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Best Tent Camping near Sunnyvale, TX

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Tent camping options near Sunnyvale, Texas include several established campgrounds within an hour's drive of the city. Nearby options include Cedar Ridge Mobile Home & RV Park, which offers tent sites despite its name, and Northside RV Resort, which provides walk-in tent camping areas alongside its other accommodations. Meadowmere Park & Campground, located on Lewisville Lake, features 36 designated tent sites with electric hookups and is noted for its peaceful setting.

Most tent camping areas near Sunnyvale provide basic facilities but vary in amenities. Erwin Park in McKinney offers tent sites with picnic tables, fire pits, and drinking water, though showers are not available. According to one visitor, "Erwin Park is a great place to visit if you're looking to spend a few days running or biking trails. Campsites are far enough apart that you have privacy yet close enough that you don't feel alone." Sites typically include fire rings and picnic tables, though not all locations permit fires during dry periods. Trash disposal is available at most campgrounds, but campers should verify water availability before arrival.

Walk-in tent sites can be found at several locations around Sunnyvale. Sycamore Bend Park features primitive tent camping with fire rings but lacks electricity and showers. A camper noted that "it's a short walk from where you park" to reach the tent sites, making it "really nice, secluded camping for being so close to suburbs." Little Elm Park offers lakeside tent camping with electric hookups for $5 per tent, though without shower facilities. For those seeking more privacy, Sleep Under The Pecan Trees provides 12 walk-in tent sites with fires allowed and toilet facilities. Sites throughout the region generally offer some tree cover for shade, particularly important during hot Texas summers, and many provide access to hiking trails or water activities on nearby lakes.

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Best Tent Sites Near Sunnyvale, Texas (10)

    1. Cedar Ridge Mobile Home & RV Park

    1 Review
    Lancaster, TX
    15 miles
    +1 (214) 371-9818

    "Stayed there during our trip to Texas, after visiting Big Bend. Overall, pretty good spot for RVing."

    2. Collin Park

    1 Review
    Wylie, TX
    17 miles

    3. Northside RV Resort

    9 Reviews
    Waxahachie, TX
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (972) 908-0040

    $50 - $60 / night

    "Level pads. Quiet. Dog park. Play ground. Wifi. Cable. Lake."

    "Each shower has its own toilet and vanity behind a lockable door. Our campsite (532) was a little awkward to get in because of the corner and the speed bumps, but not impossible."

    4. Brockdale Park

    1 Review
    Lavon Lake, TX
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (972) 442-3141

    5. Erwin Park

    8 Reviews
    McKinney, TX
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (972) 547-2690

    "Erwin Park is a great place to visit if you're looking to spend a few days running or biking trails. Campsites are far enough apart that you have privacy yet close enough that you don't feel alone."

    "I’ve had many great experiences at this park it’s a ways out of the way of the city noise. The only sound other than bird song is the occasional moo and some coyote yips in the distance"

    6. Meadowmere Park & Campground

    2 Reviews
    Southlake, TX
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (817) 410-3939

    $35 / night

    "We really enjoyed this camp space. Peaceful, open, spacious and super nice management and staff. We stayed in spot 23 and although windy, I really enjoyed the scenery and quietness."

    "Close to Dallas, very clean and organized camp area."

    7. Sycamore Bend Park

    3 Reviews
    Lake Dallas, TX
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (469) 645-9100

    $20 / night

    "The restrooms really stink, but are always clean and stocked in my experience. Max 3 night stay, no electricity, water, or showers. Nice fire rings, flag pole, and calm park."

    "No access to drive to the actual site so I couldn’t use my RTT but it’s a short walk from where you park. Really nice park right on the lake, but it does get a bit crowded."

    8. Little Elm Park

    1 Review
    Little Elm, TX
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (972) 731-3296

    "Electric hookups for RV generally a small area first come first serve.... 5 dollars per tent....restrooms and park lights.... stores nearby..... no showers"

    9. Sleep Under The Pecan Trees

    3 Reviews
    Commerce, TX
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (903) 366-1658

    $45 - $50 / night

    "You will be about 12 minutes away from the nearest Walmart, in case you forget some camping supplies. We had to go there to buy more carrots for the horses. (40 pounds of carrots)."

    "The entire property is simply beautiful and I'd strongly recommend Dads to bring their girls and boys out to enjoy this amazing display of nature and wildlife."

    10. Bella Hampton Farm Foundation

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    Mabank, TX
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (512) 944-0376

    $30 - $45 / night

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  • j
    Jan. 3, 2022

    Hickory Creek - Lewisville Lake

    Spacious campground near town

    Lewisville TX Hickory Creek Park COE on Lewisville Lake Open year round. Just over 100 paved sites most with lakeviews. Also have primitive walk in sites by lake. May 1 to Sept 30 14 day max stay other times can extend 14 more days!Be ware that gate closes from 10pm to 6am and there is no code access! Sites are w/e and all have new 50 amp. Grills and fire rings along with covered picnic tables. Modern bathhouse with large shower stalls. Nice boat ramp and boat trailer parking. There are several nature and walking trails as well as paved roads for bike riding. I have Verizon and was able to call and text but not use internet in camp. Town is short 5 minutes away. There's restaurants, shopping and theater close by.

