Andy M.
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Great view out on the peninsula.
Got here after Labor day weekend and mostly all to ourselves.
Glamping near Telephone, TX
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Lake Bonham Recreation Area and Eisenhower State Park Campground serve as primary destinations for glamping enthusiasts near Telephone, Texas. Travelers seeking upscale outdoor accommodations can choose from comfortable cabin options with modern amenities including electricity, water hookups, and climate control systems. Both locations provide picnic tables and fire rings while maintaining proximity to water recreation. According to a visitor, "Beautiful old Texas State Park with all the hookups and things you need for a nice time. Level sites all with great water views close to everything." The luxury camping experience is enhanced by clean facilities, on-site markets at select locations, and accessibility features that accommodate various needs while preserving the natural setting.
Outdoor activities form the cornerstone of the glamping experience at these destinations, with fishing opportunities particularly abundant at locations like Pat Mayse West and Coffee Mill Lake. Hiking trails wind through the surrounding landscape, offering opportunities for wildlife viewing and nature photography. One guest noted, "Good place to go for a family camping spot! Shade and level sites! Great for fishing, kayaking, riding bikes!" Boat rentals allow visitors to explore the lakes, while several properties feature swimming areas with sandy beaches. Most glamping locations remain open year-round, though reservations are strongly recommended during peak summer months when premium waterfront accommodations fill quickly. Some properties offer shuttle services to nearby attractions, including the Choctaw Casino for those seeking evening entertainment beyond stargazing.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Telephone (27)
1. Coffee Mill Lake Recreation Area
"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."
"Bathrooms were not horrible.. and had toilet paper.. Loved the fact it had a fire pit. and a grill.. even a place to hang your lantern.."
Check Availabilityfrom $10 / night
2. Lake Bonham Recreation Area
"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."
"They bathrooms and showers are clean and close there's a basketball court and kayak rentals. There's a fishing pier anf lots of covered tabels and grills and it's a nice Sandy Beach ..."
3. Eisenhower State Park Campground
"Campsites offer fire pits, water, electricity, easy access to facilities and trails. There is a swimming area that can be easily accessed."
"Having easy access to bathhouses and power made it easier to have more people show up. Eisenhower has great hiking options and sells firewood on site"
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $15 - $55 / night
4. Choctaw RV Park
"Easy on and easy off of Highway 69, and It's located right next to the Choctaw Casino complex. "
"The bathroom and shower area was immaculate and felt like a nicer hotel. There's a kids playground, nice pool, and dog play area. We would definitely take advantage of this again."
Check Availabilityfrom $40 - $55 / night
5. Pat Mayse West
"The site I sated had water, electric, a picnic table, a fire pit and a lantern post. There was a flat spot to set up my tent."
"This COE campground is a pretty decent as far as COE campgrounds go, there is some obvious flood damage to some of the sites near the water with a few not useable at all."
21 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $16 - $24 / night
6. McGee Creek State Park Campground
"The lake is surrounded by the kiamiche mountains. There is no lights around the lake except at the park. Star gazing is amazing. The lake has 2 dams."
"Aside from electricity, water, picnic table, fire pit and grill, each site also had their own deck!"
7. Liberty Grove Campground — Cooper Lake State Park Doctors Creek Unit
"Very nice site with grill, fire pit and table surrounded by big oak trees and right on the lake. Lots of trails and fishing."
"We were driving through this part of Texas headed home to Oklahoma and saw the signs and needed to stop for lunch, so we decided to check this place out.This was a really beautiful park with a very nice"
13 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $60 / night
8. Burns Run West
"Type of Stay: Ram Promaster 3500 Ext (22ft) Company: Dog
$18 for a Standard Non Electric Spot
We stayed in spot A08 & I highly recommend it."
"We had an amazing view of the lake! We stayed at site 13 on loop B and we were located close to the bath house, which was very convenient. We did not have access to the lake at our site."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $120 / night
9. Platter Flats
"Boat ramp, clean showers, Lakeview, swimming, fishing, campfires. Clean, safe place to enjoy yourself."
"There are great hiking trails and beautiful views. Good shady spots. We had two kids with us and we loved walking around the campground and seeing all the horses!"
30 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $20 - $50 / night
10. Burns Run East Campground
"Water and trash were close by. Pit toilets were a bit of a walk. Showers and flush toilets were in the section with hook ups. Mainly RV’s there, some tents, vans, etc. Amazing views of Lake Texoma!!"
