1 campground with availability next weekend
Several RV parks near Shepherd, Texas provide full hookup options for travelers. Rainbow's End RV Park in Livingston offers gravel pads with water, sewer, and electric hookups suitable for larger rigs. Rock'n E RV Park in Coldspring features full hookup sites with 50-amp electrical service and accommodates RVs, with market amenities on-site. Woodsy Hollow Campground in Goodrich provides spacious sites with water, electric, and sewer connections approximately 2 miles off Highway 59. Lake Conroe Thousand Trails, located farther west, features pull-through sites with complete hookups. "We stayed in site 91 and highly recommend this side of the park. All sites here were very level and we did not have any trees over us. Ours was a pull through site," noted one camper about Rainbow's End.
Most RV parks in the area remain open year-round with varying levels of amenities. Several parks offer sanitary dump stations, including Rainbow's End and Northshore RV Resort on Lake Livingston. Cell service quality varies significantly; some reviewers mentioned poor T-Mobile reception at Rainbow's End while Verizon worked well. Pet-friendly policies are standard at most area parks, though leash requirements apply. Concrete pads are available at Lake Livingston State Park, which one visitor described as having "nice, well maintained sites surrounded by pine forest. RV sites have electric and water hookups and some also have sewer connections." During hurricane season, travelers should note potential weather impacts, particularly in lakefront locations.
"If you are a full tie RVer you have probably heard of the Escapees. The Escapees is the largest mail forwarding service and the clyb caters to full time RVers."
"A lot of full time RV'ers use Rainbow's End as their home base, and a lot of full timers stop here for long periods of time while moving across country. "
from $22 - $360 / night
"Nice and quite with a small lake. It seems on the left side of the campground is for long term sites so make sure you pick a site on the right side as you drive in."
"If you like quiet, fishing, and trees this campground is for you. Full hookups, friendly staff, laundry, and showers."
"When the new owners took over, they did change the name to "Made in the Shade" so if you go to the website listed here it will reroute you to the correct page!"
"New spots and pavilion they put in look great. Not surprised so many people choose to stay long-term."
"Spots we are a bit small but the lake area was great for swimming, kayaking, and boating. Very family friendly"
"Laundry facilities are clean. Pool and hot tub were open and clean. Nice pond to walk around. Cabins offered for those wanting to glamp."
"Spots are either in full sunlight or in pines for shade. Very clean restrooms and showers. Pond for fishing and pool."
from $999 / night
"I provided details that I had a long RV plus a trailer and will need a pull through spot with full hookup. She said it will be no problem getting in but may need help getting out in the morning."
"My parents stays here, long term six months of the year. Very nice looking and staff is professional and pleasant."
"They have easy pull through spots (you choose your location) and the site is clean and quiet. 10 minutes away is a town you can get groceries and eat out at restaurants."
"Ive been living here off and on for the past 10 years or so were under new management cali has done alot to improve this park she had the pool remodeled added a dog park she is affordable fixes anything"
from $45 - $575 / night
"I want to extend a warm welcome to this property. Situated off the road, this park is quiet and surrounded by trees. Wifi available as well as full 30/50 amp hookups."
Available next weekend
from $325 / night
TravelerWell maintained. Laundry facilities are clean. Pool and hot tub were open and clean. Nice pond to walk around. Cabins offered for those wanting to glamp. Offer both gravel and shaded spots as well as concrete and full sun spots. Close to services in town and convenient to resupply. Unfortunately, ants were abundant and took over the trailer. Was a struggle trying to get them under control with bait traps.
ScoutThe campsites have a lot of space & are surrounded by woods. The concrete sites are level and offset from the next site (one on one side of loop, next site on other side of loop), which allows for more space & privacy (stayed in #006). I had full hookups (water, electric & sewer) at $25/night (Disabled Vet rate). It was very peaceful & quiet, except for some work that needed to be done nearby.
TravelerWe spent the month of May 2026. Everything was great, we were in site #166 in the back of the campground. The neighbors around us were all polite and friendly. The pool & hot tub was nice and clean. My wife liked the laundry facilty. I liked they have a free dog wash station. They have a stocked catch & release pond which has bass, catfish and bluegill. The campground was close to local stores. We enjoyed it so much were going back for the cold winter months.
ScoutBethy Creek is an amazing resort and camp sight! We love going out here and spending the weekends. Have been going for the last 10 years and we plan on bringing our kids here as they get older.
TravelerGreat small FHU campground two loops about 20 sites in each loop. Well spaced nice trees. Bathrooms clean with hot showers.
