Best Campgrounds near Telephone, TX

The Caddo-LBJ National Grasslands in northeast Texas provide several camping options near Telephone, with notable sites including Coffee Mill Lake Recreation Area and West Lake Crockett. These campgrounds feature primitive tent sites, RV spaces without hookups, and some boat-in access points across the region. Lake Bonham Recreation Area and Hidden Grove RV Resort offer more developed facilities with electric hookups, water access, and cabin accommodations for travelers seeking additional amenities within 15-20 miles of Telephone.

Many campgrounds in this area require modest fees ranging from $4-15 per night, with payment systems varying between self-service envelopes and online reservation platforms. "Surprisingly clean pit toilets, and water. No trash, pack it out!" noted one camper about West Lake Crockett. Road conditions generally accommodate standard vehicles, though some sites are more accessible with higher clearance. Cell service varies significantly between locations, with strong coverage reported at West Lake Crockett but limited connectivity at other grassland campgrounds. Summer brings significant mosquito activity near the lakes, while fall and spring offer more comfortable camping conditions with fewer insects.

The waterfront campsites consistently receive positive mentions in camper reviews, particularly for fishing opportunities. Several campsites at Coffee Mill Lake and West Lake Crockett provide direct lake views and access for anglers and boaters. A visitor commented that Coffee Mill Lake has "about 12 sites, vault toilets decently cleaned, and multiple water spigots" with well-spaced sites allowing campers to "choose wooded areas or open without trees." The campgrounds in the national grasslands tend to be less crowded and offer more solitude than state park facilities, though with fewer amenities. While the more developed campgrounds like Hidden Grove RV Resort feature modern facilities including showers and paved sites, the grassland campgrounds maintain a more rustic, natural setting with basic amenities like fire rings, picnic tables, and pit toilets.

Best Camping Sites Near Telephone, Texas (124)

    1. Coffee Mill Lake Recreation Area

    5 Reviews
    Telephone, TX
    4 miles
    Website

    $10 / night

    "There was only one other camper, but there is access to the lake at this site with a few cars in the parking lot when we arrived, so you will see people even though it is secluded on the whole."

    "This is a nice campground on the shore of a small man made lake. The lake has a boat ramp and fishing pier."

    2. West Lake Crockett

    5 Reviews
    Telephone, TX
    6 miles
    Website

    $10 / night

    "It is only 3 miles from Coffee Mill campground, but does not have the parking lot area for lake access. The camp features around 8-10 campsites; established fire rings and picnic tables at each."

    "Located just off of Lake Crocket, this campground is the perfect stay. There are about 10 sites, all with lake views. Visiting in the fall season October/November, there was hardly anyone here."

    3. Lake Bonham Recreation Area

    7 Reviews
    Bonham, TX
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (903) 583-7555

    "For our first RV camping trip of 2018 we took a short drive north to Bonham State Park right outside of Bonham, Texas. This great little Texas State Park was constructed by the CCC back in the 30's."

    "One of the cheapest of the Texas State Parks. Tent only spots are 15 a night and comes with electricity. One bathroom for everyone which makes for a walk."

    4. Bois D' Arc Trailhead Campground

    1 Review
    Telephone, TX
    3 miles
    Website

    $10 / night

    "Would have stayed here, but opted for West Lake Crockett down the road due to stronger cell signal."

    5. East Lake Crockett Recreation Area

    1 Review
    Telephone, TX
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (940) 627-5475

    "Stayed at the campground across the lake and saw plenty of people come and go throughout our stay."

    6. Hidden Grove RV Resort

    5 Reviews
    Ladonia, TX
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (855) 723-4140

    $45 - $150 / night

    "Hidden Grove is a brand new RV park just east of Honey Grove in north Texas. I spent a night here just to get out during the virus lockdown. The sites are paved and ready to go."

    "You can tell this is a good place to stay as soon as you pull in the drive. Great roads, very large sites, your choice pull in paved or gravel, back in or lake side. All spots have a paved patio."

