1 campground with availability this weekend
Temple, Texas lacks dedicated equestrian campgrounds with horse corrals or facilities. None of the campgrounds in the area specifically feature horse-friendly accommodations based on the available data. Several standard campgrounds like Live Oak Ridge on Belton Lake and Speegleville Park on Lake Waco provide water and electric hookups for RV camping, but no specialized horse facilities. The spacious sites at Live Oak Ridge offer asphalt parking with covered picnic tables, while Speegleville Park features waterfront locations with access to fishing opportunities.
Horse owners planning camping trips near Temple would need to trailer their horses daily to riding areas, as no on-site equestrian facilities are available at local campgrounds. The Army Corps of Engineers parks like Reynolds Creek include hiking trails and boat access, but no designated bridle trails or horse-specific amenities. Williamson County Berry Springs Park and Preserve, located in Georgetown, offers primitive camping and showers, making it potentially suitable for tent camping near horses if trailered in daily. The region provides general outdoor recreation opportunities with fishing, boating, and hiking, but equestrians must plan accordingly for separate horse accommodations outside the campgrounds.
"Large sites with ample vehicle parking that offer substantial distance from the neighboring sites give room to bring multiple vehicles or a boat along with the RV. "
"It is located on Belton Lake. It is a gated entrance and the gates locked at 11:00pm. Our site was situated at the end of the loop and it was very spacious. It had water/electric with a dump station."
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"Stayed here with the pup while visiting the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame. Nice hookups, clean set up. Very quiet. Lots of deer in and around the sites (which are very big."
"Right on Waco lake, the picnic tables were set on concrete pads with solid shelter covers. Many trails to ride and walk on."
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"Can’t get to the water from sites, but the views were amazing and the walk short!"
"The lake ramp is perfect for paddle boat or any large boat( platoons, etc) Spacious pavilion at every spot Water and electric connectors working perfectly."
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from $10 - $60 / night
"Lots of equestrian and ag show events. In the last 10 years or so they have put a lot into improving the grounds and made them really nice."
from $35 - $200 / night
"Wish the underbrush was cut back so that you could see the late - we were right next to it but could hardly see it. Campsites are on top of each other in groups of ~3."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $75 / night
"Lots and lots and lots of fields, walking trails. Perfect for dogs who like to run. In January no one is here, all by myself."
from $30 / night
ScoutA well maintained, beautiful park where we enjoyed 10 days stay in April 2026 in our motorhome. Very quiet and had very clean restroom and shower facilities. I definitely would go back again.
ScoutThe volunteer park host in gray dodge tried to act like he was the owner. I had a 30 ft rv , a truck and fishing boat , he didn't like the way I parked , one boat trailer tire was in the gravel next to the rv and 25 year old blacktop drive.
He said I was on the grass, not it was gravel placed there by the Corps of Engineers.
He then suggested i take the boat and park it 500 yards away in the parking area near the boat launch. I said I have a problem with that, look in this boat there are $10, 000 dollars of Garmin electronics in there that an be stolen in 5 minutes, and your not providing any security other than closing the gate at 10 pm.
Fishing is good in Willis creek in the spring , need a boat or walk in for bank fishing .
Park host said , 1st day work with us the restrooms are not working properly, we used our rv.
Roads needed repaved 10 years ago, major uneven swells.
Boat ramp, floating dock for use with tying boat was torn up and dragged on the bank !
3 family park host for 30 camp sites, only 7 being used , most were empty .
Taylor park on the other side of lake has had much work done and is nice compared to Willis park.
Federal park director has to deal with budgets that come short, I think they must be giving up on Willis park and ready to abandon.
They have the oldest park with the worst volunteers!
Trump would fix it quickly if he only new .
RangerStayed here with the pup while visiting the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame. Nice hookups, clean set up. Very quiet. Lots of deer in and around the sites (which are very big. Many sites available right on the water.
ScoutGreat campground. Sites are all electric and water hookups. Restrooms and showers are nice and clean
ScoutSmall, but very clean / new restrooms. Lots and lots and lots of fields, walking trails. Perfect for dogs who like to run. In January no one is here, all by myself. Great rates, they also offer primitive sites where you hike in just a little.
RangerOverall another great COE as far as big open level spots. Most spots have covered picnic tables. Fire rings, and grills at each spot also. Lots of critters..especially armadillos! Bathrooms are less then to be desired, very few showers work, and those that do were a bit in a need to be repaired. Overall nice quiet area, nice clean dump station (one of the best we have seen). Would stay here again.
RangerI’ve spent a lot of time in Belton, but never at this campsite. I was delayed by a day due to tornadoes in the area, so I was already frustrated when I arrived to find that no one mans the entry gate…ever. I also did not receive my confirmation email upon booking, which contains your code to enter the gate, but luckily enough they have a number posted you can call and camp hosts within sight of the gate who can help you get in. I was on loop 4, which has the best shade, but some of the sites can be a little crammed in (and it can become loud on the weekends which is to mostly be expected). No sewer hookups, but they do have a dump station on site. Another perk is the private boat ramp for campers along with covered picnic tables at the less shaded sites and a playground for kids. My favorite part was honestly the showers though—they were so fantastic! The bathroom is heated in the cooler months and the water pressure and hot water can’t be beat; it’s the best camp shower I’ve experienced! I also had good enough service with AT&T to work with my phone’s hotspot, but Verizon was pretty poor and even streaming videos was choppy, though you can call and text as usual.
