Best Tent Camping near Willis, TX

Recent Tent Reviews near Willis, Texas

338 Reviews of 8 Willis Campgrounds

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  Mary C.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 12, 2019

  Shell Oil Road Hunter Camp

  Poorly maintained - a little creepy

  Muddy roads out to the site which were difficult to manage in a small passenger car. Campsite itself had a spooky vibe, seemed overgrown and poorly maintained. We arrived after dark and camped in a tent but neither of us slept well. I think they had a lot of rain because even the loop around the campground had big potholes full of water. In the morning we noticed the place was trashed. It might not be bad for campers and rvs but I don’t recommend tent camping.

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  Jeremy K.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 5, 2020

  Emerald Lake Resort

  Freedom

  Great nudist park with nice amenities. I've been there a few times during the day just to swim and I've camped once so far. There are electrical hookups available at the tent sites, which is what I had. The only downside I would say is there are no fire rings at the tent sites.

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  David L.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 28, 2018

  Huntsville State Park Campground

  A Little Bit of Pine Forest Heaven

  Located on the west edge of the east Texas piney woods, this state park features excellent RV and tent camping facilities, and a beautiful network of heavily forested trails. The lake offers canoeing, kayaking, swimming and fishing, and affords visitors an occasional glimpse of alligators. We love this place.

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  Marcy F.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 23, 2020

  Lake Livingston State Park Campground

  Great tent sites

  Tent site we stayed at was great.  Well shaded and not too close to other camper sites

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  Misty C.

  Scout

  

  Mar. 18, 2020

  Wolf Creek Park

  Been going for years

  Used to tent camp there then finally got a TT and it was amazing! Got a premium spot, plenty of room, park rangers were nice and a constable patrolled ever so often.

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  Daniel L.

  Ranger

  

  Apr. 14, 2021

  Lone Star Trail Primitive Camp Number Two

  Tent camping

  Nice place for tent camping there is no water bathrooms or electricity. Great place for being in contact with nature. If you are looking to be away from the civilization but at the same time not that far it is perfect.

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  Perla P.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 18, 2019

  Huntsville State Park Campground

  Nice park for the whole family

  I took the whole family for a weekend getaway. We loved the park, it was our first time tent camping here and it did not disappoint. It has a swimming area, trails, fishing, and playgrounds. The park was very nice and clean, the showers had door! We will definitely come back.

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  Rebecca

  Guide

  

  Jan. 6, 2021

  Huntsville State Park Campground

  Our home away from home

  This is our favorite local (2hous from home) park. We’ve been coming here almost every year for close to 20 years. We’ve done primitive tent camping, tent camping with power, shelter camping and just recently became glampers!😂 Site 142 in the prairie branch loop is our favorite site. It’s on the water and at the trailhead. It’s recently been designated Accessible so our last two trips we chose the shelter sites 10 and 11. These sites are also on the water and have lots of space. The showers on this side are individual rooms as opposed to the semi private (too small shower curtain) ones in the big restroom. The water is nice and hot but I suggest bringing a broom or you will be sharing with some pretty big spiders. Overall the restrooms are clean but the campgrounds are busy lately so I’m sure it’s difficult to keep up. Staff are super friendly. Firewood is on a suggested donation basis and is available most days before 5pm.

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  Teresa W.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 14, 2019

  Huntsville State Park Campground

  Hiking haven with birding bonanza!

  Wonderful trails. Clear and well marked. Primitive (water only) tent sites on lakeshore side leave the camper hunting flat surfaces while avoiding runoff pathways. However the dip shields you from stormy winds. Be ready to share the park. Lots of day trippers enjoy this piece of bliss so close to Houston. Trails are marked for foot and bicycle travel. Birdwatchers bring your glasses and journals, you will not be disappointed.

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  Brittany S.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 27, 2018

  Double Lake Recreation Area

  Best campsite in Sam Houston National Forest!!!

  Sam Houston National Forest is my absolute favorite. There is so much to do there, plus the longest foot trail in Texas (Lone Star trail) resides here. This campsite is located on the Eastern side of the forest and it very close to the Eastern Terminus of the Lone Star trail ( trailhead #15).

  Double Lake is the campsite that has it all. Plus there is a lake, or two, where you can fish, boat, and swim. There are lots of bike and hiking trails, along with off roading vehicle trails. The scenery is amazing. I love to go hiking early in the morning as all of the wildlife begins to rise. The sounds and views are some of the best in the state.

  The facilities are kept very clean and the staff is always to kind and helpful. Some of the trails were closed the last time I visited but the park rangers were very helpful in helping me navigate. There are tent sites, group tent sites and RV sites available to reserve, which you can easily reserve online. My favorite tent site, that I try to get every time is site # 28. It is easily accessible, off by itself, and still close enough to the bathrooms. I like it because it has quite a bit of room, lots of tree cover ( which is nice when it rains, or in the summer) and it has some character to it.

