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Magnolia Gardens Park

60 sites · RVs, Tents200 acres · Sheldon, TX
Located steps from the San Jacinto River Historic Magnolia Gardens Park. Have your coffee riverside as the steam rises off the warm water. Observing the abundant wildlife. If a secluded GREEN space is what you're looking for, you fond it!Learn more about this land:Located on the sandy beaches of the San Jacinto River, Magnolia Gardens park. We offer a family environment you can picnic, camp, swim, fish, kayak, and rent jet skis. Set up your tent on the beach, or in the wooded areas. You can drive around the property till you find the perfect spot. There are areas near electric plugs 🔌 not Available in all areas of the park. If u wish for secluded camp site. We have plenty of space away from The world. Disconnect to reconnect
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Lazy Frog Primitive Campsite

1 site · Tent1 acre · Cypress, TX
This PRIVATE primitive campsite is tucked away down a short walking path in the woods. A clearing in the woods offers a great space for multiple tents if desired and a beautiful and clear walking path towards the creek. Set up tents, have a cozy campfire and enjoy your private, secluded time away.
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Buck Acres near Lake Conroe, TX

20 sites · RVs, Tents6 acres · Montgomery, TX
The previous owner had plans to turn our property into a 42 site row by row RV Park. Once we saw the beauty of the property, we knew we had to keep it as wild and pristine as possible. On 6.5 acres the perfect number of sites was 18 keeping the large house for short-term rental (coming soon.) Sorry, we are still under construction but excited about our progress! See a short video at https://www.buckacresrv.com Buck Acres is technically not even an RV park, we just want to share our property with fellow travelers so we added some gravel roads. The only amenities are a Wi-Fi, 50/30/20A plug-ins, a porta-john and water. We use HipCamp and The Dyrt for bookings or just give us a call or text at (832) 303-9940 "Close to everything, away from it all" We're in the country but close to city amenities and beautiful Lake Conroe. It's only a few minutes from April Sound and the largest marina on Lake Conroe, 8 minutes to Wal-Mart and Kroger, yet it's peaceful and quiet on our forested property. As full-time RV nomads ourselves we know RV park rates are getting crazy, Buck Acres is our attempt to help the community. We've done everything we can to keep rates down. The only amenities we offer are shade, Wi-Fi, electricity, water, and an ADA porta john that is cleaned every week. Affordable RV parks shouldn't be sweltering parking lots where you're packed in like sardines! At Buck Acres we have 100' tall hardwoods and pines that have been trimmed up 60' for the safety of you and your rig! Buck Acres is still under construction and it is a labor of love. All proceeds go immediately back into the park. Bring your family, pets, and friends - tents and RVs welcome! Please Note: Quiet Hours are 10pm - 8am Please keep fires within designated fire rings Keep pets on leash - Clean up any pet waste Do not walk through other people’s campsites. Respect the boundaries and their privacy. Dispose of garbage in designated trash receptacles Guests are responsible for the behavior of their children and pets Guests are responsible for all damage or destruction of property and any injury to persons caused by the guest, or by their family, visitor(s), or pets. Management reserves the right to refuse service or terminate stay for violations.
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USA RV Resorts

21 sites · RVs10 acres · Kemah, TX
Enjoy multiple locations with fishing, swimming pools, a dog walking area, and picnic areas at USA RV Resorts. Our family friendly RV resorts feature free cable & Wi-Fi, a community rooms/business centers, as well as new laundry facilities, showers, and a fitness centers. We are pet friendly and some have a dog washing stations, too! Our all concrete pads and wide driveways can accommodate pull-throughs and big rigs, and we have 30/50 hookups to power your stay. We have tables, lounge chairs, and umbrellas so you and your family can relax around the pool and some locations with lakes. Relax and take in the beautiful views of our private, quiet RV park properties. We have covered picnic tables, and barbeque grills throughout the park for you and your family. Shower, bathrooms and laundry facilities on site for your convenience. Our exercise room features a nice view overlooking the lake, and is fully equipped with free weights, a treadmill, elliptical and weight bench. Many of our locations have a full kitchen for you to use with brand new appliances: stove, refrigerator and microwave. Nature Lover’s Paradise near us! Only a 15 minute drive away, Seabrook is a bird sanctuary on one of the largest migratory paths in North America. With a diverse habitat of both fresh and salt marsh, bay shoreline, riparian and upland woodlands, 291 species of birds have been identified. Seabrook is on the Clear Lake Loop of the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail and has four designated sites along Todville Road. Click here to see the Seabrook Tourism site. Armand Bayou Nature Center offers a variety of nature programs, from pontoon boat field trips to summer day camps for the kids. Click here to see the Armand Bayou Nature Center site. Spend the day at Moody Gardens. With attractions including an indoor rainforest, aquarium, ride-films, 3D Imax and more there is always something to do at Moody Gardens.
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Rustic creek

