94% (41) • 20 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Plano
Best Day Ever Ranch
1. Best Day Ever Ranch
97%
(63)
33mi from Plano · 6 sites
Best Day Ever Ranch sits on 200 picturesque acres to explore and enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding forest and serene lake. The ranch features cabin accommodations and many ranch activities including, hiking and biking trails, fishing and paddle boarding on scenic Dream Lake. The ranch is also home to a gorgeous 2800 sq. ft. event barn capable of hosting up to 200 guests. Our 800 sq. ft. garden gazebo is a second place for special ceremonies or outdoor receptions of up to 80 guests.
Whether planning to marry the love of your life or orchestrating the most epic retreat, reunion or company party; Best Day Ever Ranch is here to meet your needs. BDER is your one stop venue for events and weddings featuring an abundance of activities and ranch amenities including cabins, ceremony and reception venue rentals.
The ranch offers the perfect destination for a fun, relaxing stay away. Feed the goats and visit with the resident llama at the petting zoo, or just wander through the countryside enjoying the beautiful scenery.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$125
/ night
Glamp like a Champ
2. Glamp like a Champ
100%
(36)
45mi from Plano · 3 sites
Make memories on our 106 acre Family ranch/farm offering several “Rooms with a view”. Experience the country lifestyle without all the sacrifices. Recharge, re-energize your mind, body and spirit in this tranquil, private setting. Watch the wildlife including deer, hogs, geese, ducks and an occasional Bald Eagle. The sunsets are truly magnificent, stars are bright (no city lights). Fire pits is provided (wood available for purchase or bring your own) fishing for bass, catfish or perch (catch and release only)
Things to consider:
1) Fishing is Catch and Release only
2) Farm animals make noise (roosters crowing, goats bleat, cows moo and coyotes howl.
3) Buy our Almost famous Dill Pickles. Made with farm grown Armenian cucumbers. A real hit with our hipcampers.
4) some farm fresh eggs. Our free range chickens work hard for our hip campers.
5) Our charcuterie boards are legendary (can’t miss)
6) Two State Parks within 30 minutes for additional hiking (Tawakoni State park and Cooper State Park)
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$72
/ night
Texas Safari Camp
3. Texas Safari Camp
99%
(117)
45mi from Plano · 54 sites · Tents, Lodging
Welcome to Texas Safari Camp
Come escape to a heavily wooded 31 acre pristine wildlife habitat. Only one hour east of Dallas but it feels like another world. At the end of a one lane rock road- this is a very secluded property. It is perfect for tent camping groups and individuals, has a very positive vibe and is more peaceful than most state parks. It adjoins a 950 acre wildlife park with 1200 exotic animals. Many can be seen from the road or you can pay to drive through and feed the animals.
Your host is Randall Oliver. He has been organizing group campouts for years and enjoys hosting, bringing people together and inspiring a love of nature, camping and paddling. Everyone is welcome and campers are treated like family. He can teach your kids to kayak and build a camp fire.
You can fish for largemouth bass, cat, crappy and bluegill in the two ponds and swim, paddle kayaks and paddle boards, hike the jungle trail and socialize around the campfires.
There are no designated campsites. You can camp anywhere except between the green building and the front pond. No vehicles are allowed back on the property. Off road wagons are provided to help haul your gear. Front pond camping areas are 30-100 yards from parking area. The rear pond is more secluded but farther from the parking and outhouse. There are four fire pits around the front pond and one next to the rear pond.
The tiny handcrafted Hummingbird Tree House is perched on an elevated deck overlooking the front pond. and features a queen bed, a bed in the loft for two small kids, electricity, lights, fan, hummingbird stained glass windows, screened operable windows and a screened, operable porthole window in the kids loft. The deck has lights, tables and chairs and outdoor table and chairs and a thatch covered umbrella. There is no heat or AC in the tree house. You must bring your own sleeping bags, blankets and pillows. No food, smoking or pets allowed in the tree house.
