Best Tent Camping near Tatum, TX

Recent Tent Reviews in Tatum

291 Reviews of 7 Tatum Campgrounds

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  Kara S.

  Guide

  

  Dec. 5, 2024

  Caddo Lake State Park Campground

  Pretty but loud

  The facilities were great. Clean and well kept. The site that we stayed at (#34) was too close to the main road and the noise from the cars was so loud, which led to an awful nights sleep. Also there was a cat (seemed like a camp cat) that roamed around all night and that freaked out my dog. The lake itself was fantastic and otherworldly. Absolutely beautiful in early November. Definitely gonna visit again but will not camp here.

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  Shawn

  Guide

  

  Nov. 1, 2024

  Caddo Lake State Park Campground

  Nice campground

  Peaceful at night. Fairly private sites. Beautiful bayou.

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  Yasmin S.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 25, 2024

  Camp Tonkawa Springs RV Park and Campground

  Tonkawa

  Has the best clear blue water for swimming in all of E. TEXAS!! Has exploring trails and even some wildlife roaming if you are a camper. Has a mystical, Lord of Rings vibe. ENJOY!!

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  Gloria W.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 20, 2024

  The Boulders at Lake Tyler

  Food Truck and Park host!

  The food truck food is not good. I got sick from eating food from there. Ted stores food in freezer without covering it up with lids. One of the park host was showing pictures. I saw the pictures and he also showed other park host. He is not a good park host. Do not ever let him borrow any money because you will never see it back. Do not put a bad review on Facebook because you will get blocked off there page. It's sad that's how they run a business.

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  Stacy H.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 16, 2024

  Caddo Lake State Park Campground

  Incredible location!

  I've never seen anything so unique and beautiful as Caddo Lake!! Like being in a movie! The State Park campground is immaculate, staff and hosts are super friendly. Fishing, kayaking, canoeing, boat tours, walking/hiking trails, awesome! Nearby historical town of Jefferson was a quaint day trip or artists, shops and eateries. What a trip! Can't wait to revisit Caddo Lake and all its beauty!

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  Angela R.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 27, 2024

  Buckhorn Creek

  Quiet Place to Unwind

  Staying at Buckhorn for the weekend. The campground is small, serene, and well maintained. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Some of the waterfront sites have a deck to sit and relax on. The park is very clean. We are enjoying relaxing here.

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  Explorer

  Scout

  

  Sep. 23, 2024

  Earl Williamson Park

  Lake side and affordable

  Right on the lake in town Park , cash only and no reservations but can call camp host to see if a spot is open. Park has swimming, boat launch, disc golf, corn hole and much more highly recommend . Only $12 a night cash only,2 week max

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  Cindy S.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 14, 2024

  Brushy Creek

  Quite and Peaceful

  The site we had was very peaceful Great Lake view and a small private beach. The shower didn’t have warm water when I used it early morning.

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  Cindy S.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 14, 2024

  Johnson Creek Camp

  Very Peaceful

  This place was not busy when we came out. The view of the lake was beautiful. Lots of deer in the campsite.

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  Lehid O.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 18, 2024

  Buckhorn Creek

  great

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  Ryan B.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 15, 2024

  Antique Capital RV Park

  Nice RV park.

  Friendly staff clean site, showers that are nicer than home. Each site has a shade tree but other than that, not much shade.

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  Jessica M.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 1, 2024

  Red Barn RV Park

  Monthly living

  Very friendly staff and residents. Mostly long-term residents. Nice facilities and pool. Privacy fence around lot and large shed to store in or use as an extra living space.

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  steven B.

  Guide

  

  May. 6, 2024

  Buffalo Bayou RV Park

  Not what we expected

  Made a reservation via telephone for two days a month in advance, but was not given a site number.When we pulled up to the office there was a note with a telephone number to call, but no answer. I saw a gentleman walking around and it appeared he saw us. After waiting about 10 minutes, I decide to driver further into the park. The gentleman I saw earlier was one of the owners/ managers, I would would have expected him to go to the office to meet the newly arriving guests. I will say that he was friendly enough and later, his wife stopped by to collect the fee and she too was friendly. The park itself has full hook ups and is on the banks of the bayou. The campground require you to sign a waiver because of the water moccasins from the bayou and because of the potential of falling tree limbs. The. Campground is pretty sandy so leveling may be problematic for big rigs. The do allow long term guests to store all kinds of equipment and gear, the site next to us look like a junk yard. Our fellow campers seemed friendly enough with the gentleman on the other side from the junk yard introducing himself.

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  Mark D.

  Guide

  

  May. 3, 2024

  Martin Creek Lake State Park Campground

  STATE PARK NEXT TO POWER PLANT

  Once again our timing was great as this state park was only about 1/4 full. Sites were level and as with most SP's, plenty of room. Nice wooded park, lots of deer and a nice island to hike on. Power plant isn't all that bad, but then again we weren't right on the water where you would be able to hear it more. Nice facilities.

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  michel A.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 17, 2024

  Hope Springs RV Campground

  fine

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  Alyssa F.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 4, 2024

  Brushy Creek

  Great view and large area for kids to play.

  Had a fun weekend here with our two kids. Lots of room around this campsite for the kids to ride bikes and play without being in another site. This site is very close to bathrooms and dumpster. The boat ramp dock is just a short walk away. We will definitely stay again.

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  Kaden H.

