The best beach campgrounds near Otaki, North Island

96% (472)

Top-rated campgrounds near Otaki

96% (472)

Top-rated campgrounds near Otaki

1. Gypsy Moon Hideaway

94%

(683)

79km from Otaki · 14 sites · Tents, RVs

Located at the end of the road. There is over 20 acres. Some cleared and some still in original woods. Trees, grass and deer everywhere. There is over a quarter mile of Brazos riverfront property although you cannot get to the river on all of it due to it being in its natural state. There is a beach at the main camp that provides easy in and out of the water. the water depth varies with the rainfall but is usually between 2-4 feet deep.

2. Myers Corner on the Brazos River

95%

(11)

78km from Otaki · 3 sites · Lodging

RV spots on 18.5 acres allows plenty of room for tent campers! Our campers may enjoy a 2 day pass to our semi-private golf course and clubhouse. Go river tubing, fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, wildlife watching, and more! (access to the Brazos River is located at our private boat ramp) Come see the breathtaking views on the Brazos River!

3. Trickle Creek Ranch

100%

(68)

46km from Otaki · 9 sites · RVs

Trickle Creek Ranch was once a dairy, we purchased it 15 years ago and it has become a hobby ranch. We are also collector's of vintage RV's and currently have various vintage trailers and motorhomes on the property. There are horses and longhorn cattle that roam the 12 acres. We have added RV spaces to share the ranch experience with others. Be sure to visit the hey shed where you can visit with animals up close and feed them. Eagle Mountain Lake is only 2 miles away and there is plenty of shopping and restaurants within 10 minutes. We do have some full time residents as well.

4. Cedar Hill State Park

83%

(18)

383 sites · Cedar Hill, Texas

Escape to this tranquil lakeside retreat to fish, hike, and camp beneath the stars.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

5. Ray Roberts Lake State Park

93%

(30)

360 sites · Aubrey, Texas

Fish, hike, or horseback ride at the 29,000-acre Ray Roberts Lake.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

6. Jalayne's Cottage on the Cove

40km from Otaki · 1 site · Lodging

Waterfront cottage on Lake Lewisville with paddleboards and kayaks. Relax with the whole family at this peaceful lakefront cottage with a beach. Enjoy the large deck while watching the sunset and grilling, or unwind in the hammock. There is easy access to the lake for swimming, paddleboarding, and kayaking. The cottage includes 1 king bed, 1 full bed, a twin rollaway, and a sleeper sofa. Ask about the Sweetheart Package!

7. Cleburne State Park

67%

(5)

59 sites · Pecan Plantation, Texas

Escape to this tranquil lakeside retreat to fish, hike, and camp beneath the stars.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

Public campgrounds near Otaki

Eagle Ford Campground

20km from Otaki · 80 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cedar Hill State Park

Sunset over Joe Pool Lake from Shady Ridge

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(3)

Shady Ridge Campground

20km from Otaki · 77 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cedar Hill State Park

100%

(2)

Lakeview Campground

20km from Otaki · 71 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cedar Hill State Park

88%

(4)

Hog Wallow Campground

20km from Otaki · 50 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cedar Hill State Park

Coyote Crossing Campground

21km from Otaki · 75 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cedar Hill State Park

Dinosaur Valley State Park, January 18, 2015. Getting ready to hit trail.

93%

(7)

Cedar Hill Primitive Campground

21km from Otaki · 30 sites · in Cedar Hill State Park

94%

(25)

Isle du Bois Unit Campground

65km from Otaki · 182 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ray Roberts Lake State Park

90%

(5)

Johnson Branch Unit Campground

69km from Otaki · 178 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ray Roberts Lake State Park

67%

(5)

Cleburne Campground

73km from Otaki · 59 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cleburne State Park

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Marianita

3 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Gypsy Moon Hideaway

We loved tent camping on Amy's land! Everyone very kind and the area is beautiful and relaxing we had a wonderful time fishing and just being outdoors in nature. It reminded me of childhood spent on my grandparents farm. With all the goats, chickens and ducks etc.

