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Best Tent Sites Near Village Mills, TX (8)

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    1. Hoot Owl Campground

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    $25 / night

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    2. Po-Man Outdoor Collective R&R

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    21.56 acre homestead in the Piney Woods of Deep East Texas that you will have the freedom to explore, hike, bike, and camp on without pesky campground neighbors breathing down your neck! Our grounds are maintained much like public lands would be. We don't want to feel like a campground- we strive to maintain the integrity of being out in nature- there's plenty of"campgrounds". We will limit the number of reservations to always ensure that hidden spot in the woods feel when you stay with us! Each campsite will receive a fire ring and portable camp toilet system. We do offer an outdoor hot/cold shower for our guests. You're encouraged to bring your fishing gear as there multiple opportunities at the areas famous fishing holes including Lake Livingston, Lake Conroe, and Lake Sam Rayburn- just to name a few! If you are a mountain biker- feel free to bring your setup! We would encourage help in designing a great ride through course! Hiker- we have you covered there as well! Bring your horses and enjoy riding on our property- we dont have stalls or a barn for them, but you are welcome to graze them for hours and ride them freely on our land. ATV's are welcome to be used on our property so long as our property and other guests are respected. We will be building this campground as we go, using input from our guests! We offer loyalty bonuses, too! Due to having no paved roads- 4WD currently recommended. Children and well behaved furry family friends are welcome to join us. We do have livestock you are welcome to interact with including pigs, roosters, miniature horses and more as we are also a farm animal rescue and sanctuary. The park as a whole will be under constant growth and expansion. As a result, prices will evolve as amenities are added.

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    $15 / night

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    3. Bouton Lake Campground

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    4. Boykin Springs NF Campground

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        6. Bluffview Park

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        Overview

        Bluffview Park is located on the southwest side of B.A. Steinhagen Lake, in Town Bluff, Texas. The lake provides a great getaway for fishing, boating, picnicking, camping and birding.

        Natural Features:

        The lake lies in the heart of the East Texas Pineywoods, a beautiful region known for its pine uplands, bottomland hardwoods and pine-hardwood mixed forests, which provide habitat for a wide range of wildlife.

        White-tailed deer, squirrels, rabbits, red and gray fox, bobwhite quail, and numerous species of ducks, geese, waterfowl and songbirds make their home in the area.

        Recreation:

        B.A. Steinhagen Lake is a prime location for boating, canoeing, fishing and wildlife viewing. Several parks with boat ramps and docks are scattered around the lake.

        Fishing is a popular pastime. Largemouth bass, catfish and crappie are the primary sport species found in the lake.

        Younger anglers love the childrens fishing pond within Magnolia Park, just 6.5 miles north. A Kids Fish Day is held annually in June.

        The road systems within nearby Magnolia Ridge and Sandy Creek Parks offer excellent family biking opportunities for 3-5 mile rides.

        Facilities:

        Bluffview Park is a year-round day-use area that offers one large group picnic shelter with electricity and water. Numerous individual picnic sites, some of which have shelters, are available on a first come, first served basis. Flush toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.

        A small store is located across the road from the campground with bait, fuel and ice.

        Nearby Attractions:

        Nearby Martin Dies, Jr. State Park offers hiking, canoeing, fishing, swimming, biking and wildlife viewing opportunities. The Walnut Slough, Sandy Creek and Neches Paddling Trails meander from 3-16 miles on the parks backwater sloughs, the open lake and the swift Neches River.

        The Angelina-Neches/Dam B Wildlife Management Area is located at the north end of the lake, covering nearly 13,000 acres. The area boasts beautiful mature hardwoods, including cypress, sweet gum and red and water oak. Some areas feature stands of loblolly and shortleaf pine. Visitors have the opportunity to hunt, fish, hike and view wildlife in this extraordinary ecosystem.

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          7. Campers Cove - Town Bluff Reservoir

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          This recreation area is part of Steinhagen Lake

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          Recent Tent Reviews In Village Mills

          262 Reviews of 8 Village Mills Campgrounds


          • Linda F.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Rayburn
            Oct. 20, 2024

            Rayburn

            Clean safe, great amenities, plenty of good site.

