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Best Tent Camping near Weatherford, TX

478 Reviews

Tent camping near Weatherford, Texas provides access to several lakeside and wilderness areas within an hour's drive. Lake Mineral Wells State Park offers primitive tent-only sites accessible via a 2.5-mile hike on the Cross Timbers trail. Black Creek Lake NF Campground in the Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland provides tent-only primitive camping with 14 official sites. Sycamore Bend Park on Lake Lewisville and De Cordova Bend in Granbury offer walk-in tent sites along shorelines, while Meadowmere Park & Campground provides 36 tent sites with more amenities.

Most primitive tent campgrounds in the area require campers to bring their own water, as potable water is limited or unavailable. Lake Mineral Wells primitive sites require a $7 day pass fee plus $10 for the campsite, while Black Creek Lake operates on a $2 per night honor system with payment at a self-serve kiosk (cash only). Fire rings are available at most locations, but fire restrictions may apply during dry seasons. Basic vault toilets are common at established sites, though cleanliness varies. Summer temperatures can be extreme, so shade availability becomes crucial for tent campers. Wildlife including coyotes, deer, raccoons, and occasionally rattlesnakes are present throughout the region.

Backcountry tent camping at Lake Mineral Wells offers seclusion and hammock-friendly trees. One camper noted, "The hike to camp was 2.5 miles with a steep downhill grade the first quarter mile. After some searching I finally found the perfect hammock trees and settled in for the night." The primitive areas provide opportunities for stargazing away from city lights. Black Creek Lake features shady tent sites where "a nice breeze off the lake coupled with the shady trees made for a very nice experience." Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland offers dispersed tent camping options with spacious sites and minimal development, providing a more remote experience. Most tent-only areas in the region are accessible year-round but are most comfortable in spring and fall.

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Best Tent Sites Near Weatherford, Texas (8)

    1. Primitive Area — Lake Mineral Wells State Park

    9 Reviews
    Mineral Wells, TX
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (940) 328-1171

    $10 / night

    "The lake is awesome and great for fishing and kayaking.  We stayed at the Post Oak Campground over Valentine's Weekend 2019. "

    "I saw some wildlife- deer, an armadillo, and a rabbit. I was carrying a 50 lb pack and stopped often for pics, so it took me about an hour and a half to reach the primitive camping area."

    2. De Cordova Bend

    4 Reviews
    Granbury, TX
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (817) 573-3212

    "Has several picnic tables, grills and a public boat ramp. Free to camp with a 10 day max. It was very clean and there were many deer in the area all night."

    "Bathrooms are closed, but there is a Porta potty that was knocked over by the wind.

    Lots of sun and just a little shade, arrive early for a treed spot or bring shade awnings."

    3. Mustang - Bear Creek Campground

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    Benbrook, TX
    16 miles
    Website

    4. Black Creek Lake NF Campground

    6 Reviews
    Alvord, TX
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (940) 627-5475

    "This campground has restrooms and a gravel drive to access the grounds. You will find a small playground and picnic tables at this site as well as a public boat launch."

    "Visited mid-week; hot weather, lake breeze, and shade made it pleasant. Locals fishing or grilling slightly diminished the wilderness vibe."

    5. Meadowmere Park & Campground

    2 Reviews
    Southlake, TX
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (817) 410-3939

    $35 / night

    "We really enjoyed this camp space. Peaceful, open, spacious and super nice management and staff. We stayed in spot 23 and although windy, I really enjoyed the scenery and quietness."

    "Close to Dallas, very clean and organized camp area."

    6. Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland Dispersed Camping

    3 Reviews
    Alvord, TX
    45 miles
    Website

    "We stumbled upon this dispersed camping area after driving forest service roads for a while. I would NOT recommend taking any kind of trailer or motorhome down these roads and to this spot. "

    "Was transiting between central Texas toward Colorado in an off-grid TT and didn’t want to venture far off 287 for a comfortable, quiet & safe place to stay for the night."

    7. Tadra Point Trailhead & Campground

    3 Reviews
    Alvord, TX
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (940) 627-5475

    "We enjoyed our overnight stay near the trailhead."

    "The campsites here are pretty primitive. Seems like you can set up just about anywhere. There are two non flushing restroom."

    8. Sycamore Bend Park

    3 Reviews
    Lake Dallas, TX
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (469) 645-9100

    $20 / night

    "The restrooms really stink, but are always clean and stocked in my experience. Max 3 night stay, no electricity, water, or showers. Nice fire rings, flag pole, and calm park."