ScoutGreat campsite and volunteer hosts.
GuideLive Oak Ridge COE Campground is excellently maintain and is a very low-key, restful place to land. Large sites with ample vehicle parking that offer substantial distance from the neighboring sites give room to bring multiple vehicles or a boat along with the RV. The sites are well maintained by the hosts who are not obtrusive and just keep a low profile to ensure things are clean and go well. The restroom area is also clean and has showers and toilets. A better-than-typical playground is set in a great interior place for all to enjoy. Water access is through the boat ramp, so don't expect to launch from your RV site since they are elevated far above the water. We stayed in Site 7 (and later extended it to Site 6). Both were easy to back into and fairly level with nice concrete pads, grills, and wonderful covered picnic tables. Both had tree coverage on one side. There are nature trails across the main road and access to Belton and their small but awesome riverwalk area, historic Salado, Still Hollow Lake, the Belton dam (we could see the mural from both sites), Chalk Ridge Waterfalls and Temple, TX within a few minutes. This is a great landing spot for many nearby activities EXCELLENT National Park pricing for 50 amp and water hookups with dump site available.
Temple, Texas offers traditional camping options without dedicated equestrian accommodations. Located in Central Texas with elevations ranging from 600-700 feet, the area experiences hot summers and mild winters. Campgrounds near Temple provide water access at several lakes including Belton Lake and Lake Waco, though accessibility varies by location.
Fishing opportunities: At Speegleville Park on Lake Waco, fishing is particularly popular. "Lake Waco may not be the cleanest or prettiest lake, but when it comes to fishing, you can bring in a good amount of catfish and have a fish-fry to make up for it!" notes reviewer Brittany S.
Hiking trails: Several campgrounds offer walking paths with varying difficulty levels. The Reynolds Creek area features "a nice little 1 mile hike were you can bird watch and view the lake Waco, it is very shaded and flat. Then there is a 20 mile hike/ equestrian trail that goes around Lacey point," according to a camper.
Boating access: Multiple boat ramps make the area suitable for various watercraft. At Willis Creek, "The lake ramp is perfect for paddle boat or any large boat (platoons, etc)," reports Kelly T.
Spacious campsites: Campers appreciate the generous spacing between sites at many campgrounds. At Live Oak Ridge, "Large sites with ample vehicle parking that offer substantial distance from the neighboring sites give room to bring multiple vehicles or a boat along with the RV," says Cheryl D.
Clean facilities: Maintenance standards receive frequent positive mentions. Michael C. notes about Speegleville Park: "Excellent campground. Very clean. Hard stand shelters over picnic tables. Beautiful views of Waco lake."
Shaded spots: Tree coverage provides relief from Texas heat at select sites. At Live Oak Ridge, "Pretty much all sites have trees above, very romantic setting and enough space between site that you dont feel on top of others," according to Maxine C.
Limited horse facilities: While searching for horse campgrounds near Temple, Texas, it's important to note that equestrian-specific amenities are scarce. None of the local campgrounds offer dedicated horse corrals or stabling facilities, though Reynolds Creek does have "a 20 mile hike/equestrian trail that goes around Lacey point."
Water access varies: Despite lakeside locations, reaching the water isn't always straightforward. At Reynolds Creek, one camper noted: "Wish the underbrush was cut back so that you could see the lake - we were right next to it but could hardly see it."
Gate access considerations: Some campgrounds have restricted entry times. Live Oak Ridge has "a gated entrance and the gates locked at 11:00pm," according to Nomadic L., so plan arrivals accordingly.
Playground access: Several campgrounds offer play areas for children. At Williamson County Berry Springs Park, families appreciate the "lots and lots and lots of fields, walking trails. Perfect for dogs who like to run."
Swimming limitations: Not all lakeside parks permit swimming. A Live Oak Ridge visitor mentioned: "My review would have been 5 stars but there is no swimming area," indicating families should research water recreation options beforehand.
Insect preparation: Be ready for mosquitoes, especially in warmer months. At Willis Creek, one camper warned about "skeeterville at night" and recommended bringing appropriate repellent.
Hookup options: Most campgrounds near Temple offer water and electric connections but limited full-hookup sites. At Live Oak Ridge, "It had water/electric with a dump station," notes one RVer.
Site selection strategy: Some sites offer better amenities or views than others. At Willis Creek, Kelly T. advises "We stayed at site 16, but site 17 offers shade and ADA accessible. All back in sites have plenty of grass and are in level pavement."
Local services: RVers should note the distance to essential services. For Speegleville Park, Brittany S. shares: "There is not a store here but there is a gas station/dollar general 8 miles down the road or you could take a quick drive into Waco for HEB or Walmart."
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