The best forest camping near Lake Bryan

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Welcome to Hipcamp, the ultimate camping resource! If you're looking for a forest camping experience near Lake Bryan, Texas, you're in luck. We've got over 1,000 options specifically tailored to your preferences. Whether you're a seasoned outdoors enthusiast or a first-time camper, we've got something for everyone. From the top-rated 5D RANCH with 822 rave reviews, to the charming Happy Horse Camp & RV Getaway with 321 reviews, and the cozy Hobbit's Nest with 192 reviews, you'll find the perfect spot to pitch your tent or park your RV. With popular amenities like potable water, toilets, and pet-friendly sites, you'll have all the comforts you need. Plus, you can take advantage of popular activities like swimming, snow sports, and exploring historic sites. And the best part? You can enjoy all of this starting at just $12 per night, with an average price of $35 per night. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping adventure in the forest near Lake Bryan, Texas!

98% (1.9K)

Top-rated campgrounds

Outpost 203 - Camp & Glamp

2. Outpost 203 - Camp & Glamp

94%
(225)
47mi from Lake Bryan · 52 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Plantersville, TX
Bring your friends and family and hide away at Outpost 203 - Camp & Glamp! You are entering a stress free, tree-filled zone... Find us on Outpost203.com! Wooded glampground in Plantersville, TX. Fully furnished glamping canvas bell tents, with premier tents on platforms with electric (and Kuerig coffee pots and coffee!). Sleep 2 - 6 comfortably, depending on the size tent. Tents range in size from 10 - 16 feet. New fully furnished cabins are available to rent too! Kitchens/kitchenettes, full bathrooms, etc - Big Tex, Lil' Tex and The Ren Shack, sleep 4 - 9 people each depending on the cabin size. Glamping vintage trailers are available too, and are also fully furnished with electric, kitchens and bathrooms, and sleep 2-3 people each. Or bring your own small to mid-size RV, tent, or car/truck/van and pick a cool cleared or primitive site of your choice, camp anywhere. We also have 3 electric 30 Amp hookup available. The camp is surrounded by farms and ranches, wineries offering music options (one is dog friendly!). Lake Conroe is 20 minutes to the east. Amenities include a cowboy pool, courtyard seating and camp fire pit, hot showers, bathrooms (currently port-a-potties), fiber wifi, and a potable water/filling station/wash station. We are in the customer service business, meaning we make it easy to camp (and celebrate!) with our beautiful 4-season canvas glamp tents and glamp vintage trailers. Just drive up to your tent and get ready to relax. All tents are fully furnished with made beds and critical supplies, and have picnic tables, chairs around the fire rings, firewood, and charcoal grills. Our premier platform tents also have electric, heat, Keurig coffee pots, coffee and more! Vintage trailers have everything you need as well inside and out. Reservations are available on both Hipcamp and Airbnb. We even offer to decorate for you in advance for special celebration occasions. Now get ready to relax in nature! Special requests and group/event requests are welcome! Let us know how we can help you enjoy getting away. Thank you for considering a stay in our neck of the woods! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦⛺🥾🎣🌲🌳🛶🐦
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$46
 / night
RV Resort @ Walnut Creek

4. RV Resort @ Walnut Creek

48mi from Lake Bryan · 33 sites · RVs, Lodging · Waller, TX
Welcome to one of the finest extended-stay RV destinations in the USA—built from the ground up to deliver comfort, connection, and community. Nestled in the scenic heart of Waller, Texas, our resort blends modern infrastructure with natural beauty, offering a lifestyle that’s both elevated and effortless. Resort Highlights 32 spacious shaded RV sites — all wired with fiber optics, equipped with 20/30/50 AMP service, double parking spaces, and no pull-throughs, ensuring privacy and tranquility. Wi-Fi throughout the resort, powered by high-speed fiber for seamless streaming, remote work, and connectivity. Lagoon-style swimming pool — a refreshing centerpiece for relaxation and fun. Three fishing ponds — two catch-and-release and one catch-and-cook for the angler in you. 7,000 sq ft dog park — complete with agility equipment, shaded benches, and room to roam. His & her shower facilities, laundry center, and a maintenance/shop building for convenience and care. 24x36 Palapa with outdoor kitchen — perfect for gatherings, grilling, and good times. Horned Lizard Cook Shack — with dedicated golf cart parking, adding a touch of Texas charm. Two luxury cabins and the Hillcrest Lodge residence — for guests who prefer upscale accommodations. On-site fitness center — stay active with a well-equipped space designed for your health and wellness goals
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$85
 / night
Glamm Camping

