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Best Tent Camping near Somerville Lake

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Tent camping options near Somerville Lake in central Texas include several established tent campgrounds on both sides of the reservoir. Flag Pond Primitive Campsite in Lake Somerville State Park's Nails Creek Unit offers tent-only sites with limited amenities. Colorado RiverBend Retreat provides tent sites with electric hookups, picnic tables, and access to showers and toilets. Plum Park on the Colorado features walk-in tent sites with trash service and toilets, situated on the Colorado River about 30 miles south of Somerville Lake.

Most tent sites in the Somerville Lake region feature basic amenities with varying levels of development. Flag Pond Primitive Campsite requires permits and offers electric hookups but lacks drinking water. Pit toilets are available at several campgrounds, with Plum Park and Colorado RiverBend Retreat both providing restroom facilities. Several tent camping areas allow fires, though restrictions may apply during dry periods. Access varies from easy drive-in sites to walk-in and boat-in options, with Plum Park accessible primarily by water or foot. A recent review noted, "Excellent river access" at Plum Park, making it popular among tent campers seeking water recreation.

Tent sites throughout the region offer diverse camping experiences based on their proximity to water and natural features. Colorado RiverBend Retreat provides riverside tent camping with multiple hammocks and fire pits at each site. According to a review from The Dyrt, the campground features "peaceful and beautiful surroundings" with convenient amenities like picnic tables and nearby bathrooms. Lost Pines Camping, located east of Somerville Lake, offers tent campers forest surroundings and lake access, with reviews highlighting the "beautiful forest" and swimming opportunities. Walk-in tent sites generally provide more seclusion than drive-up locations. Most tent campgrounds in the area permit pets, though alcohol policies vary between locations. Reservations are recommended for established tent camping areas, especially during peak seasons.

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267 Reviews of 8 Somerville Lake Campgrounds

  • Hannah B.
    Nov. 27, 2017

    Lake Somerville State Park Nails Creek Unit Campground

    Reserve Campsite 34!

    Had a great night camping at Lake Somerville SP-Nails Creek. It was really quite with only 2 other sites occupied. Lots of coyotes and owls calling throughout the night. The site was not too far from the bathroom and had great privacy. Didn’t use the horse corral, but each site has 1-2.

    Tested out our klymit static v2 sleeping pads and LOVED them. It was a bit cold as hadn’t thought to bring an extra blanket and slept without the rain fly—but not too bad.

    Tried the Backpackers Pantry Pad Thai and Mountain Home Biscuits and Gravy and all were terrific.

  • Jennings L.
    Jul. 18, 2023

    Yegua Creek Campground

    great

    It is mentioned that the campground has 82 sites, out of which 65 have 50-amp electrical and water hookups. Additionally, it provides flush toilets, showers, picnic tables, fire rings, two boat ramps house of hazards, an interpretive trail, and a dump station on-site. The natural features of the campground include the scenic shoreline of Somerville Lake, where pelicans and other waterfowl can be seen.

  • Napunani
    Jan. 24, 2022

    Lake Bastrop North Shore Park

    10 Site Campground w/1 for Host

    Reserved 157 days prior to arrival. 

    PRO 

    Site 65 area on trailer door side extra large. 

    Wide open view of Lake Bastrop. 

    Small park with 10 campsites and one is for the camp host. 

    Campsite had a picnic table that could be moved! 

    Campsite had smoker grill, charcoal grill and grilling grate on fire ring. 

    Campsite lantern post. 

    Asphalt pad surrounded by crushed granite. I

    ndividual room toilet, sink and shower. 

    Trash barrels at every other campsite. 

    Lots of birds. 

    CON

    $6 reservation fee for self-reserved via website. 

    Campsites are being reutilized for GLAT units. 

    Site 65 campsite asphalt pad slopes towards lake causing difficulties to level front to back. 

    Absolutely NO shade site 65. 

    No privacy from site-to-site. 

    Site 65 sewer connection was inches from next site's picnic table! 

    Not dark sky friendly. Nice view of power plant especially at night. Large strings of lights at 5 permanent Airstream sites burning overnight, even when unoccupied. Illuminated the entire campground! 

    4 private toilet/shower rooms for 15 campsites and 10 GLAT units. There were lines of people waiting...

    No camp host.

    No wildlife sightings.

    Some highway noise and approach pattern to Austin IAP.

    No firewood for sale.

    2 bar AT&T.

  • Denise V.
    Nov. 10, 2021

    Colorado Landing RV & Mobile Home Park

    Nice Quiet Park not far from Fairgrounds

    • Water

    • 20/30/50 amp

    • Sewer

    • Extended Cable TV

    • Grill

    • Picnic Table (each one hand-painted with different design)

    • Site Pad: Gravel, level

    👍🏻 Pros:

    • Pull-thru sites closest to the Colorado River

    👎🏻 Cons:• No direct access to get into the river. It drops off too much.

