Best Campgrounds near Sherman, TX

CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

Camping options around Sherman, Texas cluster primarily near Lake Texoma, with several established campgrounds within a 30-minute drive. Eisenhower State Park stands as the most prominent public camping area, offering tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin accommodations along the southern shore of Lake Texoma. Private campgrounds such as Paradise on Lake Texoma and Lazy L RV Park provide additional options within the immediate Sherman area. Most facilities in this region maintain year-round operations, though seasonal variations in weather and water levels can affect camping experiences, particularly at lakefront sites.

Road access to most campgrounds remains straightforward with paved routes leading to primary camping areas. Summer temperatures frequently exceed 90°F with high humidity, while winter camping often experiences mild days and cold nights. Most campgrounds require advance reservations, particularly for weekend stays and during peak summer months. Facilities throughout the area vary significantly, with Eisenhower State Park offering more amenities including showers, picnic tables, and fire rings at most sites. Cell phone coverage is generally reliable across the region, though signal may weaken in some sheltered areas. "The park is very large! There is camping for everyone here! Great marina, fishing, hiking, kayaking and camp fires! All types of RV and tent sites," noted one visitor about Eisenhower State Park.

Lake access represents a primary draw for campers in the Sherman area, with multiple campgrounds positioned to provide water activities. Eisenhower State Park features cliff formations, hiking trails, and swimming areas that receive consistently positive reviews. The park's position on Lake Texoma allows for boating, fishing, and kayaking directly from the campground. Several visitors mention wildlife sightings, particularly deer, as common occurrences throughout the area. Campground noise levels vary significantly based on proximity to marinas and boat ramps, with quieter options available in more wooded sections of parks. RV campers frequently note the level sites and reliable hookups at Lazy L RV Park, while tent campers often prefer the more natural settings found at state park campgrounds, where shade and privacy prove more abundant.

Best Camping Sites Near Sherman, Texas (188)

    1. Eisenhower State Park Campground

    33 Reviews
    Denison, TX
    13 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."

    2. Paradise on Lake Texoma

    8 Reviews
    Gordonville, TX
    15 miles
    Website

    $20 - $40 / night

    "Electric is located close by sites. Some sites also have sewer. Nice place, I shall return one day."

    "It was nice the only people who had access to the water were the people who had booked a site, this is because there is a gate into the campground you must have a code for."

    3. Lazy L RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Sherman, TX
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (903) 870-7772

    "Not the most scenic of places but quiet and fairly easy to access - highway construction was underway in June 2024."

    CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

    4. Riverview RV and Recreational Park

    5 Reviews
    Denison, TX
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (580) 296-8439

    "Close to Texoma Lake, there is also access to the Red River. No WiFi or many local TV channels. I show 5G and 2 bars on Att phone."

    "This park is just inside the OK border right on the red river. Very pretty and quite."

    5. Burns Run East Campground

    7 Reviews
    Denison, TX
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (580) 965-4660

    $16 - $50 / night

    "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."

    6. Burns Run West

    6 Reviews
    Denison, TX
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (580) 965-4922

    $18 - $120 / night

    "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."

    "The sites are a little too close to each other for our taste so you can hear all the conversations of the neighboring sites."

    7. COE Lake Texoma Burns Run West

    5 Reviews
    Lake Texoma, OK
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (903) 965-4922

    "Everyday there was a cool breeze coming off the lake and wasn't bothered by mosquitoes or flies. The view is awesome. The beach is all along the shore."

    "Decent beach access but it’s texoma so don’t expect too much lol Great fishing set back in the cove and next to the dam."

    CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

    8. Thousand Trails Lake Texoma

    8 Reviews
    Gordonville, TX
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "One big issue with this park is the distance to the actual lake itself."

    "When you first drive into the park, to the left they are in the process of building an entire new section and it looks nice. I wish they would do some upkeep on the rest of the park as well."

