Best Tent Camping near Watauga, TX

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Best Tent Sites Near Watauga, TX (18)

    Camper-submitted photo from Meadowmere Park & Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Meadowmere Park & Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Meadowmere Park & Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Meadowmere Park & Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Meadowmere Park & Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Meadowmere Park & Campground

    1. Meadowmere Park & Campground

    2 Reviews
    10 Photos
    54 Saves
    Southlake, Texas

    Consider it a staycation–when you visit Meadowmere Park, you’ll have a whopping 288 acres to explore of sparkling water, sandy beaches, and green grassy expanses. You can rent kayaks, and standup paddleboards from DFW Surf for floating out onto the sparkling water of the lake.

    Meadowmere Park is home to the largest floating aqua park obstacle course in Texas, WhoaZone. Located on Grapevine Lake, the enormous floating playground is the best way to cool off this Summer. Bring your family and friends to slip, slide, and have tons of fun. Get tickets here.

    If you’ve come to eat your lunch, you’ll find the fire pits and grills perfect for whatever you’re cooking up. A designated beach just for swimming is just right for relaxing in the cool of the lake. When you’re bringing the whole family, a playground, and shaded picnic tables. Campers can choose to stay overnight on a beautiful lakeside primitive campsite complete with picnic tables and fire rings, and you’re free to bring your pets along too.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $35 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Sycamore Bend Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Sycamore Bend Park

    2. Sycamore Bend Park

    3 Reviews
    2 Photos
    43 Saves
    Lake Dallas, Texas
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents

    $20 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Black Creek Lake NF Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Black Creek Lake NF Campground
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    3. Black Creek Lake NF Campground

    10 Reviews
    10 Photos
    15 Saves
    Alvord, Texas

    Located on the north shore of the 35-acre Black Creek Lake, Black Creek Recreation Area has a picnic area and boat launch facility. The area also has walk-in camping sites available.

    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Picnic Table
    • Drinking Water
    • Toilets
    Camper-submitted photo from Northside RV Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Northside RV Resort
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    4. Northside RV Resort

    9 Reviews
    21 Photos
    6 Saves
    Waxahachie, Texas
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Equestrian
    • Cabins

    $50 - $60 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Plateau — Lake Mineral Wells State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Plateau — Lake Mineral Wells State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Plateau — Lake Mineral Wells State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Plateau — Lake Mineral Wells State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Plateau — Lake Mineral Wells State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Plateau — Lake Mineral Wells State Park

    5. Plateau — Lake Mineral Wells State Park

    11 Reviews
    37 Photos
    1 Save
    Mineral Wells, Texas

    Campsites with Electricity (30-amp) People per Site: 8 Number of Sites: 30 Sites #59-88 In the Plateau Camping Area. Site #86 is wheelchair accessible..

    Picnic table Outdoor grill Fire ring Water 30 amp hookup Lantern post Restrooms with showers nearby

    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Picnic Table

    $24 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Primitive Area — Lake Mineral Wells State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Primitive Area — Lake Mineral Wells State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Primitive Area — Lake Mineral Wells State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Primitive Area — Lake Mineral Wells State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Primitive Area — Lake Mineral Wells State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Primitive Area — Lake Mineral Wells State Park

    6. Primitive Area — Lake Mineral Wells State Park

    9 Reviews
    37 Photos
    17 Saves
    Mineral Wells, Texas

    It's about a 2-mile hike to campgrounds. These sites do not have water, restrooms nearby, fire rings or grills. Sites are only reservable at park headquarters. You must arrive during office hours and at least two hours before dusk to purchase a permit.

    • Phone Service
    • Tents

    $10 / night

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      7. Westlake Day Use

      1 Review
      3 Saves
      Lewisville Lake, Texas

      Overview

      Westlake features four group shelters on Lewisville Lake, where visitors can spend a day picnicking or boating on the almost 30,000-acre reservoir, just outside the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

      The lake rests above an archeological site where prehistoric remains have been found. It is believed these early humans inhabited the area as far back as 12,000 B.C., making this one of the oldest human-inhabited sites in the Southwest United States and Mexico.