There is a rustic outhouse with a modern composting toilet, sink, faucet, lights, soap, etc. and a nearby cold water outdoor shower (no privacy), sink, counter and faucet. Use of firepit and grill, kayaks and paddleboards, rod & reels, hammocks, swinging chair and tire swing is included. Firewood can be purchased $1 per stick
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$25
/ night
Sleep Under the Pecan Trees
4. Sleep Under the Pecan Trees
100%
(134)
47mi from Plano · 16 sites · Tents, RVs
Explore the 100 acre property that has 15 designated camp sights.... The closest two are about 100 yards apart. All the sights are near trees. Some Giant evergreens but most are near one of the 200 year old Pecan trees. Creeks meander through the woods and all meet on the South side of the property. 9 Horses, 20 donkeys and the friendliest mule ever! They Dot the property. Also deer, recoon, squirrel and an occasional armadillo may visit. A Great stocked pond and 3 other ponds make for beautiful fishing and photos etc.
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$45
/ night
Broken Bow Ranch
5. Broken Bow Ranch
100%
(4)
29mi from Plano · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Gently rolling hills, wooded areas and ponds are what you will encounter at our ranch. Trail rides, archery, fishing and dummy roping are available. Choose sites near the river, pond or on top of a hill. Barn available for gatherings. All weather road. Conveniently located close to town but you feel that you are in the middle of Nowhere!
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$100
/ night
T-T's TeePees
6. T-T's TeePees
100%
(8)
46mi from Plano · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Escape from the city to the humble beauty of our Hipcamp site! Nestled amidst towering trees and located right next to Oliver creek, our campsite offers the perfect feeling of camping way out deep in the country while only being about 5 minutes from downtown Decatur or around 30 minutes from Downtown Fort Worth! Unplug from the fast paced living as you experience life with our wild Colorado Mustangs that roam freely around our campsite or enjoy the stars that shine down upon on you at night. We offer the perfect weekend getaway trip for every outdoor enthusiast trapped and longing to escape the DFW area while not having to drive hours and hours to get to a state park!
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$30
/ night
94% (41) • 20 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Plano
Best Day Ever Ranch
1. Best Day Ever Ranch
97%
(63)
33mi from Plano · 6 sites
Best Day Ever Ranch sits on 200 picturesque acres to explore and enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding forest and serene lake. The ranch features cabin accommodations and many ranch activities including, hiking and biking trails, fishing and paddle boarding on scenic Dream Lake. The ranch is also home to a gorgeous 2800 sq. ft. event barn capable of hosting up to 200 guests. Our 800 sq. ft. garden gazebo is a second place for special ceremonies or outdoor receptions of up to 80 guests.
Whether planning to marry the love of your life or orchestrating the most epic retreat, reunion or company party; Best Day Ever Ranch is here to meet your needs. BDER is your one stop venue for events and weddings featuring an abundance of activities and ranch amenities including cabins, ceremony and reception venue rentals.
The ranch offers the perfect destination for a fun, relaxing stay away. Feed the goats and visit with the resident llama at the petting zoo, or just wander through the countryside enjoying the beautiful scenery.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$125
/ night
Glamp like a Champ
2. Glamp like a Champ
100%
(36)
45mi from Plano · 3 sites
Make memories on our 106 acre Family ranch/farm offering several “Rooms with a view”. Experience the country lifestyle without all the sacrifices. Recharge, re-energize your mind, body and spirit in this tranquil, private setting. Watch the wildlife including deer, hogs, geese, ducks and an occasional Bald Eagle. The sunsets are truly magnificent, stars are bright (no city lights). Fire pits is provided (wood available for purchase or bring your own) fishing for bass, catfish or perch (catch and release only)
Things to consider:
1) Fishing is Catch and Release only
2) Farm animals make noise (roosters crowing, goats bleat, cows moo and coyotes howl.
3) Buy our Almost famous Dill Pickles. Made with farm grown Armenian cucumbers. A real hit with our hipcampers.
4) some farm fresh eggs. Our free range chickens work hard for our hip campers.
5) Our charcuterie boards are legendary (can’t miss)
6) Two State Parks within 30 minutes for additional hiking (Tawakoni State park and Cooper State Park)
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$72
/ night
Texas Safari Camp
3. Texas Safari Camp
99%
(117)
45mi from Plano · 54 sites · Tents, Lodging
Welcome to Texas Safari Camp
Come escape to a heavily wooded 31 acre pristine wildlife habitat. Only one hour east of Dallas but it feels like another world. At the end of a one lane rock road- this is a very secluded property. It is perfect for tent camping groups and individuals, has a very positive vibe and is more peaceful than most state parks. It adjoins a 950 acre wildlife park with 1200 exotic animals. Many can be seen from the road or you can pay to drive through and feed the animals.