    "No access to drive to the actual site so I couldn’t use my RTT but it’s a short walk from where you park. Really nice park right on the lake, but it does get a bit crowded."

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  • GoWhereYouAreDraw N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 30, 2019

    Dinosaur Valley State Park Campground

    Family camping

    Nice camping spot for families. I chose to camp in the north primitive hike-in sites across the river. It was pretty hot but I still had a good time exploring the hiking trails. If you go hiking, take a map and of course extra water. My map came in handy a couple of times as I was hiking as the actual trails led me off track a few times.

    I stayed in the primitive camping area. You hike between 1-2.5 miles across the river to sites. If the river is too high these sites may be closed. Water is only available at the trailhead. These sites are primitive so they do not have showers, restrooms, picnic tables or water.

    Other sites available:

    • Campsites with electricity (Picnic tables, water hookup, electric, fire ring)
    • Walk-in campsites (Fire ring, lantern post)
    • Group camp (fire ring, water nearby, three picnic tables)
  • j
    Jan. 3, 2022

    Hickory Creek - Lewisville Lake

    Spacious campground near town

    Lewisville TX Hickory Creek Park COE on Lewisville Lake Open year round. Just over 100 paved sites most with lakeviews. Also have primitive walk in sites by lake. May 1 to Sept 30 14 day max stay other times can extend 14 more days!Be ware that gate closes from 10pm to 6am and there is no code access! Sites are w/e and all have new 50 amp. Grills and fire rings along with covered picnic tables. Modern bathhouse with large shower stalls. Nice boat ramp and boat trailer parking. There are several nature and walking trails as well as paved roads for bike riding. I have Verizon and was able to call and text but not use internet in camp. Town is short 5 minutes away. There's restaurants, shopping and theater close by.

  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 15, 2018

    Fort Richardson State Park Hist. Site and Trailway

    Reinactments and History what more could you ask for in a camping facility

    A few times a year, the City of Jacksboro opens its arms to an influx of campers and schools from around the state eager to see one of the unique reinactments at the historic location of Fort Richardson.

    While you can visit during other times of the year, these times make for some of the most popular and thus most busy camping experiences.

    7 different types of campsites are available including group sites, equestrian sites, full hook up and primitive sites for RV and tent campers. Sites range from $10-$25 depending on the area and amenities.

    For someone like myself who prefers primitive tent camping or less amenities I found $10 tent sites were about a 3/4 mile hike in and $20 limited amenity campsites were my best options. The benefits to the $20 North Loop site was pretty obvious in restrooms and typical state park fire rings and picnic tables. Primitive sites include only fire rings and because of their remote location in warmer months can be more of a questionable location as taller grass can Harbor more snakes, specifically in this area Rattlesnakes and Copperheads.

    These fees were in addition to standard park admission which is $3 per day for adults. All of these fees are due upon entrance at the entry station where you will be greeted by a park ranger and given a map.

    While there is a lake, hiking and areas for horseback riding my focus upon my visit was one of the reinactments events held near Christmas. “Ghosts of Christmas Past” is an event set to showcase the period of the fort days and tell the story of how soldiers spent the time, what it might have been like on those cold winter nights and create a vision of fort life. It was a great educational visit and a great way to see a bit more of the State Park.

    With this being a short drive for me from my home, I find this campsite and full facilities to be very exciting to return for other events. Well maintained and with friendly staff it is well worth the trip.

  • Kenneth P.
    Sep. 15, 2021

    Thousand Trails Bay Landing

    Lakeside Campsite

    Large RV park with many amenities and activities. I tent camped and cooked out the back of the Jeep at a back-in RV site that sure seemed to be the best spot of them all. The site itself was really large with huge old trees for hammocks. We had our own private access to the lake that was secluded by trees at our site. Picnic table and fire ring. The tent only sites was basically a big field with a parking lot nearby. I prefer to park next to my tent since my kitchen is part of the Jeep so the tent only site didn’t work for me.

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • Taylin B.
    Jun. 1, 2023

    Sycamore Bend Park

    Great PRIMATIVE stay.

    The price has gone up from $7 to $20, but that’s about average it seems now. The restrooms really stink, but are always clean and stocked in my experience. Max 3 night stay, no electricity, water, or showers. Nice fire rings, flag pole, and calm park.

  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 23, 2018

    Black Creek Lake NF Campground

    Improved Camping With Boat Ramp Access

    There are two areas at Black Creek Lake that you can camp: this side, the improved side with amenities, and the back side, which does not have any amenities.