            I have camped here most of my life

          • TThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Shell Oil Road Hunter Camp
            Oct. 12, 2024

            Shell Oil Road Hunter Camp

            Just enough

            I didn’t see a concrete pad. We came out here last minute late at night. My son and I came. Had a little fire. Very primitive. Sand road on site. Washboard road to get it. It’s exactly where it was listed. Good spot to crash and be safe. Enjoy!

          • Kaitlyn S.
            Camper-submitted photo from Magnolia Ridge
            Oct. 2, 2024

            Magnolia Ridge

            Beautiful camp and Camp host was super friendly and informative !

            Went for the weekend last month now we are coming back for the whole month of October! Very clean maintained small campgrounds! Bathrooms fair enough for low traffic and close enough for convenience. Although everything was amazing clean restrooms and showers we wish it was more clear where the showers were they were not on the map trying to find them at night was interesting

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            Camper-submitted photo from On The Lake RV Resort
            Sep. 10, 2024

            On The Lake RV Resort

            Fantastic lake views & great on-site restaurant

            Our sites were amazing with gorgeous lake views with sunsets for dayyyys!  The on-site restaurant had good cocktails and great food. We went during the winter (November, right before Thanksgiving), so didnt do any of the swimming/water activities. Super nice staff and all around great time. Clean park. We will definitely be back!

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            Sep. 10, 2024

            Northshore RV Resort on Lake Livingston

            JUST YIKES.

            TLDR:  Dirty, overpriced, bait n switch offerings, NOT an RV Resort.

            This was the most disappointing RV park I've ever been to. It is marketed and priced as an "RV resort"....It is not. We had a good time because we had good company but this place was the butt of a joke...We went for Memorial Day weekend. (A holiday weekend) The kids couldn't play in the grass because it was so tall. One of the permanent campers (there are many permanent RVs) came by and asked if we wanted to borrow a mower..not kidding. It was sweet of him to offer, but we paid $73/night!  Just yikes.

            We were also warned not to go down to the beach area because it was destroyed by waves and there were water snakes everywhere.  We were taken aback at the overall "resort" and could only laugh at how absurd it was lol.

            The pool was packed with locals (It was a holiday weekend though, so I'll give them that one).  The lady at the check in was super rude and was put out by us checking in. Overall, I would NEVER come back here. We camp at expensive places and state parks and everything in between. I've never written a bad review for a campsite, because I've never found a place that was this terrible. Had it been priced accordingly, I would've been ok with it, but this is NOT a resort and shouldn't be a resort price! Yikes.

            There was more that I'm probably forgetting...but some other highlights: The splash pad didnt work. The kiddos said the playground was gross and sketchily creaking.  There is no clubhouse. Oh, also, the infinity pool pictured on the website is 100% not the same pool that is there.  There are many other campsites on the lake...go to any other one!

            PICS SHOW THINGS FROM THEIR WEBSITE THAT DON'T EXIST OR ARE VERY MISREPRESENTED...In short...Book something else. I hope they get their act together, but their website is bait n switch.

          • Alexis W.
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            May. 19, 2024

            Rock'n E RV Park

            New Name, but fantastic place to stay!

            We had a wonderful 1 night stay camping here! When the new owners took over, they did change the name to "Made in the Shade" so if you go to the website listed here it will reroute you to the correct page!

            My partner is cycling the country and this is a great spot to stop for the night on the Southern Tier Bike route. We loved socializing with the owners & locals and others staying at the park, cooling off in the [well-kept] pool, and appreciated the good water pressure of the showers! 100% recommend. Thanks again for everything!

          • Jim P.The Dyrt PRO User
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            May. 13, 2024

            Village Creek State Park

            Keep an eye out for Bigfoot!

            Great park if you want to get outside, but still want access to civilization.

            Park is somewhat of a mix between wetland and forest. While this is an awesome ecosystem with lots to see and explore - take bug spray! Especially if going in May - when the Horseflies are out. We made the mistake of forgoing the Off and got eaten alive. This is our fault, and not the parks, though.

