Best Camping in and near Mother Neff State Park

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History and nature meet along the Leon Riverbanks in one of Texas’ oldest state parks.

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Mother Neff Campground

21 sites · RVs, Tents In Mother Neff State Park

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Top-rated campgrounds near Mother Neff State Park

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The Moody Goat

9 sites · RVs, Tents34 acres · Moody, TX

34 acres of pasture, cedar groves, and a wet season creek are accompanied by the sweetest goats grazing their paddocks. The spring brings an amazing variety of wild flowers and the night sky is always filled with stars in one of the darkest skies. Less than one mile from Mother Neff State Park, experience the serene beauty of central Texas. Visit one of the many wineries a short drive away and take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city. No frills just nature, livestock, and that special someone (self love included).

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Lil'Bit Ranch

1 site · RV, Tent15 acres · Moody, TX

Welcome to our peaceful retreat nestled on 15 acres of tranquil countryside in the Temple/Belton/Waco area. Whether you're seeking a serene escape or outdoor adventure, our spacious campground offers plenty of room to pitch your tent and unwind. Surrounded by the beauty of nature, you'll find yourself just a stone's throw away from several state parks and lakes, perfect for exploring hiking trails or enjoying water activities. Back at our campground, take advantage of our amenities including a serene pond, picnic tables for alfresco dining, and a cozy fire pit where you can gather under the stars. While you'll feel miles away from the hustle and bustle, rest assured that modern conveniences are within reach, with a grocery store just 10 minutes away. Our limited bathroom facilities ensure your comfort during your stay, providing convenience without sacrificing the rustic charm of camping in the great outdoors. Join us for a peaceful retreat where you can reconnect with nature and create cherished memories with loved ones.

The Vincent Homestead 142 Acres

8 sites · Lodging, RVs142 acres · Gatesville, TX

Join us for an unforgettable weekend celebrating the Solar Eclipse on April 6-8, 2024! Experience live music and engaging activities such as Movie Under the Stars and Painting with a Twist. For more details, message us today! Additionally, indulge in our catered food plan for the weekend as an additional add-on option. Welcome to your serene lakeside retreat in the heart of Central Texas! Just a short 15-minute drive from Temple, Texas, our stylish glamping tent awaits, nestled amidst the picturesque landscape. Immerse yourself in the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort.

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36 ACRE R.V. ESCAPE

18 sites · RVs, Tents37 acres · Moody, TX

Once owned by an old farmer who turned the surrounding hillsides into terraces so that the land could be farmed and retain the watershed. With love this old farmer crafted the hills into terraced farmland. It's been 60 or so years since all of that! Now there's woods and prairie to be enjoyed!Learn more about this land:Complete privacy. Enjoy country campin' at it's finest. 37 Terraced Acres for launching your ATV or dirt bike into the air. Very close to town and anything that you might need. Camp anywhere you would like! There is an RV for cooking and seating for eating.

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L7 Cattle Ranch Plus

11 sites · RVs, Tents30 acres · Moody, TX

Come and enjoy our beautiful Sunsets and Grand Risings views with breath taking Natural Amenities. L7 Cattle Ranch Plus was purchased for farming and raising cattle. The property will also be use to host disabled Veterans as a retreat to give them a place to what I call (just be). Learn more about this land: The Farm and the surrounding farms have trees, vegetation, animals, birds, and cattle. One of my great personal experience on the farm was taking a picture of a Bobcat. We have deer and turkeys that roam the farm as well. There is also a natural stream and a pond that we are working on to repair and fill.

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Big Rocks on the Brazos

4 sites · RVs2 acres · Waco, TX

Big Rocks on the Brazos is located on our family property along the Brazos river. Our RV sights are deeply snuggled into a location directly next to the river where it is peaceful and quite. The area is great for a weekend getaway or a family vacation. Book your stay now! *NOTE : NO TENT/CAR CAMPING ONLY RVS & TRAILERS WITH THEIR OWN RESTROOMS*

The Next Door Place

4 sites · Tents1 acre · Gatesville, TX

Located in Flat, TX on Highway 36, this property provides access to about 3/4 of an acre of tent camping possibilities. Parking is alongside the highway on the front of the property. Enter through the gate and pick your favorite spot behind the old shop and the burned house. Please do not enter these structures. Potable Water is available at the front of the property.

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Solar Eclipse Camp - Waste Not Farm

62 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Troy, TX

Waste Not Farm is a 40 acre organic farm located in Troy, Tx. No chemicals are ever used, which provides beautiful wild flowers. We also have incredible sunsets, unobstructed views, various wildlife (mostly deer and birds). We will have a food tent with our Waste Not Farm organic beef: BBQ, burgers, sausage wraps, sausage on a stick, hotdogs, nachos, frito pie, drinks, ice, etc. We also have a new portable bathroom with electricity & a sink shower. There will be water available by the food tents. And we will have Porta potties April 5-9th. We’ll have yard games and outdoor movies.

