Camping near Rising Star with wildlife watching

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Rising Star

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Comanche Trails Campground

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4 nights at Lake Cisco Campground

Perfect place for privacy and adventure. Cisco lake is within walking distance of your site. There are only two rv sites. How great is that? Johnnie is a wonder host with a lot of knowledge about this area. There is 30-50 amp with water and sewage. You will need a longer hose for the sewage. The old zoo and trails are really fun taking you back in history. When we arrived, Philip another host was there to greet us and show us around if needed. This area is very secluded and woodsy. We love it so much. We are definitely going to try a once a year trip here. I’m not sure what the guy who wrote the review was talking about when he was saying something about buying meth. There was nothing of that nonsense anywhere. We highly suggest if you like privacy and adventure and a nice family town book this place now. They will have a spot for you. Thank you for taking the time to read our review.

1 night at Lake Cisco Campground

Off the beaten path, but enjoyed our stay. Reasonable price, peaceful, cool, and had a nice little hike exploring 😃

Weekend Trip to Lake Cisco Campground

I was surprised by how remote this location felt but it was perfect for a one night stop over while driving across Texas. I was the only camper at the time so it was very peaceful. The location was beautiful as the sun set and fun to explore the next morning.

Weekend Trip to Living Park to Park

Two other campers in the park while I was there. One was most kind, helping to back in my trailer. Although there is lots of road noise from the traffic, it was quiet overnight. A huge rooster stopped by in the morning to make sure I was awake.

2 nights at JH Ranch-Haggard Lake

Our family recently had the pleasure of staying at John's cabin, and it was the perfect get away for us. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with the peaceful sound of nature and a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. The cabin itself was clean, well-equipped, and well furnished, providing all the comforts of home while still maintaining that rustic charm. We hiked around the property, fished in the lake, and sat around the fire pit at night. John has beautiful land that feels far away from hustle and bustle of our day to day lives. We would highly recommend this stay for anyone looking to get away.

3 nights at Historic Texas Ranch 1000 acres

Everything was excellent. Really beautiful old home with comfortable beds on a large piece of land that’s easy to lose yourself on (in all the good ways). Owners stopped by to check on us a few times and were super kind. Highly recommend.

Wanda

March 2025

4 nights at JH Ranch-Haggard Lake

I loved it. I'm already thinking about my next vacation since the tranquility and peace it provides made me forget about my routine. I hope to go back soon.

Weekend Trip to JH Ranch-Haggard Lake

This place was a great place to gather with our adult children. The cabin is rustic but comfortable with some great amenities and a beautiful view of the pond and ranch land. John is an exceptional host...very accessible and helpful! We loved the jeep ride and his horses, cows and dogs! We are already planning a return trip! Thank you John for a fun weekend!

Kelli

March 2025

Weekend Trip to JH Ranch-Haggard Lake

Our stay was so relaxing! We picked a perfect weekend to fish and kayak out on the lake. The cabin was perfect! John was accommodating to schedule, and even had a nice conversation with him while fishing. Hope to come back soon!

Weekend Trip to Lake Cisco Campground

Nice quite place worked great for us on a night stop over while traveling to our final destination.

Weekend Trip to Regency Bridge Park

We had so much fun! The camp site is clean. It’s relaxing, there was wood for our fire. We just had an amazing time!

Weekend Trip to Comanche Oaks Ranch

Very quiet and private. Dark skies and good location. Host responsive and very communicative. A+

Weekend Trip to Lake Cisco Campground

We tent camped at Johnnie's campground and had a great time! Very cool historic area with lots of trails in walking distance. Host was very welcoming and helpful, he even gave us some firewood he had. We went due to the proximity to the abandoned zoo trails in Cisco, and found that a very popular disc golf course (#3 in Texas and Top 100 in the world) was about an hour and a half away. Definitely worth the trip from Dallas and would camp here again.

