Texas Campground Reviews

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Lake Conroe RV & Camping Resort

Willis, TX • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ • Full hookup

We stayed here for two weeks and paid $0 per night as Thousand Trail members. We stayed in campsite B7. This is a nice campground with a variety of sites to choose from: dirt pad and wilderness to cement pad and more manicured. Tip: Water does not soak into the ground quickly so the cement pad sites are nice. There is Lake Conroe access with small docks and a boat ramp, an activity center with gym and billiards, and a nice pool and hot tub. There is also a dog park, pickleball courts, and putt-putt golf. The gates are closed 24/7 so you will need a code after hours. Our dogs really enjoyed running off leash on the island near the boat ramp. This campground does charge $5 for each package delivered and they did not notify us of the charge when they said we could have packages delivered. (Jan-Feb 2024)

• Sawyer Yards: Awesome art studios in a repurposed industrial complex which are open to the public on the second Saturday of the month.
• Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern: Magical space which formerly provided water to the people of Houston. The tour is definitely worth it.
• Joystix: They have a $15, 21+ only, all you can play arcade night on Fridays.
• Brass Tacks: We really enjoyed this coffee shop which has neat nooks to study, work, or just hang out.
• Sam Houston Port Boat Tour: Free tour of Port Houston takes you past barges and international cargo vessels. Requires reservations.

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Brazos Bend State Park

Needville, TX • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ • Electric/Water

We stayed three nights at this beautiful campground. We paid $24.17 per night. There are so many things to do right in the park. We were so excited to see alligators and the various species of birds. While there are several lakes here, you cannot go swimming due to the alligators. There is also an observatory which only operates on Saturday nights for stargazing and you will need tickets ($10). There are numerous trails and places to explore. This is the type of park to spend a long weekend just enjoying the wildlife and beauty of the park. (Feb 2024)

• The Strand in Galveston: The Strand area offers many bars and restaurants plus shopping opportunities.
• Brazos Bend State Park: There are so many hiking opportunities, abundance of wildlife, and the George Observatory.

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Goose Island State Park

Rockport, TX • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ • Electric/Water

We only stayed at this campground for one night and paid $22. We had campsite 15. Most of the sites are right on the water. All the sites had a covered picnic table area. We weren’t here long enough to explore but we did go to The Big Tree near the campground. (Feb 2024)

• The Big Tree: This centuries old live oak is one of the largest in Texas and in the nation.

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Seawind RV Resort

Riviera, TX • ⭐️⭐️ • Full hookup

We stayed three days at this campground and paid $20 per night as Passport America members. It is right on the bay and our site backed up to a small effluent pond (recycled waste water). The sites are relatively close together. They have a recreation building with regular activities scheduled including live music although we did not find the people friendly enough to feel comfortable joining the activities. They also have a small library for book and movie borrowing. There is not much to do in the area. This campground is owned by Kleberg County. The campground does not allow pit bulls although I called the county and was told the county does not have a ban on pit bulls. Breed specific rules are racist. We will not stay here again. (Feb 2024)

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Encore Sunshine RV Resort

Harlingen, TX • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ • Full hookup

We stayed at this campground for two weeks and paid $0 per night as Thousand Trails members. We had campsite 3239 and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. They have a ton of activities – so many that it reminds us of The Villages in Florida. You’ll find art classes, dance classes, live music, woodworking, quilting, etc. It is a 55+ community. We cannot say enough good things about this campground. The people are very friendly and welcoming and really made our stay enjoyable. It has a large winter population of French Canadian campers. There are two sections to the campground: the larger section is in the thick of activity and the smaller section of Lakeside, which is where we camped, is more quiet. Both sections are gated and you will need a separate code for each gate. We arrived on a Sunday when the office was closed and were lucky enough to have Mr. Cheers show us around. We liked this campground so much we are planning on wintering here once we finish traveling the country. (Feb-Mar 2024)

• Downtown Harlingen, TX: Many boutiques offering antiques and secondhand clothing plus on Saturdays the street is shut down for Jackson Street Market Day.
• SpaceX: The Launch facility and Starbase facility are interesting to drive by as they are right next to the road so you can see a lot. At the end of the road is a beach you can drive on all the way to the Mexico border.
• Activities at the campground: This campground will keep you so busy you may not feel a need to leave. Wood working, dance classes, social events, painting, quilting, cards, pickle ball – the list is endless.
• Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge: Neat place to explore. They have observation towers and above ground walkways.
• Estero Llano Grande State Park: Excellent place for bird watching.

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Mustang Island State Park

Port Aransas, TX • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ • Electric/Water

We stayed at this campground for a week and paid $18.57 per night. We enjoyed going to the gulf beach every day to let our dogs run and we especially liked that we could drive on the beach. We had a bonfire one night on the beach and that was fantastic. They do allow beach camping here. The campground is small and the sites are arranged so that your front door may not be on the same side as your picnic pavilion and you may be facing another camper’s front door. We noticed that some vans and motorhomes pulled head-in into the sites to mitigate this issue. They do have a large bathroom/bathhouse building which seemed clean. The campground was quiet and it is not gated. (Mar 2024)

• Spend time on the beach: Take a walk next to the ocean or have a bonfire at night. If you are environmentally conscious, take a bag to pick up garbage on the beach.
• Port Aransas Nature Preserve: The preserve has several sections. It is a great place for bird watching especially Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center.
• Art Center of Corpus Christi: They have an Artisan and Farmers Market every Wednesday. It is right next to a marina.

