The best campgrounds near Clarksville, Texas with swimming

Clarksville packs a punch for swimmers—over 1,200 campsites let you cool off in rivers, lakes, or spring-fed pools. Most sites fall around $50 a night, but you’ll spot some as low as $40 if you keep an eye out. Want a campsite that’s tried and tested? Coppergate Ranch (83 reviews) and Barefoot Gee's (66 reviews) both get repeat visitors for good reason—easy water access, clean toilets, and friendly hosts. Glampin' In Style - Broken Bow (29 reviews) stands out if you want a few extra comforts. Expect showers, pet-friendly spots, and plenty of wildlife-watching or hiking between swims. You’ll find everything from sunny clearings to shaded creek banks—just pick your patch and dive in.

97% (187) • 58 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Clarksville

Clarksville packs a punch for swimmers—over 1,200 campsites let you cool off in rivers, lakes, or spring-fed pools. Most sites fall around $50 a night, but you’ll spot some as low as $40 if you keep an eye out. Want a campsite that’s tried and tested? Coppergate Ranch (83 reviews) and Barefoot Gee's (66 reviews) both get repeat visitors for good reason—easy water access, clean toilets, and friendly hosts. Glampin' In Style - Broken Bow (29 reviews) stands out if you want a few extra comforts. Expect showers, pet-friendly spots, and plenty of wildlife-watching or hiking between swims. You’ll find everything from sunny clearings to shaded creek banks—just pick your patch and dive in.

97% (187) • 58 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Clarksville

1. Barefoot Gee's Texas

99%

(98)

49mi from Clarksville · 11 sites · Tents, RVs

We are a Homestead farm and Native habitat preserve.Once the site of Cherokee and Kickapoo Indian camps . The old wagon train road following their trails ,still scar this property Now A peaceful wildlife refuge and habitat preserve with artesian streams that run into Ellison Creek Reservoir Lake across the Road. Abundant with song birds, 9 acres of native trees and plants .We are habitat , lane of passage for the animals that call this place Home and stop over for migratory birds and water fowl .We have chickens ,Gardens and Goats as a self sustaining Homestead .I have games ,swings , things to climb, trails to explore or build and a cold clean creek to play in. All easily supervised within your campsite.With preapproval/ You can make bicycle trails, jumps or obstacles during your stay here. you may borrow my bicycles, my kayaks * or my outdoor games. You can feed the animals and pet the bunnies. Baby chicks to hold in season.I can provide you with things to chop up or things to dig up at your own risk.Upon request . I will take you on a nature tour and show you God‘s hidden things in season. Teach you how to cook on an open fire or just visit for a while just for the asking. You can rent my tent and camping gear.I generally have eggs ,garden vegetables and flowers for sale in season. Multiple items for rent and for sale at the camp store. I will cook you breakfast or provide morning coffee.*We have picnic kits available*. There is no accident insurance provided for you at this campsite. You are responsible for yourself and every person thing or pet you bring on site. I am not responsible for any accident injury or damage caused by yourself or nature.

2. Coppergate Ranch

99%

(145)

37mi from Clarksville · 25 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

With remnants of a petrified forest, dinosaurs, Caddo Indians, pioneers, homesteaders, this land has seen it all. Now it is a woodland ranch with an event venue, horses, farm animals, trails, fishing ponds and camping. A true "Country Club" where you can escape your world and the stresses of technology in the style you wish. We have an on site RV's, and event venue, with 3 private bathrooms with showers, a club bar, catering kitchen and so much more! Perfect for the family that has a "glamper" and those who want to "rough it". Big enough to handle family reunions, weddings and parties yet .. big enough to give you the privacy you seek! Contact us for special events. In October we host Haunted Hallows which includes a haunted house trail and other Halloween based activities. Be sure to like our facebook page for updates. Close by are the towns of Mt pleasant, Daingerfield and Pittsburg. All have downtown areas with boutiques, antique and second hand shops to visit. There are several museums in the area including the Mid America Flight Museum - a private museum of over 60 vintage airplanes in flyable condition. In pittsburg there is the Ezekial aircraft and local history museum. also within 20 miles are major likes for water sports and sport fishing beyond our own famous "Catfish pond".

