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Equestrian Camping near Wilmer, TX

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    While the Wilmer, Texas area offers several camping options, there are currently no campgrounds with dedicated horse facilities or horse corrals in the immediate vicinity. Cedar Hill State Park, located approximately 16 miles northwest of Wilmer, provides camping accommodations including RV sites with hookups, tent camping, and cabin options, but does not offer horse corrals or equestrian-specific amenities. The park features multiple hiking trails but does not maintain dedicated bridle paths for horseback riding. Visitors note that some camping loops have undergone renovations to improve overall facilities.

    Equestrians seeking horse-friendly camping near Wilmer may need to travel further from the immediate area. None of the reviewed campgrounds in the dataset specifically mention horse-friendly policies, trailer parking areas, or equine accommodations. Nearby Loyd Park in Grand Prairie accommodates various camping styles including tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin rentals, but also lacks horse-specific facilities. Horse owners typically look for campgrounds with trailer parking, tie-out areas, and access to riding trails - features not explicitly mentioned in any of the reviewed locations. The campgrounds primarily cater to traditional camping, RVing, and day-use recreation activities centered around lake access and hiking.

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    Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Wilmer (21)

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      1. Cedar Hill State Park Campground

      3.8(65)20mi from Wilmer315 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "They offer water access, electricity, are near facilities, have tables and fire pits. Many of the sites overlook the lake or have easy access to the lake."

      "Lake is nearby, and fishing permits in Tx are cheap and easy to grab online. Fairly quiet, but the sites themselves are private a shaded for the most part."

      from $25 - $30 / night

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      2. Northside RV Resort

      4.1(9)14mi from WilmerRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Each shower has its own toilet and vanity behind a lockable door. Our campsite (532) was a little awkward to get in because of the corner and the speed bumps, but not impossible."

      "The park has a man made lake with jogging trails. We enjoyed our stay."

      from $50 - $60 / night

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      3. Loyd Park

      4.5(23)24mi from WilmerRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "The park at lakeside had recently flooded but we were not there to go to the water and our site was not effected at all."

      "Larger rigs are more accomdated next to the lake. But call ahead to see which sites have 50 amp, you'll need it I summer time. Beach is great."

      from $17 / night

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      4. Highview Park

      3.9(7)23mi from WilmerRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Lots of room to walk the dog. Great atmosphere"

      "Near Ennis, TX. Convenience stores, etc 4-6 miles away. Covered picnic table. Large combined family (private) restroom / shower."

      5. High View

      4.8(5)22mi from Wilmer50 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "We stayed in campsite 29 which is kind of elevated a bit and we had a great view of the lake. Even tho it rained quite a bit we still enjoyed ourselves."

      "Very pretty lake views and tons of grass. My dog loved going for runs through the grass (while on her leash). They had some showers and toilets working again when I went. Hot water was very nice!"

      from $28 - $50 / night

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      6. COE Bardwell Lake Mott Park

      4.4(5)24mi from Wilmer33 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "It is a bit neglected but still pretty awesome with its spacious sites and gorgeous views of Bardwell Lake. Our site #29 was nice and shady and panoramic view of lake."

      "Mott park is a fantastic campground for lake activities! At the time of my visit the facilities were clean. The park was well cared for and the sites were all pretty good."

      from $5 - $80 / night

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      7. Waxahachie Creek Park

      3.3(3)21mi from Wilmer60 sitesRVs, Tents

      from $28 - $120 / night

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      8. East Fork Park Campground

      3.7(14)32mi from Wilmer74 sitesRVs, Tents

      "We had a nice view of Lake Lavon. Grills and tables vary by site, some are very old, but many have been replaced."

      "I avoided any rough spots in the road and arrived at a LONG and roomie site with a beautiful view of the lake."

      from $14 - $150 / night

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      9. Treetops RV Resort

      4.4(9)29mi from WilmerRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "My boys jumped in the pool even though it was 55* outside and said it was a fun experience."

      "Truly a great place for the money and close to anything you would ever need."

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      10. Love

      5.0(1)22mi from WilmerRVs, Tents, Glamping

      from $100 / night

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    Equestrian Camping Reviews near Wilmer, TX

    189 Reviews of 21 Wilmer Campgrounds

    • Maxwell C.
      Jan. 27, 2023

      Holiday Park Campground

      Surprising Off-Highway Park

      I chose this campground for its proximity to Fort Worth, and the lake. Just far enough off the highway to diminish all noise, surrounded by hiking trails, is the well maintained Holiday Park. Offering both water and electric hookups for RVs, some with a cabin included, alongside standard campsites right at the lake shore. Bathrooms are simple, fully functional, and never too far from any site. Sites are all a good size and not too close to neighbors. Nature/Horse trails line the park, and it's fairly quiet. There's some occasional aircraft noise, but no noise from the highway. The ranger station is well staffed and by the book, all the sites are visibly well maintained, cleaned regularly.

    • D
      Aug. 23, 2019

      Brockdale Park

      Not a campsite

      Equestrian trail and boat launch. This is big parking lot for a boat launch on Lake Lavon and a large Equestrian trail. No camping sites but we have done a picnic here. It’s a few minutes from our home.