      Natural Features:

      The day-use area sits on the western banks of Lewisville Lake. The lake stems from the Elm Fork of the Trinity River in northern Texas and generally has low visibility, but plenty of surface acres for boating and fishing.

      Recreation:

      The lake hosts a number of fishing tournaments each year, drawing anglers from all over to try for trophy-sized bass.

      Warm water temperatures offer ideal conditions for water sports including boating and jet skiing.

      Facilities:

      Each of the open-sided pavilions come with a large grill and water, and are all within walking distance to a restroom.

      Blackjack Oak is lakeside with large shade trees. This pavilion seats 50-75 people and has electric hookups.

      Bur Oak seats 100-150 people and has its own parking lot.

      Cottonwood is close to the shoreline, has electric hookups and seats 100-150 people.

      Green Ash sits in a large, open field and offers electric hookups. It seats 75-100 people.

      Nearby Attractions:

      Horseback riding and golfing can be found nearby. The active city of Dallas is about 40 minutes away.

      • Pets
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Group
      Camper-submitted photo from Little Elm Park
      Camper-submitted photo from Little Elm Park
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      Camper-submitted photo from Little Elm Park

      8. Little Elm Park

      1 Review
      5 Photos
      19 Saves
      Little Elm, Texas
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Tents
      • Group
      Camper-submitted photo from Erwin Park
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      9. Erwin Park

      8 Reviews
      22 Photos
      56 Saves
      McKinney, Texas
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
      Camper-submitted photo from Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland Dispersed Camping
      Camper-submitted photo from Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland Dispersed Camping
      Camper-submitted photo from Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland Dispersed Camping
      Camper-submitted photo from Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland Dispersed Camping
      Camper-submitted photo from Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland Dispersed Camping
      Camper-submitted photo from Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland Dispersed Camping

      10. Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland Dispersed Camping

      3 Reviews
      8 Photos
      39 Saves
      Alvord, Texas

      The U.S. Forest Service conducts controlled burns in the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas from early spring to summer. Maps for planned burns and completed burns may be viewed on the Fire Information page. Knowing where the burned areas are before visiting the forest may be helpful in planning an enjoyable outing.

      https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/texas/home/?cid=STELPRDB5355005

      • Pets
      • Phone Service
      • ADA Access
      • Tents
      • Standard (Tent/RV)
      • Dispersed
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    Recent Tent Reviews in Watauga

    493 Reviews of 18 Watauga Campgrounds


    • Robert S.
      Camper-submitted photo from Midway Pines RV Park
      Sep. 25, 2024

      Midway Pines RV Park

      GOOD !!

      Midway Pines RV Park is indeed a gem! The peaceful atmosphere, beautiful surroundings, and well-maintained facilities make it an ideal spot for a relaxing getaway. I totally understand why you feel so comfortable there. Speaking of relaxing, if you're looking to pass the time while you're enjoying the serene vibes, I highly recommend checking out the Traffic Rider app. It's a fun and immersive way to experience motorbike riding through beautiful landscapes, just like the ones around the park! Give it a try during your next visit—it's the perfect way to unwind!

    • A
      Camper-submitted photo from Plateau — Lake Mineral Wells State Park
      Sep. 16, 2024

      Plateau — Lake Mineral Wells State Park

      How do the amenities at the campground

      How do the amenities at the campground, such as electric hookups and clean facilities, contribute to the appeal of Lake Mineral Wells State Park for both novice and experienced campers?

