Camping Near Stephenville, TX, US: 12 Best Campgrounds 2025

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Stephenville

94% (2313 reviews)

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Lakeside Campground

6 sites · RVs, Tents In Meridian State Park

Campsite 28 is quietly tucked away under a canopy of bird-filled trees.

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Shinnery Ridge West Campground

8 sites In Meridian State Park

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Plateau Campground

30 sites · RVs, Tents In Lake Mineral Wells State Park

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Dinosaur Valley Campground

61 sites · RVs, Tents In Dinosaur Valley State Park

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Crosstimbers Campground

15 sites · RVs, Tents In Meridian State Park

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Lake Mineral Wells Primitive Campground

1 site In Lake Mineral Wells State Park

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Possum Kingdom Campground

95 sites · RVs, Tents In Possum Kingdom State Park

Cottonwood Cove Campground

1 site In Meridian State Park

Juniper Ridge Campground

7 sites · RVs, Tents In Meridian State Park

Cedar Ridge Campground

1 site · RV, Tent In Meridian State Park

Shinnery Ridge East Campground

8 sites In Meridian State Park

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Cross Timbers Campground

20 sites In Lake Mineral Wells State Park

Stories from the community

Candace

4 days ago

With kids

2 nights at Little Off Lake House

Little off Lake House was a sweet spot to get away for a couple of days with our sons. We were tucked away and had just about one of the best views a person could want and need to rest their minds for a bit. The fishing was fun, they're plentiful, and Kellie providing the option adding on the barge topped it off. We played ping pong, watched movies and enjoyed the deck. The house was clean, mowed around and the AC works great. I would definitely recommend this place to unwind Thank y'all to Kellie and family for sharing with us :).

Weekend Trip to Pecans on the Paluxy - River Views

This was our second time here and plan to return in the future. We stayed in site #3 this time and Big Pecan previously. Site #3 would be great for families because it has a shallow shelf in the river the small kids can play on, and a deeper spot for bigger kids and adults. The site itself was huge and plenty of room for a group to spread out. Paul has made some great improvements to the property that make this Hipcamp one of the best we have stayed at.

Weekend Trip to Pecans on the Paluxy - River Views

Love this spot. It’s now a family favorite in our book. Only an hour away from Dallas makes for a quick trip that’s worth it. The views, the location you cannot beat.

1 night at Pecans on the Paluxy - River Views

We like tent camping on Paul's land. The views were nice and directions were clear.

1 night at Pecans on the Paluxy - River Views

Awesome experience! Definitely would go back with my family.

Weekend Trip to Pecans on the Paluxy - River Views

This is on my top 3 nicest campgrounds I've been. River was clean, with lots of life,ñ. Will definitely come back.

Weekend Trip to Pecans on the Paluxy - River Views

Awesome accommodations, we added on the hammock and the kayak and it was so nice to have all the options for seating and being able to easily use the river. The tent deck was really nice as it over looks the river. Great spot.

1 night at Inez Spring Riverfront RV Park

Clean, well kept, great host, quiet, secluded, not too hot for being the end of June

1 night at Pecans on the Paluxy - River Views

Camping in the facilities, where exactly what was shown in the pictures?

1 night at Pecans on the Paluxy - River Views

Super enjoyable, clean, laid back camp site. Lots of happy wildlife

1 night at Pecans on the Paluxy - River Views

I loved tent camping on site 3. There was a tent platform that fit our tent perfectly. The view of the river was beautiful from fire pit sitting in the Adirondack chairs. The next morning we got to swim in the river via easy access stairs. It was heavenly. And I was expecting mosquitoes, being so close to the river, but there were none! We will definitely be coming back to this site soon and will be bringing our friends with us!

2 nights at Myers Corner on the Brazos River

Hi, God bless you! If you are looking for a place to disconnect, that has a beautiful view and just a peaceful place to enjoy family time! This is the perfect place. Waking up to this view and the sound of birds and some cute cows and deers, it's was just truly amazing! Our youth group really enjoyed it. They got to experience God presence in a very special way🙌🏻🤍🏕 We definitely would love to come back🙏🏻

Weekend Trip to Sandy Bottoms River Company

Great place to stay. Super friendly staff. Clean and easy access to the river. Would love to stay here again, when we're back in the area.

