12 Best Private Campsites Near College Station, TX, US 2025

Looking to go camping near College Station, Texas? 5D RANCH (822 reviews), Coyote Creek Farm (160 reviews), and Matt B.’s Land Treehouse!! (122 reviews) are top-rated campsites that offer a great camping experience. Amenities like toilets, cooking equipment, and potable water are popular among campers, and you can enjoy activities like whitewater paddling, boating, and fishing in the area. Get ready to explore the great outdoors!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to go camping near College Station, Texas? 5D RANCH (822 reviews), Coyote Creek Farm (160 reviews), and Matt B.’s Land Treehouse!! (122 reviews) are top-rated campsites that offer a great camping experience. Amenities like toilets, cooking equipment, and potable water are popular among campers, and you can enjoy activities like whitewater paddling, boating, and fishing in the area. Get ready to explore the great outdoors!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. 5D RANCH

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22mi from College Station · 25 sites · Tents, RVs · Navasota, TX

Welcome to 5D Ranch in Navasota, TX. We’re located 60 miles North of Houston and just 2.5 hours from Austin. We have over 14 miles of trails, 2 fishing ponds, 4 boats that are free to use, and great views of the night sky. With 24 unique campsites, we’re sure to have one that fits your needs! We also can provide rentals of camping essentials, a S'mores package and we offer a meet the ponies session that can be scheduled upon your arrival. We can’t wait to host you! Don't forget to ask us about our farm fresh eggs!

2. The Navasota River Ranch

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16mi from College Station · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · Navasota, TX

Thanks to all the campers who have made The Navasota River Ranch a favorite destination of Hipcampers. Unfortunately We must close this favorite to the public until next year to complete some improvements projects and changes. Until then please join us at our other property, Hazel Park.

3. Riveted Retreat

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47mi from College Station · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Midway, TX

We have 5 acres available to guests that is surrounded by pastures and forest. There is a creek bordering the property that is dry much of the year and flowing in the spring after heavy rains. There are trails to the creek, and a road along the pastures. Wild blackberries grow along the drive in the spring, beauty berries in the summer, and grapes throughout the property. A great off-grid stay with septic, well water, and solar or generated power. We are pet friendly - please contact us to ensure your pets meet our (minimal) requirements. Please clean up after your pet and an additional security deposit may be collected.

4. Firefly Ranch

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38mi from College Station · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Bleiblerville, TX

The property borders a small creek and has abundant trees, and wildlife. Beautiful views from every vantage with a high field on one half of the property and a low bottom land near the creek where there are many options for a relaxing, private stay. Chose big sky or a more secluded spot. Incredible wildflowers on display in the spring. The property is not bordered by close neighbors or dense housing, just more land so sunsets and rises are wonderful and open. Low ambient light pollution at night means the stars are very bright (and so are the fireflies)! Guests are required to communicate estimated time of arrival well in advance. When arriving, make sure to meet Aaron or a designate at the red gate before entering further into the property. If tent camping, please do not bring glass containers, also you must pack out all garbage and waste. Inquire ahead of time to see if firewood is available to be gathered on site, or if you will need to bring your own. No uninvited guests without 24 hour prior approval, and additional guest fees paid. Also please no more than one dog per site.

5. Starlove Ranch & Animal Sanctuary

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38mi from College Station · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · Giddings, TX

Our 100 acre heritage property has been in the family for over 150 years. Since 2017, we've been operating our land as a Vegan, Regenerative-Agriculture Farm & Animal Sanctuary. We currently have 2 dogs, 3 cats plus a herd of 31 Cows, 4 Potbelly Pigs and 2 Spanish Goats. The cows and pigs are all rescue animals so, where as they are adapted to humans being around them, they are very shy and petting them is not allowed. The dogs, cats and goats, on the other hand, are very friendly and love to be pet and fed treats. We are located outside of Dime Box, TX and are a 30 minute drive from the quaint, artist village of Round Top, and 12 miles from Lake Somerville SP. Our property has equal parts rolling pastures and wooded thickets and ravines. There are plenty of nooks and crannies to explore and gorgeous views of the Texas horizons....time your stay just right and you can stand directly between the sunset and the moonrise! We also have a hike-and-bike, nature trail that offers a 360 loop around the property. We have a new construction Bath House on site for restroom needs w/ hot showers and composting potties plus a cold-water sink w/ non-potable water suited for washing produce, hands, dishes or camping gear.