Your host is Randall Oliver. He has been organizing group campouts for years and enjoys hosting, bringing people together and inspiring a love of nature, camping and paddling. Everyone is welcome and campers are treated like family. He can teach your kids to kayak and build a camp fire.
You can fish for largemouth bass, cat, crappy and bluegill in the two ponds and swim, paddle kayaks and paddle boards, hike the jungle trail and socialize around the campfires.
There are no designated campsites. You can camp anywhere except between the green building and the front pond. No vehicles are allowed back on the property. Off road wagons are provided to help haul your gear. Front pond camping areas are 30-100 yards from parking area. The rear pond is more secluded but farther from the parking and outhouse. There are four fire pits around the front pond and one next to the rear pond.
The tiny handcrafted Hummingbird Tree House is perched on an elevated deck overlooking the front pond. and features a queen bed, a bed in the loft for two small kids, electricity, lights, fan, hummingbird stained glass windows, screened operable windows and a screened, operable porthole window in the kids loft. The deck has lights, tables and chairs and outdoor table and chairs and a thatch covered umbrella. There is no heat or AC in the tree house. You must bring your own sleeping bags, blankets and pillows. No food, smoking or pets allowed in the tree house.
There is a rustic outhouse with a modern composting toilet, sink, faucet, lights, soap, etc. and a nearby cold water outdoor shower (no privacy), sink, counter and faucet. Use of firepit and grill, kayaks and paddleboards, rod & reels, hammocks, swinging chair and tire swing is included. Firewood can be purchased $1 per stick
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$25
/ night
Sleep Under the Pecan Trees
4. Sleep Under the Pecan Trees
100%
(134)
47mi from Plano · 16 sites · Tents, RVs
Explore the 100 acre property that has 15 designated camp sights.... The closest two are about 100 yards apart. All the sights are near trees. Some Giant evergreens but most are near one of the 200 year old Pecan trees. Creeks meander through the woods and all meet on the South side of the property. 9 Horses, 20 donkeys and the friendliest mule ever! They Dot the property. Also deer, recoon, squirrel and an occasional armadillo may visit. A Great stocked pond and 3 other ponds make for beautiful fishing and photos etc.
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$45
/ night
Broken Bow Ranch
5. Broken Bow Ranch
100%
(4)
29mi from Plano · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Gently rolling hills, wooded areas and ponds are what you will encounter at our ranch. Trail rides, archery, fishing and dummy roping are available. Choose sites near the river, pond or on top of a hill. Barn available for gatherings. All weather road. Conveniently located close to town but you feel that you are in the middle of Nowhere!
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$100
/ night
T-T's TeePees
6. T-T's TeePees
100%
(8)
46mi from Plano · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Escape from the city to the humble beauty of our Hipcamp site! Nestled amidst towering trees and located right next to Oliver creek, our campsite offers the perfect feeling of camping way out deep in the country while only being about 5 minutes from downtown Decatur or around 30 minutes from Downtown Fort Worth! Unplug from the fast paced living as you experience life with our wild Colorado Mustangs that roam freely around our campsite or enjoy the stars that shine down upon on you at night. We offer the perfect weekend getaway trip for every outdoor enthusiast trapped and longing to escape the DFW area while not having to drive hours and hours to get to a state park!
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$30
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Lavanya
1 week ago
Weekend Trip to Glamp like a Champ
Really loved this place. Would visit again with family and friends. It’s very peaceful. Sunsets are beautiful. Jeff is really a great host. Jeff will be one text or call away if we need anything. I would recommend this place for a peaceful and relaxing visit.enjoyed staying there.
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Joshua
2 weeks ago
With pets
Jeff was a great host, and the facilities were great. Cozy atmosphere with lots to do.
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Deborah
2 weeks ago
Tent
With kids
My son and grandson loved tent camping at this beautiful, private, and peaceful place. Campsites are widely spaced so there's no noisy neighbors right beside you, or humming generators all night.