Weekend Trip to Pecans on the Paluxy - River Views

I loved camping at Paul's!! I camped in a tent at Site 3 with three of my friends! You could see and hear other folks through the trees, along with the busy road all night, but it was totally worth it for the proximity to the river. There are two beautiful staircases down to the river, both have landings halfway to rest or just to look at the river. The steps go to a limestone landing a few inches under the water that was visible and smooth, which made getting into the river so much safer and easier for us!! It was clean and obviously taken care of. We loved the geode firepit!! We'll be visiting again if possible!

Weekend Trip to Quiet Horse farm with Baby Horses

A superb weekend destination. If you are interested in spending more time with horses this place is the best! At the night, two times I saw horses racing within their pasture under dark sky filled with stars. I didn't know that, such an amazing view to see! Very clean, very kind, peaceful, near zero bugs, and stable 50 amp for EV camping. One of best stargazing night around Dallas we had.

Weekend Trip to Inez Spring Riverfront RV Park

I loved the tent camping and amenities at Inez Springs. The sites were well prepared and kept up. The pool is in great condition and well supervised. We also used the showers, which were safe, very clean and had hot water. We would definitely stay here again.

Weekend Trip to Camping at Lake Cisco Rentals

It was a beautiful trip and campsite. Even more beautiful than shown in the pictures. The owner of the rentals was very kind and helpful. We will certainly return.

Weekend Trip to Pecans on the Paluxy - River Views

Loved it amazing place our family was happy with everything

Weekend Trip to Pecans on the Paluxy - River Views

Loved it awesome place our family was really excited and happy about everything

1 night at Creekside Brazos Rock Camp & Kayak

We love camping at this site, super private, beautiful, plus Sunshines' service is excellent, always very fast, affectionate, and attentive. The bathroom is always clean and in excellent condition. We will definitely return. I recommend it 100%.

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Pecans on the Paluxy - River Views