"Site 47 is my favorite, with extra space to spread out and the furthest away from the noise. The wind can be a bit much in a RTT, but overall it’s not terrible."
9 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $30 - $50 / night
Drive Time
- 42 min from Sherman, TX
- 1 hr 30 min from Dallas, TX
- 1 hr 58 min from Texarkana, TX
- 2 hrs 16 min from Tyler, TX
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Glamping Reviews near Telephone, TX
154 Reviews of 27 Telephone Campgrounds
- SShannon H.
ScoutPlatter Flats
Platter Flats campground
Great place to camp for a few nights. Boat ramp, clean showers, Lakeview, swimming, fishing, campfires. Clean, safe place to enjoy yourself.
- JJon L.
GuideChoctaw RV Park
This park is a first-class resort!
We needed an overnight spot on our way back home to Texas, and we're so glad that we picked this park! Easy on and easy off of Highway 69, and It's located right next to the Choctaw Casino complex.
Parking for registration is located right by the office, and all the park staff we dealt with were very friendly and helpful. The road from the highway to the park is very easy to navigate for any size rig. The same inside the park; it's well-marked and easy to navigate. Even though it's not too far from the main road, we didn't hear any traffic noise at all.
We were assigned to pull-thru site number 41. All the sites are concrete and appear fairly level. Our site was level side to side, and a few inches off from front to rear. There are very few shade trees for the majority of the park sites. Power, Water, and Sewer were all conveniently located, and the power supply had no issues at all. We use a power management system, and all electrical parameters were spot on during our stay. Water pressure was okay, and the in-ground sewer connection was conveniently located. There is also a picnic table and a covered trash can located at each site.
Bathrooms, Showers, laundry facilities, and the pool are all located at the registration office building and are in great shape. In fact, they are the cleanest and nicest facilities that we've ever experienced at an RV park. They are on par with what you would expect at a 5-Star resort.
Wi-Fi, Satellite, OTA: there is free Wi-Fi in the park with numerous repeater towers, so each site has a fairly strong signal- we achieved 101 Mbps down and 20 Mbps up. We got AT&T 5G with 3 bars and achieved 330 Mbps down and 11.3 Mbps up. If you need clear access for satellite reception, trees will not be an issue. Also, you can pick up approximately 50 OTA stations with good HD quality reception.
Dog Park: They have a nice fenced-in park that is divided into two separate areas. They provide doggie bags and a trash can.
Amenities: Lots of items are listed on their website. They have a propane area where you can fill your existing tanks, exchange tanks, or even buy new tanks. They also have RV supplies and parts located in the office area.
Summary: A great place for an overnight or an extended stay. They provide free shuttle service to the Casino Complex that has plenty of restaurants and a multi-screen movie theater. The park map provides a very accurate rendition of the park. See my attached photos for more details.
Bottom line- this park is owned by the Choctaw Nation and is part of the Casino Complex. So, the RV park is maintained at an exceptional level since income from the RV park is not critical. They just want their RV guests to have a first-class experience. Even if you don't gamble or dine out, take the free shuttle over to the casino complex just to see what it offers. It's truly a Vegas-like experience. This park deserves its high rating, and I do not hesitate to recommend it!
- Greg K.Scout
Eisenhower State Park Campground
Very fun RV camping
RV Camp sites are super nice and well spaced. Really cool fossil sites near the lake shore. Nice huge lake. And really good trails (for North East Texas).
Almost H.GuideBurns Run West
Phenomenal Spot
Type of Stay: Ram Promaster 3500 Ext (22ft)
Company: Dog
$18 for a Standard Non Electric Spot
We stayed in spot A08 & I highly recommend it. Incredible view all day w/ Instant Access to Water (you gotta trot down rocks in pictures but it's easy enough)
Zero issue with bugs.
Pros: Bathroom (Toilet Paper), Showers (Weak Pressure), Quiet, Personal Fire Rings. Gas Station/ convenient store & a few restaurants right outside the grounds.
- KKim T.
TravelerLake Bonham Recreation Area
Does NOT allow pets!
Was going to reserve. However, they do not allow pets!
- LLaura N.Scout
Eisenhower State Park Campground
Nice park overall. Clean and secure.
I’ve been here several times over the last few years (latest oct 2025). I like the hiking trails and the amazing beauty of the outdoors. The lake is pretty and probably fun to fish or boat on. I didn’t do this while I was there. There is a small onsite store. The roads are maintained and paved and the campsites are very nice sized with long parking spots for campers. Some tent sites have power and some even have large screen shelters. The park is monitored by state police throughout the day and night and that is good to keep the trouble away.