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    • Rouzman D.
      Camper-submitted photo from Willow Grove Park
      Aug. 16, 2024

      Willow Grove Park

      Online

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    • Birsel W.
      Camper-submitted photo from Willow Grove Park
      Jul. 8, 2024

      Willow Grove Park

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    • Hasnain T.
      Camper-submitted photo from Willow Grove Park
      May. 20, 2024

      Willow Grove Park

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      Explore the park's delights, from slides to swings and a cozy lake with a mini beach! Don't forget your water shoes and floaties for an even better time. Download the latest version of the Wink mod app for endless fun!

    • Stuart O.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Gypsy Moon Hideaway RV Park
      Apr. 20, 2024

      Gypsy Moon Hideaway RV Park

      Laid back

      If you like a laid back approach to camping, this place is it.  They advertise "farm fresh eggs" at the bait shop, and though we didn't partake, we know they were serious because of the chickens that were roaming the grounds.  One of them inspected the storage bay of my travel trailer while I was setting up!  We arrived about 4 p.m., and there was no one around to check in with, I think because of a family emergency of some sort.  So I just picked one of the open RV lots and backed in.  When I did check in later with Amy, she said "no problem" with the lot I picked.  Like I say, "laid back"!

    • Rachel S.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Hunter Park
      Apr. 15, 2024

      Hunter Park

      Free parking on a lake with bathroom and tables

      Overall good free spot right on the water. We weren’t quite level on the road but nice to have bathrooms with running water and picnic tables right outside. Sign said you can stay for multiple nights.

    • Marianne M.
      Camper-submitted photo from Plateau — Lake Mineral Wells State Park
      Apr. 11, 2024

      Plateau — Lake Mineral Wells State Park

      Big spots and clean bathhouses

      Two last nights we got here all the way from Carlsbad Canyon at 9 pm ,park closes at 10 pm. It was a long drive to get there and when son showed us out in the lake , what it looked like then we shaked heads and said are You sure ? It had rained a lot before we got there and the lake was floating over the road by the dam drive over,it was rather scary .

      Lots of trails to walk in area, but because of this massive rain its not possible to walk over by the dam,just to be aware if it. 

      We got lots of sun next day and had a good time walking around at the campground, we took a tour into town ,nice little town to walk around in some intersting stores there.

      We saw lots of birds and turtels in the lake.

      We had a lakeview from the oppsite of the road.

    • MThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from East Fork Park Campground
      Apr. 6, 2024

      East Fork Park Campground

      Functional with good views

      Pros: Great views of the water and wildflowers in the meadows. Reasonable price. Everything works and the shaded picnic tables are a plus. 5G plus signal on ATT for anything you might need online. Downsides: It looks like there could be a lot of water pooled on and behind our site with a heavy rain. The pad has definitely broken up over time and isn't level. The fire pit is also sitting at an angle. We noticed two groups of campers with 4-6 extra cars having gatherings last night, so that might have been distracting if we were right next to them.

    • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Weatherford-Fort Worth West KOA
      Apr. 5, 2024

      Weatherford-Fort Worth West KOA

      Needs some work

      Generally I’ll stay at a KOA for a night when traveling through. They are like McDonald’s, nothing special but you know what to expect. This one was below par even for a KOA. We arrived just at 5:00 pm but the office was already closed. Didn’t see any staff before we left in the morning. Out checking information was available on the bulletin board. A sign said there were no more available sites, but there were clearly over 40 empty spaces. Many of the sites need new picnic tables, and the trees are full of dead branches. However the grass was mowed. Sites are very close together. Closer than most. There is a grassy dog park. There is also the a playground- a swing set! Also a pool which appears functional. Bathroom and showers were adequate. !

      There is an RV repair facility next door.

    • N
      Camper-submitted photo from Midway Pines RV Park
      Mar. 15, 2024

      Midway Pines RV Park

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    • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Holiday Park Campground
      Mar. 14, 2024

      Holiday Park Campground

      Families Gathering

      Lots of families enjoying the nice weather the weekend we were there. Cabins looked fine from the outside.

      Holiday Park, Fort Worth, TX (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

      (71 yr olds in 17’ trailer.)