5 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Glen Rose, TX

Pitch your tent or boondock your RV on the Paluxy River under giant pecan trees. Enjoy the scenic view of our beautiful river. Our private property is located near the historic square of glen rose but feels like you are miles away in the country. Have fun kayaking, swimming, fishing, or just sit back and enjoy the views. We have 5 different spacious sites to choose from. Most have a tree break area in-between for privacy. Or rent all 5 and have the entire property to yourself. Updated river photos will be posted on our Facebook page, or message me for updates. Unfortunately, I'm not able to control the river. It goes up and down depending on rain and temperatures. The river gets pretty low during July and August. Wheeler Branch Reservoir(only a few miles from camp) is a great spot to swim and fish when the river water levels are lower. Very small lake that is good for swimming and kayaking with a dock, clear waters. We have 5 different sites. All of them overlook the Paluxy River, have rock fire pits, seating areas, patios, and stairs down to riverbed. You will have access to one of the most beautiful parts of the Paluxy River. During drought conditions and high temperatures I always recommend keeping your head above water and avoiding stagnant areas in the river. In order to reserve a spot you must be 21 or over. This is not a extremely remote place where you can party and go crazy. We want everyone to be able to sit back, relax and enjoy the views. Site Big Pecan: This is the farthest site upriver and has one of the largest pecan trees I've ever seen. The trees provide great shade cover during the summer. This site has an awesome rock patio seating area with 2 wooden Adirondack chairs overlooking the river with stairs to provide easy access down into the water. It also has a rock firepit with 2 wooden Adirondack chairs on a rock patio. Also includes a kids sand box, and a picnic table with shade umbrella, and numerous extras available to rent. Site 1 Limestone ledge: Firepit seating area overlooking the river with 4 Adirondack chairs and a shade umbrella, separate rock patio closer to the water overlooking the river with 2 wooden rocking chairs, stairs down to riverbed, huge pecan trees, kids play set with sand box, 1 picnic table, shade umbrella, and a 10' x 10' raised tent deck platform overlooking the river. Site 2: Firepit seating area overlooking limestone riverbed with 3 Adirondack chairs, picnic table with a shade umbrella, 10' x 10' raised tent / deck platform, stairs down to riverbed and shallow area of the river for kids to play. Awesome view of the river with trees / shrubs on each side for privacy. Site 3: Firepit seating area overlooking the riverbed, 2 wooden Adirondack chairs, 2 picnic tables, 1 shade umbrella, 2 sets of rock stairs to the riverbed, shallow area of the river for kids to play. Awesome view of the river with trees / shrubs on each side for privacy. Site 4 Farthest site downstream. Nice rock patio overlooking the river with two wooden rocking chairs. Easy access for RVs and trailers. Rock stairs to the river for easy access. Fire pit with rock patio around it with 4 wooden Adirondack chairs. Picnic table with shade umbrella. Kids sand box. Shallow areas for kids to play in the river. Deeper fishing hole about 100 feet down river. Great area to sit in the river with a lawn chair. Awesome view of the river with trees / shrubs on each side for privacy. A lot of people buy two sites for more privacy and room for larger groups. For example, many purchase Big Pecan and site 1 together. Or sites 2 and 3. kayaks, wood, outdoor games, frisbee golf baskets and disc, grill and utensils, propane firepit, and other extras available for rent. Please select those during checkout Tips: Bring river shoes, nose plugs, swimming essentials. Parts of the river can be very slippery. Bring life jackets, especially for children. Bring the essentials for any camping trip including: sunscreen, bug spray, anti-itch meds, etc. Chairs and sunshades to sit in the river are always popular. The Paluxy river ranges from just a few inches deep to 5 feet deep in our camping area. There are more swimming holes a little deeper up and downstream. Water is available at the entrance. No restroom - pack in, pack out. Bring your own potty and water. If you are not familiar with dry camping do some research. There are all types of methods for restrooms, heating, cooling, etc. available now to make it enjoyable. Dogs are allowed on leash. Please do not allow your dog to roam freely if they are aggressive in nature. Clean up after them. Cancellation Policy: You may cancel up to 3 days before your stay for a full refund. Weekends during peak seasons (March - June & September - November) are non-refundable unless canceled and another camper reserves the site. I do offer partial refunds for extreme weather conditions. Activities Nearby: Dinosaur Valley State Park (Hiking, Biking, Swimming) - 4.5 miles Fossil Rim Wildlife Center (Drive through the park) - 3.9 miles Historic Glen Rose Square (Eat, shop) - .5 miles Big Rocks Park (Free, Kids love to crawl on the huge boulders and wade in the river) - 1.3 miles Oakdale Park (Swimming pool, playground) - 1.4 miles Paluxy Heritage Park / River Walk (Free, Pretty walk, Connects to Big Rocks dam)- 1.2 miles Somervell County Museum (Free, donation) - .7 miles Wheeler Branch Reservoir - (small lake, good kayak fishing, clear)Expo Center (Rodeos, dog shows, different events depending on schedule) Places to eat:*Hammonds BBQ - 2 miles*Sexton Feed Mill Grill/Bar (River View) - .7 miles Los Primos Mexican Food/Bar - 1.7 miles*Mama Mia Mexican Cuisine -*Riverhouse Grill (Lil more upscale) - .4 miles*The Green Pickle (Hamburgers) - .7 milesLa Vita Italian Food - .7 miles*Big Cup Eatery (Breakfast, Dinner) - .9 miles* Storiebook Cafe (Sandwiches, wraps)- .8 miles Beehive Cafe - (hamburgers, Mexican food)Simple Simons (Pizza, calzones) -Snyder's Tavern Bar - .5 miles Blackies Bar/Grill - .7 miles Bull Lion Ranch Winery - .7 miles*Shoo-Fly Soda Shop (Ice-cream, pies) - .7 miles*Loco Coyote Grill/Bar (BBQ) - 8.8 miles Crave Bakery (coffee, pastries) - .8 miles*Grounded Coffee Shop (Coffee, salad bar)Debbie’s Restaurant (Breakfast) -Tiger Corner (Pastries, Sandwiches) -Subway -Sugar Biscuits (Lil Everything) -Teriyaki Chinese Food -Sunshine Doughnuts - *Rough Creek Lodge (upscale reservations, lunch $25, Dinner $125) - 15 miles*Overlook Cafe Fossil Rim (Free by bypassing main entrance, hamburgers, awesome view, petting zoo, gift shop) - 4 miles 7-Eleven Laredo Taco -Tacote (breakfast burritos, lunch) Cancellation Policy: You have until 3 days before your arrival to cancel for a full refund. This is strictly enforced for weekends or holidays. Credits for future stays are not available due to insurance reasons. Cancel as soon as you can. If you cancel after the 3 day period, but I am able to fill the site a refund will be given minus any fees incurred. Please understand there is only 5 sites at this location. A late cancellation hurts our business and those families that wanted to reserve a spot.