    7. Bois D’Ark RV Park

    1 Review
    Bonham, TX
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (903) 449-4516

    $45 / night

    "Great location to stay if you are visiting the area of Bonham Tx or just passing thru for the night. Lot of road noise. Also be sure to have a long sewer hose."

    8. Bonham State Park Campground

    2 Reviews
    Bonham, TX
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (903) 583-5022

    $17 - $700 / night

    "A very small park with a small lake, but it is well shaded well maintained. It is undergoing upgrades at this time."

    9. Eisenhower State Park Campground

    32 Reviews
    Denison, TX
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (903) 465-1956

    $15 - $55 / night

    "This state park has really beautiful lake views. It can be a little tricky getting down to the lake as it is surrounded by rocky cliffs on the Texas side. Lots of fun trails."

    "Eisenhower is named for our former president, Dwight D Eisenhower, who was born in nearby Denison, Texas."

    10. Pat Mayse Sanders Cove Recreations area

    11 Reviews
    Arthur City, TX
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (903) 732-4955

    $16 - $100 / night

    "3 nights for electrical hook up, I have solar system so with long periods of no sun just as easy to plug in and pay versus running generator,I have 2 freezers full of meat's for the winter in South Texas"

    "This lake doesn't have a marina so there is not too much boat traffic. There are boat ramps and docks. I plan on taking my kayak next time. It looks great for kayaking. The campsites are spacious."

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Recent Reviews near Telephone, TX

308 Reviews of 124 Telephone Campgrounds


  • Wesley H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 13, 2025

    Blue River Camp

    Very peaceful

    Easy access for our class c, very scenic river water falls

  • c
    Oct. 10, 2025

    Texoma Shores RV Resort

    Beautiful lake texoma

    Nice clean camping area clean showers hot water nice boat ramp

  • Donna H.
    Sep. 25, 2025

    Buggy Whip Equestrian Campground — Cooper Lake State Park South Sulphur Unit

    A horse lover's campground

    We camped for 2 weeks in this campground, site 111, and with the exception of Labor Day weekend, we had the entire campground mostly to ourselves! Shady, large sites with electric and water. Large area in the middle of the campground with lovely trees and a few picnic tables. Nice equestrian/pedestrian trails. Clean and well-maintained restroom/shower facility as you come into this campground. The rangers made their rounds at least twice a day.

  • Ray & Terri F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 7, 2025

    Bright Star Campground — Cooper Lake State Park South Sulphur Unit

    Nice, very quiet, heavily wooded CG

    We have a 36 ft Class A with a Cherokee Trailhawk tow and stayed in site 25 for 1 night in early September. The CG is clean, well maintained. The CG roads are paved, as are the sites. The site pads themselves are concrete and most looked to be fairly level, but a few had a bit of slope. Most of the sites were fairly well spaced. The CG, at least on Sunday evening, was very quiet and peaceful. There were only 2 other campers while we were there, one of them the Park Host. Our site, 25, was a pull-through, but the center of it had about 4 inches of mud from a recent rain, otherwise it would just be 4 inches of dirt. A few of the back-in sites had similar situations at the junction with the road. 

    AT&T coverage was pitiful, with only 1 bar of LTE service and speeds up to 0.1 MB/s. We had a clear view to the N from the side of the site, so Starlink was fine with speeds up to 16 MB/s.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 9, 2025

    Hidden Grove RV Resort

    Beautiful quiet oasis

    You can tell this is a good place to stay as soon as you pull in the drive. Great roads, very large sites, your choice pull in paved or gravel, back in or lake side. All spots have a paved patio. The owners are so nice and make you feel at home. We stayed an extra night.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 20, 2025

    Bonham State Park Campground

    Small

    A very small park with a small lake, but it is well shaded well maintained. It is undergoing upgrades at this time.