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Erin
January 2026
Tent
With pets
The campsites were easy to get to. Lots of land to explore. Randall was very kind and accommodating. The kids had a blast. They made dances with a mimicking emu near the entrance. We had a blast. Nice to get outside not too far out of Dallas. Can’t wait to visit again when the weather is warmer and try paddling gear and visit the safari nearby.
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Adrian
January 2026
Tent
With pets
We loved camping here. This may be the best place you can camp that is less than an hour from downtown Dallas. Randall is an excellent host. Trails for small hikes with dogs and kids and a couple of ponds. Lots of wildlife. There is a safari place right across the street which is closed in the winter but we could see some of the animals walking around by the road. It was very cold and Randall had plenty of firewood at the site. Look forward to coming back in the summer when we can play in the lake and explore more.
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Victoria
January 2026
Tent
This is our second time coming here and we are convinced this is our new recurring spot. Rick's land is so peaceful and full of beautiful camping spots that we're excited to keep exploring. Rick is always so attentive, helpful and so sweet to us, making our stay extra special. The horses and donkeys are a dream and makes the experience even more magical. Thank you so much Rick and thanks for sharing your amazing land with us as well as your time! We can't wait to be back!!
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Alexandra
November 2025
Tent
With pets
I love this site I been out before, this time we brought out my friends kids for thanksgiving. The kiddos absolutely loved it. They had so much fun in the creek.
It’s a perfect spot to get away just play in nature.
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Jim
November 2025
20 ft campervan
Gay and team were great! Super cool spot only 45 minutes from DFW. The pond has fish in it so bring your rod!
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Kelsey
November 2025
With pets
This spot is such a gem. We loved meeting the goats and chickens and seeing how lovingly curated they have made this space. Jeffrey was so kind and a wealth of knowledge about farming and gardening. Our dog had a ball playing frisbee with enough space to really run, and the RV was so spacious! Beautiful night of bon firing under the stars. We will definitely be back <3
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Terry
November 2025
Tent
With kids
Wonderful experience with a nice host! Location is very quiet and safe!
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Nancy
November 2025
Tent
With pets
Trey was such a kind host! We had a fantastic fall camp with clear skies and stargazing at night and lots of active birdwatching in the morning. Definitely recommend as a place to escape DFW and be out in the country all by yourselves! The site was very private and well maintained.
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Sidney
November 2025
Tent
Group trip
Rick’s place was great! He was very welcoming and thorough. We had the place to ourselves… besides the friendly animals ;)
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Elaine
November 2025
With kids
This was one of our best camping trips! My 7 year old grandson loved it. I felt safe about allowing him to be independent. The sites are beautiful. We stayed in the Tree House which was very quant and comfortable. Viewing the night sky from the deck was incredible. Rand is an amazing host! He is very friendly and informative. We would definitely do this again. My grandson said he can’t wait to bring his parents.
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Erik
November 2025
Tent
I had a great time camping here. The host was awesome and it was really fun being around all the horses.
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Rob
November 2025
Tent
With pets
This was our second stay ar Ricks land. Great host, beautiful property, clean campsites. And the fishing was fantastic. Willie the mule is a star. Will definitely come back.
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Nick
November 2025
Tent
With kids
My family and I had a great time! Rick was a perfect host. We mentioned wanting to do some fishing, so he put us near the pond. We were able to catch some decent-sized largemouth bass and bluegill. At our camp, we were visited by many of the animals roaming around. Willie and Doc really enjoyed hanging around our camp.
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Evan
November 2025
Tent
Group trip
This was a really great spot. There’s tons of room to roam around and trails to explore. Total privacy and an extremely friendly and helpful host.
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Saher
November 2025
With kids
Clean and cute treehouse was a treat! Comfy beds, outlets! Very hospitable hosts, ready to help’
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Michael
October 2025
16 ft car
Always a joy to have a quiet place to get out and away from the city to enjoy the outdoors and see the various horses and donkeys on the property.
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John
October 2025
Tent
With pets
We had a lovely trip. Kids had a blast with the kayaks and fishing. Lots of room for them to roam. Randall was an excellent host. Super friendly and accommodating. Highly recommended.
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