Best Tent Camping near Vidor, TX

Recent Tent Reviews near Vidor, Texas

143 Reviews of 5 Vidor Campgrounds

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  Lizz J.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 17, 2019

  Sea Rim State Park Campground

  Clean and Clear

  We love camping here. The last time we camped we did so in primitive tent camping. The area was clean and everything was as it was supposed to be. Love being able to camp right on the beach.

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  Cat R.

  Legend

  

  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.

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  Lynn G.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 1, 2017

  Sea Rim State Park Campground

  Rim of the sea!

  Absolutely beautiful area with diverse environment to explore. You can stay in cabins, regular RV/tent sites with power, or out on the beach with no amenities. We stayed on the beach! Surreal beauty.

  Yay: um, beach camping is always amazing.

  Nay: no complaints, but if you don’t have a kayak you will be sad.

  Surprise: Great kayaking trail map and recommendations from the rangers on where to go. There is hiking as well. Spend an afternoon or a week here.

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  Fred S.

  Legend

  

  Apr. 26, 2022

  Village Creek State Park Campground

  Clean, well maintained

  25 standard RV sites with water & electric. $16, plus some walkin tent sites. Arrived on a Monday night with no reservation; no problem getting a nice site (#19). The young lady checking us in was very nice & helpful. The campground was clean & well maintained. The restroom/shower house was exceptionally clean. Most sites appear to be close to each other, but trees & shrubbery between sites provided some privacy. Sites were also narrow, but long. Enough room for a camper & tent. A few big rigs had difficulty with backing into a site. Pretty state park. Includes a hiking trail. Good AT&T & T-Mobile cell service.

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  Michelle R.

  Guide

  

  Dec. 7, 2022

  Sam Houston Jones State Park — Sam Houston Jones State Park District II

  Improvement road

  This are has been hit by multiple hurricanes, flooding and fires. The rebuilding process is taking time but it is on it's way. Large viewing ponds of alligators, turtles and birds are surrounded by walking and biking trails for all different levels of activity. The sites are only full rv hookup because thats where the money is. Hopefully primative tent sites will open in the next year or two. Laundry, bathhouse and wifi are available. Ice, camping needs are NOT available for purchase but only an 8 minute drive away. Slight constant hum of traffic can be heard otherwise very quiet camp.

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  Riley E.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 26, 2018

  Sea Rim State Park Campground

  Primitive beach camping

  The first time we went to the beach (just visited, no camping) we were able to kayak into the ocean and fish. The second time the waves were way too intense. We still enjoyed our time overall though. We got there early and picked a spot. The park ranger told us that wherever the tide was at 11am, that is where it would be at 1am. We placed our tent accordingly. There was a weird swarm of gnats that showed up both times we were there. Just gnats though.

  We walked along the beach and watched the beautiful sunset. We sat in our chairs as it got dark and just took it all in. Big. Mistake. I felt tingling on my legs and stated that the gnats were back. I turned on my phone light to see how many there were and to my horror my legs were covered in... mosquitos. I'm not exaggerating. My legs were absolutely covered. This of course led to a freak out session in which we frantically tried to put everything away and get into the tent. I dove into the tent and zipped it closed, only to discover they were still on my legs. I slapped and slapped and by the end my legs were covered in mosquito bodies and blood. We managed to kill most of the ones that followed us inside and then we watched as our tent was covered from the outside in a thin layer of them. It was at this point that I realized I needed to pee but we just tried to go to sleep. (The next day we realized that I had 150+ mosquito bites...)

  Fast forward to about 1am. Boyfriend wakes up because the rain flap has come unstaked and is flapping in the wind. He tells me he will get it so I roll over to go back to sleep. He steps outside of the tent (the mosquitos are long gone) and firmly tells me to get up... now. Annoyed by this, I ask why. The panic in his voice as he urges me to get up, right now, is enough to urge me to get up and see what is going on. I step outside and see the waves gently hitting our tent. Our kayaks are one wave away from being carried away, the back tires of my truck are in a thin layer of water, our grill is submerged and the bathroom tent is flooded. We work together and get everything moved a safe distance away. Remember that park ranger and her advice? Yeah, don't listen to them. Put your tent and gear as far back as you can.

  Even with all of this we still mostly like this campground. You just need to be aware of the tide and the mosquito swarm that will come right at dark. Be in your tent before then and you will be fine. We enjoyed fishing and crabbing and just relaxing. It is cool that you can go from marsh to ocean in 5 minutes all within the same park. There are definitely better beaches out there though.

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  Kayli M.

  Traveler

  

  May. 25, 2018

  Holbrook Parish Park Campground

  Small but fun place

  Small park with amenities. has a restroom. RV & tent spots available. very picturesque

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  Jeffery O.

  Scout

  

  May. 30, 2023

  COE Town Bluff Lake Sandy Creek Park

  Family Weekend Camping

  We went camping with our extended family, fun was had by all. The campground was nice and clean, the host were pleasant, and we enjoyed our weekend. We were in 2 RVs and a Tent.