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Gypsy Moon Hideaway

13 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Weatherford, TX

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.

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Sandy Bottoms River Company

32 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents7 acres · Weatherford, TX

Learn more about this land: *****To have a better understanding of what you are booking, please read each campsite description and details below. . Although every site has river access, not all sites and properties are on the river bank. We have multiple properties that include a variety of amenities. Lastly, majority of the pictures on the site are posted by our past campers and removal or relocating is not permitted by Hipcamp.****** Thank you for reading. Sandy Bottoms River Company is a diamond in the rough offering primitive tent with river access, river bank tent camping, RV spots, RV rentals, cabins and a vacation home. Note, SBRC offers accommodations on several different properties within the general area. Address will be given prior to check in. $28 Primitive remote tent camp is a short walk across the street to a 3 level dock for access to the sandy Brazos River. River tent sites give you the option to upgrade and camp on the river with a 300' of sandy beach to play on. $50.00 for direct primitive river front tent camping. All of our spots are heavily shaded! Porta Potties, fire rings, picnic tables and water available at all campgrounds. If you are looking for an RV, cabins or vaca home to rent for your stay, message us for more details. Enjoy 123 miles of river connecting Possum Kingdom to Lake Granbury for tubing, fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, wildlife watching, and the great outdoors. We also rent tubes, tents, kayaks, canoes, standup paddleboards, pedal boats, canopies, grills and fishing poles. BOOK today for tubing, kayaks and standup paddleboard! $5 BYOTT {bring your own tube and transportation} $20 per person for tube day pass, transportation and tubes included! If you are interested in golf we can make accommodations at our local course. Check us out at Sandy Bottoms River Company @ Facebook

Inez Spring Riverfront RV Park

89 sites · RVs, Tents24 acres · Eastland, TX

Experience Texas-sized adventure at Inez Riverfront RV park with 24 acres of land to discover, a massive spring-fed pool, and spacious RV pads. Whether you are hiking our winding trails, kayaking down the peaceful Leon River, or lounging by our massive spring-fed pool- at Inez you’ll rediscover that play is for the young and the young at heart.

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Renegade Escape

1 site · Lodging7 acres · Morgan, TX

7Acre Ridgeline Camp - Campsite #1 on Renegade Ridge is for anyone looking to catch an exceptional view from any angle. Set on a bluff, cresting the side of a cliff, you'll feel safe and secure as you listen to the sounds of wildlife in the creek below. In total the property sits on 7.3 acres nestled in the heart of a small lakeside community. This campsite is the first in our campground, so guests will have private access to the entire ridgeline & hiking trails cut through the 7.3 acers into the creek bed below. There is plenty of space for additional tents if guests would like to bring additional campers. Just let us know and I will be happy to discuss all the options. SAFTEY NOTES: The terrain is rocky and can be quite steep in places with some drop offs. Not recommended for small children or pets that are not well trained. We also share the land with lots of wildlife! Please be aware at all times and keep an eye out for snakes & spiders! You may also hear wild boars in the creek bed at night. SITE AMENITES `This site includes a 10x14, Kodiak' canvas tent that will be completely set up with the essentials including Water & Electric, bed & linens & outdoor chairs. INSIDE ` Cozy up on a queen size mattress complete with all the necessary bedding (pillows, sheets &comforter). We like to keep it super cozy but simple inside to make sure there is plenty of space for guest's personal things. BATHROOMS ` There is no access to a bathroom but a screened shelter with a camping toilet & compost bags will be provided. Guests will need to be self-contained, take waste with them and leave no trace. OUTSIDE ` A water spigot & electrical outlet are included at the campsite. A fire pit & firewood will also be provided (with the exception of any burn bans in effect) ACTIVITIES - Neighborhood Boat Ramp & access to Lake Whitney/Brazos River. Stargazing, birdwatching, & hiking the trails are a few things many of our guests enjoy the most. We also have access to a public boat ramp in the neighborhood. Guests will also have access to over 9000 aces of public hunting lands managed by the Army Corp. of Engineers. Meridian State Park & Lake Whitney State Park are each about a 30min drive. BILLY & KATE are you CAMP hosts: we do live on property, in the main house on the opposite side of the campsite but unless needed, we like to stay out of the way to respect our guest's privacy. Please feel free to text Kate if you'd like any recommendations on activities, have any questions or need any help! We are so glad you're here! Enjoy!