1 night at Lake Cisco Campground

Not too far off freeway but far enough to enjoy tge quiet and the stars. Phil was very nice and helped me find amenities. Very interesting place to stay; enjoyed nature walk in old zoo area and more. Would be happy to stay again if passing your way! Front gate was plenty wide to get through with my big RV but wider is always better ;) Thank you!

Weekend Trip to Lake Cisco Campground

Unique place to discover trails and history. Great way to get out of the city for the weekend. Great hosts.

1 night at Regency Bridge Park

Absolutely beautiful perfectly manicured landscaped resort campground. The swimming pool was also at a resort quality level. The campground was hilly making the views breathtaking. Everything was so well maintained and clean. Will definitely recommend FireFly campgrounds to family and friends as well as go back there myself.

1 night at Lake Cisco Campground

Super cool unique spot at the end of a historical dead end road. The history related to the old zoo is cool. If you like exploring abandoned places this should be on your bucket list. RV sites have everything there as advertised.

5 nights at Lake Cisco Campground

The campsite is very peaceful. Great location with the Old Zoo Trails located fee outside of the camper. Johnnie was a great host! Would definitely recommend!

1 night at Lake Cisco Campground

The person maintaining the land was friendly and gave me a good run down of everything. Beautiful stars and fun to explore in the morning.

3 nights at Lake Cisco Campground

We had a great getaway here for thanksgiving. Very quiet surrounded by historic ruins of long vacant vacation cabins and the old abandoned zoo. This introduced us to a part of ciscos past that I never knew existed. We stayed in the RV site #2 which had full hookups.

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Lake Cisco Campground

6 sites · RVs, Tents11 acres · Cisco, TX

Located at an old WPA resort that had the World's largest Concrete Swimming Pool and old Zoo made in caves. There are 2 RV sites and multiple tent camping sites. There is a lot of history associated with the area. Elvis and Bob Wills stayed there when the rock cabins were called Lake Cisco Courts in the 1950s.

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Inez Spring Riverfront RV Resort

41 sites · RVs, Tents25 acres · Eastland, TX

* OUR 250,000 GALLON POOL OPENS 5/5/2023 * Owned by Sam & Dee Williams, Inez Spring Riverfront Park was originally envisioned and created as a family retreat. As the park began to take shape, the Williams' realized what a hidden gem it really is. The natural spring that feeds Joshua's pond was named after Sam's mother, Inez. The area around Eastland is rich with local history, including Captain Eastland and the black bean, Old Rip the horned toad, The Santa Clause bank robbery, Ringling Brothers' Circus, Bonnie & Clyde, etc. In addition the area is known to have had a significant prehistoric Native American population. In fact, Sam and Dee are curators of an impressive collection of artifacts found throughout the area. The park boasts 15 camp sites and a large number of picnic spots along the riverfront and near Joshua's Pond, for day use. The Williams Family carved out a trail system that takes hikers along the rim of rock outcrops, between the gaps of huge rock slabs, along the banks of the Leon River and through a heavy shaded canopy of red oak, pecan and cedar elm. There's even a small cave for the adventurous spelunker. Kayaking is popular on the river and kayaks can be rented on the property. Admission provides a full day of fishing, hiking, swimming, boating, picnicking, bicycling, etc. Guests can even stay overnight on primitive campsites, for an additional fee.

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Regency Bridge Park

23 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents5 acres · Richland Springs, TX

5 acre Riverfront Property with full hookup RV sites, beautiful tent camping site along the river, and glamping opportunities in Vintage Campers. Access to the river for kayaking, canoeing, tubing, fishing and more! (When conditions allow) Our property is known for being extremely quiet and peaceful. Amazing stargazing, gorgeous sunsets from the bridge every night. Nice bathroom and hot shower available to all guests. BBQ grills, fire pits, games

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JH Ranch-Haggard Lake

3 sites · Lodging200 acres · Gordon, TX

Come get a big dose of Texas! Working cattle ranch with 200 acres of rugged country to explore. Quite often we will ride by the cabin on the horses and kids can climb on for a photo or short ride. Take a dip in the the 6 acre private lake that also offers great fishing and kayaking. Want some adventure? Sign up for the Jeep tour of the ranch. Serious about fishing? Get the 2 man bass boat with trolling motor. Want to see stars? We are an hour SW of Fort Worth so well away from the city lights. Your well behaved dogs are welcome but please add under extras the $25 additional cleaning fee. If they are don’t leave hair everywhere I will refund it.

