Best Glamping near South Bend, TX

Recent Glamping Reviews near South Bend, Texas

71 Reviews of 7 South Bend Campgrounds

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  Stephanie T.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 31, 2016

  Possum Kingdom State Park Campground

  Best name every for a lake + cliff diving

  Was pretty busy when we went for spring break. Lots of people live nearby so the lake is constantly filled with watercraft, swimmers and people cliff diving near the shore. Decided we didn't feel like kayaking with such a big crowd.

  Lots of amenities and places to buy stuff. Very much a glamping crowd.

  Although I don't fish according to our neighbors it is a good fishing spot. Saw lots of people cleaning fish at the designated fish cleaning spots.

  Hiking trail near the primitive campsites afforded some birdwatching opportunities, although mostly we saw wild turkeys.

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  Jaime K.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 7, 2021

  Possum Kingdom State Park Campground

  Beautiful Texas State Park

  We had plenty of space to spread out and relax. Rented a pontoon and saw Hell's gates worth the stop. Spent most of the time swimming and fishing from shore. This is one of the clearer lakes in Texas.

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  Brenda R.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 18, 2021

  Plateau — Lake Mineral Wells State Park

  Camping at Texas State Parks

  I've camped at several Texas State Parks recently. They're very nice places to camp at. Restrooms are well kept. Some are free and can stay up to 14 days.

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  Ashley M.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 9, 2022

  Plateau — Lake Mineral Wells State Park

  Beautiful

  Beautiful little spot, only stayed a night. Walk right up to lake. Spots to our right had kayaks to put in right at campsite. Dump site on the way out. Spotted a Texas bobcat.

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  Cathy J.

  Guide

  

  May. 19, 2021

  Possum Kingdom State Park Campground

  Bet it’s great in summer!

  We stayed here January 26 -31, 2021 on the first stop of a 3 month escape from Northern Wisconsin winter. I’m guessing it’s great when it’s warm and you have a boat. It was always windy. Concessions store closed for remodeling. Construction on cabin near our site. Nice bathrooms, shower water not super hot. Nice trails and tons of birds. A bunch of guys cleaning their catfish at a cleaning station near our site. Left a ton of carcasses that the rangers cleaned up. If you plan to use Texas state parks, get the pass as it will save you lots of money!

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  Deborah C.

  Ranger

  

  May. 31, 2021

  Cross Timbers — Lake Mineral Wells State Park

  Lake mineral wells state Park Texas May, 2021

  Lake mineral wells state park was great for biking, hiking, swimming and fishing. We had something fun for all 6 of us. My husband and I stayed in our tent, while rest of family stayed in their RV. It has been a very rainy month in Texas so some trails were closed. The camp store was awesome.we didn’t take advantage of the kayak or canoe rentals, but the prices were reasonable. Bathrooms, while a little dated were clean and had soap!

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  Tammie L.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 18, 2019

  Thousand Trails Bay Landing

  Great location

  First time camping in this area of Texas! The rolling hills are beautiful! This campground is very dark at night, so if you are arriving later in the evening beware! The RV sites are not marked very well! They are level and they do have some near the water! They have a nice pool and club house! The staff was very friendly! This campground is not far from downtown Bridgeport, there are several restaurants and if you want a good burger try 5 boys Ranch! I took my kayak to do some fishing!

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  Cris B.

  Traveler

  

  Jan. 30, 2025

  Plateau — Lake Mineral Wells State Park

  Clean, beautiful and serene

  Late in the day we stopped at Lake Mineral Wells State Park, TX. We weren't sure where to go as the gate was unmanned at our arrival. We missed the turn to the campground, but a friendly and helpful Texas State Park Officer directed us how to get there. He helped us with how to make payment as well. 

  The campground was beautiful. It was quiet, the bathrooms were clean, and the lake was serene. There are at least 3 campgrounds, including shelters, equestrian, a loop for tenters, and a loop for larger rigs.  We stayed in the Plateau loop. Even though we only stayed one night, I would go back.

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  autumn

  Guide

  

  Feb. 12, 2022

  Possum Kingdom State Park Campground

  1st road-trip!

  This park was definitely out in the middle of nowhere, with a long peaceful drive full of wildlife. We made it to the park entrance, check in was quick. We arrived on a week day and they ranger informed us the camp store was closed until weekend and no firewood. Closest store with firewood was 30min away. They lake was beautiful. We were right beside the restroom and shower facilities which was great! We came to stay for one night, we had a roof top tent so the site we had was nice and would make a perfect side for a RV but for us it could’ve been wider for our ladder but we were close to the restroom which we wanted. The restrooms were clean, could use a little update, and water was warm but not hot. Lots of wildlife around! I would stay again but I don’t think it’s the best place to go for a winter camping trip. Thank you Texas state parks!