  Scout

  

  Mar. 31, 2024

  Rosie Jones Park

  Wonderful app

  I can't tell you how much help this is for traveling and trying to find a lady minute place to stay. Had saved my butt more than once! Everyone who camps should try it out!

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  crossover counseling and enrichment J.

  Scout

  

  Mar. 20, 2024

  Lake o pine nook

  Rustic and great feel.

  If u want a true rustic feel, this is it. The host was more than willing to answer any questions and was very responsive. Allowed us to cut little trees down to use for firewood. The little creek is nice to listen to in the evening. Just down the road to the boat ramp

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  mike F.

  Scout

  

  Feb. 29, 2024

  Lake Of The Pines

  very good

  Sounds good. Big Shot Boxing

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  Donna H.

  Guide

  

  Feb. 4, 2024

  Tyler State Park Campground

  Quiet, lovely campground. Excellent park staff.

  We drove from NWArkansas the end of January to purchase a conversion van in Tyler, but towed our 19-foot Coleman camper just in case the van didn't work out, at least we'd have a nice camping trip! We stayed in a pull-though space (#340) which was large enough for our Tundra, the Coleman, AND our newly acquired 2000 E-350 Sportsmobile Van. 

  The campsites were quiet (except for our dogs, who loved the racoons and deer...sorry!!) and well maintained. Beautiful walk around the lake to watch the sunrise. The facilities are standard state park facilities...everything worked. One toilet was a mess, but that wasn't the rangers' fault. One would think women would be more mindful of the mess they make. 

  Note that the gift shop isn't open on Tuesday/Wednesdays, so if you want a head badge for your walking stick, you can purchase one at the ranger station CASH ONLY.  Highly recommend this park.

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  Jeff & Alison H.

  Traveler

  

  Jan. 24, 2024

  Earl Williamson Park

  Hidden Gem

  We stayed late fall of '23 for about a week. This place was wonderful. Our site had water and 50 amp service. There was a dump station that was easy to get to and maintained. The bath house was very clean but dated. The showers were clean. There was a nice playground, public boat launch and I think there was an old unmaintained beach. Plenty of access to the lake that had amazing sunsets. The lake is large and dotted with oil derricks. 

  We got to play disc golf at their very nice public (free) 18 hole course. I've been carrying around the discs for years and never got to play. Now I'm hooked!

  At double the price it was a bargain. We'll definitely stop again if we get through the area.

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  vicki P.

  Scout

  

  Jan. 5, 2024

  Cash Point Landing

  Very bad

  I live across from this campground and I recently drove through this place but it’s drug infested and nothing but old campers and full timers in this park. Used to be nice but the restaurant is closed and u are on the red river. I wouldn’t stay here it needs to be cleaned up

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  John R.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 18, 2023

  Johnson Creek Camp

  On point.

  Small campground with some beautiful spots. E6 and E4 very nice. Water and electric with level concrete pads.

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  Mary T.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 17, 2023

  Shallow Creek RV Park

  Very nice campground

  We found this at the last minute and the had room for 25 days. When we got in the ownwer said he would give us the monthly rate because it was cheaper than 3 weeks. That was nice. Bathrooms nice and big and clean. They are on a golf course for you golfers. Concrete pads, we could tell some were not level, but ours was hardly any leveling. 2 pools, hot tub, splash park, play area. Internet good, though we did put out our starlink as we didn't want to hog everyone. Verizon great after 7 months of barely cell phone it is so nice.

  2 downsides but not bad. Near a heavy used road, and narrow drive in and out.

  Friendly and nice, we will be back.

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  Jake C.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 6, 2023

  Wild Piney Escape

  Private wooded campsite!

  Jake from the Dyrt here! The Wild Piney Escape is a picture perfect campsite to enjoy a night out by the fire!  Check them out and leave a review about your stay on the Dyrt!

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  Andrew R.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 18, 2023

  Timberline RV Park

  Timberline RV

  Nice camp grounds very rustic and in the process of updating the site. Very reasonably priced and close to town and interstate

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  Napunani

  Legend

  

  Jun. 9, 2023

  Caddo Lake State Park Campground

  Poison Oak and Tall Weeds

  PROS 

  Saved $42 With TX STATE PARK PASS 

  No fee to reserve online. 

  No sales tax. U

  pon arriving at Site 23, we had no power at the pedestal. Called Park Headquarters and 2 park personnel were at our site in 10 minutes and resolved problem 

  Site 23 level asphalt 

  Site 23 partial shade 

  Aluminum picnic table, 2 hook lantern pole and metal fire pit with cooking grate 

  Donation firewood available 

  Soap and hand dryer in toilet/shower facility 

  3 bars TMOBILE when not storming 

  CONS 

  No overnight security gate closure 

  Site 23 was 1/3 covered with poison oak and remaining living area covered with tall weeds. 

  Some highway noises. 

  Two PARK HOSTS occupy sites in Woodpecker Hollow. That reduces full hook up sites to 6. One of those sites were used as a temporary dump station due to out-of-service park dump station 

  Woodpecker Hollow toilet/shower facility needs some deep cleaning 

  11 windows in Woodpecker Hollow women’s toilet/shower and only 4 were open. Camp host said rest of windows were painted shut.  Floors were continuously wet and slippery. What a mess! This place needs a fan or two.

  Most pets we saw were NOT on leash 

  No privacy from surrounding campsites 

  No ranger drive thru Woodpecker Hollow 

  No park WIFI