7. Glamm Camping

99%
(174)
39mi from Lake Bryan · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · Marquez, TX
 We have always enjoyed camping, scuba diving and travel... anything outdoors. We made a promise that If ever given the chance to share that joy with others we would and make it a great experience. We searched and searched  looked at a lot of properties North of the Woodlands,  to build our home. On a Saturday morning, my husband told me about a dream of 3 very tall and Magnificent Trees, soaring way up in the sky.  A few days later we were walking through the forest looking at a 20 acre tract of land for sale with our realtor, I'm thinking, "oh how would we ever get this cleared, this is a lot of work"  Then, up ahead was a clearing and right in the middle were 3 of the tallest, most magnificent Cedar trees. They were perfectly planted standing side by side. We both looked at each other and said," Oh this must be it". The rest is history. We purchased the land in 2015 and sold our home in The Woodlands in 2016... and began to build our dream.Learn more about this land:Perfect for outdoor weddings or reunions. There are rural campsites , Firepits allowed, lots of cedar & oak trees abundant wildlife. creek and walking/biking trails. electric and bathhouse avail.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$30
 / night
6 Acres for the Mind, Body, & Soul

8. 6 Acres for the Mind, Body, & Soul

100%
(3)
47mi from Lake Bryan · 1 site · Tent, RV · Waller, TX
Quiet natural location away from the busy city. Located on a private access uneven dirt road so a 4x4 or all wheel drive vehicle is recommended. There is a firepit but please burn inside the cinder blocks area and keep it under control (not too big). Do not burn when it is windy. There is plenty of firewood to use for the fire pit. Please make sure to completely put fire out when done. There are 6 acres and you are welcome to camp anywhere you like, in the open areas or in the woody areas in the back. We have a RV barn area that can be used for shade, sitting, eating, relaxing, etc. You can use the tables and chairs. There is also a white water container on the table that you can use for washing. There is a 32 gallon trash bucket that you can put trash in but make sure lid is closed when you're done to keep animals out. This site does have limited solar electric power in RV area. To turn on, flip the switch on the surge strip on the wall behind the microwave. There is no running water so please plan accordingly. There is currently not a toilet available but I'm planning on building a composting toilet soon. For now, use the natural way and make sure to bury. For security, there is one camera on the property located near the front entrance and it is mainly for monitoring the front entrance area. There is also another camera near the north side of RV barn for security of storage room and RV. This site can also be used for long term parking/storing your RV or vehicle but we are not liable for anything that happens. If interested, please contact me or use the app called "Neighbor". The RV barn currently already has a RV inside it so that parking space can't be used. Our long-term plan is to also make the RV available but we would need to install an in ground septic system and electricity first.
Pets
Campfires
Trash
from 
$30
 / night
Vibrant Two Ponds Primitive Camping

11. Vibrant Two Ponds Primitive Camping

100%
(1)
32mi from Lake Bryan · 1 site · Tent · Bedias, TX
The primitive camping area is located in the back of a working ranch. You can find two ponds where you can make a bonfire, kayak and walk amongst the wild trails near the ponds. This is a WALK IN site where you can park your vehicle about 3 mins away from your site. Vibrant Two Ponds is located near the road County Road 154 and the 90. Learn more about this land: Pitch your tent in front of our vibrant pond with an island view. Explore brushy areas, trails, and a small creek. Practice orienteering. Hike in the woods. Cut firewood and build a fire. Primitive camping for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, or others who just want to get away for a night, a weekend, or longer. This IS a working ranch, so you may encounter cows as you enter the upper half of the property. They are gentle and sometimes curious. The back IS a primitive, mostly wild and untouched nature area, so you can encounter deer, wild hogs, armadillos and other wild local animals. It is partly fenced.
Pets
Campfires
from 
$23
 / night
Starlove Ranch & Animal Sanctuary