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Cody

3 weeks ago

Tent

1 night at Gypsy Moon Hideaway

Amy's place is always a welcome reprieve from the world. Situated on a nice piece of property along the river, it is a very chill vibe. If you are tent camping, I recommend the Far Far Away site. This is my second time here, and it's apparent that continued improvements have been made. She did have to shut down the honor system store because.... well, people suck. And I hate that for Amy, because she is such a sweet lady. But I understand the decision. If you come here, please be kind, respectful, and pick up any trash you see from previous campers.

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Morgan

November 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Gypsy Moon Hideaway

Exactly as the name described. Great little spot on the river.

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Justin

November 2025

Tent

1 night at Gypsy Moon Hideaway

The staff was very friendly and helpful, the campsite was nice. My only complaint is there were too much lighting coming from the RVs.

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Jake

November 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Gypsy Moon Hideaway

Great spot not far from Ft Worth, easy river access and lots of friendly farm animals wandering for the kids to enjoy.

The old calving barn has a cabin renovation on it that looks amazing

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Jorge

October 2025

9 m travel trailer

3 nights at Trickle Creek Ranch

Beautiful place, with well kept grounds and a peaceful atmosphere. Gary is a very nice person. Nice neighbors too!

Erin

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Gypsy Moon Hideaway

Amy was a great and kind host! The campground was fun and had lots to explore. My kids had a blast! Lots of animals to see and feed.

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Tai

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Gypsy Moon Hideaway

It was perfect! Will be coming back for sure! Really secluded and right by the River!

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Joey

September 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Gypsy Moon Hideaway

Suuuuch an amazing place and wonderful hostess!!! So beautiful out there. We really enjoyed our stay. Caught a fish from the canoe and loved seeing the community that’s been formed out there! We’ll be back!

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Jahnte

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Gypsy Moon Hideaway

Great campground with access to river for fishing and kayaking. No cell service so be aware but it a great place to unwind and enjoy nature.

Isidoro

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Gypsy Moon Hideaway

Hostess very nice and friendly, river access good, just a great place to camp

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Joshua

July 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Gypsy Moon Hideaway

Great experience!!! Great views!!! Great energy!!! 10/10

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Brooke

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Gypsy Moon Hideaway

Great beautiful spot for my impromptu get away this weekend! My campsite had a beautiful view of the river and a great spot to put up my hammock overlooking the river as well. I’ll definitely need to plan a trip back when the river goes down and the weather decides to behave! The owners are very friendly as well!

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Michael

June 2025

Tent

3 nights at Gypsy Moon Hideaway

We loved our stay. It was peaceful and Amy was great.

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Gene

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Gypsy Moon Hideaway

GREAT OUT OF THE WAY AND HIDDEN CAMPING ON THE BRAZOS! We pitched a tent in between lots of trees and on the river. Don’t expect it to be manicured. Decent showers and restrooms within walking distance- in a style that one would expect at a campground with this name Gypsy in it. Very relaxed campground . Very friendly Owners/ hosts.

Rodney

June 2025

11 m travel trailer

7 nights at Trickle Creek Ranch

Gary’s place was just right for our overnight stays. Super easy 20-minute drive to visit our kids and grandkids in Fort Worth. Gary was a great host, really enjoyed chatting with him and hearing a bit about the old dairy farm. Our two grandsons (3 and 5) stayed with us for a couple of nights and loved seeing the longhorns and exploring the property. We’ll definitely be back.

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Kacey

May 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Gypsy Moon Hideaway

This was a wonderful spot to camp! We stayed at the Foxhollow site, and it was perfectly shaded with lots of flat ground for tents. The river access with the little beach was perfectly shaded for a relaxing day in the water. A truly great getaway!

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Hannah

May 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Gypsy Moon Hideaway

Gipsy Moon was a great place for tent camping! The folks there are friendly and helpful, and the sites are lovely and clean. Generally, the campground was quiet and peaceful. We had two five-year-olds with us and they loved swimming in the river and petting all of the goats! We’d recommend, for sure.

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Taylor

May 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Gypsy Moon Hideaway

We had a great time. The owner was nice. We enjoyed the river and the campsite.

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Camila

May 2025

6 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Trickle Creek Ranch

I have a Ford Transit camper van, so I just needed a place to crash on the weekend away from the city. I really like that even though it feels I am away from the city there are stores and restaurants 10 minutes drive from the farm. I also appreciated they had a nice warm shower and a bathroom right by the area I parked. The fire pit is shareable, but it seems like no one cared for it, so I had it all for me 😅