Best Campgrounds near South Houston, TX

Campgrounds surrounding South Houston, Texas range from full-service RV resorts to state parks with tent camping and cabin options. The region includes established facilities like Houston Med Center KOA Holiday and Lakeview RV Resort, which cater primarily to RV campers but often accommodate tent camping as well. Brazos Bend State Park Campground, located about 30 miles southwest of South Houston, offers a more natural setting with multiple accommodation types including tent sites, RV hookups, cabins, and glamping options. Several mixed-use campgrounds provide concrete pads for RVs while maintaining areas for traditional tent camping, creating diverse options for overnight stays within reasonable driving distance of the city.

Access to campgrounds in the Houston area remains relatively consistent year-round due to the mild Gulf Coast climate, though summer humidity and mosquitoes can affect camping comfort. "We stayed in the tent sites away from the surf. Fishing was close by. Mosquitoes are worse at Surfside at night," noted one camper about nearby coastal options. Hurricane season (June through November) occasionally impacts availability, particularly at coastal sites. Most established campgrounds in the area feature paved roads and level sites, making them accessible to standard vehicles without special equipment. Reservations are strongly recommended for weekend stays throughout the year, especially at popular destinations like Brazos Bend State Park, which often fills quickly during spring and fall when temperatures are most comfortable for outdoor activities.

Proximity to natural features represents a significant draw for campers in the South Houston area. A visitor to Brazos Bend State Park highlighted the wildlife viewing opportunities: "We saw around 15 alligators while hiking, and these are animals in the wild in their habitat." Urban campgrounds like Medical Center RV Resort and South Main RV Park provide convenient base camps for exploring Houston attractions while maintaining resort-style amenities including swimming pools, shower facilities, and community spaces. Many RV parks in the region feature lakes or water features, concrete pads, and security gates to enhance comfort and safety. Family-friendly amenities such as swimming pools, recreation rooms, and organized activities are common at the larger established campgrounds, particularly those catering to both short-term travelers and extended-stay guests.

Best Camping Sites Near South Houston, Texas (232)

    1. Houston / Med Center KOA Holiday

    9 Reviews
    Bellaire, TX
    11 miles
    Website

    "It has three locations with washer and dryers, two dog parks, a recreation room and easy access to Tom Bass park."

    "The city park it cleared out and shut down by the police every night so there aren’t any people roaming around after dark."

    2. Lakeview RV Resort

    8 Reviews
    Bellaire, TX
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (713) 723-0973

    "Close to the Texas Medical Center. The area around the park is a bit rough."

    "Pretty lakes with fish. A shuttle to the hospitals. It’s right off the highway. Nothing within walking distance though except the convenience store."

    3. Eric & Jay’s RV Resort

    4 Reviews
    Pearland, TX
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (713) 206-0779

    $65 - $79 / night

    "You are right next to interstate, but it’s convenient to stores and easy to get in & out of gate."

    4. Medical Center RV Resort

    4 Reviews
    Bellaire, TX
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (713) 561-5335

    $57 - $82 / night

    "Everyone was so friendly and nice and the park feels like you are not in the city despite so close to everything. "

    "Close to medical district of Houston, clean well maintained."

    5. Brazos Bend State Park Campground

    47 Reviews
    Thompsons, TX
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (979) 553-5101

    $12 - $75 / night

    "A quick, 45 minute drive southwest will get you out of the concrete jungle that is the sprawling Space City metropolis and into one of the lushest, greenest parts of Texas."

    "Before we stopped at the Brazos park we went from Pottsville Arkansas to the beaches in Texas .Started out in Houston and seen the San Jacinto Monument , The Washburn Tunnel, Aquaworld in down town Houston"

    6. USA RV Resorts Marina Bay

    4 Reviews
    Kemah, TX
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (281) 334-0333

    "The location in Kemah is walking distance to several good restaurants and musical entertainment. Across the street is Clear Lake Shores. A bayside community with boats."

    "There’s a nice club house for parties, laundry facilities, a pool next to the bayou, fishing and kayaking/canoeing in the bayou and a friendly staff that keeps the park clean and cared for."

    7. Southlake RV Resort

    2 Reviews
    Pearland, TX
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (832) 804-8088

    "Gated campground located at the end of a one lane no outlet road. Layout and campsites well arranged with dedicated dog walk, workout area and laundry."

