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Best Tent Camping near Vidor, TX

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Tent camping options near Vidor, Texas include both established and dispersed sites within reasonable driving distance. Claiborne West Park in Vidor offers tent camping facilities, though recent visitors report closure issues with no clear signage for camping areas. Approximately 40 miles north, the Po-Man Outdoor Collective R&R provides a more reliable tent camping experience with basic amenities and positive visitor feedback.

Most tent campgrounds in the Vidor area feature minimal facilities. Po-Man Outdoor Collective R&R provides drinking water, toilets, showers, and designated areas for fires, making it suitable for campers seeking basic amenities without full hookups. Firewood is available on-site. Claiborne West Park allows fires but lacks drinking water and showers, offering only basic toilet facilities. Holly's Beach, located southwest in Louisiana, provides a dispersed camping option with very limited facilities, allowing fires but lacking drinking water, toilets, or designated sites. Pets are permitted at most locations near Vidor, but alcohol policies vary by campground.

The camping experience varies significantly between sites in the region. Po-Man Outdoor Collective R&R stands out for its large property that can be explored, with activities like fishing and ATV use available. The property maintains a natural setting rather than a developed campground atmosphere. One camper shared that the property is "maintained much like public lands, no campground feel here" and recommends bringing "fishing gear, ATVs and horses." In contrast, Claiborne West Park has received negative feedback regarding accessibility. Holly's Beach offers a more primitive coastal camping experience for those willing to forgo amenities in exchange for beachfront access. Campers should verify current conditions before departure as facilities and access may change seasonally.

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Tent Camping Reviews near Vidor, TX

147 Reviews of 5 Vidor Campgrounds

  • Stephen K.
    May. 29, 2018

    Sea Rim State Park Campground

    Hidden Gem - except for the no-see-ums

    We camped here Memorial Weekend. The primitive camping on the beach gives an amazing view. The beach sand above the tide is so firm, that even a couple 5th wheel Camping trailers had driven out to primitive spots. The spaces are spaced out really far, though, so thankfully we could not hear the generators. The primitive "sites" are really just posts along the grass before the dune line that have a trash barrel. There is no real enforcement of how close you are to the post, and no designated tent pad or fire ring. You can just dig out an area of sand for your campfire.

    There are no showers or restrooms for the beach. However, there are drop toilets in the RV camping area, that you can walk or drive to. There is also an outdoor shower in the day use area along with a spigot that we used to wash dishes.

    If there is a light breeze, then camping here is awesome. Unfortunately, swarms of no-see-ums appear if the wind stops. The wind stopped during the middle of our second night, and we were bitten so many times that it looked like we had poison ivy. The little bugs found a way into our tent. We actually decided to skip out at bedtime on our third night because the wind died down again. The bugs were swarming us and our citronella candles, and nothing seemed to deter them.

    On the marsh side, there are several paddling trails. The ranger station rents out canoes and kayaks by the hour. We saw a few alligators on those trails. On the beach, we were able to go crabbing. The beach gets pretty crowded during the day with lots of day use people playing and fishing, but they seemed to stay closer to the start of the beach and not come very far down into our primitive area.

  • Curtis D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 19, 2021

    Whites County Park Campground

    Nice Place

    Nice place for overnighting. Or camp for the 3 day limit. Nice clean park. Sites have concrete picnic tables. But bring a fly swatter for the mosquitoes. A couple got into my home on wheels and when I killed them they left a big bloodstain. Otherwise not a bad place. Is there is a shell gas station across the street for food and guess. They did have 2 bathroom houses only one of them was clean. No showers. There were water spickets all over the place. I don't know if it's potable or not. It was dry camping so I already came prepared. You do need a permit for 3 day stay limit. You can obtain one by going on the website and calling and talk to Brandy she will email you one. This is a County park.

  • Sue B.
    Mar. 3, 2019

    Holbrook Parish Park Campground

    Beautiful natural setting

    Great little Park. 14 sites. $12 a night. Reservable. Max stay 14 days per month. Day use area, playground, bathrooms, shower, pavilion, dump station, boat ramp. The host is wonderful.

  • Cat R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 7, 2022

    Village Creek State Park Campground

    Little Hidden Gem

    This is a small hidden state park that has rustic beauty. 25 campsites with electric and water, that can be used for campers or tents (tent pads at each site). We camped with a 27 ft camper, with barely enough room. Slightly unlevel, needed 2 blocks on left side. Each site has a tent pad, table, and firepit. There is a dump station. Extremely clean shower and bath house. Several hiking and biking trails, as well as a small beach area, kayaking, fishing, gazebo and playground. A nature center was on site which has activities for families on the weekends! Walk in tent camping without electric and water available. Our site #4 was only 16 dollars a night. Park rangers and camp hosts were knowledgeable and kind.