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Middle Bosque River Camp

6 sites · RVs, Tents11 acres · Mc Gregor, TX

a combination of cleared horse pasture with wooded acreage, sloping downward to 400 feet of river frontage on the Middle Bosque river. Four dedicated small self contained RV sites with pic-nic tables and BBQ grills, numerous tent sites in the woods or near the river. Fishing, kayaking, hiking, trail-biking & exploring. Area has deer, wild turkeys, and other wildlife.

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The Will Of Waco Primitive Camping

15 sites · RVs, Tents25 acres · Woodway, TX

Experience the celestial wonder of a lifetime! Join us for a mesmerizing solar eclipse at The Will, Waco’s most unique music venue. The Will property offers much, including a state of the art cigar bar, luxury lounge, an outdoor patio stage that will host live local artists, as well as LIVE concerts on our main stage E-Lawn Outdoor Amphitheatre. Throw a football in our lush green grass. Lay on a blanket to soak up the Texas sun. Take a dip in the pond to cool off. Or relax on the patio, with a Handcrafted Beverage and watch the moon rise while you listen to live music and enjoy the stars under a beautiful country sky. Even though you’re so close to Waco, you’ll feel like you're in the country! Join us for Eclipse@The Will- a celestial celebration that will include live concerts, delicious food trucks, a swimming hole, and so much more- all in the heart of a serene setting, just 5 miles outside of Waco, TX, RIGHT in the Totality path of the eclipse, without the hustle and bustle of the city's distractions. Camp with us! Bring your friends! And don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness the beauty of nature and enjoy unforgettable moments under this cosmic spectacle. Plan your reservation NOW for an extraordinary celestial celebration! music, food and special activities to be announced. A word on parking, camping, and RV sites for Eclipse@The Will: All sites are on well maintained and landscaped grounds, and all weather gravel parking lots. Fee includes Eclipse Day Pass to be on the grounds, a parking space for one vehicle, any events planned at The Will, access to food trucks, and open air concert area. Bring lawn chairs and/or blankets. Bring your bathing suit! Event will occur rain or shine. No refunds for weather, site conditions or no-shows. There are no electrical, water or waste dumping amenities, and no access to any such amenities on the property. Portable toilets will be available. 2024 Primative Camping Rules 1.All reservations for occupants, maximum 6 persons, must Check-In with The Will Headquarters/office during Check-In hours. No after-hours check-ins allowed. All fees are due at booking. 2.Primitive Tent Camping Day Access. Only Primitive Tent Camping permitted vehicles with an appropriate parking permit will be allowed in designated Primitive Tent Camping parking lots. 3.Minimum 3 night rental. While all guests may arrive on Thursday, April 4, it is not a requirement, and guests may arrive and depart on any day during the five-day period. CHECK OUT By 1pm on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. CHECK OUT will be done based on location on the property in an orderly and scheduled manner. ADDITIONAL DATES. There is no proration of fees. Any additional nights reserved outside of the eclipse dates (Saturday, April 6th, 2024- Monday, April 8th, 2024) will need to be made when making your reservation, at the regular tent camping rate. 4.DRONES. Drones are prohibited. 5.PETS. All pets must have good temperament and be kept on a hand-held leash at all times when outside. Pets cannot be left unattended. Pet feces must be picked up immediately and disposed of properly. Pets are not allowed inside of The Will facilities. If a pet owner is observed violating the above rules, a warning will be issued. If observed a second time, the owner will be required to leave the park with no refund. 6.QUIET HOURS in the tent area are 12 A.M. (or after the last band leaves) until 7 A.M. The tents will be in close proximity to each other, please be respectful of your neighbors. Should you wish to remain with like minded night owls, The amphitheatre will be open and available throughout the night. 7.SPEED LIMIT is 15 MPH throughout The Will property. 8.TENT CAMPING. No tents are allowed at RV sites. All tent camping must be in the designated tent camping area. Tent campers must have a tent. Sleeping in vehicles is prohibited. Tent camping is primitive, no water or electricity. 9.CAMPFIRES. Fires and fireworks are not permitted. Only propane grills and burners will be permitted. Campfires in designated areas only. 10.WATER USAGE. Inflatable pools and hot tubs are not permitted. Campsites must be kept clean and tidy at all times. No soliciting, peddling, loitering, trespassing or trading allowed in the park. Sale of drugs and alcohol is not permitted on the premises. Cigarette butts must be disposed of properly. 11. SMOKING. Designated smoking areas will be provided. Please do not smoke in non-smoking areas. 12. SWIMMING. The Will Property is in close proximity to two ponds that may be used to swim in. Swim at your own risk. NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY. Any child 12 years of age or under must wear a coast guard approved life vest when entering the water. NO EXCEPTIONS. Swim Hours from dawn to dusk. 13. ALCOHOL. On this facility, The E-Lawn and Amphitheatre, The Vault, The Will House, & The Luxury Lounge is a private club that serves alcoholic beverages. Handcrafted Alcoholic Beverages may be purchaed inside this area, however, no alcohol may be taken into or out of this area. You MAY bring your own alcoholic beverages into the RV or camp sites, but those must remain in your RV or campsite areas. 14. Help maintain clean and tidy grounds by not littering. Please dispose of trash in one of our conveniently located trash bins. Do not put food outside for insects. Parents/Guardians are responsible for the supervision and conduct of their children at all times. 15. Additional Vehicles for Tent Camping Reservations: Your Tent Camping Reservation includes one space in the designated tent camping parking area. If you need to park an additional vehicle anytime during the dates of April 4, 2024, to April 9, 2024, you will need to purchase an additional parking space. The fee for an additional space is $25. The parking space will be in a designated overflow area inside The Will Properties grounds. This additional Parking Lot is within the grounds, but may be several hundred yards from your camp area, within walking distance. 16. Please respect guests’ privacy by not walking through occupied sites. Every space will be checked periodically by management, for compliance with these rules. 17. No person shall disturb the peace, make unreasonable noise, engage in violent behavior, or display/discharge a firearm or other weapon. 18. Any guest that willfully or negligently destroys The WILL property or equipment will be held liable for the value to repair or replace. 19. The Will and its employees or officers assume no liability for loss or damage to guest property and/or injury to person, pet, or party arising due to use of park facilities or caused by others while on the premises. 20. Park rules and policies are subject to change at any time by management. 21. Any guest found in violation of the rules may be asked to vacate the park, without refund. LIABILITY: The Will Properties and its staff will not be responsible for loss or damage to camping tenant’s property due to theft, vandalism, fire, any other casualty, wild animals, or acts of God or nature. The camping tenants expressly assume all risk of such loss or damage and must carry their own insurance. INDEMNIFICATION: Camping tenants indemnify and hold harmless The Will Properties, its officers, and employees from all claims, liability, and expenses, including but not limited to attorney and other professional fees, for injury to person, loss of life, or damage to property arising out of tenant’s exercise of his rights hereunder, except as may be caused by the gross negligence or intentional acts of The Will Properties or its officers and /or employees.