3. Glampin' In Style - Broken Bow

93%

(66)

42mi from Clarksville · 5 sites · Lodging

The Beaver's Bend State Park is within minutes, as it the Broken Bow Lake. We have owned our property for 12 years, and decided to buy in Hochatown because we had been camping in this area for over 28 years. This area brings us joy, love, peace, tranquility, and seclusion. We love the nature, the water, animals, and sunshine. We even love the rain! Beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Our little piece of Heaven on Earth. We are also close to all of the Hochatown events, eateries, wineries, & breweries. You can go golfing, swimming, get lost in a "secret room" or get a massage, within a 5 minute drive of our location. Grab your pillow, towels, swimsuits, toiletries and come on to Broken Bow Lake (2 miles) or Beaver's Bend State Park (5 miles) and enjoy the great outdoors, in style!

4. Raymond Gary State Park

110 sites · Fort Towson, Oklahoma

Discover the serene beauty of Raymond Gary State Park.

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5. Hugo Lake State Park

36 sites · Sawyer, Oklahoma

Discover the serene beauty of Hugo Lake State Park and its array of outdoor activities.

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6. The Pines RV & Cabin Resort

100%

(2)

37mi from Clarksville · 7 sites · Lodging

Our one of a kind resort is located in the Piney Woods of East Texas and has so many great features and amenities including loblolly pine trees, a pond, pool, fire pits, picnic tables, dog parks, game room, exercise facility, laundromat, trails and so much more!! Not to mention less than two miles from the beautiful Lake Cypress Springs which is said to be one of the nicest lakes in Texas!

7. Hochatown RV Park

39mi from Clarksville · 51 sites

Discover the charm of Hochatown RV Park, a unique family-owned and operated destination nestled near Beavers Bend State Park. Our park offers a serene escape in the picturesque Kiamichi Country, making it the perfect spot for families and nature lovers alike. At Hochatown RV Park, you can enjoy spacious pull-through sites equipped with full-service hookups, including electric, water, sewer, cable, and Wi-Fi. This ensures a comfortable stay while you immerse yourself in the beauty of the surrounding area. Take advantage of the nearby crystal-clear Broken Bow Lake for swimming, or cast your line in the renowned blue-ribbon trout stream for a day of fishing. For those who love hiking, the scenic trails in Beavers Bend State Park offer breathtaking views and a chance to connect with nature. As the sun sets, gather around a cozy campfire at Hochatown RV Park, where you can share stories and gaze at the stars. Come and experience all that the Broken Bow and Beavers Bend area has to offer—your adventure awaits!

8. Hugo Lake

155 sites · Sawyer, Oklahoma

Oklahoma doesn’t mess around when it comes to beautiful parks. Take Hugo Lake for example. A vast lake perfect for taking the boat out, stretches of sandy beaches ready to be explored, and scenic picnic areas for small or large parties is just the tip of the iceberg for what Hugo Lake has to offer! Lace up your sneakers and head out on the multiple trails. Don’t leave your horse at home, half the trails are equestrian friendly, so let’s stretch their legs! Even if you only plan to stay the day, bring a tent, because five minutes in you’re going to be calling your boss “sick” and making this a long weekend!

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9. Pine Creek Lake

159 sites · Wright City, Oklahoma

Calling all adventurers! It’s time to head to the heartland and visit Pine Creek Lake! Head on the trails and watch the wildlife scamper about, stroll alongside the lake, hop on a boat (as long as you know the owner please), and go fishing! Hitch up the horse and with its many equestrian amenities, you and your four-legged friend are in for an awesome adventure! Stay the weekend and spend the night telling stories by the campfire and stargazing. Picturesque only begins to cover it. Explore the forest, stick to the shore, there’s no wrong way to experience Pine Creek! And to think you may have skipped this one.

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10. Pine Creek State Park

142 sites · Wright City, Oklahoma

Discover Pine Creek Lake's scenic shores and outdoor adventures.

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11. Lake Bob Sandlin State Park

100%

(13)

111 sites · Rocky Mound, Texas

Welcome to the park and lake that's popular, friendly, and not-so-ordinary.

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12. Cooper Lake State Park

100%

(1)

154 sites · Cooper, Texas

By land, water, or horseback—this two-section national park was made for exploring.

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13. Beavers Bend State Park

100%

(18)

112 sites · Broken Bow, Oklahoma

Outdoor explorers of all ages will be entertained at this popular state park.

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14. Hochatown State Park

81%

(4)

112 sites · Broken Bow, Oklahoma

Hochatown State Park: A Haven for Nature Lovers and Adventure Seekers.

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15. Daingerfield State Park

100%

(3)

52 sites · Daingerfield, Texas

Go leaf peeping and jump in the lake at this forested Texarkana retreat in northeast Texas.