  • S
    Jan. 21, 2022

    Isle du Bois Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park

    Great venue for first camping trip in four decades

    68 year-old solo camper getting ready to travel around the country, car/tent camping primarily. Haven't really camped since 1973, so I drove out to Lake Ray Roberts for a one-night trial for some new gear and knock off the rust. 

    This was a terrific choice – Hawthorn Area #9, wooded area, 4th on the path from the Hawthorn parking lot to the other nine campsites on this loop (150 steps from campsite to car and restrooms, a little over 100 yards). As most (maybe all) of the campsites here, this was walk-in to the campsite from a common parking lot.

    I walked around the rest of this loop and the adjoining one (16-40). Each campsite had a tent pad, picnic table, fire pit and lantern post. Mine was one of the more private in that I couldn't see another picnic table. However, with the trees and in some places tall grass, I would rate most of the sites as private. 

    The next morning there were about half-dozen deer roaming around the area between my camp and the parking lot. There was only one other car in the parking lot overnight and they camped in one of the other areas. One of the lots (I think it was #13) actually had lake front. Others had views of the water. 

    Depending on exact location you could see the dam and except for a few hours of the deepest night you could faintly hear the drone of road noise. But the near-full moon lit the area so well I walked to my car about 4:30 in the morning without a light and could see very well – it was really nice and bright. 

    The Isle du Bois unit is at the far southeast corner of the lake, near the eastern end of the dam. The Hawthorn area is one of the first sites from the entrance, maybe a 5-minute drive.

  • Ray & Terri F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 2, 2021

    Isle du Bois Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park

    This is a big camping area, lots of campsites near the lake

    The campground is nice and well maintained and sites are fairly well spaced with lots of grass, trees and open areas. The park staff were very friendly and helpful. We were in site 78 for 5 days. Only a few of the sites in the Deer Ridge campground loop looked level, fortunately ours was one of them, but we saw one 5th wheel with the wheels on one side off of the ground by several inches and one Class A whose front wheels were 8-10 inches off the ground. AT&T coverage was fairly good here, generally between 1-3 Bars of LTE service, with speeds up to 4.5 MB/s. There is no WiFi, cable or sewer hookup and the dump station can get a little busy around checkout time. Restrooms and showers were clean and the shower was nice and hot. 

    If you don’t already have one, you do have to purchase a Texas State Parks Pass for$70, which did add considerably to the cost of our stay. 

    There are quite a few trails in the area.

  • Ray & Terri F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 26, 2023

    Isle du Bois Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park

    This is a fairly big camping area, lots of campsites near the lake

    The campground is nice and well maintained and sites are well spaced with lots of grass, trees and/or open areas. The park staff were very friendly and helpful. This was our second stay in site 78, this time for 4 days in late March. There is no WiFi, cable or sewer hookup at the camp sites and the dump station can get a little busy around checkout time and is a goodly distance from the CG if you plan to use a portable waste cart. Restrooms and showers were clean and the shower was nice and hot. There is a nice paved 2.25 mile trail through the CG and the surrounding area.

    AT&T coverage was not as good as the last time we stayed here a couple of yeas ago, with generally 1 Bar of 5G service and speeds up to 1 MB/s. We had an unobstructed view of the sky and so we were able to receive all 3 SW Dish satellites and good Starlink coverage with speeds between 2.5 and 4 MB/s. We didn’t try to load any OTA channels. 

    You do have pay a daily$7/person entrance fee or purchase a Texas State Parks Pass for$70 if you don’t already have one, which did add considerably to the cost of our stay.

  • R
    Nov. 27, 2020

    Hidden Cove Park & Marina

    Not just for camping!

    Clean and spacious RV sites in two areas, about 100 total and several with water view. Open and tree covered sites in both. Cabins also available, again several with water views. Two designated tent camping areas separate from RVs. Dry storage and dump station on property as well. The park offers open activity areas and covered picnic tables by the water. A 3-lane boat ramp to Lewisville Lake, rental paddle boarding, full marina, and swimming area. Seasonal restaurant with indoor & outdoor eating areas. Privately owned so there is an entry fee, but 2 or 3 levels of yearly membership passes available saves a lot! Currently upgrading to full hookup for all RV sites and wifi.

  • Taylin B.
    Jun. 1, 2023

    Sycamore Bend Park

    Great PRIMATIVE stay.

    The price has gone up from $7 to $20, but that’s about average it seems now. The restrooms really stink, but are always clean and stocked in my experience. Max 3 night stay, no electricity, water, or showers. Nice fire rings, flag pole, and calm park.

  • Layla D.
    Jul. 25, 2020

    Cedar Hill State Park Campground

    One Night Stay

    We stayed here on the last night of a two-week journey visiting national parks in the West. This just happened to be on our route back home to Louisiana and looked like a pleasant place for us to spend one night.