    • Brian
      Sep. 18, 2020

      COE Lavon Lake Lavonia

      Great for something close by

      Nothing to knock you socks off, but it’s a great campsite close to home and nice for a quick getaway. Has the feel of being somewhat remote since it’s out by the lake.

      We’ve camped in the site with the horse stables and put the tents with questionable rain flys in the horse stable.

    • Cheryl D.
      Jul. 12, 2021

      East Fork Park Campground

      Not a favorite

      I found this park to be maintained poorly. The sites are close together with little shade and are all in a big, level circle with limited to no view of the lake itself. When we were there the grass was at least a foot high, creating no play space for the kids in the ample open areas.  There is an area with equestrian sites. Overall, it seems more of a day-use, non-appealing area.

    • Dude R.
      Aug. 26, 2020

      Cedar Hill State Park Campground

      One of my least favorite Texas State Parks To DAte

      St Patrick’s Day 2018 we head out to Cedar Hill State Park on the banks of Joe Pool Lake. Cedar Hill State Park is one big Texas State Park! With over 300 campsites you are sure to find one to your liking! A visit to the historical Penn Farm, heavy spring rains and lots of paved roads for scooting make this visit to Cedar Hill State Park a truly unique Texas State Park Visit for the Dude RV crew!

      There are 5 camping loops in this park! If you are wanting a lakeside campsite there are many options. The 3 loops on the north end of the park are close to the very busy road so there is road noise all the time.

      The Penn FArm exhibit is very cool for the whole family and is ADA compliant but a bit on the rough side for handicap scooters. 

      The day use area was in need of some work on my visit but I think the day use area has since been rebuilt.

      You can see the several videos of my visit on my YouTube...DudeRV

    • Jennifer B.
      Mar. 16, 2019

      American RV Park

      This is a city RV Park

      This is mainly a city RV/camper campsite that sits right on the outskirts of the town of Corsicana. Very close to Navarro College. So if you wanted to visit the college or the town of Corsicana this would be a great RV site. No views of anything except the highway. Not a vacation site, more of a need to stop for awhile site.

    • Russ M.
      Jan. 6, 2015

      Cedar Hill State Park Campground

      Swimming hole close to Dallas

      Cedar Hill State Park, Cedar Hill, TX Site# 42

      Cedar Hill State Park is only 10 miles southwest of Dallas, but its topography will remind you of the Texas Hill Country. The park is situated on the shores of Joe Pool Lake and it features 30 primitive hike-in camp sites, over 300 wooded modern sites, and more than 1,200 acres of mountain bike terrain. The park also offers multiple boat ramps, kayak rentals, and a swimming beach.

    • Jim M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Feb. 4, 2026

      East Fork Park Campground

      East Fork state park

      The Good, level, spacious campsites with an awning over the picnic table. Great lay out for campsites. The Lake Lavon was beautiful. The not so good, the restrooms were old and not well kept up. They were not heated which probably doesn't matter most of the time in Texas but when we were there it was 20 degrees. Secondly there is dog poop everywhere, it seems that every time I stepped off of the pavement I had to clean dog crap out of my shoes.

    • Jeanette W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Apr. 29, 2024

      Waxahachie Creek Park

      Close to Nature

      I wish I could rate this campground higher because it was so peaceful with quite a bit of bushy vegetation to provide a small measure of privacy between sites. This is as close to nature as one can get in a campground!  There was poison ivy on the trees next to us and in the mowed ground around the campsite.  There were so many butterflies, flies, and other flying insects on the sunny side of our RV that it made entering and exiting through the sliding door very difficult. And, the ANTS! After one night in our site, the ants had formed an active trail to the top of our RV. Consequently, we had ants inside the RV!

      The roads inside the campground need to be repaved.

      The camp host and the park ranger were both very friendly and informative.

    Guide to Wilmer

    Limited options exist for true horse camping near Wilmer, Texas, as none of the local campgrounds feature dedicated equine facilities like horse corrals. Cedar Hill State Park Campground, located in nearby Cedar Hill, offers primitive camping areas suitable for those traveling with horses, though no specialized horse amenities exist on site. The park maintains miles of multi-use trails where horseback riding may be permitted with appropriate regulations. Sites accommodate tents, RVs and cabins across several camping loops, with water and electric hookups available at most sites. Bathroom facilities throughout the park provide basic amenities for campers, though frequent renovations may affect availability in certain loops.

    Loyd Park in Grand Prairie represents another option approximately 15 miles from Wilmer, featuring full-service camping with drinking water, electric hookups and sewer connections. While not specifically designed for horses, the park's extensive trail system can accommodate equestrians following park guidelines. Trailer parking remains limited at most area campgrounds, requiring advance planning for those traveling with horses. Some locations maintain seasonal restrictions affecting trail access during wet conditions to prevent damage. Campground facilities are generally clean with hot showers available, though the infrastructure at Cedar Hill State Park requires some maintenance according to recent visitors. Reservations are recommended as these parks, being close to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, frequently reach capacity during peak seasons.

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