  There is a ranger station at the entrance of this site, but be aware they are closed on the weekend. They have a little drop box and fill out sheet is you come on the weekends, but make sure to download a map of the trails and park beforehand, because the maps are never stocked and there likely won't be one. If you don't have one, there is usually a ranger driving around on a golf cart you can ask.

  Make sure you hike the double lake trail. It is about 9 miles long with a very easy footpath, but the views and stillness of the forest make it worth it. The trailhead is between the lake and bathrooms after entering, but be aware it is also a bike trail and can get muddy after a good rail.

  There is a fee to enter. If you have a National Park pass it is free and it is twenty dollars a night. Please visit this park!!

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  Sarah M.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 27, 2016

  Huntsville State Park Campground

  Beautiful Piney Woods Campground

  We went Thursday - Saturday, and will go again during the week to avoid crowds.
  The check-in process is a bit troublesome if you're picky about getting a good tent site- you can't reserve specific sites ahead of time. Also, your visit will cost you more than listed on the website because they charge entrance fees for each person on top of the campsite rental. That was an unpleasant surprise. The only other unpleasant surprise is that the campground store is closed on Thursdays. Lesson learned- bring your own Snickers!
  However, the scenery, quietness, and availability of rental boats was wonderful. We camped in tent site #70, and I would grab that one again in a heartbeat. The 70's sites have water access and beautiful views, and are generous with their square footage. Plenty of trees down there to hang hammocks and clotheslines on, and more than one flat spot for tents on each site.
  I normally would not devote a whole paragraph to restrooms at a state park, but I will this time. These were the CLEANEST restrooms I've ever seen at a state park, and the most updated. The stalls had modern dividers, the toilets all had clean, functional seats, the showers had separate bench areas with lots of hooks, plus normal faucets you could just turn on once (as opposed to having to push a button every minute), and the sinks also had great faucets with good pressure and reliable water temperatures. Very easy to use.
  All our issues with this park were related to unexpected costs and logistics, but the park facilities were fabulous. We will definitely be back!

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  Kyndall W.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 26, 2020

  Huntsville State Park Campground

  Definitely a Top Fav State Park

  I’m so surprised I hadn’t been here yet, but it’s just gorgeous. Pine needles everywhere, beautiful lake. We tent camped and we weren’t too close to the people around us. Completely surrounded by huge trees. The bathroom had a lot of spiders but I’d expect that. The showers drained super slow but you just have to take a quick one. I appreciate the parking at your spot a lot. A nice cold front (and storm) came in during the night and blew out the humidity and it just got that much better. We went on the long trail in the evening and heard coyotes which was cool. We turned around though lol.

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  Ashley C.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 12, 2017

  Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort Waller

  Laid back fun for the whole family

  We have been to this park twice now, once at a tent site and once at a Yogi on the Lake cabin. Both during Halloween time a year apart. What a FUN place to be!! Our kids loved that we got to go Trick or treating at a campground! But probably my favorite thing about this place is the waterpark. Really refreshing on a hot day, and the best part? The staff are usually pretty lienient about slide rules, so small kids and parents alike are allowed to ride! I just can't say enough good about this place. Can't wait to go back again!

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  John H.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 31, 2020

  Huntsville State Park Campground

  Trees, Rain, & Alligators, oh my

  Tent camped 23JUN20, 1 night

  I love Huntsville SP. It’s my “home park”. So many great memories of family and scout camping here, all the way back to my youth. The tall trees and lake make for a “summer camp” feel.

  It literally rained every second I was in camp except for a little while when I was loading out. For the most part it was a quiet heavy rain that I enjoyed from my covered hammock!

  I always forget there are alligators there, but they don’t seem to care too much about people. It is a bit disconcerting to be standing on the fishing peer 2 feet over the water and look down to see one just chilling under your feet.

  Site 139 was large, had complete shade coverage and was right off the trail. It also had the unfortunate attribute of being at the bottom of the hill and kind of where all the water from everywhere seemed to be headed. Not a problem unless it’s raining a lot. Fortunately I realized this and set up my tent on the end of the parking space. Have you ever driven a tent stake into asphalt with a hatchet? Good times.

  The bathrooms were clean and updated. The fishing was non existent due to the rain and I’ll go back soon to hike.

  Did I mention that it rained? A lot?

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  Ron V.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 20, 2022

  Huntsville State Park Campground

  The Solitude of Huntsville State Park

  I was totally surprised at the beauty of this park. I stayed in a screened shelter site with a view of the lake. The weather was cold, but I came prepared and setup my tent in the shelter. The park has many trails and view points. The staff at check-in were extremely helpful and you could tell they love their job. Ended up purchasing a Texas Parks Pass because I am quickly learning that Texas has some of the best camping in the country.

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  Deborah C.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 23, 2018

  Huntsville State Park Campground

  Huntsville Texas tent camping March, 2018

  We took our family here on a Texas state park camping trip. The park rangers explain basics of camping. It was a great experience for our family. The park is very family friendly and tent friendly. It is on a lake that has fishing, kayaking and paddle boats. The facilities were nice and clean.