ScoutThe RV camp is safe, accommodating, and very affordable.
GuideI'd never heard of the Trinity River Authority before. It's not a name that jumps out when one thinks of camping. But in Texas, perhaps it should be. The private company built dams and reservoirs all over the state and funds their operations through water sales and permit use.
Lake Livingston is one such project, the 3rd largest lake in Texas and the largest one constructed for drinking water. The company is clearly very serious about maintaining beautiful and professionally run grounds. The sites are generally well-monitored, spaced nicely, and situated with great water views if you choose one in that area (see my map photo). The park does not allow day use in camping areas nor day entry at all on weekends, keeping the entire park reserved for paid RV guests.
I grew up around Lake Grapevine, another TRA project though I didn't know it as a kid. But I've never woken up to find a sunrise over a lake right outside my bedroom window. That's pretty special.
Like another reviewer mentioned, I did see a dog running loose and investigating people's campgrounds.
If you're in Texas and want peace, quiet, total darkness (there are no lights of any kind in the camping area), and lower temps than Houston, come check out Wolf Creek Park.
GuideIve been living here off and on for the past 10 years or so were under new management cali has done alot to improve this park she had the pool remodeled added a dog park she is affordable fixes anything you come to her with the best office managers any where they have great attitudes they are very involved with our community kim and ms. Barbara and Cali always doing special things for the kiddos its a great family place to be and we are convent to grocery stores walmarts alot of fast food places its very quiet and peaceful you jus feel at home here.. love living here.
GuideThis is a 5 star property across the board. The management company owns several nationwide and it's clear they know what they are doing.
The park is near the border of The Woodlands and Spring. It's much quieter than either town yet close to both with groceries, restaurants, and all that jazz just minutes away.
I'm using this park as I transition to fulltime RV life, moving out of my home in The Woodlands. Many people here work in town or are here seasonally, such as petroleum industry folks.
The park is like a mini RV show with several large and high end units and many folks with vehicles in addition to their RVs. If you're looking for urban but woodsy in a clean and safe environment, look no further!
Situated within the East Texas Piney Woods region, Shepherd, Texas offers RV campers a moderate climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The area receives approximately 50 inches of rainfall annually, creating lush forest landscapes with abundant pine and hardwood trees. Most RV campgrounds near Shepherd remain accessible year-round, though spring and fall typically provide the most comfortable camping conditions.
Fishing opportunities: Lake Livingston, just northeast of Shepherd, provides excellent fishing access. "We loved walking down to the lake. The campground overall was really very quiet and peaceful," notes a visitor at Woodsy Hollow Campground & RV Resort.
Water recreation: Several RV parks near Shepherd offer lake access for swimming and boating. At Venice On The Lake, one camper highlighted the "Available Activities: Card Games, Crafts, Fishing, Horseshoes, Swimming" and mentioned "Very nice sunset views."
Local exploration: Visit nearby small towns for shopping and dining. "Be sure to buy some local Ruby's honey next door! Delicious! We also had excellent friendly service at the Smokehouse Tavern just down the road," recommends a guest at Rainbow's End RV Park.
Peaceful atmosphere: Many campers appreciate the quiet surroundings at RV campgrounds in Shepherd, Texas. "This has been the most quiet peaceful nights rest we've had at a campground so far," shared one visitor at Rainbow's End RV Park.
Community interaction: RV parks near Shepherd often foster community. "We've stayed at this park several times, particularly when in the learning process for our new RV, as there is a lot of support here. I always learn a lot from these long time full-timers," noted a camper at Rainbow's End.
Natural surroundings: Pine forests and lake views enhance the camping experience. "We loved this campground. The campground overall was really very quiet and peaceful. Had a great playground area for kids and we loved walking down to the lake," wrote a camper about Woodsy Hollow Campground.
Hookup variations: Not all sites offer full hookups. One visitor at Thousand Trails Lake Conroe advised, "Beware that not all sites have full hookups. For the size of the place I would have explained small convenience store but they only had ice."
Cell service considerations: Connectivity varies significantly by carrier and location. "If you have Tmobile cel phones or hotspots, this is not the RV park for you. We barely had cel phone reception, and our mobile hotspot was all but useless. Verizon works well here," reported a camper at Rainbow's End RV Park.
Site selection process: Some campgrounds operate on a first-come, first-served basis for specific sites. "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," explained a visitor at Thousand Trails Lake Conroe.
Swimming options: Multiple campgrounds provide swimming facilities. A reviewer at Forest Retreat RV Park noted, "The grounds/pool area are well kept; one of the cleanest park grounds I have seen as of late."
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