  • A
    Apr. 16, 2025

    McKinney North / Celina KOA Holiday

    Andy B and Remie the Dog

    Spacious clean Large NEW Campground with all amenities. Host’s could not be More professional or nicer. Very large pull through sites, Well maintained. Close enough to Stores and life yet tucked away in a Serene Open area.

  • A
    Apr. 16, 2025

    McKinney North / Celina KOA Holiday

    Andy B & REM the Dog

    Beautiful New Campground!! Managers are Super professional and Super Friendly!! Large pull through Spaces with Full H/U. Pretty open space with clean Amenities. Highly recommended!!

  • Tanika L.
    Apr. 11, 2025

    Red River Retreat & RV

    Quiet Spot with Southern Charm – Red Bay Acres RV Resort

    I stayed at Red Bay Acres RV Resort for a week while passing through northern Alabama, and overall, it’s one of those places that delivers exactly what it promises— a calm, no-frills base with just enough personality to make it memorable. The grounds are mostly flat, which makes parking and leveling easy, especially for larger rigs. There’s a light mix of trees across the property, so while it’s not heavily wooded, you’ll find a bit of shade if you plan your site right. The resort isn’t overly packed with amenities, but that kind of works in its favor. If you’re looking for a peaceful stopover rather than a full-on campground experience with rec halls and loud music, this is your spot. It’s quiet, clean, and the community vibe is friendly without being too close for comfort. The hookups worked flawlessly, and the Wi-Fi was surprisingly decent considering how remote the area feels. Red Bay itself is small but has a certain charm, especially if you’re into RV culture. The Tiffin Motorhomes factory is just a few minutes away— a great tour if you’ve never seen how those rigs come together. The Red Bay Museum also adds a nice local touch if you want a quick dose of history without the usual touristy feel. Grocery options are limited, so plan ahead if you're staying more than a couple days. Evenings were laid-back— just enough time to sit out, unwind, and do a bit of light reading or casual browsing. I tend to rotate in and out of quiet digital distractions during downtime, and lately, I’ve found platforms like megapari surprisingly effective for short, low-pressure play sessions. Just something to tap through while the sun drops behind the trees and the campground settles in for the night. If you’re rolling through Alabama and need a well-kept, simple place to recharge— Red Bay Acres does the job. Nothing fancy, but exactly what it needs to be.


Guide to Telephone

Camping spots near Telephone, Texas center around the Caddo-LBJ National Grasslands, a 17,873-acre protected area with elevation ranging from 500-700 feet. The grasslands experience hot, humid summers with temperatures frequently exceeding 95°F, while spring and fall offer milder conditions with average temperatures between 65-80°F. Winter camping remains viable with daytime temperatures typically between 45-60°F.

What to do

Hiking trails: Coffee Mill Lake Recreation Area offers multiple walking paths around the lake perimeter. One camper noted the area has "access to the lake at this site with a few cars in the parking lot when we arrived, so you will see people even though it is secluded on the whole. We also saw a lot of horse riders."

Fishing opportunities: West Lake Crockett provides excellent bank fishing access. A visitor mentioned, "Located just off of Lake Crocket, this campground is the perfect stay. There are about 10 sites, all with lake views... Lots of fisherman on the lake, boat lunch visible on the east side of the lake."

Boating access: Pat Mayse Sanders Cove Recreation Area features multiple water entry points. According to reviews, "With two boat ramps you will have no issues putting your boat in the water" and it's known for hosting "a serious fishing tournament every year, Uncle Jesse Big Bass Classic Fishing Tournament."

Swimming spots: Lake Bonham Recreation Area includes designated swimming areas with sandy shorelines. As one camper described, "There's a basketball court and kayak rentals. There's a fishing pier and lots of covered tables and grills and it's a nice Sandy Beach."

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Coffee Mill Lake Recreation Area receives praise for its layout. A visitor explained, "The sites have picnic tables, fire pits and are well spaced. You basically have your pick of sites so you can choose wooded areas or open without trees."