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  Jill B.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 12, 2019

  Cross Timbers — Lake Mineral Wells State Park

  Beautiful Hidden Gem

  I'm from Texas, and I've never thought, "Let's go to Mineral Wells!".  My daughter who lives in Ft. Worth suggested we go the Lake Mineral Wells State Park for a weekend camping get away.  We wanted to spend the weekend hiking and hanging out at our campsite.  This was the perfect combination. 

  We stayed on the Live Oak campground loop which has 30/50 amp/water.  We were lucky to snag the very last spot for the weekend.  Our site was right on the lake on a little 20 foot bluff that was perfect for watching the sunrise and drinking coffee each morning.  We spend our only full day hiking.  We visited the rock climbing area and also hiked to the primitive camping area.  The weather was perfect, blue bird skies and breezy mid-60's.

  We felt very safe at this park.  The close the gate at 10 pm and you must have a code to enter after that.  The park host is also a ranger.  He and his wife were directly across from our site.  The whole park seems to be heavily patrolled.  Always a good feeling.  I would recommend camping here!

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  Jenny W.

  Guide

  

  Jan. 18, 2021

  Possum Kingdom State Park Campground

  Great campground on the lake

  We so enjoyed our stay here! Right on the water and the campgrounds are spaced out enough that you are not right on top of each other. There is a convenience store on site that has most anything you need. There is also a Men’s and Women’s bathrooms with two shower stalls (in the women’s at least) - but no family bathroom setup. Everything was pretty basic, as you would expect at a state park.

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  LaRee S.

  Ranger

  

  May. 6, 2022

  Possum Kingdom State Park Campground

  Don't expect a quiet night's sleep

  Tent sites are walk-in to the other side of the end of the lake, and can be pretty rickety with loose rocks getting there. Was good practice for backpacking, since parking is closeby, but not very convenient. P008 is probably the only site suitable for hammock camping. Everything else is flat and exposed, next to the shore.

  We were woken up by loud boats trolling the shore and men shouting around midnight both nights we were there, and could hear conversations from the RV area.

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  Gemma P.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 11, 2017

  Possum Kingdom State Park Campground

  Perfect family get away

  It was nice and peaceful there. They had an awesome store close by where they use the honor system at night for ice and firewood. The campsites close to the water were a little small and Rocky but we had a nice grassy one across the street.

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  Garrett B.

  Scout

  

  Jan. 10, 2018

  Possum Kingdom State Park Campground

  Path of resistance

  The campgrounds at PK look well kept and cleaned up. The trails are nice. They have plenty of shaded areas as much as they do have open and sunny areas. Summer I was alil weary of the sunny areas because of the overgrowth of vegetation on the trail for the worry of a rattlesnake encounter. Other than that there are nice wide trails and great outlooks of the lake for just sitting back to rest with a view or snapping a few photos. You can see far on some spots. Overall it was a good experience. Might look into camping there once warmer weather hits us again.

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  Spencer R.

  Guide

  

  May. 10, 2021

  Possum Kingdom State Park Campground

  Great Experience

  We arrived around midnight. There was a warm breeze blowing. Big ants strolled nearby but are easily avoidable. The place is right on a lake. The restroom is close by. It was a great experience! Would stay again. We did not see any possums but did see a large female dear grazing.

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  Crystal A.

  Scout

  

  Mar. 31, 2022

  Possum Kingdom State Park Campground

  Fielder Trip

  Lovely campsite, beautiful scenery. Our campgrounds were right by the lake so that was convenient.

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  Mic R.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 10, 2020

  Possum Kingdom State Park Campground

  Good lake park.

  This is a nice little park for swimming doing a little tubing, not a hiking park, there’s a trail that’s about a mile and change long. It’s a big lake so if you have a boat you will truly enjoy it. I did not. So swimming and tubing is all I did in the water.The 2011 fire it’s not evident anymore, so it’s a great time to go. June 27 to July 3. 2020

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  Kerri S.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 10, 2020

  Possum Kingdom State Park Campground

  Great hiking trails

  We have only used day passes for hiking here since covid19 restrictions took place. Very impressive trails and nice bathrooms. Easy lake access with boat ramp.

