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The best family-friendly camping near Runaway Bay
97% (1.5K) • 42 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Runaway Bay
Lake Godstone™ Lodging and Camping
1. Lake Godstone™ Lodging and Camping
98%
(247)
27mi from Runaway Bay · 20 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Lake Godstone™, near Graford, Texas, is a thriving destination introduced to the market in 2017. Initially focused on families, church youth groups, and sports teams, it has since become a hub for a wide array of events, such as birthday and graduation parties, family reunions, church camps, and business team-building retreats.
The venue boasts extensive facilities and activities, including:
Accommodations: A 35-person lodge, a three-bedroom guest home, fully furnished cabins, primitive cabins, group campgrounds, RV and tenting campsites, and primitive tenting sites.
Recreational Activities: Three sandy beaches, six partially covered docks with swim ladders and canoe moorings, kayaks, canoes, a rowboat, pedal boats, water lily pads, and a sports field complex featuring a lit basketball court, sand volleyball court, and baseball and soccer practice fields.
Nature and Exploration: An observatory with a telescope, four miles of mountain bike and hike trails, two new fishing ponds, wildlife feed and water stations, a bird view house overlooking a beaver pond, an aquaponics greenhouse, and six miles of all-weather roads.
Rental Options: UTVs, a golf cart, and a pontoon boat.
Amenities: A comfort station with restrooms and showers, picnic tables, charcoal grills, large fire pits, shelters, a tree house shelter, a campground office, and a small store with a kids' sand playground.
Lake Godstone's diverse offerings and scenic environment make it an ideal location for any retreat or gathering.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$40
/ night
Creekside Brazos Rock Camp & Kayak
2. Creekside Brazos Rock Camp & Kayak
98%
(84)
34mi from Runaway Bay · 17 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Enjoy the sounds of nature when you stay in this unique place. A cozy, private, 4+ acre camp, half a mile down a gravel/dirt road, set up on a creek across from the river. Off the beaten path, but just about 10 miles off I20. Gated entry with camera, bathhouse- all with private access to creek and river. RV spots also available with full hook ups, fire pit and picnic tables. Also 1 fully furnished camper for rent and tent spots. We are almost never full and have plenty of space. Kayak rental and tube/shuttle available for additional fee. You could even rent the whole campground! $10 pet fee (per pet per night), must be added as an Extra and under 20lbs. All guests must sign online liability waiver before arrival.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$25
/ night
Gypsy Moon Hideaway
3. Gypsy Moon Hideaway
94%
(688)
42mi from Runaway Bay · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
Located at the end of the road. There is over 20 acres. Some cleared and some still in original woods. Trees, grass and deer everywhere. There is over a quarter mile of Brazos riverfront property although you cannot get to the river on all of it due to it being in its natural state. There is a beach at the main camp that provides easy in and out of the water. the water depth varies with the rainfall but is usually between 2-4 feet deep.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$28
/ night
4R Ranch Winery Campsite
4. 4R Ranch Winery Campsite
97%
(1982)
47mi from Runaway Bay · 131 sites · Tents, RVs
Where the short-grass prairie drops into the Red River Valley, the 4R Ranch—with its magnificent vistas and rocky terrain—is perfectly suited for growing grapes. Patriarch W.C. Roper encouraged his family of sixth-generation Texans to share the beauty of this extraordinary place with others; and so it was love of this man and love of the land that inspired 4R Ranch Vineyards & Winery. Chinquapin oaks, white-tailed deer, the endangered black-capped vireo, and the occasional Rio Grande turkey inhabit this incredible property. Powered by sun, earth and wind, 4R Ranch Vineyards & Winery calls us all to slow our pace, enjoy the view, and sip a glass of wine in the magnificent Red River Valley.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$7
/ night
97% (1.5K) • 42 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Runaway Bay
Lake Godstone™ Lodging and Camping
1. Lake Godstone™ Lodging and Camping
98%
(247)
27mi from Runaway Bay · 20 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Lake Godstone™, near Graford, Texas, is a thriving destination introduced to the market in 2017. Initially focused on families, church youth groups, and sports teams, it has since become a hub for a wide array of events, such as birthday and graduation parties, family reunions, church camps, and business team-building retreats.
The venue boasts extensive facilities and activities, including:
Accommodations: A 35-person lodge, a three-bedroom guest home, fully furnished cabins, primitive cabins, group campgrounds, RV and tenting campsites, and primitive tenting sites.