Natural setting: Bois D' Arc Trailhead Campground maintains a rustic atmosphere. One review highlighted, "Numerous sites to choose from, some pull thru, some back in. Water, tables, and fire pits at every site. Although the sites are close together there is plenty of space to spread out depending on how busy it is. Heavily shaded."

Quiet atmosphere: The smaller campgrounds offer peaceful experiences away from crowds. A West Lake Crockett camper shared, "Awesome, secluded no tv no cell service quality time. Im a big time camper no less than 20 times a year me and wife still work is y. But this is not glamping, this is where me and my son who is active duty and couple more buddies go to hunt and hang around camp fire and eat."

Lake views: Most sites at West Lake Crockett provide water vistas. A reviewer noted, "I choose a campsite on the lake with some shade. The Campsite was only about half full and was quite. Some sites have a fire ring and grill mine only had a grill but I made it work. Many of the sites have lots of shade."

What you should know

Varying amenities: Bonham State Park Campground provides more facilities than the grassland sites. As one camper described, "A very small park with a small lake, but it is well shaded well maintained. It is undergoing upgrades at this time."

Cell service variations: Connectivity changes between locations. A camper at West Lake Crockett reported, "Full bars of 5G on T-Mobile, 300/35 mbps dl/ul" while another noted at Bois D'Arc Trailhead that they "opted for West Lake Crockett down the road due to stronger cell signal."

Payment systems: Most campgrounds use self-pay envelopes or recreation.gov. A West Lake Crockett visitor explained, "First come, first serve - easy pay on recreation.gov. Scan the QR code, half off with America the beautiful pass."

Wildlife awareness: Watch for snakes, particularly near water. A Lake Bonham camper advised, "Watch out for the water moccasins at night. Water front sites."

Weather considerations: Summer heat necessitates shade. A Coffee Mill Lake camper mentioned, "The campground is close to the lake, and I can see mosquitoes being an issue in the summer."

Tips for camping with families

Group camping options: Eisenhower State Park Campground accommodates larger gatherings. A visitor shared, "Our big group has gone to Eisenhower twice. The park is on Lake Texoma. We went to kayak and camp. They have good hiking trails, great campsites, and lots to do."

Kid-friendly activities: Multiple campgrounds offer recreational options beyond camping. At Sanders Cove, families enjoy "Boating, grilling, yard games, geocaching and more!"

Swimming areas: Some locations have designated swimming zones. At Bonham State Park, "There is a swimming area that can be easily accessed. Sites are modern and not so far from a town that you are isolated and without phone service."

Easy access campgrounds: Choose sites close to facilities for younger children. A Pat Mayse Sanders Cove visitor noted, "B loop has a nice group camp section that is set back just off the main B loop, which would be great for families."

Tips from RVers

Full hookup options: Hidden Grove RV Resort provides the most developed sites near Telephone. A camper described, "The spots are all paved with a nice sectioned off patio spot. There seem to be some more permanent RVs here. It was very quiet during the day and even in the evening."

Budget camping: Some grassland sites offer affordable options without hookups. At Coffee Mill Lake, one RVer mentioned, "I really like the fact that we could boondock our camper with in reason of the table area (side of the road) plenty of room to let the slide out."

Site selection: Consider size limitations and amenities. At Bois D'Arc, "Plenty of space for big rigs. Pit toilets on sites, no trash."

Solar considerations: Shade impacts power generation. A Bois D'Arc visitor cautioned, "Heavily shaded. Not sure how effective solar charging would be during summer months."

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Telephone, TX?

According to TheDyrt.com, Telephone, TX offers a wide range of camping options, with 124 campgrounds and RV parks near Telephone, TX and 3 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Telephone, TX?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Telephone, TX is Coffee Mill Lake Recreation Area with a 3.8-star rating from 5 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Telephone, TX?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 3 free dispersed camping spots near Telephone, TX.

What parks are near Telephone, TX?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 28 parks near Telephone, TX that allow camping, notably Pat Mayse Lake and Lake Texoma.