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Camping at Lake Cisco Rentals

6 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Cisco, TX

Enjoy lakeside camping at its finest! At all our sites there are water connections, sites vary from 50/30/20amp electricity and all include wifi. We offer the top amenities and purchasable convenience at our Lakeside store right beside the RV spots including: bait, tackle, beverages, souvenirs and snacks. We Rent kayaks, Peddle boats, Canoes, other self-propelled boats, as well as jet-skis and a pontoon boat if you wish to go explore around the lake to get a magnificent inclusive experience of Lake Cisco. If you like to access the rustic outdoors and would like to catch your own dinner we also rent fishing poles and sell fishing licenses as well as other lake accessories. You'll enjoy fishing for Large mouth Bass, Big Catfish, and many other species including crappie, sand bass and perch. Swimming and spectacular sunsets on our large dock or with sand in your toes on our private beach! Cisco is famously know for having the First Hilton Hotel established in 1920, The Worlds Largest Swimming Pool(out of commission) and the Santa Clause Bank robbery. Some of its featured attractions are its Museums full of western history, Antique stores, gift shops, Shopping Boutiques, Downtown festivities, nightlife downtown at RedGap Brewery where they sell freshly brewed beer and Muddy Mikes for food beverages and entertainment. Cisco is home of the Cisco Pie fest. Take a walk downtown to marvel at all the fully restored 1920's buildings. We are 4.5 miles North of Downtown Cisco. There is hiking nearby at The Old Zoo Trails. You will have the Best Lake Life experience that will leave lasting impressions long after your stay. We are happy to accommodate and meet all your needs while you stay.

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Comanche Oaks Ranch

2 sites · RVs, Tents78 acres · Mullin, TX

Learn more about this land:Hipcampers can expect to see one of the darkest skies in Central Texas, located far enough away from Austin and Dallas light pollution to clearly see the Milky Way on a cloudless night. Drive carefully on the dirt roads leading to the ranch; as deer are plentiful all around the property. Wildlife viewing is exceptional, with a wide range of animals typical of the rolling hills of Central Texas Hillcountry. The property has patches of open meadows speckled with hundreds of large, beautiful heritage trees including Live Oaks, Red Oaks, Cedar Elms, and Pecans. There are two small ponds on the property, with plenty of frogs and typical aquatic species providing a natural soundscape at night. Feel free to explore the site on foot or vehicles, but please keep vehicles only on existing dirt roads (no off-roading allowed). Feel free to use the RV hookup at the green metal building, and enjoy the stunning sunset views of the Texas Hillcountry from the elevated wooden deck connected to the building. The large propane grill (propane provided) on the wooden deck is also available for camper use. Campers can make a campfire in the designated fire pit only, and you must bring your own firewood. Campers may use the outdoor shower station, but you must bring your own water and mobile shower bag to hang from the hook at the top of the shower station.

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Camping near Rising Star with wildlife watching guide

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Looking to experience the great outdoors near Rising Star, Texas? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 730 camping options in the area, you're sure to find the perfect spot to pitch your tent or park your RV. Prices start as low as $5 per night, making it affordable for any budget. Plus, you can read reviews from fellow campers to find the top spots, like the highly-rated EcoRich Ranch (300 reviews), Gypsy Moon Hideaway (222 reviews), and Sterling Oak Ranch (125 reviews). Whether you're into biking, whitewater paddling, or exploring historic sites, there's something for everyone. And with popular amenities like trash disposal, pet-friendly sites, and potable water, your camping trip will be a breeze. So pack your gear and get ready to enjoy the great outdoors with Hipcamp!