    "It’s close to everything so thats a major plus. However it does have A LOT of rules. Also, a lot of long term residents live here."

    8. Harvest Acres RV Park and Mini Storage

    1 Review
    Friendswood, TX
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (832) 219-7080

    $50 - $260 / night

    "Great location to everything and many amenities. Always having group activities and dinners. Fantastic facilities with everything you need!"

    9. Eagles Point RV and Camping

    3 Reviews
    Deer Park, TX
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (832) 287-9082

    $25 - $60 / night

    "I’m from CA and I’m used to camping out in the woods so I was a little scared of what to expect when I was driving through the quaint town, but to my surprise the campgrounds were really nice."

    "It is pretty close to town but once you get here you'll be blown away by how it feels like it's super far from anything else."

    10. South Main RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Bellaire, TX
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (713) 667-0120

    $50 / night

    "There is a bus stop near the entrance to this RV Park that will take you a mile or so away to the Red Line Rail, which takes you downtown."

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Recent Reviews near South Houston, TX

462 Reviews of 232 South Houston Campgrounds


  • Halsey C.
    Sep. 10, 2025

    Sugar Land RV Park

    Such an amazing and very beautiful place!

    Sugar Land RV Park is a nice spot to stay if you’re visiting Sugar Land, Texas, with easy access to local attractions like the museum and town square. The calm, flat terrain makes it comfortable for RV travelers, and while you enjoy your trip, you can also check out tools like install onstream for pc to keep up with entertainment or streaming during your downtime.

  • D. Scott W.
    Sep. 8, 2025

    Jamaica Beach RV Resort

    Nice resort campground

    We enjoy the lazy river, putt, putt, and kayaking on the bay. It is an easy walk to the beach. Galveston State Park is on the other side of to make a beach if you want to stay on the water. However, we really enjoy the resort setting and the people that camp here as well as the people who run the camp ground.

  • Tara R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 31, 2025

    Houston West RV Park

    Very convenient

    This park is only about a block off of Route 10 near Houston. Great place to stay if you are just passing through. The pool and hot tub are nice, and the lake is pretty. They've got a pretty severe red ant infestation everywhere, so you can't spend too long standing outside on the gravel or the grass.

  • J
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Medical Center RV Resort

    Paved and level, full hookups

    Close to medical district of Houston, clean well maintained.

  • Jacqueline Z.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 8, 2025

    Bolivar Flats Dispersed Camping

    Amazing free beach camping

    This was an amazing trip. We stayed Monday-Friday and were the only RVer there Thursday night.

  • willem V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 31, 2025

    Timber Ridge RV Village

    Quiet RV site

    Convenient rv site in the woodlands area. Full hookup rv sites, with ample space. Most sites occupied, but still very peacefull eith shade and nice trees

  • Alana B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 24, 2025

    Surfside Beach Dispersed Camping

    Alive!

    Beautiful night stargazing and relaxing with the ocean waves. The days bright sun and cool water gave us great joy. I couldn’t imagine a better time.

  • Jim P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 19, 2025

    Galveston Island State Park Campground

    Very well maintained park with easy access and tons to do

    Campsites are concrete, level, with a very nice shelter. We stayed on the beach side and easy access to the beach from pretty much any site. Restrooms are clean and well maintained all park. Rangers were very friendly and helpful. With such close proximity to Houston, it is a great weekend getaway!

  • Travis A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 11, 2025

    Galveston, state park, TX

    Great beach camping location

    Galveston state park has been in operation fir over 50yrs. Offers restrooms, shower, electricity, dump stations. You can camp on the beach side or on the inlet side. Galveston state park is close to shopping, museums, bars, restaurants, fishing piers and grocery stores. Great location to camp


Guide to South Houston

Camping options near South Houston span approximately 30 miles in any direction from the city center, with access to both inland and coastal environments. The region sits at an average elevation of 50 feet above sea level with natural bayous, lakes, and coastal plains creating diverse camping environments. Year-round camping is possible due to the subtropical climate, though summer temperatures routinely exceed 90°F with high humidity from June through September.

What to do

Wildlife viewing at Brazos Bend State Park: Located about 30 miles southwest of South Houston, this park is known for its abundant alligator population. "We saw gators at the nature center. Cool," notes one visitor. The park features multiple hiking and biking trails where wildlife encounters are common.

