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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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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.
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Oasis Campgrounds

42 sites ¡ Tents7 acres ¡ Hillsboro, TX
Superhost with 400+ Reviews on Airbnb! www.airbnb.com/p/rissgreen Welcome to the Oasis! Our campsite is located off Highway 22 just ten minutes from Lake Whitney. Easy access to the main road and lake, while still feeling totally private and secluded from the city. ** Interested in a different site options? We only have a handful of our sites on Hipcamp! Please check out our full Campground Map located on our website! :) www.oasis-campgrounds.com Cell reception and Wi-Fi is reliable. * Please note that traffic is able to be heard from Highway 22 at the front of the property.
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Liberty Hill Hideaway Lake Retreat

17 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents7 acres ¡ Dawson, TX
Lake life at Liberty Hill Hideaway gives you choices that fit your life style. Our main-house accommodations include 2 queen-size bedrooms w/ensuites, a shared large balcony, crow's nest, kitchen, dining area, living room and laundry room. If you prefer glamping, enjoy our 2 remodeled vintage RVs sharing outdoor shower. The grounds are beautiful and fit for 3 campsites w/electricity, and 1 primitive campsite with tent & meditation habak. Shared restroom and shower for outdoor sites. This is the perfect place to restore your soul. If you are a free spirit who loves nature, quirky, lakelife, stars, trees, flowers, luscious foliage, pretty much everything about the outdoors and being in a tranquil country setting, this is your vacation and time-out place. Enjoy snoozing in the hammocks, playing croquet with your friends, stargazing from the Crow's Nest, enjoying drinks or mushroom coffee or tea on the patio bar, a game of pool, firepits, listening to good music from other free spirits, the habak tent, tent camping, glamping in restored vintage RVs, staying in eclectic-designed rooms in the main house with private restrooms, sitting out on the shared balcony. boating and fishing on Navarro Mills Lake. There're so many things to do when you just relax and get back to nature. Let the day take you away. Lake life is better at Liberty Hill Hideaway lake retreat. Plan your next getaway here!
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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*
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Black Willow Pond

5 sites ¡ RVs, Tents11 acres ¡ Waco, TX
The 11+ acres was once part of a 100-acre plot of land that has been subdivided. It is home to birds, bullfrogs, turtles, and other wildlife, and every now and then cows graze lazily here when they aren't grazing on the larger properties. Black Willow Pond's namesake is from the black willow trees that encompass the pond and stand alongside the tall cottonwoods. We have built a home in the heart of the property, but there are many coves in the trees and primitive spots to enjoy the starry nights, a Waco, Texas sunset, and wild, open fields. Learn more about this land: Love the outdoors, but can't go too far? Nestled in a rural area just 5 minutes from Baylor and 10 minutes from the Magnolia Silos, Magnolia Table, and downtown Waco is Black Willow Pond. Who says you can't have your tent and city too? If you want to explore Waco, follow University Parks Drive to downtown and you can bike, explore Cameron Park, visit the zoo, browse food trucks, or even kayak on the Brazos. Drive a little further out and enjoy Waco Lake.  At Black Willow Pond, you can park and relax, set up your RV, tent, or hammock for primitive camping in wide-open spaces. Depending on the weather and your preference, you can light a fire in the fire pit or view the beautiful field dotted in the spring with Texas wildflowers, black willows, and cottonwood trees. If you want a little more activity, you can kayak or catch and release fish! Happy to chill? Join the turtles and bullfrogs on the wild banks of the pond. You may hear the cows moo and the hum of passersby, but you can unplug for as long as you like.  Watch the fiery sunset as you make dinner, and let the lightning bugs keep you company while making smores. If you're lucky, the willows will sing you to sleep while you count the falling stars. Like Shel Silverstein's poem "Invitation" beckons, " If you are a dreamer, a wisher, a liar, a magic bean buyer, a pretender, come sit by [our] fire for we have some flax-golden tales to spin. Come in! Come in!
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Waco Creekside Resort

40 sites ¡ RVs34 acres ¡ Elm Mott, TX
Majestic oak trees provide a restful, sun dappled environment for your stay. Our rural location is peacefully removed from adjacent commercial clutter and noise, yet is only minutes from interstate access and shopping. Wide roads throughout the resort provide easy turns and pull-throughs. All treehouse cabins and tiny homes offer ample parking and are spaced far enough apart to prevent a feeling of cramped lodging. A perfect setting for family reunions, large gatherings, or just relaxing on your own. Our resort accommodates travelers with any class of motorhome or RV as well as folks needing house-style lodging. Our on-site manger lives on the property, overseeing the welcome center, providing you assistance and ensuring that the grounds and amenities are always maintained.
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Texas Sage RV Park

5 sites ¡ RVs8 acres ¡ Waco, TX
Escape the city with Texas Sage RV Park! Located 20 minutes NW of downtown Waco, you’re sure to have all the space needed for a relaxing stay. Only 6 slips on the 8 acre property, with full, pull thru slips. Also available to guests is a stock pond in walking distance full of bass and catfish, walking trails and more!
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Middle Bosque River Camp

5 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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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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Whitney's Edge

5 sites ¡ RVs, Tents1 acre ¡ Whitney, TX
We live on one acre near major highway for Lake Whitney Dam. We are 3 miles from Dam, 8 minutes to Lake Whitney State Park. Waco is 30 minutes away with lots of entertainment. Whitney is a small laid back quiet community with a few stores downtown.
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Post Oak Rv Park and Cabins

22 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs10 acres ¡ Waco, TX
​Our RV sites are spacious and easily accessible for even the larger class A motor-homes. We have both pull-through and a few back-in sites. All of our sites are equipped with water, sewer, 50 amp and 30 amp electrical hook ups. We also have a propane fueling, bottle filling and cylinder exchange station. We are conveniently located less than 1 mile from Homestead Heritage.
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The best camping near Waco Mammoth National Monument guide

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This paleontological site and museum is a must-see while in Waco. It's one of the newest additions to the National Park system thanks to President Obama's 2015 declaration. This monument rests within 100 acres of wooded parkland along the Bosque River. Scientists believe that between 65,000 and 72,000 years ago the river's rapidly rising floodwaters drowned a nursery herd of at least 19 mammoths.

Remains of a camel indicate that it, too, was trapped by this same flood. Years later, an unidentified animal died and was buried next to the tooth of a juvenile saber-toothed cat. Eventually, another flood trapped and killed a bull, juvenile, and four female mammoths. You can view the fossils of these 24 Columbian mammoths and other mammals from the Pleistocene Epoch. There's also a dwarf antelope, American alligator, and a giant tortoise.

Although some of the remains are housed at Baylor University, most of the fossil specimens remain in their original position within the bone bed. The Dig Shelter is an easy 300-yard walk from the monument's Welcome Center. Following a short film in the amphitheater, a Ranger-led guided walking tour takes you way, way back in time inside the climate-controlled dig site. The tour is about an hour long and costs a small fee. You can also just poke around yourself, but the tour guides make this whole Ice Age experience even cooler than it already is.

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