    • The back portion of the site got a lot of afternoon sun

    📝 Park Notes:

    • Dump Station

    • Wifi

    • Propane sold onsite per pound. Site pickup/dropoff

    • Swimming Pool

    • Community Center with Laundry facility(1 washer/ 1 dryer), kitchen, showers/bathroom with kitchen, games, TV, shower

    • Pets on leash, big dog park

    • Each site had it's own trash can

    🐦 Wildlife:

    • Birds

    • Deer

    • Squirrels

    For more info and a video see https://www.denisevajdak.com/2021/10/colorado-landing-rv-park.html

  • Denise V.
    Feb. 25, 2022

    Bastrop State Park Campground

    Last Minute Trip

    The weather and the calendar aligned and there happened to be an open spot, so I took it, loaded up and headed out. 

    Length of Stay: 2 Nights

    Type of Park: State 

    Check In: 2p Check Out: 12p

    💲 Cost per night$25+$5 entry fee per person per day 
    Discounts: Texas Parks Pass Total Cost$25

    📝 Site#24 Notes:

    Pull Thru
    Water
    Max amp: 50 
    Sewer
    Grill
    Fire Ring w/Grate
    Hook for hanging lantern or other items
    Picnic Table: concrete Site Pad: level, asphalt, long enough for truck and trailer and extra space

    👍🏻 Pros:
    • Full hookups
    • Overlooking hillside
    • No one was camping on one side of me
    • A little shade in the afternoon
    • A couple tall Loblolly Pines still stand at this site

    👎🏻 Cons:
    • Because so many of the trees are missing, you hear more of the road noise from Highway 21 and 95
    • No privacy between spots
    • Spot is barely off main road

    📝 Park Notes:
    • Restrooms
    • Showers
    • Dump Station
    • Munzees and Geocaches in the Park
    • Trails- some are pretty challenging, steep
    • Pool
    • Pavilion
    • Cabins
    • Structures built by CCC(Civilian Conservation Corps)
    • When you enter Bastrop or Buescher, You can drive or bike between the parks(11 miles@ 30 mph max), but I would not tow/drive an RV.

    🐦 Wildlife:
    • Birds: Woodpeckers, Cardinals, Bluejays, Mockingbirds, Misc small birds

    💜 Highlights of this trip:
    • Drove around this park and to Buescher State Park
    • Made a run through Buc-ee's
    •🍕 Neighbors Kitchen& Yard- I definitely recommend the Pepperoni Rolls and the Prickly Pear Margarita! Great view overlooking the Colorado River. Live music sometimes.
    • Camping alone
    • Glad I went when I did. The very next day, a "controlled" burn got out of control and burned over 800 acres!

    More info at my blog: https://www.denisevajdak.com/2022/01/mlk-weekend-camping.html

  • Denise V.
    Jul. 20, 2021

    Rocky Creek (Somerville Lake)

    Great campgound with lots of green space

    Type of Park: COE 

    Check In: 3p Check Out: 2p 

    Site#144- Back-In

    💲28 per night

    • Water

    • 20/30/50 amp- pedestal looks pretty new

    • Grill- good condition

    • Fire Ring with flip over grate

    • Metal mesh picnic table with cover, far enough away so awnings came out fully

    • Site Pad: Level, crushed granite. Slopes up at the roadside.

    👍🏻 Pros:

    • On the shore of the lake facing west

    • Trees for some shade• Covered picnic table

    • Close to restrooms/showers

    • Plenty of room between sites

    • This site is aligned perfectly. Sit at the picnic table and watch the sun go down between the trees

    • Extra parking area across from site(mostly unused and starting to grow up)

    👎🏻 Cons:

    • No sewer hookups

    • Site slopes off steep on edge of site. Watch small children

    • Some of the trees around the site have been cut down. They still show on Google maps though.

    • Watch for ants

    📝 Park Notes:

    • Gates closed and locked from 10p to 6p- can get out, but not back in

    • 2 Dump Stations- the one closest to the entry gate has you facing into the park

    • Restrooms/ Showers

    • Playground

    • 3 miles of Nature Trails

    • Boat ramp is closed- under reconstruction

    • Group shelter for rent

    • Lots of dumpsters throughout the park

    • Sites on the east side of this loop are closer together

    • 60s-90s loop was pretty full

    • There are Munzees and a Geocache here

    🐦 Wildlife:

    • Birds: Cardinals, Mockingbirds, Great Blue Herons, Great Egrets

    • Quite a few deer

  • Rick G.
    Jun. 10, 2020

    Lake Bastrop North Shore Park

    Great little spot - Clean and tucked away!

    We spent 2 nights here in the tent sites a couple weeks ago. We loved it.

    There are 8 tent-only sites at the north end of the park - there is a short trail by the restrooms that lead to them. Upsides are that they are removed from most of the park's bustle, so it's easier to relax and enjoy your time "in the woods". The restrooms and shower facility are a ~200-300 ft walk, depending on which site you choose. Each site has a grill, picnic table and fire ring. The sites are not particularly level, but we were able to get two tents on the site with minimal issues. The tent area also has a community grill and fire pit that would make it a great candidate for a group camping event.

