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Best Tent Camping near Weslaco, TX

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Tent campsites near Weslaco, Texas include established options in nearby natural areas. Bentsen - Rio Grande Valley State Park Campground in Mission offers primitive hike-in tent camping about 15 miles west of Weslaco. This park, rated 4.5 stars on The Dyrt, provides tent-only camping with access to natural landscapes. Twin Lakes Park in Mission represents another tent accommodation option in the area, though with limited amenities and facilities.

The tent camping experience at Bentsen - Rio Grande Valley State Park Campground involves both drive-in and walk-in access options. Electric hookups, including thirty-amp and fifty-amp connections, are available at some sites, along with water hookups and shower facilities. Fires are permitted in designated areas, and picnic tables are provided. Campers should note that the park's bathrooms are located approximately 0.3 miles from camping areas. Pets are allowed at both Bentsen - Rio Grande Valley State Park and Twin Lakes Park. Bentsen - Rio Grande Valley State Park remains open year-round for tent camping.

Walk-in tent sites at Bentsen provide a more secluded camping experience away from developed areas. The park transitioned from offering full RV campgrounds to focusing on primitive hike-in camping only. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, "Interesting park. Used to be a full RV campground but has limited camping to hike-in primitive only." The park is particularly popular during November through February when bird watching conditions are optimal and winter visitors are present. Trail systems throughout the park offer shaded walking routes even on hot days. Twin Lakes Park provides basic tent camping with toilet facilities and water hookups, though with fewer amenities than Bentsen. Bird watching represents a primary activity for tent campers in this region, with multiple bird blinds available for wildlife observation.

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Tent Camping Reviews near Weslaco, TX

40 Reviews of 2 Weslaco Campgrounds

  • Hannah B.
    Oct. 30, 2017

    Bentsen - Rio Grande Valley State Park Campground

    Great place for birds

    Interesting park. Used to be a full RV campground but has limited camping to hike-in primitive only. Bathrooms are about .3 miles away. Busy season is November-February when birds are easy to spot and winter Texans are in. Fun place to hike and check out what is in the bird blinds.

  • Steve & Ashley G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 27, 2020

    Boca Chica Beach

    Desolate Texas Beach

    Boca Chica Beach is the end of the road for South Texas. The beach is about 15 miles outside of the Port of Brownsville Texas and very close to the Mexican Border. The beach is a wild and desolate place. It’s quite a contrast from the overly commercial and manicured beaches to the north on South Padre Island. The beach has a lot of debris from river run off and storms. The amount of trash and plastic waste can be overwhelming at times. The campsites are primitive and only include metal trash barrels. This is a good day trip for locals or a place for visitors who really want to get away. Of note, the beach is currently closed due to Covid 19. However, locals are exercising and walking their dogs despite the closure. When it’s open, you can drive on the beach but will need a 4x4. They don’t allow atvs or RVs on the beach. You will be able to see the Space X facility on the road near the beach.

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 24, 2018

    Adolph Thomae Jr. County Park

    Saltwater Campground

    Many of the campsites are right on the water, which is the Arroyo Colorado, a canal that runs east-west to the Laguna Madre, the bay between the south Texas shoreline and South Padre Island. I've visited the park many, many times over the years because of its proximity to the Laguna Madre. I fish from a kayak, and have tried fishing South Padre Island, Port Mansfield, and Boca Chica Beach with some success. But I always go back to Adolph Thomae County Park because I have better luck there. I don't have to worry about leaving my vehicle unattended, either.

    What else? There is a website - http://www.cameroncountyparks.com/adolph-thomae-park - that has all the info you need if you plan to visit. There are even a few pictures. But if you want to get a much better look at the park, download and load Google Earth and type 'Adolph Thomae County Park' in the search bar. For some reason, the locator map on thedyrt is way off. The latitude for the park is  26°20'42.65"N and the longitude is  97°24'50.43"W. I've tried editing the location to no avail.

    If you use Google Earth, you'll see that there are 2 lighted fishing piers that are free to park visitors. There are also 3 public restrooms - one at each of the piers and a third between the two large parking lots at the end of the road. There are also two boat ramps at the end of the park road.

    It's 3 miles from the park to the Laguna Madre, so if you're bringing a kayak be prepared to paddle for about 45 minutes before getting to the bay. The park opens at 6:00 AM, and the fishermen with motorboats start lining up about 5:45 AM. If you want a parking spot near the water, get there early. I've found that the best parking lot to use is the next-to-last. The water is just a few steps from the parking lot, and the grade down to the water is not that steep. There are no streetlights in the next-to-last parking lot - at least not yet - , so bring a headlamp. It's a relatively new parking lot, so lights may be installed at some point.

  • Lynn A. C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 17, 2022

    Tropical Trail Mobile Home & RV Park

    Great Park!

    New park, not many trees, otherwise a great place to stay. Service was excellent, maintenance even helped set up our router, exceptional speeds too. I'd go back!

  • G
    Mar. 6, 2021

    Breeze Lake Campground

    OK For A Quick Stop

    Hosts are awesome. Very noisy and crowded. Very clean facilities and super clean swimming pool. The sewer hookup does not have a trap therfore no water to keep stench down. Smelled so bad I could not leave drain pipe connected while I stayed.

  • Analia F.
    Jun. 26, 2018

    Tip O' Texas RV Resort

    Great place to visit

    I really enjoyed my stay at this campsite with my family. We actually came here on our Spring Break when we were in high school. We decided to come here because it wasn't a very long drive from home, and we knew there was some good hiking nearby. Located in Pharr Texas, the park is surrounded my beautiful citrus groves. You literally feel like you are in a desert oasis. Our favorite part is that it is located very close to the Rio Grande Valley. There are so many great attractions and places to do outdoor activities. If you want to head to the water you can drive an hour away and hit the Gulf of Mexico. We did this the second day we stayed here and it was so much fun, i would highly recommend doing this!! My mom and I also went shopping nearby- there is a great mall and shopping area close. The RV park was good. Water and electrical hookups, and enough room between sites which we like. Clean restrooms and area.

  • Alan R.
    Apr. 14, 2023

    Twin Palms RV Resort

    Nice park

    Interior roads are in need of repair. Outside loop new.

  • G
    Dec. 28, 2020

    Bentsen Palm Village RV Park

    Best RV Park in the RGV

    Bentsen Palm Village RV Resort’s unique hub-and-spoke circle design allows ample space to maneuver even the biggest RVs.Full hookups 50amp, clubhouse,pool,pontoon boat,bicycles,kayaks. World birding center @ Bentsen State Park. National Butterly Center. Wood Shop. $49 - 69/night.

  • William F.
    Mar. 15, 2020

    Chimney Park RV Resort On The Rio Grande

    Would stay again

    We spent a week at Chimney Rock in life January. As expected the weather was great. Played golf at nearby courses. Most of the people there are Winter Texans are 55+. Very friendly. Lots of fun activities. Border patrol post on the property. Very safe. No cable and cell service spotty.

Guide to Weslaco

Tent camping near Weslaco, Texas, offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying the warm climate and diverse wildlife of the region.

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Some prices for tent camping range from $20 to $30

  • Camping at Twin Lakes Park offers a budget-friendly option for those looking to enjoy the outdoors without breaking the bank.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular tent campsite near Weslaco, TX?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Weslaco, TX is Bentsen - Rio Grande Valley State Park Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 2 reviews.

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