    9. Damsite Texas — Lake Texoma

    4 Reviews
    Denison, TX
    13 miles
    +1 (903) 465-4990

    $21 - $25 / night

    "Nice spot for the night It’s located on the right side of the dam fishing must be good we didn’t go fishing ourselves but tons of people have been fishing all night does not have full hook up 30 amp water"

    10. Isle du Bois Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park

    35 Reviews
    Aubrey, TX
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (940) 686-2148

    $15 - $60 / night

    "In the hot month of July 2020 I loaded up Little Red and headed out to spend several days camping at the Isle Du Bois Unit of Ray Roberts Lake."

    "68 year-old solo camper getting ready to travel around the country, car/tent camping primarily."

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Recent Reviews near Sherman, TX

533 Reviews of 188 Sherman Campgrounds


  • Gary S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 21, 2025

    Lake Point RV Resort

    Easy Access with Nice Club House/Laundry, etc.

    This reservation was made over the phone and was booked by Lake Point RV manager through the RoverPass system. Military discount was applied to our reservation. The park(please note I use“park” as my description in lieu of“resort” for this stay) is easy to find and navigate. Upon arrival I called the number left on the door and did not get an answer or message service. Another camper had a good direct number and Michelle was on sight within 10 minutes, but there is no regular staffed hours at the clubhouse/office. It is one large area with gravel roads and mostly level. Sites are easy to park and adequate space for larger RV configurations. Our site required minimal east to west leveling. Full hook ups all worked at our site, but some utilities can be long runs depending on type of RV(especially sewer). Bath/shower/laundry facilities are very nice and clean. There is a small center playground area and a good dog run. We had Verizon 5G hotspot signal which was adequate for our stay. I believe there is park wi-fi, but no information was provided at registration and we did not request since our hotspot was very good. Highway traffic noise is pretty significant here, especially if parked at the front of the park. The park itself was quiet and everyone was friendly; however, there are a lot of full time/extended RVs at this location and it appears this park is losing some of its RV traveler appeal. Amazon and package deliveries were made to the park. We did venture into Gainesville, TX and found some good coffee and bakery at Sweet Jayne’s. We would highly recommend Tia’s Tex-Mex BBQ in Valley View.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 20, 2025

    East Fork Park Campground

    Quite,clean

    Plenty of space between sites. Not many trees in some site for shade

  • cThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 12, 2025

    Johnson Branch Campsites — Ray Roberts Lake State Park

    Relaxing near the city

    Not far from Fort Worth, but feels miles away when you are there! Big beautiful lake you can enjoy and fish, large park and volleyball courts. My only complaint was our ‘double’ site barely fit my sisters one camper. If we weren’t tenting we probably wouldn’t have had room so wouldnt recommend that specific site for two campers. Also don’t drink alcohol outside of your camper or vehicle the rangers will get on to you for it

  • B
    Nov. 7, 2025

    Lake Ray Hubbard RV Resort

    RV Park, Not Resort

    The park is average at best. Owners won’t pay for it to be well managed. Rhonda is their best asset and they take advantage of her. Park managers are severely under-qualified, rude, lazy, generally worthless. Minimal maintenance, mostly do everything you need done yourself. They provide mowing but with many restrictions. Only place I’ve ever had to deal with pests—mice, spiders, ants. Mostly long-term residents. Near lake, not lakeside, definitely a drive. They have family activities. Pool is mostly kids. Park overrun by unsupervised kids. Probably would look for different park next time.

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 2, 2025

    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.

  • D
    Nov. 1, 2025

    Dallas-Northeast Campground

    Nice place to stop

    Clean facilities and great staff. People were working on new features and cleaning all the time. We had lots of laundry to do, and they have plenty of modern machines. A nice pond to walk around.

  • Hope M.
    Oct. 14, 2025

    Blue River Campground

    Love Camping here

    I come here alot now with my husband or best friend. My husband and I fish but it’s nice to get away and just to go to the woods and fish.

  • 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


Guide to Sherman

Camping near Sherman, TX centers around Lake Texoma, a 89,000-acre reservoir on the Texas-Oklahoma border. Summer temperatures typically range from 80-100°F while winters can drop to freezing at night, affecting accessibility at some campgrounds. Water levels fluctuate seasonally, with spring typically seeing higher lake levels that can limit shoreline camping in certain areas.

