The best waterside campgrounds near Silsbee, Texas

In Silsbee, waterside camping means early mornings with mist on the river and evenings spent around a fire pit. With over 240 sites right on the water, you’ll find spots that put you steps from swimming, hiking trails, and birdwatching hides. Expect practical comforts—most campgrounds allow campfires and offer toilets and showers. Sites range from $18 to $104 a night, so there’s room for any budget. Local favorites include THRIVE family camp and RV (12 reviews) for easy water access, and DB² Beverage Barn (2 reviews) if you like your campsite with a side of small-town charm. Bring bug spray and a good pair of boots—Silsbee’s banks can get muddy after a rain.

97% (116) • 4 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Silsbee

Hilleetla

1. Hilleetla

98%

(129)

42mi from Silsbee · 2 sites · Tents

Greetings from Hilleetla! This beautiful property with big rolling hills, big trees, spring water, creeks and lakes lies deep within the Big Thicket, behind the Pine Curtain. Originally a dairy farm, with the old barn and milk bottles intact, then a miniature pony farm with a miniature stable to match, and later a vacation home for some quasi-urbanites. Now our home, our muse, and our place of refuge. A place to share with friends and family and those seeking an authentic experience, here, on the ground. A working farm, a plant nursery, a garden, our forest farm, and our center for creativity, love, life and design. As a landscape architect (Alissa), designer and horticulturalist (David), we've found our match here, at what we now call Hilleetla. Join us on a Full Moon or New Moon (Star Gazing!) and get 15% off!

Campfires

Toilets

Showers

from

$39

/ night

Village Creek State Park

2. Village Creek State Park

100%

(2)

42 sites · Lumberton, Texas

Diverse habitats teem with wildlife while a rare free-flowing creek delights at this small park.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

In Silsbee, waterside camping means early mornings with mist on the river and evenings spent around a fire pit. With over 240 sites right on the water, you’ll find spots that put you steps from swimming, hiking trails, and birdwatching hides. Expect practical comforts—most campgrounds allow campfires and offer toilets and showers. Sites range from $18 to $104 a night, so there’s room for any budget. Local favorites include THRIVE family camp and RV (12 reviews) for easy water access, and DB² Beverage Barn (2 reviews) if you like your campsite with a side of small-town charm. Bring bug spray and a good pair of boots—Silsbee’s banks can get muddy after a rain.

97% (116) • 4 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Silsbee

Hilleetla

1. Hilleetla

98%

(129)

42mi from Silsbee · 2 sites · Tents

Greetings from Hilleetla! This beautiful property with big rolling hills, big trees, spring water, creeks and lakes lies deep within the Big Thicket, behind the Pine Curtain. Originally a dairy farm, with the old barn and milk bottles intact, then a miniature pony farm with a miniature stable to match, and later a vacation home for some quasi-urbanites. Now our home, our muse, and our place of refuge. A place to share with friends and family and those seeking an authentic experience, here, on the ground. A working farm, a plant nursery, a garden, our forest farm, and our center for creativity, love, life and design. As a landscape architect (Alissa), designer and horticulturalist (David), we've found our match here, at what we now call Hilleetla. Join us on a Full Moon or New Moon (Star Gazing!) and get 15% off!

Campfires

Toilets

Showers

from

$39

/ night

Village Creek State Park

2. Village Creek State Park

100%

(2)

42 sites · Lumberton, Texas

Diverse habitats teem with wildlife while a rare free-flowing creek delights at this small park.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Christopher

March 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Hilleetla

we loved alissa’s land, gorgeous spot for camping

Suzanne

March 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Hilleetla

Our hosts took extra time to ensure we got the perfect camping spot, and it really paid off! We caught fish in both ponds and enjoyed serenades from the local amphibious choir. The hosts are very knowledgeable about ecologically sensitive areas and marked multiple points of interest that helped guide our exploration. Thanks to these two great land stewards! Shout-out to Pluto, our camping companion.

wander around until you find this magical place. photo credit: someplace wild

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Benjamin

March 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hilleetla

We had an amazing time at Hilleetla! Alissa and David are wonderful hosts with a beautiful property, and their friendly dogs love joining you on little adventures. The location is peaceful and quiet, making it a great place to disconnect and take in the sounds of nature. At night, the stargazing is incredible—you can see countless stars on a clear evening. We stayed for two nights, and the weather was perfect with very few mosquitoes. The property itself offers diverse terrain and rich biodiversity, making it a great spot for exploring. The amenities were well thought out, including a composting toilet, shower, and convenient water spigots throughout the site. Overall, it’s a fantastic spot to relax and enjoy the outdoors. We’d definitely recommend it!

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Jason

November 2024

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hilleetla

I normally stay in the NF except during hunting season. This was a last minute trip. The property is beautiful, peaceful and quiet. I was the only one staying. The owner Alissa was quick to contact me with information and we were able to meet when I arrived. I booked for two nights but only stayed one and it was awesome. I stayed near the pond located in the back of the property. Two of her dogs hung out with me until I went to bed then came back and had coffee with me the next morning, lol. Would definitely recommend staying.