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Choke Canyon State Park

Calliham, TX • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ • Electric/Water

We stayed at this campground for three days and loved it! We paid $18.33 per night. The sites were spacious. There is an abundance of wildlife and the park ranger we met was young and very enthusiastic. She showed us a Great Horned Owl nest and spent time with us at the Nature Center. We took hikes and saw Javelinas (so cute!), turkeys, deer, leaf cutter ants, and a lot of birds. The campground has a bird sanctuary where you can watch a lot of different species. The park has a good number of cabins. The park is gated and you will need a code to get in after 10pm. Tip: The area does not have good cell phone coverage. (Mar 2024)

• Hike and nature watch at the campground.
• Bird watch at the bird sanctuary right at the campground.

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Medina Lake RV Campground

Lakehills, TX • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ • Full hookup

We stayed at this campground for two weeks and paid $0 per night as Thousand Trails members. We stayed in campsite R3. You choose your site but beware, not all sites are full hookup or 50 amp. The full hookup 50 amp sites are highly coveted so you may not be able to find one of these sites if you need one. Here are the things we liked about this campground: It was quiet the majority of the time. It’s a beautiful campground and was very walkable. We enjoyed walking down to Medina Lake (lake dried up years ago) to watch the sunset and storms. The park ranger was responsive to our complaint about a noisy neighbor. Here are the things we didn’t like: Sarah Cale, the resort manager, is horrible. We tried contacting her three times and she was always “in a meeting” and never contacted us. Also, Jerry chastised us twice for not going to the office when we arrived even though we received an email saying we were checked in and just needed to pick out a site. (Mar 2024)

• San Antonio Riverwalk: Definite must see. It’s an amazingly vibrant part of town but you may battle crowds in the loop area.
• The Alamo: Lots of history here. You can get free tickets online that give you entry to everything except the museum.
• Historic Market Square: Fun area with lots of vendors. You’ll find a lot of Mexican decor and clothing, jewelry, and a couple of restaurants.
• Gruene, TX: This small town has quaint shops and lots of history. Gruene Hall is a must see 1878 dance hall where multiple country singer got their start.
• Boerne, TX: Very popular little town for shopping at small boutiques.

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Blanco State Park

Blanco, TX • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ • Electric/Water

We stayed almost two weeks at this campground and paid $27.14 per night. Unfortunately, we didn’t take many pictures of this small campground but it is right on a river and pretty. There are about 30 sites, some full hookup. We came here for the total eclipse and, while the park was full of campers and day pass users, the park rangers and camp hosts kept everything in order. The bathroom and showers were kept clean and stocked. There are two short nature trails – one has a bird observation building which we really enjoyed. The campground is about an hour from Austin and several other fun places to explore. (Mar/Apr 2024)

• Fredericksburg, TX: Small German tourist town. Lots of shops and restaurants.
• Austin Boardwalk: Popular area with beautiful views of the city. Nice area to take a stroll or jog.
• South Congress Bridge for Bat Viewing: You’ll see about 1.5 million bats fly from the bridge at dusk during warmer months.
• Old Tunnel State Park: Old railroad tunnel which is now home to 3 million bats. You can see the bats fly from the tunnel at dusk during warmer months.
• Wildseed Farms: You can find seeds of all the wild flowers you see in Texas. They have beautiful fields of flowers, a cafe, and store.
• Enchanted Rock State Natural Area: Nice area for hiking and getting a great view of the surrounding countryside. Note: dogs are not allowed on the main trail going to the top of the rock.

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Meridian State Park

Meridian, TX • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ • Electric/Water

We only stayed one night at this state campground and paid $47.14. We stayed in campsite 11. We really liked this campground and wish we had had more time here. It’s a very small campground with 15 campsites and some cabins. Half the campsites are full hookup and half are electric/water. The sites with electric/water are very small and will only accommodate a small camper. There are several beautiful trails which will take you over rocky terrain and through small seasonal streams. There is a lake and other areas to explore like Bee Cave. The wildflowers were everywhere! (Apr 2024)

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Dinosaur Valley State Park

Glen Rose, TX • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ • Electric/Water

We stayed two days at this state park and paid $18.75 per night. It’s a fun park with lots to do. We waded into the river near the “Ballroom” area to see the dinosaur tracks but the best time to visit the park is during the summer when the water levels are lower. Our site, 28, was very spacious. The majority of the sites are shaded with trees. There are lots of nice hiking trails, a park store, and fun dinosaur statues from the 1964-65 World’s Fair. (Apr 2024)

• Glen Rose, TX: This small town is known as the “Moonshine Capital of Texas” due to all the stills in the surrounding hills producing alcohol during Prohibition. Check out the small town square with boutiques and restaurants.
• Granbury, TX: Larger town with a popular historic town square which is great for shopping and dining.

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Thousand Trails Lake Texoma

Gordonville, TX • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ • Full hookup

We stayed for two weeks at this campground and paid $0 per night as Thousand Trails members. They have a new section of campsites with no trees and several older sections with trees and more privacy. We preferred the sites in the woods. Our site, Q59, was next to the septic pump and it was smelly until we put plastic wrap around the pump cover. The campground has two pools but only one was open during our stay. We recommend the campground reserve one of the pools for adults only. There is a trail which goes partially around the outskirts of the campground. You can take the road from the campground to Lake Texoma via walking or driving. Note: There are a LOT of bugs here. (Apr 2024)

• Dallas/Fort Worth: These cities are about a 1.75 hours drive away. There are plenty of things to do in these cities.
• Fort Worth Water Garden: Beautiful and serene in downtown Fort Worth, TX. There are various water features to explore.
• Grapevine, TX: This small town has a Glockenspiel with two cowboys duking it out. It also has an antique train with various events. The visitor center is also impressive.
• Chickasaw National Recreation Area: Wonderful park in Sulphur, OK with a beautiful nature center, stream, natural springs, and hiking trails.
• Parr Park Rock Art Trail: Short trail lined with painted rocks. Holds the Guinness World Record for the largest display of painted stones.

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