12. Starlove Ranch & Animal Sanctuary

100%
(77)
37mi from Lake Bryan · 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.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$36
 / night
Haven Retreat Lake & Woods Camping

13. Haven Retreat Lake & Woods Camping

94%
(8)
18mi from Lake Bryan · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · Milano, TX
Haven is a beautiful, heavily wooded 72 acres surrounding a gorgeous 5 acre lake out in central Texas. Tent camp by our lake, hang up a hammock, or park your camper/RV. Watch the sunrise across the water behind the retreat center. Check out our fire wood bundles to keep warm around one of the many fire pits in the evening. Swim, paddle, or fish from our communal dock or go on a hike around the land. We offer various experiences such as tours of the property including our agroforest and permaculture gardens. We also offer morning movement, meditation, and breath sessions led by our wonderful land and HipCamp manager. There is a wildlife reserve right next to our property with the opportunity to see many different creatures, plus the wildlife at Haven including deer, beavers, ducks, cranes, cardinals, blue jays, and so much more! This is a beautifully wild place offering sanctuary for animals and people alike. If you’re seeking peace and serenity, you’ll find it at Haven.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$24
 / night
Kamani Creek

15. Kamani Creek

100%
(1)
29mi from Lake Bryan · 1 site · Tent, RV · Millican, TX
Learn more about this land:Greeting from the birthplace of Texas! Washington on the Brazos! This is where Kamani Creek resides. You will be greeted with a beautiful, lush green wild flower field (in the spring) , with oak tree views surrounded by a quiet creek. You can relax in the evening and watch the most colorful sunset while drifting into the night skies to see the brightest stars. One can also watch our neighboring gated goats play which always bring a smile to everyone's face. Kamani Creek provides you with a complimentary picnic table, out-door fire pit, and self-served organic homegrown fresh mint tea leaves to pick to make fresh tea. 20 minutes from our property, discover Navasota, the newly remodeled historical downtown area that many tourist come for great shopping, vintage collectables, and to learn a lot about Washington county history. 15 minutes from our property is the Washington on the Brazos historic park. Come visit for there is so much to explore and see here in the country views of Washington on the Brazos. It's a gem you will never forget.
Pets
Campfires
from 
$32
 / night

Welcome to Hipcamp, the ultimate camping resource! If you're looking for a forest camping experience near Lake Bryan, Texas, you're in luck. We've got over 1,000 options specifically tailored to your preferences. Whether you're a seasoned outdoors enthusiast or a first-time camper, we've got something for everyone. From the top-rated 5D RANCH with 822 rave reviews, to the charming Happy Horse Camp & RV Getaway with 321 reviews, and the cozy Hobbit's Nest with 192 reviews, you'll find the perfect spot to pitch your tent or park your RV. With popular amenities like potable water, toilets, and pet-friendly sites, you'll have all the comforts you need. Plus, you can take advantage of popular activities like swimming, snow sports, and exploring historic sites. And the best part? You can enjoy all of this starting at just $12 per night, with an average price of $35 per night. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping adventure in the forest near Lake Bryan, Texas!

98% (1.9K)

Top-rated campgrounds

Outpost 203 - Camp & Glamp

2. Outpost 203 - Camp & Glamp

94%
(225)
47mi from Lake Bryan · 52 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Plantersville, TX
Bring your friends and family and hide away at Outpost 203 - Camp & Glamp! You are entering a stress free, tree-filled zone... Find us on Outpost203.com! Wooded glampground in Plantersville, TX. Fully furnished glamping canvas bell tents, with premier tents on platforms with electric (and Kuerig coffee pots and coffee!). Sleep 2 - 6 comfortably, depending on the size tent. Tents range in size from 10 - 16 feet. New fully furnished cabins are available to rent too! Kitchens/kitchenettes, full bathrooms, etc - Big Tex, Lil' Tex and The Ren Shack, sleep 4 - 9 people each depending on the cabin size. Glamping vintage trailers are available too, and are also fully furnished with electric, kitchens and bathrooms, and sleep 2-3 people each. Or bring your own small to mid-size RV, tent, or car/truck/van and pick a cool cleared or primitive site of your choice, camp anywhere. We also have 3 electric 30 Amp hookup available. The camp is surrounded by farms and ranches, wineries offering music options (one is dog friendly!). Lake Conroe is 20 minutes to the east. Amenities include a cowboy pool, courtyard seating and camp fire pit, hot showers, bathrooms (currently port-a-potties), fiber wifi, and a potable water/filling station/wash station. We are in the customer service business, meaning we make it easy to camp (and celebrate!) with our beautiful 4-season canvas glamp tents and glamp vintage trailers. Just drive up to your tent and get ready to relax. All tents are fully furnished with made beds and critical supplies, and have picnic tables, chairs around the fire rings, firewood, and charcoal grills. Our premier platform tents also have electric, heat, Keurig coffee pots, coffee and more! Vintage trailers have everything you need as well inside and out. Reservations are available on both Hipcamp and Airbnb. We even offer to decorate for you in advance for special celebration occasions. Now get ready to relax in nature! Special requests and group/event requests are welcome! Let us know how we can help you enjoy getting away. Thank you for considering a stay in our neck of the woods! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦⛺🥾🎣🌲🌳🛶🐦
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$46
 / night
RV Resort @ Walnut Creek