    There is a small floating dock where you can fish or launch a kayak (remember, you can't park close so you'll have to carry the boat in...good for kayaks, bad for canoes). There is ample room at the park's main launch to put in larger canoes or kayaks without carrying them as far.

    The park amenities are fine - swimming area, fishing pier, and fairly clean showers/restrooms. Also, there is a Bucee's 5-10 minutes away for those last-minute needs/forgotten supplies!

    All in all, a good weekend, and a good spot to camp!

  • Stephen & Theresa B.
    Jul. 18, 2021

    Stephen F. Austin State Park Campground

    Pleasant Texas State Park

    We had a really nice relaxing stay at Stephen F Austin State Park near San Filepe, Texas. Great little state park easily accessed from I-10. The 38 RV sites are all asphalt pad pull throughs with 30/15 amp electric, water and sewer complete with concrete pad for table, fire pit, lantern and all well spaced for plenty of privacy...big rig friendly. They have an additional 39 tent only sites with water and 25 primitive. Screened shelters are reservable for tent camping with 20 amp electric and water plus one rustic cabin with amenities. There is a$5 daily entrance fee in addition to camping fees. The bathhouse facilities are brand new. It's a small park but they do have five miles of trails for hiking/biking with views of the Brazos River. We enjoyed the wildlife; deer strolling in the campground every morning and evening, birds, rabbits, frogs, turtles, a bobcat and numerous owls. They have a Nature Center; however it was not open during our visit. The park office has a small store with sundries and park souvenirs. The nearby San Felipe de Austin State His­toric Site tells the story of early settlers to Texas and is worth a visit. We made a run to the nearby town of Sealy to do a much needed laundry stop...small community with grocery, dining and fuel to meet most needs. GPS 29.811982-96.108059 l(979) 885-3613 l Park Road 38 San Felipe, TX 77473

  • Troy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 1, 2018

    Lake Bastrop North Shore Park

    Lake Bastrop + Family Activities + Lake Life

    This campground is located a short distance away from the city of Austin, Texas. The park is managed by the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA). At the entrance there is an office where you can pay your admission fee and it has a small store where you can pick up supplies. If you arrive late, there is an after hour station to pay your fee which accepts cash or a credit card.

    This park has car and RV campsites. There are no primitive sites. There is a campground called the Lake Bastrop North Shore Park located 15 minutes away with primitive sites.

    The campsites are all very similar. There is an area to park your car and it will fit a small or midsize RV. There are water and electrical hook-ups which make it very convenient. There are typically plenty of trees for shade. Each site has a picnic table for dining, a grill for outdoor cooking, a pole to hang food or trash and there is a fire ring for a campfire. Of course they also have pad sites where you can place a tent. The pad sites will fit anywhere from a two man tent up to an eight man tent. In addition to the campsites there are a number of small cabins which can hold up to four people. The cabins have some basic amenities and the restrooms are nearby. Most of the campsites and cabins are only a short walk to the lake shore where you can catch a sweet view of Lake Bastrop.

    There is limited hiking with one trail that runs along the lakeshore for about 6 miles. The main attraction of this park is living the lake life. Near the campsites one can launch a canoe or kayak. But there is also a boat ramp and boat dock where you can launch larger sized watercraft. If you don’t have your own watercraft you can rent a canoe or kayak from the office and pick it up near the boat dock. It is possible to fish from a boat or the shore. There are a number of community spaces which are great for picnicking. There is a sand volleyball court. And there’s a special area of the lake that has been roped-off and is designated for swimming.

    I think that the only possible downside about this park might be that there are always lots of families and energetic kids running around. If you’re seeking peace and quiet this might not be your place. If you are seeking some fun activities, this place is great.

    I think that the Lake Bastrop South Shore Park is a 5 star campground for all of the facilities, amenities and considering that the staff are friendly.

Guide to Somerville Lake

Tent camping near Somerville Lake in Texas offers a unique blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure, perfect for those looking to escape into nature.

Tips for tent camping near Somerville Lake

Tent campers should check out Plum Park on the Colorado

  • This well-reviewed site features excellent river access, making it ideal for fishing and swimming, as noted in a recent review of Plum Park on the Colorado.
  • Enjoy the convenience of picnic tables and trash disposal at Plum Park on the Colorado, ensuring a comfortable stay.
  • With fires allowed and a welcoming atmosphere, Plum Park on the Colorado is perfect for gathering around the campfire after a day of adventure.

Tent campers appreciate these amenities at Integrated Regenerative Farms

  • Each tent site at Integrated Regenerative Farms comes with 30-amp hookups, making it a great choice for those who want a bit of comfort while camping.
  • The availability of showers and toilets at Integrated Regenerative Farms adds a level of convenience that many campers appreciate.
  • Enjoy the rural charm of this site, located just an hour outside of Austin, making it a perfect getaway for those looking to escape the city while still having access to essential amenities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular tent campsite near Somerville Lake?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Somerville Lake is Flag Pond Primitive Campsite — Lake Somerville State Park Nails Creek Unit with a 0-star rating from 0 reviews.

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