Stories from the community

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Marcus

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to 5D RANCH

The site was clear and private with a restroom within walking distance. The land is beautiful and provided a relaxing weekend. Thank you 5D ranch for your hospitality. See you next year.

Matthew

2 weeks ago

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to 5D RANCH

Camped here a few years back and finally made it back out. It’s a great spot and Julie and her family are great hosts. 100% recommend!

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Nicholas

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to 5D RANCH

Julie’s place was amazing, very fun and they provide a lot for you! Will definitely come back again!

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Ash

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to 5D RANCH

I love campsite 11 and the trails. They’re so easy to walk we were literally barefoot most of the way. It was a rejuvenating outdoor experience and we’ll definitely be back.

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Corben

2 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to 5D RANCH

Great spot. Went with a few other families and brought all the kiddos and dogs. Was just what we needed. Host and her family are great as well. We’ll be visiting again.

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Brittnie

2 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to 5D RANCH

Our family loved the tent camping at 5D ranch. We are planning another trip again. We enjoyed the fishing pond. The site provided life jackets and small boats with paddles. Plenty of space to get away and enjoy the weekend together.

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Eric

2 weeks ago

32 ft Class A

Group trip

Weekend Trip to 5D RANCH

We found site 19 to be large enough to move a 33’ RV around and secluded enough to enjoy our outdoor stay. The hosts were great and the site was clean and well maintained. We felt welcomed and enjoyed our stay. The trail system is well marked and offers nature at its intended dose. This truly is a relaxing experience. We appreciate the hospitality.

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Cristian

3 weeks ago

Tent

2 nights at 5D RANCH

Great place and felt very private! Very nice views and calming aura everywhere!

Brad

3 weeks ago

32 ft toy hauler

With pets

Weekend Trip to 5D RANCH

We had a great time at this wonderful property, lots and lots of wooded property to explore. The hosts were excellent and the bathroom, shower and water refill station was only about 150 yards from site 22. We really enjoyed watching the gofers digging their holes, it was great entertainment for us and our dachshund! We even got to meet the ranch dog, he was super friendly and was just looking for a drink of water. We will definitely be back! Thank you for opening your property to all of us that seek to be outdoors, it seems to be getting harder and harder to find places to go. Keep up the great work and scratch that pup behind his ears for us!

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Andrew

3 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to 5D RANCH

Always a great time at 5D. Plenty of space to roam and privacy at your campsite.

Suzanne

3 weeks ago

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to 5D RANCH

We had a great time! Site was spacious, private, and picturesque. Host was friendly and easy to contact. We’ll be back!

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Gerardo

3 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to 5D RANCH

My son and I had a great time. We made s’mores, walked the trails, and enjoyed the lake. I would like to visit again.

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Kengo

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to 5D RANCH

I loved spending time in this camp site. Nice nature and quiet place. I would like to come this camp site again

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Jacqui

November 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to 5D RANCH

Loved our stay! Friendly host. Lots to do at 5D ranch

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Jonathan

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to 5D RANCH

True to the description. Awesome and cozy getaway for the weekend. Julie was very nice and responsive. I would definitely come back and check out other sites.

Austin

November 2025

25 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to 5D RANCH

This is our family's 3rd time back because we love it so much. The land is beautiful with wide open spaces and thick forest too. The hiking is really great and there are a lot of trails with the ability to hike a long distance or a short walk depending on what you want. Julie is a gracious and kind host and makes everything easy. The kids loved the boats, and each kid was able to catch a fish. Book this place with confidence, you will have a great time just relaxing and recharging.

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Cara

November 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to 5D RANCH

I chose Site 9 and felt very secluded. I had forgotten firewood but didn't have any issues with finding enough deadfall to burn for the weekend. The site was very well maintained and my son and I loved the trails. Once it got dark, we fell asleep to coyote calls and crickets. This was our second time to 5D and I don't see us going anywhere else for a quick weekend get away!

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Jacqui

November 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to 5D RANCH

Friendly & helpful hosts! Family of 5. Site 24 was secluded and spacious. We fished, took the paddle boats out on the big pond and enjoyed meeting the horses! Beautiful property, quiet and large! We can’t wait to go back!! We chose not to drive my SUV back to the site because the driving trail had several branches hanging at the time.

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Tuan

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to 5D RANCH

Great campsite, very peaceful and quiet. Bathroom was clean. Host was very responsive and welcoming. Everyone was nice. Will be back again.