Donna H.
RangerBuggy 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.
- RRobert H.Guide
Eisenhower State Park Campground
Well Shaded
Most camp sites are shaded with pull through sites full hook ups, well maintained and quiet.
Guide to Telephone
Glamping options near Telephone, Texas occupy a mostly flat terrain along the Red River basin with elevations rarely exceeding 700 feet. Summer temperatures typically reach 95-100°F while winter lows can drop to the 30s. The region's moderate rainfall creates lush conditions around the numerous lakes, with most primitive sites located within a 30-40 minute drive from Telephone.
What to do
Hiking trails: Coffee Mill Lake Recreation Area features secluded routes through the Grassland National Forest. "The campground is small, maybe 12 sites, vault toilets decently cleaned, and multiple water spigots. 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," notes reviewer Micah W.
Beach activities: McGee Creek State Park Campground offers a designated swimming area with actual sand. "McGee creek State Park is a beautiful state Park. It has beautiful campsites nestled along the lake shore. The lake is beautiful. The fishing is great from boat, shore or covered fishing dock. I love swimming and kayaking in the cool water," writes Melanie W.
Stargazing: Limited light pollution makes nighttime viewing optimal at several locations. "The campground has decent views of the stars especially looking north. The site I chose was close to the lake and relatively level," reports Rick G. about Coffee Mill Lake.
What campers like
Quieter alternatives: The Doctor's Creek Unit of Cooper Lake State Park provides a less crowded experience. "The ranger said this loop is the quieter, less busy side of Cooper Lake. Easy, short hiking trails. Playground & a swimming beach. I imagine this would be a fun, possibly crowded place in season, but probably not loud at night as sites are spaced out well," says Bob M.
Lakeside accommodations: Burns Run West offers direct water access sites. "We had such a great time while camping here. The sites were a good size and had lots of shade. We had an amazing view of the lake! We stayed at site 13 on loop B and we were located close to the bath house, which was very convenient," explains Christina H.
Minimal crowds: Coffee Mill Lake Recreation Area offers peaceful camping with limited crowds. "I am always pleasantly surprised with 'national' organizations' campgrounds. Whether a national forest or like this one, national grasslands, they are always pretty good, and this one is no exception," comments Micah W.
What you should know
Site selection considerations: At Burns Run West, campsite positioning affects comfort. "The sites are a little too close to each other for our taste so you can hear all the conversations of the neighboring sites. BUT our site has a quick access to the nice sanding beach of the lake which looks pretty amazing for a hot summer day," advises Kristi B.
Facility maintenance: Bathrooms vary in quality across locations. "Burns Run West is a nice camp ground on the Oklahoma side of Texoma. The bathrooms could use a little attention (still cleaner than some places!) and our site was missing the fire ring," notes Kristi B.
Budget options: Tent camping near Telephone can be economical. "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... Loved the fact it had a fire pit and a grill.. even a place to hang your lantern. Was a great experience if you want better.. go to places that charge more than $6 a night," shares Lisa J.
Tips for camping with families
Swimming beaches: Lake Bonham Recreation Area offers family-friendly water activities. "They bathrooms and showers are clean and close there's a basketball court and kayak rentals. There's a fishing pier anf lots of covered tabels and grills and it's a nice Sandy Beach... No where better to camp in North Texas," recommends Gemma P.
Dedicated play areas: Several campgrounds include facilities specifically for children. "This campground also has a play ground, pavilion, swim beach, and fishing docks," explains Jon B. about McGee Creek State Park.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Children can observe local fauna at various locations. "We saw a lot of horse riders. 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," explains Micah W.
Tips from RVers
Site amenities: Cooper Lake State Park offers reliable services. "I spent three hots days exploring the DR Creek Unit of Cooper Lake State Park. This is a great campground! Most of the sites are in deep shade and are very level concrete pads," reports Dude R.
Hookup availability: Choctaw RV Park provides premium services for self-contained units. "Very clean KOA right next to Choctaw casino. They have a shuttle that comes right to your spot to take you to the casino. Cable tv and a great pool as well! Great place!" notes Chris P.
Site leveling: Consider terrain when selecting a spot. "Nice place to stay in RV when on the road traveling. Near Choctaw Casino, plenty of entertainment for travelers," advises Hope F.
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