Recreational Activities: Three sandy beaches, six partially covered docks with swim ladders and canoe moorings, kayaks, canoes, a rowboat, pedal boats, water lily pads, and a sports field complex featuring a lit basketball court, sand volleyball court, and baseball and soccer practice fields.
Nature and Exploration: An observatory with a telescope, four miles of mountain bike and hike trails, two new fishing ponds, wildlife feed and water stations, a bird view house overlooking a beaver pond, an aquaponics greenhouse, and six miles of all-weather roads.
Rental Options: UTVs, a golf cart, and a pontoon boat.
Amenities: A comfort station with restrooms and showers, picnic tables, charcoal grills, large fire pits, shelters, a tree house shelter, a campground office, and a small store with a kids' sand playground.
Lake Godstone's diverse offerings and scenic environment make it an ideal location for any retreat or gathering.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$40
/ night
Creekside Brazos Rock Camp & Kayak
2. Creekside Brazos Rock Camp & Kayak
98%
(84)
34mi from Runaway Bay · 17 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Enjoy the sounds of nature when you stay in this unique place. A cozy, private, 4+ acre camp, half a mile down a gravel/dirt road, set up on a creek across from the river. Off the beaten path, but just about 10 miles off I20. Gated entry with camera, bathhouse- all with private access to creek and river. RV spots also available with full hook ups, fire pit and picnic tables. Also 1 fully furnished camper for rent and tent spots. We are almost never full and have plenty of space. Kayak rental and tube/shuttle available for additional fee. You could even rent the whole campground! $10 pet fee (per pet per night), must be added as an Extra and under 20lbs. All guests must sign online liability waiver before arrival.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$25
/ night
Gypsy Moon Hideaway
3. Gypsy Moon Hideaway
94%
(688)
42mi from Runaway Bay · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
Located at the end of the road. There is over 20 acres. Some cleared and some still in original woods. Trees, grass and deer everywhere. There is over a quarter mile of Brazos riverfront property although you cannot get to the river on all of it due to it being in its natural state. There is a beach at the main camp that provides easy in and out of the water. the water depth varies with the rainfall but is usually between 2-4 feet deep.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$28
/ night
4R Ranch Winery Campsite
4. 4R Ranch Winery Campsite
97%
(1982)
47mi from Runaway Bay · 131 sites · Tents, RVs
Where the short-grass prairie drops into the Red River Valley, the 4R Ranch—with its magnificent vistas and rocky terrain—is perfectly suited for growing grapes. Patriarch W.C. Roper encouraged his family of sixth-generation Texans to share the beauty of this extraordinary place with others; and so it was love of this man and love of the land that inspired 4R Ranch Vineyards & Winery. Chinquapin oaks, white-tailed deer, the endangered black-capped vireo, and the occasional Rio Grande turkey inhabit this incredible property. Powered by sun, earth and wind, 4R Ranch Vineyards & Winery calls us all to slow our pace, enjoy the view, and sip a glass of wine in the magnificent Red River Valley.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$7
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Destinee
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
We stayed at campsite #7 we loved the spot so beautiful and quiet. We had an amazing time. We also enjoyed Sunday brunch that was super fun. We got the most delicious bottle of wine! Would love to came here again it was definitely amazing!
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Alexandria
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Great quick getaway! All the animals were so cute, Ms Amy was very welcoming. She helped us navigate to the proper entrance and led us to our campsite. We added on wood for our stay and she brought it over to us quickly. The bathrooms were a short walk from our site. We would definitely visit again.
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Daniel
February 2026
Tent
With kids
My family and I had a great weekend camping at site 15. Everything was clearly marked and well maintained. This site is pretty private although 14 is somewhat nearby. Also has a walking trail going through the back of it but no big deal.
Also had the pleasure of meeting Walt on our way to have brunch which was pretty cool.
Sherry was our waitress at the winery for brunch and she was exceptional, she also took the time to give us a lot of background on the ranch which was great. My family and I will definitely be back!
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Aaron
February 2026
Tent
4R was fabulous. It was the perfect mixture of “roughin” it in nature while having the great food and wine with a beautiful view. Will definitely be back!
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Paul
January 2026
Tent
The host of the property was very nice, called to help me get to the property, even had offered brunch the next morning, this hospitality is extremely rare in my book, but that’s just the host, let me talk about the site, I chose original tent site 7, it was nice, had a tree in the center and somewhat tucked into the trees, gave just the right amount of a hideaway and open valley that I absolutely loved it. I absolutely love how the site was well maintained, this means not only do the campers have respect for the property, but the host does too. I would definitely consider coming back again. Maybe with a bigger tent because I managed to grab the smallest one I own. The property might be a bit out there, but the scenic drive is a win.
