Best Camping near Wharton, TX

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Wharton, TX has a lot to offer. Camping, hiking, biking: however you want to spend your days near Wharton, you'll find great campgrounds with The Dyrt. Find the best campgrounds near Wharton, TX. Read reviews from campers like you and find your perfect campsite.

Best Camping Sites Near Wharton, TX (85)

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    1. Brazos Bend State Park Campground

    45 Reviews
    205 Photos
    210 Saves
    Thompsons, Texas

    Looking for a “wild” experience? You will find it at Brazos Bend State Park, just 45 miles from downtown Houston!

    Things to Do Nature has top billing at this park. Be sure to bring your walking shoes, binoculars and camera.

    Besides marveling at nature, you can also hike and bike, fish, picnic, geocache, ride your horse, and stay over­night. Reserve one of our picnic pavilions or our group hall for your next group gathering.

    Pay due respect to alligators, which are common in some areas of the park. Read our alligator safety tips before you come.

    Stay Reserve a campsite, screened shelter, or cabin. Bring your nonprofit youth group for a campout.

    You can also book campsites that are ready to use, complete with a safari tent, bed and other camping amenities.

    Explore We have 37 miles of trails, some of which are wheelchair-friendly. You can experience them on foot, bike or horseback. We have an all-terrain wheelchair for use in the park; call us to reserve it for your visit: (979) 553-5101, x0.

    Creekfield Lake Nature Trail: This fully paved .5-mile trail tours a wetland area. You’ll find exhibits with touchable bron­zes of wildlife, an acces­si­ble board­walk and obser­vation deck, and rest areas with shaded benches. Hike and bike trails: Trails circle lakes, connecting with each other and heading into the hardwood forest. Pets must be on a leash no longer than six feet, and must not drink from or enter the lakes. Read about alligator safety on park maps and on signs in the park. Horseback riding: We have 13 miles of multiuse trails. You must bring your own horse and show proof of negative Coggins. Weather conditions can lead to trail closures; call the park for trail updates before your visit.

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

    $12 - $150 / night

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    2. Stephen Austin State Park Campground

    35 Reviews
    176 Photos
    178 Saves
    San Felipe, Texas
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $12 - $300 / night

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    3. El Campo Lost Lagoon

    5 Reviews
    26 Photos
    38 Saves
    Wharton, Texas
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
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    4. Jetstream RV Resort at Wharton

    1 Review
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    4 Saves
    Wharton, Texas

    This fresh, new development consists of 154 RV spaces in an access-controlled RV resort with full water and sewer connections, stable high speed internet, and electricity hookups. Large drive lanes allow for easy maneuvering. Select spaces feature a full pad ShadePro cover for your valuable assets. The clubhouse, completed in May 2023, is approximately 2,500 SF and features 4 individual restrooms with showers, a fitness center, an arcade room, a business center, and a laundry room. Outdoor amenities include a pool with tanning shelves, a “beer garden” with picnic tables, fire pit, yard games and grills, a dog wash, a playground and individual mailboxes delivered by USPS directly! Other amenities will include golf cart rentals and reserved parking spaces – both regular and oversized. We are even working on boat storage!

    Call for monthly stays! We look forward to seeing you soon!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $69 - $999 / night

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    6. Texana Park & Campground

    10 Reviews
    31 Photos
    24 Saves
    Edna, Texas
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    7. 60 North RV Park

    2 Reviews
    3 Photos
    4 Saves
    Bay City, Texas

    Beautiful park with all concrete roads and concrete level sites. 30 & 50 amp electric at all sites. All sites have city water & sewer, and internet. Only 5 minutes from Restaurants, Shopping, and Entertainment.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group

    $60 - $475 / night

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    8. Thousand Trails Colorado River