What to do

Hiking along lakeshores: At Isle du Bois in Ray Roberts Lake State Park, trails vary in distance and connect for longer walks. "A dozen trips, and it's still a favorite. If you want to avoid crowds, stay in the Hawthorne 'primitive' area. Scenic trails vary in distance but are easy to connect for longer hikes – or walk the shoreline for a nice lakeside view," notes Gretchen N.

Boat fishing: Many campgrounds offer direct water access for fishing. At Paradise on Lake Texoma, boat access makes fishing tournaments popular. "We came here for a fishing tournament and wanted to stay somewhere on the southwest side of lake texoma. The sites are clean, full hookups and lake views," reports Natalie S.

Swimming in sandy beach areas: Several campgrounds maintain designated swimming zones with natural beaches. "Beautiful everything! Even the bathroom is gorgeous with granite walls! Swimming area and trails along the cliffs are exquisite," shares Amie M. about Eisenhower State Park.

What campers like

Well-maintained facilities: Many campers appreciate the consistent upkeep at Sherman-area campgrounds. "The bathrooms were always clean. Fellow campers are very friendly," says Susan F. about Eisenhower State Park.

Waterfront views: Lakeside camping spots remain highly sought after. "Wooded sites are perfect for a hammock. Lots of choices, many close to water and some right next to docks/launches. Simple clean sites, just how camp tenting should be," explains Harry H.

Wildlife encounters: The area supports diverse wildlife viewing opportunities. "We have car camped on a few occasions here and each time we saw plenty of deer around camp," notes Matt S. about camping at Ray Roberts Lake State Park.

What you should know

Seasonal crowding: During summer holidays, reservations become essential. "It's not a well kept secret anymore," Kerry C. says about Isle du Bois. "We used to come out and there would be just a few families, now it's very very busy."

Beach conditions vary: Not all lake access points offer the same experience. "The swim area in this park is down a pretty steep gravel trail that I had a hard time navigating. There is very limited bank access since the park sits about 50 feet up from the water line," cautions Dude R. about Damsite Texas.

Varying shade coverage: Tree coverage differs significantly between campgrounds. At Riverview RV Park, "Roads and Pads were perfectly paved and level. Safe atmosphere with gated access," according to Nick & Allyssa S.

Tips for camping with families

Look for dedicated beach areas: Some lakeside locations have developed swimming zones ideal for children. "Great hiking park. In the summer it gets very hot, nice hiking," advises Alice R. about Eisenhower State Park.

Consider playground proximity: Several campgrounds feature play areas near campsites. "There are several playground areas central to the various campgrounds with easy access for your family. There is also a fantastic beach swim area for day use or to visit while your camping. Nice sand and roped off swimming areas with large playgrounds," explains Matt S.

Group camping options: Burns Run West accommodates larger family gatherings. "This is a nice shady spot with a lot of space for a few tents or an rv. Space has electric and a nice lake view. You do have to walk down the hill and through some sand to get to the beach," notes Lauran S.

Tips from RVers

Water hookup distances: At some campgrounds, utility connections require preparation. "For RV site, some require at least a 50' hose for water. Others are closer to the water. Electric is located close by sites. Some sites also have sewer," advises Chris P. about Paradise on Lake Texoma.

Interior road conditions: Some campgrounds have challenging access roads. "The roads within the park itself could use some serious attention. The first spot I chose had a bad pedestal, so I had to pick up and choose another spot. I would definitely recommend checking the pedestal before unpacking," warns Emerson F. about Thousand Trails Lake Texoma.

Site levelness: Level parking areas make setup easier. "Most camp sites are shaded with pull through sites full hook ups, well maintained and quiet," reports Robert H. about Eisenhower State Park.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Sherman, TX?

According to TheDyrt.com, Sherman, TX offers a wide range of camping options, with 188 campgrounds and RV parks near Sherman, TX and 3 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Sherman, TX?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Sherman, TX is Eisenhower State Park Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 33 reviews.

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

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

What parks are near Sherman, TX?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 24 parks near Sherman, TX that allow camping, notably Caddo National Grassland and Lake Texoma.