96% (593)
Top-rated campgrounds
96% (593)
Top-rated campgrounds
Camper favorites near Gatesville
Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.
Stories from the community
Joel
3 weeks ago
With pets
I was welcomed by friendly goats and lil pig. Since, it was a thanksgiving day - I only saw three people in the area. Our tent was superb! Perfect spot for our camping but unfortunately we have to leave after 3 hours of stay coz my son has an anxiety attack. He just got tired from our previous camp (this is actually our second spot). I believe we need to come back here again soon and explore the area. The communication w the host was great. All the instructions were given clearly and the suggested trail to explore. We really need to come back here again soon.
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Joe
November 2025
Tent
As I arrived. Erin met me at the site. Provided firewood if needed. Her husband came by to see if I needed assistance erecting my tent. Showed me the fossils that could be found on the site. The pricing was reasonable. We will be regular customers in the future.
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Dan
November 2025
20 ft travel trailer
With pets
We had a great time at Regena's place! It was our first trip with our youngster, so it was a bit of a trial run. Everything went great. Regena is close by and easy to get a hold of, but doesn't impede on you at the same time. She is a fantastic host- super nice and accommodating. Exactly the type of host you want. The location is outside of the city and is rural, but is also only a 12 minute drive to the grocery store for when you realize you forgot your coffee, like I did. There are some houses relatively close to the RV site, but all the properties have acreage, so the closest is about about a hundred yards away and is hidden behind trees, even in winter months when the trees aren't bloomed. Overall we enjoyed it very much and wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone.
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Debbie
November 2025
21 ft travel trailer
With pets
Quite park, except for the busy traffic noise. Close to all the attractions we wanted to see . The park is actually named Nicole Creek.
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James
November 2025
Tent
Friendly and courteous. Checked in with us to see if we had any needs.
Provided firewood and fire ring.
Competitive pricing
Definitely would stay again.
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Amber
November 2025
21 ft travel trailer
With kids
Loved how inviting the host was. She came early to feed the animals just to accommodate our schedule and allowed our girls the opportunity to meet animals and feed them. They even got to give them a sweet treat before we pulled out and enjoyed every second of it.
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Debra
October 2025
30 ft travel trailer
Well this was a very pleasant spot. Quiet and private. The site was gravel and nicely leveled. It had a fire pit, nice turf off the gravel pad and twinkle lights at night. The neighbors farm animals were just so cute. It has a brook also. Just lovely. The host was also so very nice. 😊 When we come through texas we eould love to stay again.
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Brittney
September 2025
Tent
Very nice and calm place! Beautiful sunrise and we loved the animals!
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Tamara
September 2025
Tent
With kids
High Hopes Ranch is magical. What a beautiful piece of land not far from DFW. For someone who loves camping, hiking, getting into nature, and the mountains, this was such a lovely spot in Texas. The landscape was so amazing and the hiking trails provided much terrain and a bit of elevation. The Star Pad was incredible and enchanting. Stunning views. True Texas beauty ❤️
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Rob
July 2025
Tent
I came here in late July for the dark skies/meteor shower and a night of primitive camping. The night skies were spectacular, and the view of the Milky Way was amazing, even with the moon about 1/3 full! The hosts said I could set up camp anywhere and suggested a couple of spots, so I explored their trails for a few minutes until I found an ideal campsite in a cedar grove a few feet off the trail. I tried to leave it better than I found it, but this property was already really clean when I arrived. They had a clean bathroom available for campers with a flushing composting toilet, running water, soap, hand washing sink, paper towels and a solar shower stall... all a bit more than I had expected for "primitive camping". Hope to return again during the fall color and wildflower bloom seasons. This place has a very peaceful feel. They had a few pastures and stables with some of the happiest looking goats, pigs and chickens I've seen.
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Jeremy
July 2025
Weekend Trip to The Tailgate Ranch
First it is better looking in person. I loved the out building that we were able to use. There was indoor and outdoor shower which was nice. The cats stayed with us the entire time and escorted us around the property. I don’t really care for cats that much but those cats had me considering getting some. The camper had everything we needed. Thanks for the grill and checking to make sure we had clean towels. Beautiful place
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Rebecca
July 2025
18 ft travel trailer
With pets
I love that it was away from others. The donkeys were friendly. I wish stays could've been longer.
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Moly
June 2025
15 ft travel trailer
I absolutely love staying at Regena’s place! She was an incredible host who actually came out to greet me and guide me to my spot. I loved having electricity and a water hook up and it was just so incredibly peaceful and quiet all around. Felt very private. And the views were beautiful.
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Chelsie
June 2025
27 ft Class C
With pets
Amazing spot! Peaceful, the creek is clear, beautiful and the perfect temp. The “neighbors” are an adorable crew consisting of two goats, two donkeys, and some chicken. Russell is great with communication and the location was super easy to find.
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Kyle
June 2025
Tent
Gorgeous ranch. Beautiful scenery. Loved the animals and the gardens. Easy instructions and great primitive campsites set up. Can’t recommend enough and will be back!
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Mikaela
May 2025
12 ft pop-up camper
With kids
The farm is beautiful and Regina is so thoughtful and accommodating. There is plenty of room for dogs and kid to run, shade, sun, wild flowers, and what more could you ask for?!?
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Steven
May 2025
Tent
With kids
The land is so beautiful. The variety of wildflowers was beautiful and refreshing. My son had tons of fun hanging out with hank (the dog) and the goats. We found tons of cool stuff "exploring" the cedar groves and the small creek. He even got to give his mom a big bouquet of wildflowers when we got home.
Dave was very welcoming, and a very chill host, lol. Let us have a little fire and camp wherever we wanted.
Definitely got a repeat visitor in my son, lol.
Plus, it's a hop and a skip from Mother Neff.
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Yolanda
May 2025
Tent
This property is exquisite! It was like a postcard! The campsite was very private and quiet. We saw a fox, bobcat, bobcat cub and an armadillo. And those were just the wild animals! Interacting with the farm animals was a highlight! The caretakers of this property are very passionate about it and it is so evident. They were all genuinely friendly and welcoming. I will definitely be back to visit!
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Ely
May 2025
Tent
With kids
We had a great time camping at the Star Pad. We brought a telescope and had great views. It is on a huge property with lots of trails to explore during the day. The owners were very friendly and let us feed some of the animals. We also enjoyed being able to purchase a few items from the farm store to bring home with us. Would recommend.
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William
May 2025
Tent
This was a beautiful campsite with awesome primitive camping! It was so cool seeing all the farm animals, and the stargazing pad is awesome! I will definitely be coming back!
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