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  Kim B.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 1, 2016

  Sea Rim State Park Campground

  Sea Rim State Park

  This is part of a huge refuge with marshes and seashores. We got a cabin (not sure if there is a tent or RV area) and it was really nice: AC, unfurnished kitchen, comfy bunkbeds, screened deck (bring your own kitchen supplies and bedding). I’m pretty sure the cabins are relatively new (as of 2014) because of a hurricane sometime in the past decade. Absolutely beautiful for a day or the weekend.

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  Bradley H.

  Ranger

  

  Nov. 15, 2020

  Village Creek State Park Campground

  Park is back to completely open

  Hurricane Harvey flooded most of the park in 2017 but now it is completely open. The park is very nice. It is very typical of Texas parks.... awesome!!

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  Stephanie T.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 1, 2016

  Sea Rim State Park Campground

  Perfect spot for kayaking/birdwatching

  One of my Texas relatives mentioned this area to me in regards to my birdwatching. Decided I had to make the trip as I do love birds and the water. Saw at least 40 bird species (probably more but I didn't always have my binoculars handy).

  Kayaks are available for about $15-20. Several paddling trails will give you a scenic trip.

  Facilities at campsite itself are primitive (vault toilets). The site we had was right on the beach, and I believe the other campsites were as well.

  As with most of Texas, bring mosquito repellent or prepare to be covered in bites!

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  N I.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 25, 2021

  Winnie Stowell Park

  Bare concrete

  This is a Chambers County Texas park.  They have several and they provide a great location for enjoying the plains of Texas.  This particular park is really more like a fairground area.  There is a lot of concrete where you may park.  There is a great playground area and green space.  There are several electric and water hookups but they are NOT for campers.  They are for the vendors when the county has an event.  Do not park on the grass and you must be self contained.  No water but there is a bathroom and it was open when we were there.  You must get a permit to stay for a small fee but the camping is free and you may stay three days.

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  BTYFI

  Travel safe

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  Rachel G.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 18, 2022

  Village Creek State Park Campground

  Good stopover

  We stopped here for one night traveling from Florida to Texas. Small but nice park. Stayed in site # 22. Sites are long and narrow but plenty of shade. Park has some trails and creek area. Bathrooms were excellent!!! Park was not busy at all. Great for stopover as it's not far from I-10.

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  Connie E.

  Scout

  

  Feb. 24, 2020

  Intracoastal Parish Park Campground

  Great place if you're a heavy sleeper

  The campground is located on the intracoastal waterway, just under a bridge. The sign says $4 for tents but the caretaker said it's $6 (still a bargain). He let us pay $4. Several of the sites had sheltered tables which was perfect for us since rain was in the forecast. The only problem was we were right on the water and near the bridge and my husband didn't sleep well with the traffic and boat noise. (I had a great night's sleep.) If you are a light sleeper I'd suggest a campsite away from both the water and the bridge. The showers were hot.

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  Stephen K.

  Guide

  

  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.

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  Bonnie C.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 5, 2018

  Sea Rim State Park Campground

  Not much left after hurricanes

  Before Hurricane Rita, there used to be a wildlife center here. Now theres just a pier and a shack. Careful parking because the light sand will leave you stuck. Its a typical Texas beach. The summer drought has left the nature walk dry and without nature. Hopefully the recent rains will fill it back in and the gators will return.

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  Donna H.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 8, 2022

  Sea Rim State Park Campground

  The mosquitoes are serious here, but the beach is gorgeous.

  This was a spur-of-the-moment trip from NW Arkansas so we could dip our toes in the ocean in the middle of winter. It's unfortunate that you have to go through Port Arthur to get to the state park, but totally worth it once you get there. WARNING: the mosquitoes are serious here. We have an Aliner and although we use pool noodles to seal gaps in the A-frame's roof, they found a way in--hundreds of them. We only stayed the one night because of it. Having said that, if you have a class A/B/C camper, you should be fine. I wouldn't recommend it to tent campers even with the best bug spray...and we went in December! Clean, beautiful facilities. You can park in a site, or if you don't want/need utilities, you're allowed to camp on the beach.

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  Mike V.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 22, 2016

  Sam Houston Jones State Park — Sam Houston Jones State Park District II

  Camping, hiking, canoeing, birding at Sam Hou Jones State Park -- sw LA

  Typical state park campground area to suite campers/rv's & tents. Must reserve sites for 2-day minimums or more on weekends. Many of the campsites are shaded. They have bath houses w/ showers and flush toilets. Since it is close to Lake Charles, LA and other towns, this park does get used by both locals and others. SHJSP is surrounded by water on 2 or 3 sides, and has low water areas within the park. Thus, it is a popular place to go for fishing, canoeing, kayaking. The birding is very good here most times of the year, and there is deer that live on state park property here. Mosquitos can be really rough here certain times of the year. Hiking trails are ok here, but nothing awesome, except a couple boardwalks & viewing platforms are nice.