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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Loved spending the night with these two rascals. Linda was great and a wonderful host.

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Graham Mendez &

November 2025

Tent

With pets

4 nights at Barefoot Gee's Texas

We had a great time. The site was nice with a big stone for ring and a soft bed if pine needles. The host, Linda, was very accommodating and responded quickly to communications and made the trip stress free. We loved Porter the goat, Andy the big lovable dog and Molly the little friendly dog. Andy and Porter slept outside of our tent and it was adorable. The location of pretty with some room to explore. Highly recommend.

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Jessica

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Coppergate Ranch

Great place to camp with Lynda and Reston being great hosts! We got in very late due to an unseen emergency and Reston still escorted us to our camp site. The grounds were great with so much room to explore. The Haunt was awesome and being able to order breakfast the last day was so much easier for pack up.

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Pansy

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Barefoot Gee's Texas

Linda was so helpful and welcoming! She took us straight to our site and had firewood waiting for us. Her dogs and goat greeted us with big smiles.

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Richard

September 2025

28 ft travel trailer

1 night at Barefoot Gee's Texas

This was an amazing stay. Her property is wooded and you feel secluded. She took the time to show me around and find my spot. She is a very good host. I will be going back.

Ryu

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Coppergate Ranch

We loved our first stay at Lynda’s. Ruston took care of us mainly from picking the best spot that suit us, we had a great time and this is the place if you want to experience the real “Southern Hospitality”. They have bathrooms, showers, even a kitchen, literally everything. It’s a 200 acres land so you won’t have to worry about bumping up with other campers, you can be as private or involved as you wish. We will be back for sure!! And thank y’all again for making this stay great for us.

Kim

May 2025

Tent

1 night at Barefoot Gee's Texas

Quiet, woodsy, safe and serene! Andy, the owner’s German Shepherd, camped with me and is just the sweetest dog! Linda is a great host and helped resolve my battery pack issues by running power all the way down to my site so everything had power and full charge is restored to my battery pack and me! She has a beautiful spot with a fire pit all set up, plenty of chairs, 2 grills and an eating table and another small folding table too. The outhouse is charming! Great place-I’ll be back if I’m ever this way. Thanks Linda!

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Natalie

April 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Coppergate Ranch

It’s an ideal woodsy campsite with a picnic bench, clean outhouse as advertised, flat spots for tents and a pond. The frogs were not too loud at night by the pond - just the right amount of nature sounds. We took the row boat out and used the life jackets from the chest by the pond (beware of aggressive wasps in the chest! They keep wasp spray in the porta potty.) It was about a 1/3 mile walk (or bike ride) to the wedding venue to use the nice showers and kitchen. The VERY big and loud but VERY smart and friendly (don’t be scared) family dog guided us along the trail to and from the venue. Highlight for us! Lynda and Ruston were so welcoming and accommodating. We saw that is was supposed to rain by 5am and Ruston offered to move us closer to venue. (But we slept in our van so we could stay at the campsite.) And we got so lucky that we happened to be there for Easter Sunday and we were invited to the family breakfast and egg hunt. Perfect for our 4 year old and so thoughtful. Then we got to meet all the farm animals. Just a magical time!

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Mildred

April 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Coppergate Ranch

We were luckily the only ones camping this weekend so they allowed us to camp wherever.☺️ we ended up by the catfish pond and absolutely enjoyed it! Our dogs were having so much fun swimming & we paddled out on the water. Hiking the property was pretty fun too! Their dogs did show up to say hi & even followed us around some of the property :) luckily our dogs are friendly. We loved it :)

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Sydni

March 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Coppergate Ranch

Host was very kind and helpful! Beautiful spot to camp for the weekend and had great amenities. Would definitely recommend to someone!

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Joshua

March 2025

Tent

2 nights at Coppergate Ranch

This camp ground is beautiful and peaceful. An abundance of dogwoods, pine, and other trees. Catfish pond was the first thing we saw when we got up in the morning. So calming watching the water and listening to the morning birds singing while we sipped our coffee. The hosts were extremely kind and helpful and always available. My family and I will be adding this wonderful site to our favorite campgrounds.

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Kelly

March 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Barefoot Gee's Texas

My family and I would absolutely recommend this place! The host was over-the-top accommodating and offered tons of activities for the kids. The campsites were well laid out with lots of trees, there was so much space for the kids to safely explore and for the dogs to roam. We did pay for the electricity option, and the ropes course for the kids. The outhouse was very clean.