    12 Reviews
    48 Photos
    38 Saves
    Fayetteville, Texas

    This Houston RV campground and preserve lies among green fields and pecan groves along the shores of the Colorado River, midway between Houston and San Antonio. Abundant wildlife, including deer and armadillo, can be seen throughout Colorado River RV Camping. Hiking, canoeing and fishing are popular activities at our Houston RV campground from Thousand Trails. Colorado River RV Camping guests can easily relax in our peaceful riverside RV campground in Texas. With easy access to the freeway, a trip to the big cities that lie east or west offers a fun day out, before returning to the sanctuary of this RV preserve. New Cabins/Cottages Have Arrived! Stay among riverside pecan groves at a Houston RV campground Whether you're planning a retreat for the whole family, a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Colorado River RV Campground. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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      10. Whispering Oaks RV Park

      11 Reviews
      21 Photos
      27 Saves
      Fayetteville, Texas

      Located off I-10 between Houston and San-Antonio and HWY 71. The Whispering Oaks RV Park is family friendly. The majority of our sites are pull thru and we can easily accommodate Big Rigs. There are open sites and sites with full shade. Please call us direct 979-732-9494 for your next reservation. We also have a registration box for late night arrivals.

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

      $40 / night

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    259 Reviews of 85 Wharton Campgrounds


    • steven B.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Summer Breeze
      Nov. 4, 2024

      Summer Breeze

      Multi week

      We spent 17 nights in this campground. The campground was well maintained and quiet. I will say the water park area was not open for the season yet. The staff was friendly and attentive. I needed to extend my stay and it was no problem. There is grocery store nearby in Brookshire.

    • steven B.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Nov. 4, 2024

      Stephen Austin State Park Campground

      Mid week camping

      The pull through site was nice with plenty of shade. The site are far enough apart so you don’t feel you are in top of your neighbors. There was a fire ban at the time of our visit so we weren’t able to enjoy the fire pit. The near by visitor center was interesting.

    • Aaron D.
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      Oct. 19, 2024

      Brazos Bend State Park Campground

      Hidden Gem in the Texas Swamp

      We stayed at spot 128 in the Burr Oak. It was very easy to back into, the site is super wide and full asphalt. Site was very level. Bathrooms were somewhat close, about 4 or 5 sites down with a shortcut through the woods. Not a lot of street lights throughout the campground made things nice and quiet at night. The site had good Verizon cell service, around 25-50 mbps. The Tmobile service was around the same. This place is very remote and the park itself is huge, we only stayed one night but it has a ton to offer! Overall the campground was clean, very quiet, with a ton of activities.

    • Jim P.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Aug. 11, 2024

      Splashway Campground

      Awesome park with tons of activities!

      Campsites are a little close together, but well equipped otherwise. Went for The water park, which is a blast, and campsites are within easy walking distance. There are a ton of other activities as well - putt-putt, laser tag, paddle boats, fishing, etc. also had curbside trash pickup which was nice.

      Would have been nice if there were some incentives for the water park for campers - early entrance, or discount, but that would be the only thing I would add.

    • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
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      Jun. 11, 2024

      Stephen Austin State Park Campground

      Interesting State Park Near Houston

      We had no problem finding this interesting state park as our RV GPS took us right to the gate and we had been to this campground (CG) two years ago. This time, we knew better than to park at the office's stop sign to register, which is where most CGs have you stop when registering. There’s a sign that says not to park there but to pull forward. Last time we, didn't read the stop sign and got our butt chewed by a park ranger. As we are disabled veterans, we also got new Texas State Park passes, so we did not have to pay the additional$5 per person state park entry fee on top of the camping fee. You do not have to be a Texas resident but you need to be at least 60 percent service disabled. The same very nice and knowledgeable lady from last time checked us in and we proceeded to pull through site 17 with FHUs, but only 30 AMP. The utilities are placed centered on the site, which is nice. The water pressure here is on the low side at around 30-35 psi. The sites are nearby, but the spacious yard has a cement patio, picnic table, and fire pit. We had no problem getting our 40’ 5th wheel in the site but had to park our F450 at an angle in front of the rig. We got 2 bars on Verizon and were able to place our Starlink to get a shot of the northern sky. There are a lot of mature trees in this CG, so the satellite is going to depend on the site. As we checked in, we were told several trails had opened back up as the area was recovering from heavy rain and flooding. The golf course, now private, had opened back up as well, but there was still a lot of water on the course when we were there in February.

