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The best beach camping near Thames

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96% (470)

Top-rated campgrounds

Gypsy Moon Hideaway

1. Gypsy Moon Hideaway

94%
(681)
79km from Thames · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · Weatherford, TX
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.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$33
 / night
Trickle Creek Ranch

2. Trickle Creek Ranch

100%
(68)
46km from Thames · 9 sites · RVs · Azle, TX
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.
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
$48
 / night
Myers Corner on the Brazos River

3. Myers Corner on the Brazos River

95%
(11)
78km from Thames · 3 sites · Lodging · Weatherford, TX
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!
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$246
 / night
Cedar Hill State Park

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
Potable water
Toilets
Ray Roberts Lake State Park

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
Potable water
Toilets
Jalayne's Cottage on the Cove

6. Jalayne's Cottage on the Cove

40km from Thames · 1 site · Lodging · Little Elm, TX
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!
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$653
 / night
Cleburne State Park

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
Potable water
Toilets
96% (470)

Top-rated campgrounds

Gypsy Moon Hideaway

1. Gypsy Moon Hideaway

94%
(681)
79km from Thames · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · Weatherford, TX
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.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$33
 / night
Trickle Creek Ranch

2. Trickle Creek Ranch

100%
(68)
46km from Thames · 9 sites · RVs · Azle, TX
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.
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
$48
 / night
Myers Corner on the Brazos River

3. Myers Corner on the Brazos River

95%
(11)
78km from Thames · 3 sites · Lodging · Weatherford, TX
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!
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$246
 / night
Cedar Hill State Park

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
Potable water
Toilets
Ray Roberts Lake State Park

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
Potable water
Toilets
Jalayne's Cottage on the Cove

6. Jalayne's Cottage on the Cove

40km from Thames · 1 site · Lodging · Little Elm, TX
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!
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$653
 / night
Cleburne State Park

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
Potable water
Toilets

Public campgrounds near Thames

Eagle Ford Campground

Eagle Ford Campground

20km from Thames · 80 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cedar Hill State Park
Sunset over Joe Pool Lake from Shady Ridge
100%
(3)

Shady Ridge Campground

20km from Thames · 77 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cedar Hill State Park
Lakeview Campground
100%
(2)

Lakeview Campground

20km from Thames · 71 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cedar Hill State Park
Hog Wallow Campground
88%
(4)

Hog Wallow Campground

20km from Thames · 50 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cedar Hill State Park
Coyote Crossing Campground

Coyote Crossing Campground

21km from Thames · 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 Thames · 30 sites · in Cedar Hill State Park
Hawthorne Area site #3
94%
(25)

Isle du Bois Unit Campground

65km from Thames · 182 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ray Roberts Lake State Park
Johnson Branch Unit Campground
90%
(5)

Johnson Branch Unit Campground

69km from Thames · 178 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ray Roberts Lake State Park
Cleburne Campground
67%
(5)

Cleburne Campground

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

Stories from the community

Gypsy Moon Hideaway
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Morgan
2 weeks ago
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
2 weeks ago
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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Gypsy Moon Hideaway
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Jake
2 weeks ago
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.
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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!
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Perfect for reading!
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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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Gypsy Moon Hideaway
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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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Gypsy Moon Hideaway
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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.
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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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Gypsy Moon Hideaway
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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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Gypsy Moon Hideaway
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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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Hidden away
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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.
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The old calving barn has a cabin renovation on it that looks amazing
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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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Gypsy Moon Hideaway
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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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Gypsy Moon Hideaway
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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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Gypsy Moon Hideaway
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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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The old calving barn has a cabin renovation on it that looks amazing
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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 😅
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Gypsy Moon Hideaway
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Lee
May 2025
5 m car
With pets
Weekend Trip to Gypsy Moon Hideaway
This property is eclectic! They have plenty of sites to camp- all named accordingly, we stayed in Fox Hollow. It was such a cozy little site! There are restrooms and showers in the common area complete with goats and ducks! They have a water source and youre able to collect as needed. Amy has fire wood available and fruits and veggies! Don't forget the camp kitten!! I feel like people are permanent residents here-a tiny home community and you may need all wheel drive if it rains. We would go back for sure, I want to venture out again and stay at the site by the river. Everyone kept to themselves and it was so peaceful and quiet--nature sounds, goats and ducks...it was great!
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Elizabeth
May 2025
Weekend Trip to Gypsy Moon Hideaway
This place is really family friendly—particularly for those that want to go camping but don’t want to do their business outside and want to shower. The animals are the best part imo. We got to pet the goats and even had some of the kids (goat babies) lay in our laps. The site is very clean and the local community is very friendly.
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Cedar Hill State Park
83%
(18)
Cedar Hill State Park
Cedar Hill, Texas
Ray Roberts Lake State Park
93%
(30)
Ray Roberts Lake State Park
Aubrey, Texas
Cleburne State Park
67%
(5)
Cleburne State Park
Pecan Plantation, Texas
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Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

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