  • N
    Apr. 3, 2023

    Sandy Creek

    Great camping spot

    The spaces are paved with a fire ring, covered picnic table and a lamp post. There’s also what looks like a fish cleaning station, as this site is also a great place to fish from. Love the views!

  • J
    Dec. 7, 2022

    Sea Rim State Park Campground

    The Mosquito Coast

    The Mosquito Coast Dec 2022•  We had RV campground reservations for 3 nights but left after one because of the mosquitoes. I had read reviews and came prepared with Thermacell repellent and DEET spray but were overwhelmed by the mosquitoes. My Labrador had mosquitoes swarming him. The campground and park is surrounded by a marsh. The mosquitoes are not bad on the beach where there is a breeze. The park rangers are very nice and the campground itself is nice with spacious flat spots with electric and water hook ups. A dump station is available. Verizon coverage is poor. About half the RV spots were used however I only saw one other camper outside of their RV while we were there. I guess everyone else stayed inside their RV because of the mosquitoes. If you are a first time beach camper to the Texas Gulf Coast, try boondocking on the beach here or further down the Bolivar Peninsula near Crystal Beach. You need to be away from the marsh where the breeze keeps the mosquitoes away.

  • Lisa S.
    Mar. 28, 2021

    Sea Rim State Park Campground

    Miles of Beach Camping

    Or stay in the small, open campground with picnic tables, fire rings, water and electric hook up and a nearby comfort station. There’s an outside cold water shower and an elevated walkway crossing wetland to the beach.

    The birding is absolutely fantastic so come with binoculars. I saw great flocks of Avocets feeding at the waters edge along with Willets, and a variety of sandpipers and terns including Caspian. There’s a paved trail to hike through the wetlands. Bug spray is essential.

    Beach camping is available to any vehicle or camper. The upper beach sand is hard packed like a road and it goes for about three miles on the East side and about 10 on the West side.

    I can’t say enough about the staff who became dedicated to rescuing me after a major storm dumped three inches of rain in a couple of hours causing an inland pond to overflow cutting a channel through the beach to the Gulf. I was stranded about two miles out in my 2X4 camper van for two delightful days before they brought out the heavy equipment and towed me across the channel and back to the real world.

    Gas up in Port Arthur before driving down.

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 24, 2024

    Sandy Creek

    Great Loction to Visit Big Thicket

    Sandy Creek ACE, TX: To Do: Great location to visit the Big Thicket National Preserve. Boat launch is in the park. Fishing. Gorgeous sunsets.

    (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

    (71 yr olds in 17’ trailer. )

    Overall Rating: 3.5. Great price, large sites , but showers need updating and better water heaters.
    Price 2023: $9 w interagency pass. Not a lot of privacy in most sites. Security: No Usage during visit: 1/3 full on Saturday. Site Privacy: No shrubbery between sites Site Spacing: Most sites have great spacing Site surface: Blacktop Reservations: Yes Campground Noise: Very quiet Road Noise: No public roads nearby Through Traffic in campground: None Electric Hookup: Yes Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: Yes Potable Water Available: At sites Bathroom: Flush toilets. Clean, but in major need of updating. Showers: Yes. Common dressing area - needs updating. Water heated not adequate every morning. Pull Throughs: Some Cell Service (AT&T): 3 bars Setting: Sites are in what is mostly a pine forest.
    Recent Weather: Cool. Typical for this time of year I am told Host: At entrance Rig Size: Largest of rigs are accommodated Sites: 32 has great shade. 51 and 35 doorside towards trees as opposed to another trailer.v

  • D
    May. 4, 2022

    Alligator Parish Park Campground

    Clean and quiet

    Stayed one night in 30 ft travel trailer (May 2,2022) and we were the only campers. There were other visitors/fisherman but quiet and peaceful. Restrooms clean and spacious. Shower was separate and locked but host would unlock as needed. All 7 pads are gravel, level, elevated above grass—helpful after hard rain— and would accommodate large rigs. Lake or old river course 100 plus feet from campsites. May bring kayaks next time. Road access is good and signs to guide you. One bar cell service. Each site has sewer but not conveniently located—near entrance to site and would require very long hose or require rigs to block access road when dumping This park happened to be along our route to another campground and not along major highway. Nice place to relax overnight or for few days.

Guide to Vidor

Tent camping near Vidor, Texas offers a variety of options for outdoor enthusiasts looking to enjoy nature. From well-reviewed spots to unique amenities, there’s something for everyone.

Tent campers appreciate these amenities

  • At Claiborne West Park, you can enjoy a pet-friendly environment with picnic tables and the freedom to have campfires.

Some prices for tent camping range from $0 to $50

  • For a more private experience, Po-Man Outdoor Collective R&R offers a well-maintained property where you can bring your fishing gear, ATVs, and horses.

Local activities to enjoy while camping

  • Explore the scenic surroundings at Bluffview Park, where you can set up your tent and enjoy the tranquility of Steinhagen Lake.

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