            The park is conveniently located just outside of Beaumont. In fact, you may feel like you haven’t left the city until you are there. This can be helpful if you want to grab a bite and not cook, or if you run short of supplies. I would recommend this park especially for someone new to camping.

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            Mar. 31, 2024

            Selah Acres

            good

            G-Switch 3 is a fast-paced endless runner game where players control gravity-flipping characters to navigate through obstacles and compete in multiplayer mode for high scores and achievements.

          • RThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Village Creek State Park
            Mar. 28, 2024

            Village Creek State Park

            Nice state park

            Great stop along our way. Nice staff. Clean bathrooms. Good hiking and biking trails. Campspots are well wooded. A little wet this time of year but to be expected.

          • Lea B.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Snow White Sanctuary
            Mar. 7, 2024

            Snow White Sanctuary

            Peaceful paradise

            This location, the hosts, the animals and ponds all place you in a calm cocoon. My dog was thrilled to be allowed of leash. I loved the convenience of having electric and a beautiful pond view.

            If you are an animal lover this is an easy 'yes' for a liason to stay.

          • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Sandy Creek
            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

          • JThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Martin Dies Jr. State Park
            Feb. 14, 2024

            Martin Dies Jr. State Park

            Paradise Off The Beaten Path

            This may very well be the cheapest lakefront real estate in Texas. You simply cannot beat $15/night right on the water! Very quiet, and never crowded (in November). Decent cell signal, and great reception on my Transistor/Weather radio.

          • DThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Gulf Coast RV Resort
            Feb. 6, 2024

            Gulf Coast RV Resort

            Beaumont, TX…..Would stay again

            Very nice lady called prior to our arrival to ask if she could charge our card so she could prepare the packet. When we arrived it was all ready and maybe took 5 minutes. Didn’t use baths or laundry. Park was clean, plenty of length for our 42’ 5th wheel and truck. Hookups were in good spots. The sites are very narrow and pretty close to fellow campers but it was all good.

          • Elise A.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Rayburn
            Jan. 30, 2024

            Rayburn

            Off season is the move

            My friends and family decided to book this place in late January. We say exactly 3 other people for the entire duration of our 3 day stay.

            The sunrise and sunset are some of the best I’ve seen and the water though cold is beautiful and the sounds of loons, mourning doves, and coyotes hand in the air through the day and night.

            This camp is quite deep in the middle of nowhere and I could t find any established hiking paths near by but I perhaps could have missed them.

            Park host is super vigilant so if you feel like getting into some trouble, I’d look for another campsite instead of this one.

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            Camper-submitted photo from COE Sam Rayburn Reservoir Twin Dikes Park
            Jan. 2, 2024

            COE Sam Rayburn Reservoir Twin Dikes Park

            Excellent & Gorgeous

            Would be 5 stars except it's close enough to the road that you get traffic noise. I camped early January and was the only tent camper, quite enjoyable. Very pretty lake view and sunsets and sunrise are delightful. Showers are warm, not the hottest, but welcome nontheless.

          • Randy S.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Woodsy Hollow Campground & RV Resort
            Dec. 9, 2023

            Woodsy Hollow Campground & RV Resort

            Perfect Nights stay when traveling through

            We loved this campground. Stayed one night on our way to Houston. Then We stayed one more night on our way back home. Site 18 was pretty level and had full hook ups. The campground overall was really very quiet and peaceful. Was approx 2 miles off highway 59. Had a great playground area for kids and we loved walking down to the lake. The lady running the office was super kind and very helpful. If we ever get back to this area again we will be sure to stay for more than one night.

          • J
            Camper-submitted photo from Rayburn
            Dec. 6, 2023

            Rayburn

            fantastic

            The campground caretakers are fantastic! The grounds are consistently well-maintained, with neatly mowed lawns and cleared pine needles. I love the spacious layout of the campsites, and the view of the Rayburn sunset is simply unmatched! Big Shot Boxing

          • Ashley F.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Selah Acres
            Oct. 23, 2023

            Selah Acres

            Selah Acres

            Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're happy to have Selah Acres on our platform. Check them out and come back here to leave them a review!