21 sites · RVs, Tents4 acres · Rosharon, TX
There is no history to this land I know of .Learn more about this land:lots of trees one side you can see some homes . 30 minutes from beaches and houston fort bend state park dow the road. No amminitties just yet as wee grow will add
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Bay Area RV Park

25 sites · RVs3 acres · San Leon, TX
New Remodeled RV lots (30/50 AMP) and Mobile Home lots are available in San Leon, Texas. - Available for Short-term & Long-term - Quite, Safe, Fenced - Laundry Room - Minutes to the ocean, beach, excellent local restaurants, and more. - 15 mins to Kemah Boardwalk - Enjoy walking on the beach, fishing, and taking your boat out. - Water and sewer included in the lot rent
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Highland Bayou Kayak and SUP Palapa

1 site · Lodging1 acre · Hitchcock, TX
Off grid Palapa kayak and stand up paddle board out to the lake. There's a private bath with a basic shower. No hot water. Camping stove available but you must bring your own butane. Two adult cots, one child and one pet bed. Pet friendly. Telescope to view stars. Hammocks to used. Some small games for entertainment
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Back Yard Vacation Oasis w/ Pool

1 site · Lodging42 acres · Crosby, TX
Perfect escape from city life & yet only 30 minutes away from Houston. Guests stay at the "Back House" which has 5 bedrooms, 3 Full Baths, huge game room, full kitchen, full gym, washer/dryer, a newly added outdoor kitchen w/ fridge, sink and island. Cable & Roku, Outdoor TVs by pool, personal sauna, foosball and ping pong! The house is 2-stories with extra-wide wooden stairs. There are two AC units & thermostats, one per floor. There is a whole-house filter for clean water and a reverse osmosis for the best drinking water. We also recently added a water softening system. We have a room with NO windows for those of you, like me, who like the room extra DARK. There are tons of amenities and many things to do: Arcade game, coin operated in FREE mode with 1663 games, the real size game (not the small 1 up version) including: Donkey Kong; Dig Dug; Pac Man; Ms Pac Man; Centipede; Millipede; Tetris; Asteroids, Asteroids Deluxe; Space Invaders; Mortal Combat; Galaga; Frogger; Pole Position; Bowling; Tennis; Super Casino; 1941; 1942; 1943 Battle of Midway; Strikers 1945 I, II & III; Ghosts and Goblins; Batman I & II; Aliens; Alien Vs Predator; Jackie Chan; Dungeons & Dragons; Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker; The Simpsons and Simpson’s Bowling and many others Adult games - Never Have I Ever and Slide in the DMs Air fryer Air Hockey Baby gate – to keep children out of the gym Badminton Barbecue grill – Charcoal Barbecue grill - Gas Basketball hoop for pool Bicycles (7 of them) Birds Cardinals, blue jays, bunnies, egrets, occasional deer Blue tooth speakers (for rent $5/day small, $10 medium, $20 large). No need to pack your bluetooth speaker Games – Chess, Checkers, Dominos, Monopoply, Pictionary, Puzzles, Rubik’s Race, Scrabble, Sorry!, Stratego, Tripoley, Trivial Pursuit, Trouble, Watch Ya Mouth Card table Cards for poker, chips Cable TV & Roku/Netflix Central AC systems – one upstairs, one down Checkers for outdoor play Chess for outdoors Coffee Maker AND Keurig machine Coffee & Keurig pods Connect Four - big outdoor version Cornhole & bean bags Crib - available upon request Dining Table that seats 10 Dishwasher DVD player New, smooth cement walkway (easy to roll suitcases) Darts with chalk scoreboard Double padded carpet Floaties for pool Foosball Frisbee Futons for extra sleeping capacity Gym - Full Gym High Chair Horseshoes Hot Tub Ice maker Lawn Darts Lights under palapa Life jackets for children (4 of them) Lounge Chairs New paved walkway Newly added outside TVs by the pool Outdoor kitchen Outdoor shower (just added July 2021) Palapa (aka tiki hut) to enjoy the outdoors, even in the rain Ping pong table Towels, plenty of them Patio Furniture Personal sauna Pool, hot tub, floats Pool Table, full size Reverse osmosis water Roku Salt water pool - 20,000 gallons, 3'6" shallow end to 6' deep