4. RV Resort @ Walnut Creek

48mi from Lake Bryan · 33 sites · RVs, Lodging · Waller, TX
Welcome to one of the finest extended-stay RV destinations in the USA—built from the ground up to deliver comfort, connection, and community. Nestled in the scenic heart of Waller, Texas, our resort blends modern infrastructure with natural beauty, offering a lifestyle that’s both elevated and effortless. Resort Highlights 32 spacious shaded RV sites — all wired with fiber optics, equipped with 20/30/50 AMP service, double parking spaces, and no pull-throughs, ensuring privacy and tranquility. Wi-Fi throughout the resort, powered by high-speed fiber for seamless streaming, remote work, and connectivity. Lagoon-style swimming pool — a refreshing centerpiece for relaxation and fun. Three fishing ponds — two catch-and-release and one catch-and-cook for the angler in you. 7,000 sq ft dog park — complete with agility equipment, shaded benches, and room to roam. His & her shower facilities, laundry center, and a maintenance/shop building for convenience and care. 24x36 Palapa with outdoor kitchen — perfect for gatherings, grilling, and good times. Horned Lizard Cook Shack — with dedicated golf cart parking, adding a touch of Texas charm. Two luxury cabins and the Hillcrest Lodge residence — for guests who prefer upscale accommodations. On-site fitness center — stay active with a well-equipped space designed for your health and wellness goals
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$85
 / night
Glamm Camping

7. Glamm Camping

99%
(174)
39mi from Lake Bryan · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · Marquez, TX
 We have always enjoyed camping, scuba diving and travel... anything outdoors. We made a promise that If ever given the chance to share that joy with others we would and make it a great experience. We searched and searched  looked at a lot of properties North of the Woodlands,  to build our home. On a Saturday morning, my husband told me about a dream of 3 very tall and Magnificent Trees, soaring way up in the sky.  A few days later we were walking through the forest looking at a 20 acre tract of land for sale with our realtor, I'm thinking, "oh how would we ever get this cleared, this is a lot of work"  Then, up ahead was a clearing and right in the middle were 3 of the tallest, most magnificent Cedar trees. They were perfectly planted standing side by side. We both looked at each other and said," Oh this must be it". The rest is history. We purchased the land in 2015 and sold our home in The Woodlands in 2016... and began to build our dream.Learn more about this land:Perfect for outdoor weddings or reunions. There are rural campsites , Firepits allowed, lots of cedar & oak trees abundant wildlife. creek and walking/biking trails. electric and bathhouse avail.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$30
 / night
6 Acres for the Mind, Body, & Soul