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Gather Campground - Bell County

142 sites · RVs21 acres · Belton, TX

Welcome to Gather Campground, a recently established luxury campground located in the heart of Bell County, TX. Whether you seek a tranquil lounge for relaxation, a beautiful pool for swimming and lounging, outdoor covered patios, and fire pits for community-building, or convenient access to the Bell County Expo Center and the charming town of Belton, TX, Gather Campground serves as the ideal launching point for your stay. Experience the epitome of luxury and comfort at our brand-new facility.

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Coyote Creek Farm

8 sites · RVs, Tents30 acres · Waco, TX

Established 1996, The farm is situated just minutes from Magnolia-Silos, the Dr. Pepper museum, Baylor University, the Texas Ranger museum, BSR Waterpark, the Waco Mammoth National Monument (US National Park Service), and plenty of magnificent restaurants. There are no power lines over the property so I invite you to bring a kite to fly! You may even see one or two of mine in the sky. The theme of Coyote Creek Farm is tranquility. It is camping without someone crowding into your space. It is freedom from the hectic pace of the city. There is a well maintained Compost Toilet on the property as well! Each individual campsite has a portable potty bucket provided. Nearly any spot you are on has an amazingly delightful view. You can see the sun rise over the trees or the sun set behind a gently sloping hill. You will have access to all of the 30 acres. There are paths to walk, a stocked tank to fish in, (bass, catfish and blue gill), and oak and pecan trees to sit under and view the clouds as they drift overhead. The noises you hear will be cattle calling to their little ones, birds singing, and in the evenings, coyotes howling.

The best camping near Mother Neff State Park guide

Overview

About

Wildflower prairies, rugged canyons, and shady woodlands hug the banks of the Leon River in Mother Neff State Park. Three miles of trails lead the way to scenic lookouts, natural pools, and historical monuments built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. You can even peek inside a cave once inhabited by the Tonkawa people. Wildlife-watching is a popular activity, but after repeated flooding, it’s no longer possible to swim or fish in the river. For campers, the park’s sole Mother Neff Campground has 20 sites with full hookups, plus a group cabin with space for 16 people.

Tips for snagging a campsite

You can reserve sites at the Mother Neff Campground in advance via the Texas State Parks website.
Campsite reservations open five months in advance. The lodge can be booked up to 12 months in advance, and there’s a 2-night minimum stay for weekend bookings.
Campsites can book up on summer and holiday weekends, so make your reservation as early as possible.

When to go

Mother Neff State Park is open year-round, and it’s busiest on weekends in spring, early summer, and fall. Flooding can occur during spring and fall, and trail closures are possible, but the camping area typically remains accessible. Springtime visits are most colorful, when Texas wildflowers bloom throughout the park.

Know before you go

Mother Neff State Park is located 30 miles southwest of Waco, or about a 35-minute drive away.
Park entrance fees are required in addition to camping fees, and general entrance reservations can be made up to one month in advance.
Facilities in the park include restrooms, picnic areas, group pavilions, drinking water fountains, and playgrounds. There is also an interpretative center and a store selling souvenirs and camping supplies.