    We arrived at the campground around 8:00 on a Friday night and had to wait in line to enter the park. The park ranger was very friendly and thorough (albeit slow giving directions for road-weary travelers such as us). We found site 123 in the H Loop easily (sites are clearly marked) and set up camp. We were impressed with the spacing and privacy of the sites. We had a slight peekaboo view of the lake and a beautiful sunset from the trailer. It took us a while to get our trailer leveled as the site was on a pretty big slant (four inches off left to right and eight inches front to back); however, the pad was concrete and quite wide.

    A bathhouse and dumpster were nearby, which was a nice convenience. Hookups were in good condition as well. There was a small back yard with a covered picnic table, fire ring, and lantern post which we thought would be nice if we would have been here longer. This little area was very private from the road and a neighboring site. We would definitely stay here again when our travels take us this way in the future.

  • WThe Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 29, 2023

    COE Bardwell Lake Mott Park

    I appreciate this location.

    Made my reservation on line just a few spots were available. Spot 04 with a water view space is slanted. They had the parking pass ready to pick up so it was not necessary to speak with anyone. The view, electricity, water, and showers was very nice at such an affordable price. Take your cleaning supplies into the bathroom as a precaution, I did not see trash can in the bathrooms. Leave No Trace is not really practiced by other campers so feel free to pick up after someone else this space is beautiful and deserves respect. I enjoyed the rain and the view it was very relaxing and I appreciated a shower as well as powering all my extras before heading on the road to Minnesota. $14 for the space very appreciate.

  • C
    Oct. 26, 2020

    Murrell Park

    Tent Site 33, Hippy Point

    Site #33 is for tent camping so there was no electric or water. The website said no toilets but there was a port-a-potty about 40 yards from our site along with a water spigot.  The site was fairly level and comes with a covered picnic table and enough trees to provide shade and hang a couple of hammocks. The folks that work there are wonderful.  The only caveat to the site is that it is right next to a Marina, so there are boats coming and going and partying going on which didn't bother us but just be aware.  At 10:00 p.m. all that stopped and it got quiet. Unfortunately it was hotter than hell Labor Day Weekend  when we set up on Friday and slept overnight so we picked up and went home on Saturday. Nothing to do with the site.  There are similar sites to the left and right of this site,  They are staggered so you are not right next to someone which was nice.

Guide to Sunnyvale

Tent camping near Sunnyvale, Texas offers several primitive and developed options within a 60-minute drive. The region experiences hot summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 95°F from June through September, making shade and water access critical considerations. Most campgrounds in this area sit at elevations between 400-600 feet above sea level, with camping areas often positioned near lakes or waterways.

What to do

Biking and trail running: Erwin Park in McKinney provides nearly 9 miles of maintained trails for mountain biking and running. According to one visitor, "Great easy spot for day camping or easy car camping with family. Good fire pits and great pavilion at the group site if you can get it. Best mountain bike single tracks around with lots of built features." (Erwin Park)

Fishing opportunities: Sleep Under The Pecan Trees offers pond fishing where younger anglers can experience success. One camper shared, "She caught her 1st bass in the pond as well. The entire property is simply beautiful and I'd strongly recommend Dads to bring their girls and boys out to enjoy this amazing display of nature and wildlife." (Sleep Under The Pecan Trees)

Wildlife interaction: Several campgrounds offer unique wildlife viewing. At Sleep Under The Pecan Trees, you can interact with horses. A visitor noted, "Wild, yet docile horses will approach you. You can pet them and feed them by hand. Tall trees and gorgeous campsites. Donkeys hee-hawing, birds singing, and fire flies glowing."

What campers like

Clean facilities: Meadowmere Park & Campground receives high marks for cleanliness. A reviewer commented, "Porta potties were incredibly clean and a main bathroom area featured showers and very clean as well." (Meadowmere Park & Campground)

Lake access: Little Elm Park offers affordable lakeside camping with basic amenities. According to a camper, "Electric hookups for RV generally a small area first come first serve.... 5 dollars per tent....restrooms and park lights.... stores nearby..... no showers." (Little Elm Park)

Privacy between sites: Sycamore Bend Park provides walk-in tent sites that offer more seclusion than many suburban campgrounds. A visitor described, "No access to drive to the actual site so I couldn't use my RTT but it's a short walk from where you park. Really nice park right on the lake, but it does get a bit crowded."

What you should know

Reservation requirements: Campgrounds have varying reservation systems. Meadowmere Park makes accommodation for late arrivals, with one camper noting, "Closes to public after 530 and management made it easy for us to enter the gate upon our late arrival."

Seasonal considerations: Texas summers require planning for heat. Northside RV Resort visitors mention seasonal differences: "We stayed here in November so didn't have any bug problems. It is a new park and very well laid out." (Northside RV Resort)

Facility limitations: Bathroom facilities vary widely between locations. At Erwin Park, one camper warned, "The only thing I would change is the bathroom facilities, there are no doors at all!" While at Sycamore Bend Park, a reviewer stated, "The restrooms really stink, but are always clean and stocked in my experience. Max 3 night stay, no electricity, water, or showers."

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