    • NThe Dyrt PRO User
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      May. 20, 2024

      Medical Center RV Resort

      Clean, quiet, and inviting

      Wide roads to maneuver and large spaces made it easy to get in and get setup, no cars clogging the lanes.  Private rooms in the bathhouse let you feel comfortable and not like a locker room.

      Everyone was so friendly and nice and the park feels like you are not in the city despite so close to everything.  At night the string lights overhead give a warm and comforting feeling to walk around and enjoy the cool evening air.

      No trees or picnic tables at the sites, but, we had our own table and chairs to use.

      Highly recommend to all!

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      May. 15, 2024

      Houston West RV Park

      Excellent price!

      Every other campground in the Houston area seems to be $55+, but with AAA discount I only paid $45 here! They were very accommodating when I called and gave us an easy spot up front because we were arriving after 8pm. Level spot, no fuss. Quiet night. Only downside were the mosquitos. Bring repellant! Altogether a good experience for a single overnight.

    • Mark D.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Brazos Bend State Park Campground
      May. 3, 2024

      Brazos Bend State Park Campground

      ONE OF OUR FAVORITES

      This park is really back in there as from the office to the sites it's a good distance which is nice. Level sites and more than enough room between sites. If you like hiking, you can get it done here, just watch out for the gators.....

    • When H.
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      Mar. 4, 2024

      Brazoria Lakes RV Resort

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      Feb. 28, 2024

      Brazos Bend State Park Campground

      Great State Park for Hiking/Biking

      We stayed in spot 112 in February 2024.  

      • Sites are very nice, wide, and (mostly) level.  
      • Campground is kept clean.  
      • Bathroom is a bit outdated, but still clean.
      • Trails are very nice and appear top be kept up regularly.  Just watch out for the alligators.
      • Don't forget to reserve a spot at the observatory on Saturday nights...
    • Vijay B.
      Camper-submitted photo from Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort Waller
      Jan. 7, 2024

      Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort Waller

      Family Fun and Comfort at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort Waller

      Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort in Waller, Texas, offers an outstanding blend of family fun and relaxation just 35 miles northwest of Houston. The friendly and clean atmosphere is immediately welcoming, making it an ideal spot for one of the most memorable camping vacations of the year. The park is brimming with activities— from swimming and splashing in the outdoor pools and water playground to experiencing the thrill of water slides or unwinding in the lazy river. There's no shortage of attractions for the whole family to enjoy. With comprehensive facilities, the resort caters to every need, offering a range of accommodations with daily, weekly, and monthly rates.

      Regards

      James

    • Annata E.
      Camper-submitted photo from Brazoria Lakes RV Resort
      Dec. 13, 2023

      Brazoria Lakes RV Resort

      great

      This is one of the nicest rv parks in the county. They have on-site washers and dryers, a pool, dog wash, pond, golf carts, free air for your tires, connections and gates for your security.

    • hicks P.
      Camper-submitted photo from Alexsandra RV Park
      Dec. 9, 2023

      Alexsandra RV Park

      good

      Whether you're a business traveler or a nature enthusiast, Alexsandra RV Park offers the perfect combination of convenience and tranquility. geometry dash world is a great game to relax after a long day.

    • Bob M.
      Camper-submitted photo from Brazos Bend State Park Campground
      Oct. 31, 2023

      Brazos Bend State Park Campground

      Loved It

      We had fun here with our 3 year old granddaughter. Campsite was nice & large, well spaced out. Bathrooms are clean, and the trails are awesome. Saw about 20 alligators on Elm Lake

    • Jason S.
      Camper-submitted photo from Medical Center RV Resort
      Oct. 26, 2023

      Medical Center RV Resort

      Clean grounds with services and decent location to downtown.

