The best family-friendly campgrounds near Rice, Texas

Welcome to Hipcamp! Looking to go camping near Rice, Texas? We've got you covered with over 197 family-friendly options in the area. With an average price per night of $50 and options as low as $12, there's something for every budget. Check out our top campsites with rave reviews: Llama Land Ranch (360 reviews), EcoRich Ranch (300 reviews), and Sandy Ridge Camping (216 reviews). Plus, we offer popular amenities like pet-friendly sites, cooking equipment, and showers. And if you're into climbing, whitewater paddling, or hiking, you're in luck! Start planning your camping adventure now!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp! Looking to go camping near Rice, Texas? We've got you covered with over 197 family-friendly options in the area. With an average price per night of $50 and options as low as $12, there's something for every budget. Check out our top campsites with rave reviews: Llama Land Ranch (360 reviews), EcoRich Ranch (300 reviews), and Sandy Ridge Camping (216 reviews). Plus, we offer popular amenities like pet-friendly sites, cooking equipment, and showers. And if you're into climbing, whitewater paddling, or hiking, you're in luck! Start planning your camping adventure now!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Llama Land Ranch

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(976)

18mi from Rice · 114 sites · Tents, RVs · Tool, TX

Property has been in family since 1987. The land has a rich history of wild boars and other wildlife. There is a live creek that runs along one of the property lines and is 50 ft deep. Pastures are mowed three times a year and always look beautiful. There is some terrain that is rough and the land has not been traveled. Bring machetes and a compass (We are not a rescue team). The land is ready to be loved by our visitors. The llamas will come to greet you and so will many more things in this wonderful place. We are conveniently located in a secluded area, but just a short drive from many local conveniences. Come enjoy the beautiful landscape and make memories you can treasure forever.

2. Liberty Hill Hideaway Lake Retreat

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(168)

24mi from Rice · 16 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Dawson, TX

Lake life at Liberty Hill Hideaway gives you choices that fit your life style. Our main-house accommodations include a queen-size bedroom w/en-suite, a sofa and shared large enclosed balcony, crow's nest, kitchen, dining area, living room and laundry room. If you prefer glamping, enjoy our 2 remodeled vintage RVs, sharing outdoor shower. The grounds are beautiful and fit for campsites w/electricity, and our latest addition, Treetop Porch Tent. Picnic tables and fire pits are placed on each site for our guest’s outdoor enjoyment. This is the perfect place to restore your soul. If you are a free spirit who loves nature, quirky, lakelife, stars, trees, flowers, luscious foliage, pretty much everything about the outdoors and being in a tranquil country setting, this is your vacation and time-out place. Relax in a hammock, play a friendly game of croquet, or stargaze from the Crow’s Nest. Sip on drinks, mushroom coffee, or herbal tea at the patio bar, enjoy a game of pool, join fireside chats, and soak in the sounds of good music shared by fellow free spirits. Choose from tent camping, glamping in restored vintage RVs, or staying in an eclectic suite in the main house with a private bath. Unwind on the shared balcony or head to Navarro Mills Lake for boating and fishing adventures. There're so many things to do when you just relax and get back to nature. Let the day take you away. Lake life is better at Liberty Hill Hideaway lake retreat. Plan your next getaway here!

3. Texas Safari Camp

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(115)

32mi from Rice · 54 sites · Tents, Lodging · Kaufman, TX

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

4. Hideout Ridge

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(106)

48mi from Rice · 8 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Covington, TX

50 acres covered in large oak trees. We offer several miles of hiking trails, a three acre vineyard, a beautiful pond, secluded camping and abundant wildlife. Located in north western Hill County 15 miles from I-35, Hideout Ridge looks out upon the highest point in the county. Each camp site is separated by trees. A cedar bathhouse with a toilet and hot water shower is a five minute walk from the tent sites and non potable water is available from the tap. A fire pit is available except during dry conditions . The host lives on the property.

Stories from the community

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Terry

2 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Texas Safari Camp

Wonderful experience with a nice host! Location is very quiet and safe!

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Fabiola

2 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Llama Land Ranch

We had a wonderful time at Llamaland Ranch Judy was so welcoming and very responsive to our questions and requests. My daughter loved interacting with the Llamas and running around the big open spaces. We loved sitting by the fire and star gazing. We even caught a few shooting stars. The drive from Dallas was quick and easy. We will be camping at Llamaland Ranch again.

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Julie

2 weeks ago

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Llama Land Ranch

An awesome experience again. We're love staying with the llamas! Everything was great and Judy is super friendly and accommodating. Thank you!

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Elaine

2 weeks ago

With kids

Weekend Trip to Texas Safari Camp

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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Amber

2 weeks ago

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Llama Land Ranch

We had the best time! The campground was fantastic and Judy made sure the facilities were fully stocked at all times. The llamas were great and we would come back!! I’m recommending this campground to all of our friends!!

Stephen

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Llama Land Ranch

Such a fun place, would highly recommend this to anybody.

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Dana

3 weeks ago

Tent

1 night at Llama Land Ranch

This place was awesome!! The land is well kept and waking up to llamas was absolutely magical! Judy was so sweet and met us super late at night to help us get settled! We had the best time.

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Saher

3 weeks ago

With kids

Weekend Trip to Texas Safari Camp

Clean and cute treehouse was a treat! Comfy beds, outlets! Very hospitable hosts, ready to help’

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Bailey

3 weeks ago

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Llama Land Ranch

Such a fun experience camping with the llamas! We had a great weekend here, and the charcuterie board was excellent and the perfect lunch for us on Saturday. The owners are super helpful and friendly, and the llamas make it so fun.

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Michael

November 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Hideout Ridge

We had a great time at the property. It was as described and even better.

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Wendy

November 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Liberty Hill Hideaway Lake Retreat

Loved the spot! I plan to return. Bathroom and shower available and a kitchenet with appliances, very convenient. Little nice trail to the nearby lake with kayaks available for use. Loved the artistry on the property, the hammocks, entertainment area, and easy place to collect firewood for campfire!

Derrick

November 2025

Weekend Trip to Liberty Hill Hideaway Lake Retreat

Had a great stay everything went smoothly Barry was very friendly. Would definitely come back.

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Mellisa

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Liberty Hill Hideaway Lake Retreat

This place is always awesome, but this new site takes it up a notch! The full size tent that you can walk in, the front porch and back balcony and electricity make it so comfortable and fun! When regular tent clamping gets old, or you are more of a glamper I can’t recommend this site enough! Plus the host Barry is always the best!

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Andy

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Llama Land Ranch

A delightful experience waking up surrounded by llama’s freely able to come and go as they please. Well kept sights and a joyful host, happy to see us!

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Oly

October 2025

Tent

2 nights at Liberty Hill Hideaway Lake Retreat

This hideaway is an amazing place to decompress from the noisy world out there. Barry is a pleasure to be around. His land, energy, and tunes keep us coming back.

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robert

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Llama Land Ranch

Lamas everywhere, much touch, good fun. Good campsite, chose to camp outside enclosure but camping inside with the lamas is an option. I was worried they might be too pushy bit they were very friendly, only really pushed if you had food for them, then they'd surround you. Very large area, free to walk around, lovely vibes.

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Wayne

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Hideout Ridge

Magnificent place! Secluded and quiet. Lots of trails to walk and find interesting things. Don’t be like me and forget to bring food and a way to cook it if there’s a burn ban because the stores are not exactly a 5 minute trip. We will be back without a doubt!

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JAMES

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Llama Land Ranch

Outstanding camping and access to the huge property. Llamas were very friendly with a cat to boot.

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John

October 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Texas Safari Camp

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.