    Typically you will find those wanting to camp on this side and those wanting to fish off the shore on the other side which has a gated entrance which is not always open.

    This campground has restrooms and a gravel drive to access the grounds. You will find a small playground and picnic tables at this site as well as a public boat launch. A lot of people, depending the on the lakes level will also use this side for swimming.

    This site is tent only primitive camping with an honor system at the kiosk for payment. $2 per nIght includes a fIre rIng and pIcnIc table at 14 official sites.

    When I have been to thIs locatIon I have noticed a lot of small john boats launchIng especially durIng sprIng. There are birds, squirrels, raccoons and opossums which roam the grounds so I woukd advise against leaving food within reach at night.

    During summer rattlesnakes are around in taller grass so avoid unmaintained areas. Most areas are well kept however there are outlying areas and some primitive trails which I would avoid during these times.

    As a part of the LBJ Grasslands you will occasionally see someone patrolling the area however it is not as often as a National Park.

    A unique marker of LBJ Grasslands is the green gates you will see, if you are entering this area you will notice the green gates and many times cattle guards if you are thinking you are entering this area but do not see one of these you are more than likely in the wrong area and because cell signal can be a little iffy out here this is a great way to have a landmark without access to online directions.

    TIPS:

    • Bring your own firewood for fire rings. Though there is plenty of downed wood in the area, sometimes it is not easy to break down and can be a bit difficult to keep inside the rings when to large. Better safe than sorry when it comes to wildfires.
    • Bug Spray is a must!! For some reason there are HUGE mosquitos so make sure to remember your spray otherwise you will itching all night.
    • Pack A Tarp.- I usually don't endorse needing a tarp to lay below your tent, but during certain times of year small burrs can be out in this area and a tarp can keep these from poking into your tent base and make for a more comfortable stay.
    • Bring cash because the kiosk does not accept cards it is a cash only system with no ATM within 10 miles.
  • Layla D.
    Jul. 25, 2020

    Cedar Hill State Park Campground

    One Night Stay

    We stayed here on the last night of a two-week journey visiting national parks in the West. This just happened to be on our route back home to Louisiana and looked like a pleasant place for us to spend one night.

    We arrived at the campground around 8:00 on a Friday night and had to wait in line to enter the park. The park ranger was very friendly and thorough (albeit slow giving directions for road-weary travelers such as us). We found site 123 in the H Loop easily (sites are clearly marked) and set up camp. We were impressed with the spacing and privacy of the sites. We had a slight peekaboo view of the lake and a beautiful sunset from the trailer. It took us a while to get our trailer leveled as the site was on a pretty big slant (four inches off left to right and eight inches front to back); however, the pad was concrete and quite wide.

    A bathhouse and dumpster were nearby, which was a nice convenience. Hookups were in good condition as well. There was a small back yard with a covered picnic table, fire ring, and lantern post which we thought would be nice if we would have been here longer. This little area was very private from the road and a neighboring site. We would definitely stay here again when our travels take us this way in the future.

  • C
    Oct. 26, 2020

    Murrell Park

    Tent Site 33, Hippy Point

    Site #33 is for tent camping so there was no electric or water. The website said no toilets but there was a port-a-potty about 40 yards from our site along with a water spigot.  The site was fairly level and comes with a covered picnic table and enough trees to provide shade and hang a couple of hammocks. The folks that work there are wonderful.  The only caveat to the site is that it is right next to a Marina, so there are boats coming and going and partying going on which didn't bother us but just be aware.  At 10:00 p.m. all that stopped and it got quiet. Unfortunately it was hotter than hell Labor Day Weekend  when we set up on Friday and slept overnight so we picked up and went home on Saturday. Nothing to do with the site.  There are similar sites to the left and right of this site,  They are staggered so you are not right next to someone which was nice.

Guide to Weatherford

Tent camping near Weatherford, Texas offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying various amenities and activities. With several well-reviewed campgrounds in the area, campers can find the perfect spot to set up their tents and unwind.

Some prices for tent camping range from $7 to $20

Tent campers should check out Lake Mineral Wells State Park

Explore local attractions near Weatherford

  • The De Cordova Bend offers a public boat ramp and fishing opportunities, perfect for a day on the water.
  • At Mustang - Bear Creek Campground, visitors can enjoy a peaceful escape with access to Benbrook Lake for swimming and kayaking.
  • The Tadra Point Trailhead & Campground is ideal for those looking to hike and explore the Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland, offering trails for both hikers and horseback riders.

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