      Overall Rating: 4 for very large sites and nice bathroom/shower facilities. Price 2023: $ 14 w interagency pass Security: Cannot drive in after 10 Usage during visit: Full over the weekend Site Privacy: No Site Spacing: Large sites Pad surface: blacktop Reservations: Yes Campground Noise: Lots of children fun noise during our busy weekend. Outside Road Noise: No Through Traffic in campground: No Electric Hookup: Yes Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: Yes Potable Water Available: At site Bathroom/Shower combo rooms. They are very clean and nice. Pull Throughs: Some Cell Service (AT&T): 2 to 3 bars. Setting: Along lake with trees sparsely spaced throughout the campground. Recent Weather: 70s to 30s Host: Several. Rig Size: The largest. Sites: Large sites is a big plus. Perimeter sites are much better than inner loop sites - our site is along a lakeshore more than lakeshore.

    • Mark B.
      Camper-submitted photo from Dodge City RV Park
      Feb. 28, 2024

      Dodge City RV Park

      Good spot for camping

      Been there last year during out trip to Texas( mainly hiking in Britton park and a few other local trail spots and camped at Dodge City RV park)

      Pros: good clean spots for camping, everything you might need is pretty close
      Didn't try RV spots, but those looked really nice too.

      Cons: Didn't find any.

      If you gonna be visiting TX during June-July for trailing and camping - my advice is: make sure to get a pair of comfy shoes(my go-to are Brooks men's running shoes like those https://rununited.com/mens-footwear/) - trails are pretty rough and it's extremely hot and humid near bodies of water... Gotta dry your shoes every few hours

    • Mark B.
      Camper-submitted photo from Skyview Ranch RV Park & Driving Range
      Feb. 6, 2024

      Skyview Ranch RV Park & Driving Range

      Overall really good

      Visited Skyview in September 2023 - overall it's a solid RV park with some really nice views. We've only stayed for 2 days, but it's been really good and we've had great time.

      It's located pretty close to DFW so everything you would need is close-by(we've visited Big Bend one our first day and Gritr's gun range( https://range.gritrsports.com/ ) on second since we wanted to check out the city itself.


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    Guide to Watauga

    Tent camping near Watauga, Texas offers a variety of scenic spots where nature lovers can unwind and enjoy the great outdoors. With options ranging from primitive sites to well-equipped campgrounds, there's something for every type of camper.

    Tips for tent camping near Watauga

    • Sycamore Bend Park provides a primitive camping experience with fire rings and picnic tables, perfect for those looking to connect with nature without modern distractions.
    • Meadowmere Park & Campground is a highly rated option that features drinking water and electric hookups, making it ideal for campers who appreciate a few comforts while still enjoying the outdoors.
    • Little Elm Park offers affordable tent camping with nearby stores and restrooms, ensuring convenience for those who want to explore the area without sacrificing basic amenities.

    Tent campers should check out these activities

    • At Sycamore Bend Park, campers can enjoy kayaking and paddle boarding on Lake Lewisville, making it a great spot for water enthusiasts.
    • Black Creek Lake NF Campground is perfect for fishing and swimming, providing a peaceful setting for those looking to relax by the water.
    • De Cordova Bend features hiking trails and a public boat ramp, allowing campers to explore the natural beauty of the area while enjoying various outdoor activities.

    Tent campers appreciate these amenities

    • Meadowmere Park & Campground stands out with its clean facilities, including showers and toilets, ensuring a comfortable stay for all visitors.
    • Northside RV Resort offers well-maintained restrooms and laundry facilities, making it a convenient choice for families and longer stays.
    • Tadra Point Trailhead & Campground provides picnic tables and toilets, catering to campers who value basic comforts while enjoying a more rustic experience.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Watauga, TX?

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Watauga, TX is Meadowmere Park & Campground with a 5-star rating from 2 reviews.

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