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  Kerri S.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 10, 2020

  Lake Livingston State Park Campground

  Nice park

  We have stayed here several times with family, some in tents and some in pop up trailers. The bathrooms are old, Texas is supposed to be getting new bathrooms in all state park facilities but had not gotten to this one as of our last visit. Park is larger, best to do with bikes if possible. Limited lake access but good fishing spots abound. Tower to climb, trails to hike, firewood to burn...

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  Stevann H.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 7, 2021

  Thousand Trails Lake Conroe

  One of the cleanest, roomiest campgrounds we've stayed at

  Lake Conroe is located In a rural setting but close enough to Willis and Conroe services. Spaces are large and the landscape is well managed although I was taken aback by the application of herbicides that we try to avoid. Golf cart traffic was an interesting nuance for us, seems like everyone has one. People that we met were friendly. One couple had an incident where someone had gone into their motorhome and stolen their dog. After highly publicizing it in the campground and alerting them of the measures they were taking to finding their fur baby, the dog mysteriously reappeared back in their motorhome days later. 

  We were here in mid August when temps & humidity were high. The lake and pool are well managed and the time and effort put into their property is apparent. The bathrooms, showers and laundry were pristine. 

  We camped in site 31 which was nice for view and privacy but when rain came down, the soil from the above sites washed down hill. We were basically sitting in a pool of mud. Our bench was almost unusable due to age and warping. I probably should have but didn't report that to staff. Because of the heat, we spent very little time out there. Although we like to walk, I would recommend they put dumpsters at that lower end of the campground. Aside from these shortcomings, we would return there again.

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  Dyann W.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 4, 2019

  Huntsville State Park Campground

  Tent Camping Fun 🏕

  This was our first trip with our kiddos in tent and we cannot wait to go back!! Site 146 was amazing!!

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  Miranda W.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 30, 2024

  Lake Livingston State Park Campground

  Nice and well kept and clean.

  Clean, plenty of spaces, tents and RV’s. Nice fire pit. Nice lake view and water fun!

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  Jeremy K.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 5, 2020

  Sam Houston National Forest Cagle Recreation Area

  Great first visit

  Clean camping grounds. Designated tent areas and fire rings. Hot showers and flushing toilets all in a clean bathroom. Listening to the coyotes late at night was awesome.

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  Justin R.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 2, 2020

  Sam Houston National Forest Cagle Recreation Area

  Great stay

  Our first adventure into Sam Houston National Forest. Was a great one. Trees all around trails to hike around, full hook ups if you are in an RV or trailer! Tent spots available at all sites!

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  Fred S.

  Legend

  

  Apr. 28, 2022

  Stubblefield Lake Recreation Area

  Really nice, wooded campsites

  Old campground, nicely maintained. Wooded; big pines. Two restroom/showerhouses; old, but clean. Camped for 2 nights in a camper van at site #24. It was a very large site surrounded on 3 sides by a thick forest of trees & shrubs. Private. Water faucet on site. No electric. The Lone Star Hiking Trail conveniently located in the campground. Nice hike through a thick forest. Canpground road & campsite driveways are paved. Sites have tent pads & appear pretty much level. Sites have a table, fire ring & lantern poll. The road toward the campground is paved, but broken up in places with several potholes. AT&T service is okay, but no T-Mobile service. This campground is great for tent campers, campervans, car campers & truck campers. I don't recommend this campground for large RVs.

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  Melanie C.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 28, 2018

  Huntsville State Park Campground

  Beautiful

  We loved our campsite and this beautiful park. We got to use our kayaks, go fishing, swimming, and hike also. It was just gorgeous! We actually had our campsite in a perfect place for we could put our kayaks in and out of the water right behind our tent.

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  Preston M.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 3, 2020

  Double Lake NF Campground

  Cheap, easy, fun!

  Quick place to hop in and set up your tent if you’re out trailriding in the forest! 24 hour first come, first serve campsites, but I think you can also reserve spots on their website! It sits on a body of water with dropoff points for small boats! This is usually where I go!

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  Byers A.

  Scout

  

  Dec. 7, 2022

  Jordon Rustad

  Very nice

  Large camping areas for tents and RVs. There aren't many sites, so it's generally quiet, though it's right next to a dirt bike track, so it can get noisy during the day. The only bathroom available was a portapotty, which was adequate basket random. My only real complaint was that there was no dumpster for trash or anything else.

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  Elliott B.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 29, 2016

  Stubblefield Lake Recreation Area

  Great sites, great access to Lake Conroe

  These are some great tent/trailer (small RV) only sites with no hookups (both deterring the giant RVs). You have nice open sites with pads under the tree cover with your standard table and fire ring but you then also have access to potable drinking water and flush restrooms and actually some showers. Easy access to the lake and lots of trails.