Family-friendly camping near College Station
Lakes, creeks, and hiking trails—this is one cool Texas college town.
99% (1490 reviews)
- College Station
99% (1490 reviews)
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Victoria
2 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
We had a great time, the campsites were perfect. The host was kind and helpful. The only thing that stressed us out were the bark scorpions near the lake. We know this isn’t something that can be helped by the host but we do want people to beware as they are highly venomous! We didn’t see any at the campsite and have genuinely nothing but positive things to say about the campsite itself.
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Kyle
3 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
Great property just a short trip from Houston. We were met at the entrance by the property manager and he gave us a quick tour. Public restroom and shower to use if needed and free range to explore most of the property. Scenic prairie views and the campsites had a table set up with a fire ring already.
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Justin
3 weeks ago
Tent
Easy to find, site 19 was pretty secluded. Everything was clean, Julie was super friendly and helpful. The whole 5D Ranch was very pretty, with a water feature and even boats available to use. There was a nice bathroom at the entrance to the campsite area that even had a shower. Everything was great!
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Renee
June 2025
Tent
With pets
Best thing is that it was close by. Less than 30 minutes from my house. A great quick getaway, especially for people who have never been camping before and won’t travel very far. Julie is also very sweet and gave me a chore in advance and help me to pick out the campsite.
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Tara
June 2025
Tent
William and Dawn were so helpful and welcoming! They ensured I had everything I needed and showed me to my spot. I was solo tent camping with three dogs and we had a great time by the pond. They even let me use the row boat! I was the only visitor that weekend, but all the camp spots were spaced very far apart offering great privacy. What a beautiful 300 acres near the river- we’ll definitely be back. 🏕️
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April
May 2025
Tent
With kids
We had a really good time. The directions are very clear and it was easy to find the place. Melanie greeted us upon arrival and checked on us quite regularly along with her husband. She brought us fresh eggs, honey, rosemary and onions that we cooked with during pur stay. The kids enjoyed the goats and dogs and all the other animals there.
We tent camped alongside my parents RV and had plenty of space. The tank had fish too that was fun as well.
Would definitely recommend to all my friends and family.
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Samuel
May 2025
Tent
Group trip
Me and my buddies were camping for the first time and it was such a crazy spot we chose as our first time. The owners were so nice to us, we definitely coming back
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Holly
May 2025
Tent
With pets
Absolutely lovely! This family is the definition of hospitality! They go out of their way to make your stay special. I realized we did not have enough firewood, and this sweet family hand delivered some logs to our campsite! Gorgeous and peaceful property. The camp sites are spread out, even though other campers were there, we felt like we had the place to ourselves. My kids asked if we could come back every year, now we have a new family tradition! Some very special lifelong family memories were made during our stay!
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Duyen
May 2025
Tent
This is my first time camping (site 6) and this place absolutely has made me want to do camping much more frequently. This site provided a blend of cozying up in the wood but still has a nice and open area. The view and nature are beautiful but still has the convenience of the restroom of your home. The lake was nice to do some rowing despite the hot days of Texas.
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Keeley
May 2025
32 ft fifth wheel
Had a little mix up when we first arrived but Melanie and her husband were quick to resolve it! They are amazing and even brought us fresh eggs and Honey. We absolutely loved it. Will definitely be back
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JULIO
May 2025
Tent
Group trip
I booked the grades but due to high brush we were recommended the area near the pond. Despite the heat I had an amazing time. The pond had some nice sized fish, I'm not really sure what they are called but there's variety. There is alot of see weed so we caught that most of the time. I did add firewood and an extra tent but there was no firewood until the day after we checked in. But it wasn't a big issue the first night, we got approval to use any deadwood we find. The bathroom had an infestation of what looked like wasp, but we were relived to find they were wasp like but not exactly, they don't sting, either way it was taken care of afterwards. The heat was pretty hot midday and I was tempted into going in the pond to cool off, but with the amount of seaweed I didn't want to risk my feet getting tangled. We were able to walk the property as we were the only ones there the first 2 days and I will definitely be coming back in the cooler months and trying out the forested areas deep in the property, I wish we were able to get to the river. Maybe next time. All in all it was a great experience with a few hiccups but the warden was very amicable and responded in a timely manner on our concerns. Plus he had a cute little puppy with the most gorgeous eyes.
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Brock
May 2025
Tent
Site 19 was such a great spot.
Walking distance to the lake where you can fish, boating and swimming. It has so much room for you and family. I loved the area and great shading that allows wind and great campfire scenery. We ended our stay with some bird watching and caught some Cardinals and Blue Jays
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Avery
May 2025
Tent
With pets
10/10 will book again! Perfect getaway. Plenty of space for the kids and dogs to run around. Very beautiful and lots of wildlife.
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Overview
If you're looking for a camping adventure near College Station, Texas, Hipcamp has over 116 options for you. Whether you're a family or a solo traveler, you'll find the perfect spot to pitch your tent or park your RV. With an average price per night of $40 and options as low as $12, camping has never been more affordable. Check out top campsites like 5D RANCH with 822 reviews, Happy Horse Camp & RV Getaway with 321 reviews, and Hobbit's Nest with 192 reviews for a memorable camping experience. Amenities like showers, campfires, and toilets are popular, and you can enjoy activities such as horseback riding, hiking, and snow sports. Get ready for a fantastic camping trip!