8. 6 Acres for the Mind, Body, & Soul

100%
(3)
47mi from Lake Bryan · 1 site · Tent, RV · Waller, TX
Quiet natural location away from the busy city. Located on a private access uneven dirt road so a 4x4 or all wheel drive vehicle is recommended. There is a firepit but please burn inside the cinder blocks area and keep it under control (not too big). Do not burn when it is windy. There is plenty of firewood to use for the fire pit. Please make sure to completely put fire out when done. There are 6 acres and you are welcome to camp anywhere you like, in the open areas or in the woody areas in the back. We have a RV barn area that can be used for shade, sitting, eating, relaxing, etc. You can use the tables and chairs. There is also a white water container on the table that you can use for washing. There is a 32 gallon trash bucket that you can put trash in but make sure lid is closed when you're done to keep animals out. This site does have limited solar electric power in RV area. To turn on, flip the switch on the surge strip on the wall behind the microwave. There is no running water so please plan accordingly. There is currently not a toilet available but I'm planning on building a composting toilet soon. For now, use the natural way and make sure to bury. For security, there is one camera on the property located near the front entrance and it is mainly for monitoring the front entrance area. There is also another camera near the north side of RV barn for security of storage room and RV. This site can also be used for long term parking/storing your RV or vehicle but we are not liable for anything that happens. If interested, please contact me or use the app called "Neighbor". The RV barn currently already has a RV inside it so that parking space can't be used. Our long-term plan is to also make the RV available but we would need to install an in ground septic system and electricity first.
Pets
Campfires
Trash
from 
$30
 / night
Vibrant Two Ponds Primitive Camping

11. Vibrant Two Ponds Primitive Camping

100%
(1)
32mi from Lake Bryan · 1 site · Tent · Bedias, TX
The primitive camping area is located in the back of a working ranch. You can find two ponds where you can make a bonfire, kayak and walk amongst the wild trails near the ponds. This is a WALK IN site where you can park your vehicle about 3 mins away from your site. Vibrant Two Ponds is located near the road County Road 154 and the 90. Learn more about this land: Pitch your tent in front of our vibrant pond with an island view. Explore brushy areas, trails, and a small creek. Practice orienteering. Hike in the woods. Cut firewood and build a fire. Primitive camping for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, or others who just want to get away for a night, a weekend, or longer. This IS a working ranch, so you may encounter cows as you enter the upper half of the property. They are gentle and sometimes curious. The back IS a primitive, mostly wild and untouched nature area, so you can encounter deer, wild hogs, armadillos and other wild local animals. It is partly fenced.
Pets
Campfires
from 
$23
 / night
Starlove Ranch & Animal Sanctuary

12. Starlove Ranch & Animal Sanctuary

100%
(77)
37mi from Lake Bryan · 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.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$36
 / night
Haven Retreat Lake & Woods Camping

13. Haven Retreat Lake & Woods Camping

94%
(8)
18mi from Lake Bryan · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · Milano, TX
Haven is a beautiful, heavily wooded 72 acres surrounding a gorgeous 5 acre lake out in central Texas. Tent camp by our lake, hang up a hammock, or park your camper/RV. Watch the sunrise across the water behind the retreat center. Check out our fire wood bundles to keep warm around one of the many fire pits in the evening. Swim, paddle, or fish from our communal dock or go on a hike around the land. We offer various experiences such as tours of the property including our agroforest and permaculture gardens. We also offer morning movement, meditation, and breath sessions led by our wonderful land and HipCamp manager. There is a wildlife reserve right next to our property with the opportunity to see many different creatures, plus the wildlife at Haven including deer, beavers, ducks, cranes, cardinals, blue jays, and so much more! This is a beautifully wild place offering sanctuary for animals and people alike. If you’re seeking peace and serenity, you’ll find it at Haven.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$24
 / night
Kamani Creek

15. Kamani Creek

100%
(1)
29mi from Lake Bryan · 1 site · Tent, RV · Millican, TX
Learn more about this land:Greeting from the birthplace of Texas! Washington on the Brazos! This is where Kamani Creek resides. You will be greeted with a beautiful, lush green wild flower field (in the spring) , with oak tree views surrounded by a quiet creek. You can relax in the evening and watch the most colorful sunset while drifting into the night skies to see the brightest stars. One can also watch our neighboring gated goats play which always bring a smile to everyone's face. Kamani Creek provides you with a complimentary picnic table, out-door fire pit, and self-served organic homegrown fresh mint tea leaves to pick to make fresh tea. 20 minutes from our property, discover Navasota, the newly remodeled historical downtown area that many tourist come for great shopping, vintage collectables, and to learn a lot about Washington county history. 15 minutes from our property is the Washington on the Brazos historic park. Come visit for there is so much to explore and see here in the country views of Washington on the Brazos. It's a gem you will never forget.
Pets
Campfires
from 
$32
 / night

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