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  Nate K.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 31, 2019

  Possum Kingdom State Park Campground

  Chaparrel camp site #112

   First impression- 112 is located perfectly right across from the bathrooms, and has a semi “easy to access” water’s edge. Not ideal for kayak releasing, but there was a small cubby hole in the rock where the water comes in that we discovered once the other half arrived. 
   Only about a 35-45 minute drive to Hells Gate, which seems to be a hot spot for parties. Boats all tied together, bands playing, beer drinking, good time spot. That was where we met Carol, who allowed us to access her property to unload the kayaks, and proceeded to have an incredible time, being the only two people on kayaks in a multi million dollar neighborhood. 
   Stopped at Boondocks Bar and Grill, and met the lady responsible for the pea salad... an unsung hero of the culinary world. 
   Once back at the campsite, we had the privilege of meeting the state representative/ rule enforcer that happened to be on duty that night. He gave us a lesson on how to properly consume alcohol while on the campsite, even though no one was being harmed by the methods chosen to do so before he arrived. 
   Someone from the group thought it would be a good idea to leave out the chips and queso, previously ordered at Boondock’s, for the raccoons. It would have been adorable to be able to feed them by hand, the chips, that we had learned they absolutely loved, not too long before. Once they arrived, we would surprise them from out of nowhere, and shower them with love and affection, in hopes they would take to us as family, and allow us to hand feed them. We were very surprised to find, not only were they not raccoons, they were skunks, but also, skunks also enjoy the salty taste of a tortilla chip or two as well. I regret to inform you, that we were not able to hand feed them like we hoped, but all in all, the skunks were an exciting addition to the adventure. 
   Overall, I would say it was a trip that was
  

  better than expected, in a very peaceful environment.

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  Todd D.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 24, 2019

  Possum Kingdom State Park Campground

  Texas beauty

  I have visited here many times and now that some time has passed since the golden alge epidemic that the area has returned to it's natural beauty.

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  Cynthia D.

  Scout

  

  May. 27, 2019

  Possum Kingdom State Park Campground

  Our favorite Texas State Park!

  We have been camping here for about 35 years.  Started out tent camping and now prefer a RV.  Love this park.  Many of the campsites are directly on the water, the wind coming off the water will keep you cool in the summer.  We camp here year round.  We camp to relax and this is great place for this.

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  Michelle M.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 14, 2018

  Possum Kingdom State Park Campground

  Great place to kayak!

  This is one of my favorite parks to kayak or canoe at! You can rent them right there at the dock. You can rent jet skis, as well! You can’t get to the famous Hells Gate from the park, but if you take the loop through a private community called Sportsman’s World, you will run right into a view of it.

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  Jennifer J.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 29, 2016

  Possum Kingdom State Park Campground

  Fun for the whole family

  As a kid we would come out here several times a year. We would boat, float, cliff jump, cookout, and enjoy each other's company. Twenty years later we are still enjoying these traditions.

  If you like primitive, tent sites, cabins, or RV sites, there are plenty of options.

  You should check out Hell's Gate while you are here.

  There are also a few hike and bike trails, but this is mainly a park for boating and fishing.

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  Chris P.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 9, 2019

  Possum Kingdom State Park Campground

  Big Beautiful PK State Park

  What can I say? PK State Park is beautiful with full hookups right on the lake. All the facilities you need are here and in good shape. Highly recommend!

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  Shawn

  Guide

  

  Oct. 22, 2024

  Possum Kingdom State Park Campground

  Right on the water

  Perfect site right on the water. Nice shade. Nice swimming area.

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  Jeffrey Z.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 28, 2024

  Possum Kingdom State Park Campground

  Nice state park

  Beautiful park with great trails and stunning views of the lake. Lots of trees and grassy areas. Bathrooms are clean but older for sure. Site was in the smaller side for RVs and not the most level.

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  LaRee S.

  Ranger

  

  May. 9, 2022

  Lake Godstone

  Very comfortable planned campsites

  We stayed at the Group campground at the top of the dam, and it was a very nice, level site for our tents. It has a wind-break on one side that we were thankful for when the windstorms rolled through. Accessible by 2WD. 

  Easy access to the docks and to deer blinds to watch the deer come out (no hunting). Carol, one of the ranch managers, gave us a grand tour of the property - there are some beautiful primitive sites in the back of the ranch, including one that is "ideal for backpackers". 

  One thing to note if you are camping around the lake - sound travels. If there are guests at the lodge, you WILL hear them. Luckily, when the kids at the lodge woke us up at 2am with loud music and shouting, the managers were very quick to get them to quiet down.

  Stars are bright out here. Coyotes sang us to sleep.