end Scales to weigh yourself and/or your suitcases Skeeball (New) TVs in every bedroom, game room & outside Umbrellas Washer and dryer Water softener – to further clean water and make it softer Whole house filter – to clean water before it gets to house Gym - 2 treadmills, 2 stationary bicycle machines, Universal weight machine with overhead pulleys, pull downs, lateral machine, weight bench, leg presses, elliptical machine, inversion table, climber, weight bars, curl bars, individual curl bars, etc. NOTE: Extra charge of $75 to heat the hot tub for 3 hours or $480/day. Sorry, it's expensive but the gas is crazy high now and it uses propane. The jets are free. Also, payment needs to be in advance as we've had guests say they were going to pay, then didn't. We also need a minimum 48 hour notice to heat the pool as it literally takes 24 hours or more to heat it. - The property is two houses connected with a breeze way, you will rent the "back house" as we call it. It's 3,400 SQ FT with a breakfast area, kitchen with refrigerator, electric stove, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, plates, cups, etc. Also on the first floor there is a huge game room, a full bathroom and the gym. On the second floor are located all the bedrooms, two full bathrooms, an office and the laundry area with washer and dryer, also we provide towels. When we have guests you are the only one to use the backyard, pool, hot tub, ping pong table and grill.
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Riverfront Camping, close to home!

30 sites · RVs, Tents21 acres · Sealy, TX
Learn more about this land:Experience the wilderness close to home. With access to the Brazos River, your camping adventures are endless. Wet your feet, go in for a dip or hang out by the edge and fish in peace. Take in the wildlife. Sometimes your lucky if you spot a wild hog, some deer, hawks, owls and much more! Take in the night sky and admire all the stars!
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Unique Gorgeous Bubble

1 site · Lodging10 acres · Cleveland, TX
Are you looking for a unique place to spice up your trip? Have you ever slept in a bubble? Well, come try it out at Bespoke Outdoor Bubbles! This is truly a once in a lifetime find. When you stay in one of our inflatable bubbles on the farm with an enormous pool, not only do you get to experience something new and exciting, you also have access to so many fun things to do! The coolest part? The top is transparent, so you can fall asleep wishing on a star. This inflatable bubble is anchored to a sturdy wooden deck and inflated with an air blower. There is a retractable awning that covers each bubble reducing the green-house effect during the daytime and can be opened to reveal the beautiful skyline during the day or the wonderous starlit sky at night. Inside you’ll find a cozy king bed that can comfortably sleep up to three guests (2 adults and 1 child). There is air conditioning and heating inside as well as a full private bathroom. The bathroom even has a clawfoot tub! Toiletries are provided for you during your stay. The bubble is located in Sam Houston National Forest on a beautiful ranchette of almost 8 acres. On the ranchette you’ll be able to see chickens, turkeys (seasonal), goats, pigs, rabbits, and a garden near the home as well as livestock grazing in the pastures. Wildlife is present in the forest, so there are some food restrictions inside the bubble to keep you safe. (See “rules to keep in mind”) A pathway that is clear during the day and perfectly lit for your convenience at night takes you directly to a fully equipped outdoor kitchen. There, you will have access to a BBQ pit, an outdoor pavilion, pool, hot tub, and pool house. If you’d like to have some fun, games like corn hole, oversized connect-four, water volleyball, and horseshoes for you to enjoy. If you’d like to relax, kick back in a hammock and take a nap in the fresh breeze. The fire pit is open to all guests! Feel free to make s’mores, hot dogs, burgers, or whatever you’d like! Campfires are the perfect way to end any summer day.
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Hazel Park

