guidance: Experienced RVers recommend specific camping sections at Marina Village Resort. "The east section is a little older and smaller sites but was still able to find one for our 42' coach. The 'YAPUN' section is where we stayed last and was new and very nice, all the sites had concrete pads to park on and are fairly level," advises David S., providing practical insights for large rigs.

Utility reliability considerations: Power stability issues affect electronics and comfort systems. "Power interruptions, albeit short. Very glad we had our power surge protector," notes Napunani at Lake Livingston State Park, suggesting RVers bring protection devices for their equipment.

Site positioning challenges: Maneuverability constraints impact larger vehicles at certain campsites. "Steep drop-off of the concert pad and the narrow roadway making backing in challenging, but not impossible for our 27ft trailer. Any larger rigs might not be able to swing it," warns Napunani, giving specific measurements useful for planning.

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