Stargazing at the George Observatory: Brazos Bend State Park Campground houses this astronomy center with special weekend hours. "The best part of this park is the observatory, which has special events and regular weekend hours pretty much all year. It's absolutely worth staying up late for this!" A visitor mentions that "There are so many friendly astronomy enthusiasts who are willing to share a peek through their telescope."

Boating and fishing at Clear Lake: USA RV Resorts Marina Bay provides access to waterfront activities. The campground includes a "fishing dock" and is located in "Kemah is walking distance to several good restaurants and musical entertainment. Across the street is Clear Lake Shores. A bayside community with boats."

What campers like

Clean, well-maintained facilities: Many campers highlight the cleanliness of the facilities. At Medical Center RV Resort, visitors appreciate the "private rooms in the bathhouse let you feel comfortable and not like a locker room." Another camper notes it's a "very nice park exceptionally clean at all times. Staff is very pleasant and go above and beyond to help whatever they can."

Proximity to medical facilities: Several campgrounds cater specifically to those visiting Houston's medical district. "We plan to stay here during my visits to MD Anderson for cancer treatment," reports a guest at Houston / Med Center KOA Holiday. Another camper shares, "About 15 minutes from museum district and downtown. Shuttle to medical center for free."

Pool and recreation amenities: Many campgrounds offer resort-style facilities. One camper at Lakeview RV Resort states, "The pool area looks like a pool you would see at a hotel," while another mentions that "Has everything I need for a long term stay. Computer room, exercise equipment, showers, laundry. The grounds are well kept. Outdoor kitchens for use."

What you should know

Security features: Most RV parks in the Houston area feature secured access. A camper at Eric & Jay's RV Resort appreciated "the property is spotless and clean" with "all amenities and spa etc you can use 24/7." Many parks use gated access with security codes.

Internet connections: Connectivity varies between campgrounds. One camper noted a unique system: "They have a 'no wifi' slogan, and the campground wifi is rendered obsolete within the confines of your designated space, instead favoring a hard-wired ethernet connection to your router, which you will leave outside your trailer."

Traffic and noise considerations: Houston's urban location means some campgrounds experience traffic noise. A camper mentioned that Medical Center RV Resort is "very quiet considering your in downtown Houston. Only drawback is the construction at the entrance." Another camper noted that at one park "you are directly off of the highway so don't except quite."

Tips for camping with families

Alligator viewing with safety: Families with children enjoy wildlife viewing at a safe distance. "If you want to see alligators in their natural habitat this is the park for you. There were so many. We even came across one on the trail eating a snake," shares a visitor to Brazos Bend State Park Campground. The park also features "a small nature centre where you can pet baby Gators and learn about them."

Kid-friendly amenities: Look for campgrounds with designated play areas. "Hikes and wildlife are good too, lots of easy trails along water for the kids, cool ponds, great little observation tour to climb," says a Brazos Bend visitor. Some campgrounds also feature swimming pools that accommodate families.

Mosquito preparation: Eagles Point RV and Camping offers a more secluded experience where "you can fish on the lake, hike through the land or just relax and enjoy the serenity." However, throughout the region, mosquitoes can be problematic. One camper advises: "If you go in the summer you need to watch out for mosquitoes."

Tips from RVers

Site selection strategy: Many RVers recommend requesting sites away from highways. "The front of the RV Park is by the toll road, and you can hear the traffic. We were in site 223 in the back, by the city park, and we could barely hear any vehicle noise," notes one RVer.

Transportation considerations: Houston traffic affects travel time. One RVer advises: "If you don't have an EZ Pass or RV Toll Pass, you'll want one if you must drive during rush hour. The traffic is THICK and there were accidents almost every day." Several campgrounds offer shuttle services to key Houston locations.

Leveling requirements: Some campers report uneven sites at certain parks. "This is a brand new park, yet some of the concrete slabs are unlevel. Perhaps the most unlevel that we've experienced in our travels," reports an RVer, suggesting bringing adequate leveling blocks when camping in the area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near South Houston, TX?

According to TheDyrt.com, South Houston, TX offers a wide range of camping options, with 232 campgrounds and RV parks near South Houston, TX and 8 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near South Houston, TX?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near South Houston, TX is Houston / Med Center KOA Holiday with a 4.8-star rating from 9 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near South Houston, TX?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 8 free dispersed camping spots near South Houston, TX.