          • Michelle S.
            Camper-submitted photo from Rio RV Park at Turtle Bayou
            Aug. 23, 2023

            Rio RV Park at Turtle Bayou

            Great spot!

            Stayed one night and was pleasantly surprised with what the park had to offer. Great views of the water a short walk from my stall, fully renovated and clean bathrooms and decent separation between the sites. My site backed onto the highway but wasn’t very loud. I’d stay here again for the affordable price of $26

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            Camper-submitted photo from COE Town Bluff Lake Sandy Creek Park
            Jul. 1, 2023

            COE Town Bluff Lake Sandy Creek Park

            Very peaceful

            This place is amazing. The spacing between sites is huge. The lots are. Probably 100 feet. They're almost all I should say. Back inThe closest town is Jasper, which I'll take you. Half an hour to get to so if you need groceries. Bottled water. Propane gas. Get it before you get here.



          Guide to Village Mills

          Camping near Village Mills, Texas, offers a mix of serene nature and fun activities. Whether you're looking for a quiet getaway or an adventure-filled trip, there are several campgrounds that cater to different tastes.

          What to do:

          • Kayaking and Fishing: Many campers enjoy the chance to kayak and fish. At Martin Dies, Jr. State Park Campground, one visitor mentioned, "Had nice spot right by the water. Kayaked by several gators. Very serene and beautiful park." This park is perfect for those who love being on the water.
          • Hiking: Trails abound in the area. Campers at Village Creek State Park Campground have noted, "Great hiking and biking trails. Campspots are well wooded." It's a great way to explore the local flora and fauna.
          • Wildlife Watching: The area is rich in wildlife. One camper at Magnolia Ridge shared, "Wildlife watching, napping under a huge oak tree, friendly hosts, and we will definitely camp here again." Keep your eyes peeled for local critters!

          What campers like:

          • Affordable Rates: Campers appreciate the low prices. A reviewer at Sandy Creek - Town Bluff Reservoir said, "Great COE park. Spacious sites and great lake access. Can't beat the price compared to the State Park that's the next door neighbor to this park."
          • Clean Facilities: Cleanliness is a big plus. One visitor at Hidden Lake RV Park remarked, "I was very impressed with the cleanliness and convenience of this park. Highly recommend!"
          • Friendly Staff: Campers often mention the helpfulness of the staff. A guest at Gulf Coast RV Resort noted, "Very nice lady called prior to our arrival to ask if she could charge our card so she could prepare the packet."

          What you should know:

          • Bug Spray is Essential: Mosquitoes can be a nuisance. A camper at Martin Dies, Jr. State Park Campground advised, "Definitely bring bug spray for the mosquitos."
          • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may lack certain amenities. A visitor at Texas Village Creek State Park Campground mentioned, "Porta Johns in the parking lot. Showers are a short bike ride away."
          • Noise Levels: Depending on the location, noise can vary. A camper at Boomtown USA RV Resort said, "Nice park but RIGHT on I-10 and the highway noise is bad."

          Tips for camping with families:

          • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with activities for kids. At Sandy Creek, one reviewer said, "There a cute little playground and very peaceful."
          • Plan for Outdoor Fun: Bring games and outdoor equipment. A camper at Magnolia Ridge enjoyed, "We enjoyed the trails, shade tree, rock Pier, and kayak opportunities."
          • Pack Snacks and Meals: Having food on hand can save time and money. A visitor at Hidden Lake RV Park noted, "Close to food, shops, the mall, and the hospital."

          Tips from RVers:

          • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Gulf Coast RV Resort mentioned, "The sites are very narrow and pretty close to fellow campers but it was all good."
          • Look for Full Hookups: Many RVers prefer sites with full hookups. A camper at Escapees RV Club said, "Most sites are fairly level most gravel but do have some concrete pads."
          • Be Prepared for Weather: Texas weather can change quickly. A visitor at Boomtown USA RV Resort advised, "The bathroom is pretty cool and the pool area as well but it was already cold for us to use."

          Camping near Village Mills, Texas, has something for everyone. Whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking comfort, you'll find a spot that suits your needs.

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            According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Village Mills, TX is Hoot Owl Campground with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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