4 sites · RVs48 acres · Panorama Village, TX
Hazel Park is primarily a 30 acre stand of pine. It has several trails and Crystal Creek Runs through it. In addition there is a cleared 15 acre area once used for farming and grazing. It includes our homestead. The camping area is 3 acres of an abandoned homestead which includes a water well, electricity and septic system. One septic hookup is available No toilet is available there yet. There is a septic dump. Adjacent to this area is a private pond for fishing. Off road vehicles are welcome. Lake Conroe is located about 6 miles west. The Sam Houston National Forest entrance is about 18 miles north. Beyond the national forest is Huntsville and Sam Houston State University 24 miles. To the East is Lake Livingston 35 miles and a continuation of the national forest. To the south are the cities of Conroe, The Woodlands, Spring, and Houston. Downtown Houston is about 49 miles away.
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32 Acres - Bring Camper or Rent One

52 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents32 acres · Plantersville, TX
Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. Beautiful mowed grass field on 32 acres on quiet dead-end county road. Bring your own RV/tent (or car camp - no hook-ups) or rent one of the 2 campers on-site that have full-hook ups. Amazing sunsets! Set up anywhere along perimeter - fence line or tree line. Nice and dark, perfect star-gazing spot. 7 miles from the TX Renaissance Festival. Daily, weekly and monthly pricing. No hook ups for bringing your own RV/tent or car camping. Generators allowed. Please drive and park only along the perimeter of the property, not across the middle of the field. That field is being grown for hay. Upon entering the property, go straight or turn right and follow fence and/or tree line to a camping spot of your choice. Again, please do not drive across the middle of the field at all. Thank you! No fires are allowed on the ground. Fires need to be off the ground. Fires need to be monitored. Please bring your own firewood. Dogs are welcome, but must be leashed or on a tie-out, and cannot be left outside unattended. Nearby on the same road is Family Farm for strawberry picking. Also nearby is Bernhardt Winery (free live music, family and pet friendly) and DeepRoots Vineyards (with big concert venue). Lake Conroe is 20 minutes away, and the Texas Renaissance Festival is 7 miles away. Plantersville, TX farm and ranch country. You may hear coyotes at times, or a distant cow or train (not nearby). 30 minutes Northwest of the Greater Houston area. Where the TX Hill Country meets the Piney Woods region. Military members please contact me for a special discount code to use during booking. Dumpster will be on-site by 10/13/23. Room for additional family and friends in 2nd separate campers and room for people to bring their own RV's and tents as well! Make some memories! Sites listed here: Little Boy Blue Camper 32 acres! https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/texas-32-acres-bring-camper-or-rent-one-qeoh970v/sites/941010?shareid=1i1i1zodeqc Ed's R-Pod Camper on 32 acres! https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/texas-32-acres-bring-camper-or-rent-one-qeoh970v/sites/940868?shareid=dbxa2y9c01 RV / Tent 32 Acres Camp Anywhere! https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/texas-32-acres-bring-camper-or-rent-one-qeoh970v/sites/933256?shareid=13sir5mvaey Please feel free message me directly on any questions you might have. Have fun and enjoy nature!
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Planning a camping trip near Houston, Texas and want to be able to go swimming? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 496 options in the area that offer swimming, you'll have plenty of choices to find the perfect spot. And with an average price per night of $50 and options as low as $18, you can find a campsite that fits your budget. Check out some of the top campsites like 5D RANCH (822 reviews), Outpost 203 - Camp & Glamp (129 reviews), and Matt B.’s Land Treehouse!! (122 reviews). Plus, you'll have access to popular amenities like toilets, showers, and trash services, as well as activities like whitewater paddling, wind sports, and wildlife watching. So pack your swimsuit and get ready for a memorable camping adventure!

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