      Besides the road construction right in front that makes it a bit confusing to get into, the place is VERY clean, clean laundry, guest area with free donuts on Mondays. Large spots with all services.

      About 15 minutes from museum district and downtown. Shuttle to medical center for free.

    • Ashley F.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Rustic Creek
      Sep. 7, 2023

      Rustic Creek

      New Listing

      Ashley here with The Dyrt! We're so happy to have this new listing on our platform. Check them out and come back here to leave them some love.



    Guide to Wharton

    Camping near Wharton, Texas, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a peaceful retreat, there are several campgrounds to choose from.

    What to do:

    • Hiking and Nature Walks: Explore the trails at Brazos Bend State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, "If you like hiking, you can get it done here, just watch out for the gators." The park is known for its scenic views and wildlife.
    • Fishing: At Thousand Trails Colorado River, you can enjoy fishing in the river. A visitor shared, "We love it here. Right on the Colorado river plus two ponds to fish in."
    • Beach Access: Magnolia Beach is a great spot for beach camping. One reviewer said, "It’s beautiful to wake up to a beach no matter what."

    What campers like:

    • Spacious Campsites: Campers appreciate the roomy sites at Stephen Austin State Park Campground. A visitor noted, "Sites are very nice, wide, and (mostly) level."
    • Clean Facilities: Many enjoy the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. One camper at Whispering Oaks RV Park remarked, "Bathroom is like one in your own home, very clean and kept up."
    • Friendly Staff: The welcoming atmosphere at Brackenridge Park & Campground is a highlight. A camper said, "The pleasant and helpful staff made me feel like a valued guest throughout my stay."

    What you should know:

    • Watch for Wildlife: At Brazos Bend State Park Campground, alligators are part of the experience. One camper warned, "Just watch out for the alligators."
    • Limited Amenities at Some Sites: Campers at Follett’s Island Beach noted the lack of facilities. A visitor mentioned, "Primitive camping with no amenities. Just what we were looking for."
    • Busy Weekends: If you prefer a quieter experience, consider visiting during the week. A camper at Magnolia Beach said, "Beautiful views, but the weekends get very busy."

    Tips for camping with families:

    • Playgrounds and Activities: Look for campgrounds with family-friendly amenities. At Quintana Beach County Park, one parent said, "Beach wasn’t crowded, playground, showers, toilets, beach access with rinsing station! Loved it!"
    • Pack for the Weather: Be prepared for Texas heat. A camper at Lake Texana State Park advised, "Be stocked up with all the goodies you enjoy."
    • Plan for Activities: Bring games and outdoor toys to keep kids entertained. A visitor at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort Waller mentioned, "The park is brimming with activities."

    Tips from RVers:

    • Check Site Lengths: Some campgrounds have shorter sites. A reviewer at Lake Texana State Park noted, "Most campsites are short in length."
    • Wi-Fi Availability: If you need internet, check ahead. A camper at Thousand Trails Colorado River mentioned, "Starlink is pretty quick here and T-Mobile is smoking fast."
    • Secure Your Spot: Reservations are recommended, especially during peak seasons. A visitor at Whispering Oaks RV Park said, "I will stay here every time when going on I-10."

    Camping near Wharton, Texas, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Make sure to check out these campgrounds for a great outdoor experience!

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • What camping is available near Wharton, TX?

      According to TheDyrt.com, Wharton, TX offers a wide range of camping options, with 85 campgrounds and RV parks near Wharton, TX and 1 free dispersed camping spot.

    • Which is the most popular campground near Wharton, TX?

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Wharton, TX is Brazos Bend State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 45 reviews.

    • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Wharton, TX?

      According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Wharton, TX.

    • What parks are near Wharton, TX?

      According to TheDyrt.com, there are 10 parks near Wharton, TX that allow camping, notably Somerville Lake and Sam Houston National Forest.