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ISAAC
January 2026
Tent
With kids
Fantastic space. Owners are great. Will return no doubt.
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Jofid
January 2026
Tent
The spot was hidden and private and the scenery was awesome. The owner was nice and friendly to guide me to the spot.
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Grace
January 2026
Tent
With pets
LOVED it here very nice get away from the city waking up right next to the river was amazing clear sky for good views of the stars so kind of them to have showers as well definitely elevated the stay as well as seeing all of their animals 5 stars and will definitely be back
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Daniel
January 2026
Tent
With kids
Quiet and fun location for the whole family. Great wood supply and space at each camp site.
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Jordan
December 2025
20 ft travel trailer
With pets
The whole property is great to get away from everything. It was our first time camping with a travel trailer and Top of dam was a great location. Plenty of room, great scenery. We rode bikes on all the trails and all the sites were secluded and roomy. It was cold and windy but we made the most of it. We are planning on returning with a bigger group to enjoy it again and utilize more of the amenities.
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Stephanie
December 2025
Tent
With pets
Cute spot we stayed at the Gnome flats campsite just big enough for me and my husband, we had access to the river so we fished all night caught some catfish.
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Debora
December 2025
30 ft travel trailer
Don’t be put off by the bumpy road to the property. It’s a lovely riverside (creekside ) location. It was quiet, and we were provided with water, sewer hookup and 30 amp electric. We had some questions and they were answered promptly.
Great place for star gazing. We heard owls at night and lots of birdlife during the day. Possibly coyotes or foxes at night down by the creek. 😊.
We spent a few hours at the nearby Mineral Springs Fossil Park and found some great fossils! Worth the trip.
We are traveling from Maine to California and this campsite was a nice spot to relax for a few days. It’s rural but worth the effort to get there.
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Jordan
December 2025
16 ft car
The campground was very well maintained. The host of the actual campsite were also very very nice interact with each campsite was laid out with a massive amount of room for each site. Could not recommend it any higher.
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Kaylee
December 2025
Tent
Amazing place! Our tent site was well maintained, beautiful, and it was amazing to have wood provided for ease and enjoyment! We enjoyed the winery for lunch with the beautiful fall colors. Would ABSOLUTELY recommend and will return
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Melynda
December 2025
16 ft car
Had a wonderful last minute visit camping with my two dogs and cat. The location was easy to get to and on site directions were straightforward and accurate. Conveniently located about 30mins outside of Weatherford. Hosts were friendly and helpful. All the primitive sites were labeled and each has a picnic table and fire ring. Sites are spaced out similar to what you would see at a state park. We stayed at “the point” right on the river bank. It was beautiful and had access to the water. I saw another review about neighbors lights and dogs bark; I am going to assume they stayed in the same site as us because it’s the farthest back on Gypsy moon also making it the closest to the neighboring rv park. I did notice the lights but you could easily reposition to avoid them and the dogs barked when we first got there and were setting up but then settled. Neither bothered us nor are these things in control of the hosts. Shower and bathroom in good working condition. Lots of chickens, geese and goats out near the rvs but none wandered over to primitive camping. Didn’t go in or inquire about bait shop so nothing to review but did see firewood for sale. Overall very good value for the price and I will gladly return if I’m in the area again.
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Eduardo
December 2025
Tent
With pets
Camp site #7 was a pretty big camp site. Plenty of space between every campsite. The view on the patio at the winery was amazing during sunset. Food and wine was great too
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Stephan
December 2025
Tent
A great place to cold weather camp. Well taken care of, quiet, and beautiful. Lots of wildlife, nice walks, everything you need is there. The send off I got from the coyotes on my last morning was just amazing and peaceful.
Don’t go here, you’ll hate it. 😂
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david
November 2025
Tent
I loved camping at lake Godstone. Great host, very welcoming! Will be back!!
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J.
November 2025
16 ft car
Great place for camping! Highly recommended.
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Marianita
November 2025
Tent
With pets
We loved tent camping on Amy's land! Everyone very kind and the area is beautiful and relaxing we had a wonderful time fishing and just being outdoors in nature. It reminded me of childhood spent on my grandparents farm. With all the goats, chickens and ducks etc.
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