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  James S.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 6, 2017

  Sea Rim State Park Campground

  Ranger Review: Mishmi Takin Kameng Mid eVent waterproof hiking boot at Sea Rim State Park, TX

  Campground Review

  I have taken The Princesses to the coast three of the last four years for camping. We hit Galveston Island State Park and North Beach - Padre Island and had a mixed bag of struggles from sun burns to cloud bursts. I hadn’t visited Sea Rim, so that’s where we headed.

  We arrived with little trouble taking a few of the back road highways to avoid going through Houston. We didn’t have to wait long to get checked it. We got to our site which had water and electricity, uncovered table, fire ring, garbage pole and plenty of flat area to place a tent. The first thing I noticed though was we were the only tent campers there. Everyone else was in RVs. The beach was a 300-meter hike over a boardwalk and was almost entirely vacant for our stay. There was a lot of wild life to see at night and the coastal waters were cool and inviting. There is lots of primitive camping if you choose to head down the beach.

  The grounds are apparently being upgraded, which is a must. The only showers available were the outdoor, cold water for rinsing after being in the water. The toilets were unlit outhouses. The only concessions available for purchase are wood, ice and bug spray. Also, the temperature and humidity here didn’t seem to drop at all. It felt like a warm wet blanket all night. I’ve camped in some hot weather, but this was pretty miserable. We called it after the one night and headed to a hotel in Port Arthur.

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  *****Product Review*****

  As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get to test products from time to time and had brought along a pair of Mishmi Takin Kameng Mid eVent waterproof hiking boot. They are light weight, cooling and basically water proof. I didn’t wear them much here, but I have been wearing them for hikes in my neighborhood trails.

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  I left my foot submerged for a while and my foot was dry. The sole has a solid grip for getting over terrain and the insole give you plenty of support. The boots are a little ridged out of the box, so take a little time to break them in.

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  Cat R.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 6, 2021

  Gulf Coast RV Resort

  Right Off The Interstate

  We stayed here because it was extremely convenient to the Ford Arena, where our grandchild was playing softball. The sites are very close together in the side we were staying at. More like a big parking lot. It had rained and it was rather flooded! The small areas of grass were unkempt. With all that being said, we were in a pull through spot, #117, which was large enough to accommodate a 27 ft camper and truck. No firepit. A picnic table was on site, but was too much water to get to it. There is a small store, which had Texas souvenirs and food basics. A beautiful clean pool. 3 shower and toilet rooms, as well as a handicapped shower. Breakfast is not available at this time due to "covid", but typically is included in the price. (Ballpark discount 40 dollars a night!) A playground is on site, but that was very wet as well.

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  Vanessa L.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 31, 2017

  Sea Rim State Park Campground

  Nice Little Park...but

  This is a nice little park, only 14 RV hookup sites and they allow camping in tents on the beach. The sites were very close to the boardwalk that takes you over the dunes and to the beach. The nature trail over the marsh was really cool, we saw lots of alligators and birds. The beach was ok, not the nicest I've ever seen but the kids loved it. Lots of shells and treasures to be found. And very few other people around. We would have really enjoyed our stay had it not been for the mosquitoes. We had read reviews before going and thought we knew what we were in for...but there was nothing to prepare us for these mosquitoes. We covered ourselves with deet, had a bug zapper, I even fogged the area with an essential oil blend for bugs. But nothing kept them away. And it wasn't just a few...they swarmed. At one point my husband had at least 30 on him (and he usually never gets bitten)...after using Off. They were even in the pop up. I have small children, and don't like them getting eaten. We decided to leave a day early because of the mosquitoes. You couldn't even sit outside in the evening and enjoy the ocean breeze. I am from the south and have grown up with mosquitoes my entire life and I have never seen anything like these.

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  Jeffrey F.

  Traveler

  

  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.

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  Patrick B.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 10, 2023

  Claiborne West Park

  Closed

  No signage for where to camp, roads closed as well as the office. On to the next one.

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  Tori K.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 11, 2020

  Boomtown USA RV Resort

  Great atmosphere and amazing lake

  Absolutely love the atmosphere. Super clean grounds. They have the original camp grounds and then the newer expansion area. We stayed in the expansion area and there was very little road noise with it being so close to the highway. Only downside of expansion is that it is ALOT of concrete with absolutely no shade. There is a pool and hot tub in the expansion as well. VERY clean grounds and a nice and updated game room and laundry facility. The lake has really great fishing and there is a small swimming/beach area. The beach does have a lot of bees or wasps of some sort that are living in the sand so you have to wear shoes until you get in the water.

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  Dayanis P.

  Traveler

  

  Dec. 28, 2020

  Boomtown USA RV Resort

  Ease of access and safety

  Amenities very well maintained. They even have a gym! Camp sites are paved with either pull-through or back up. You have to have codes to enter the gates and they have cameras around the property for safety keeping.

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  Jeff N.

  Legend

  

  Mar. 2, 2021

  Boomtown USA RV Resort

  Nice Park off of I-10

  Private stocked lake. Very nice and attentive staff and park is clean and well maintained. Pull through sites close together as typical of rv parks.

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  Amber G.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 18, 2021

  Boomtown USA RV Resort

  Best Glamping ever ❤

  They have everything you need for a great family vacation