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The Dusty Nickel

8 sites · RVs, Tents52 acres · Cleburne, TX

Learn more about this land: Step away from the hustle and bustle of city life back to a quiet ranch setting. Set on a beautiful working cattle ranch surrounded by hills, this camping area gives you the peace and serenity you are looking for. Spend the days exploring the ranch, playing in the seasonal creek, fishing in the stock tank, or feeding the wild cows. Then, spend the nights looking up at the stars, sitting by the campfire and enjoying the night time sounds of the wild. When you need time away from the ranch, visit nearby Cleburne State Park, Dinosaur Valley State Park, the Brazos river, historic Glen Rose, or enjoy a Cleburne Railroaders baseball game. Although there is plenty of room for all campers at the Dusty Nickel, we want to leave room for our grass fed cows to roam too, so we are limiting it to 4 camping spots per night. There isn't electric, sewer or water at the sites, however, water is available near the house to refill tanks etc. The owner does live on site, but will respect your privacy and you can be out of the direct sight of the house depending where you camp.

Rockin' K🔥 RV Park & Horse 🐴 Motel

8 sites · RVs20 acres · Hico, TX

Rockin’ K RV Park & Horse Motel Do you love RVing? Rv life is an incredibly popular way to have a Vacation Your Way! But sometimes the parks have tight, close together spots. You barely have enough room to get out your door & walk around; much less some privacy! Well, not our posh park in Hico, TX. We provide 8 spots with 11 feet of grassy area between each RV. Plenty of space to park on the gravel next to your RV. Do you have an extra vehicle? Well, we have parking just a short walk at the end of the driveway. Our ranch together with Tiny Town at GSD Ranch (tiny home and cabin vacation rentals) is a total of 20 acres! Bring your Horse! We also have a horse motel and horse turnout areas. Bring your horse to stay close by and feel free to ride him and explore the 20 acres of ranch life! Next door at Tiny Town at GSD Ranch we have a large community fire pit, dumpster for your garbage and fun animals to visit (sheep, donkey, cows…and of course our German Shepherd Dogs (Ask?--litters often available!). Amenities at each RV spot: 30/50 AMP Septic Waiter (double spout- one with a hose attached) Picnic table Cowboy grill/fire pit Garbage Dumpster 45-50 Ft long spots 30 Ft post to post (hook-ups) for each spot 11 Ft between spots (grassy area) We offer short term (day-week) RV spot rentals and spots for longer term guests. Situated just 3 miles out of Hico - a great little vacation spot- with the new downtown shopping, good foods and lovely dance/concert venue- HiCo Hall!! QKFBAMO1 - use code for 10% off Nov 1 2023 - March 1 2024

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Brazos River Hideaway!

2 sites · RVs5 acres · Palo Pinto, TX

Learn more about this land:Camp with the cows! 5 acres nearby the Brazos River for rafting and water adventures. Close to downtown Mineral Wells, home to the famous Crazy Water.

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Nopalera Farm

1 site · RV, Tent36 acres · Gorman, TX

Immerse yourself in the great outdoors on our expansive 37-acre property, just a short drive west of Fort Worth, conveniently located 30 minutes from Lake Leon, Strawn, and Stephenville. Whether you're an avid camper, hunter, or ATV enthusiast, our grounds provide the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable outdoor adventure. Camping: Pitch your tent under the vast Texas sky and surround yourself with nature. Create a serene setting for a family getaway or a cozy night under the stars. Please note that this is an off-grid experience, so come prepared with your own potable water, camping gear, and everything necessary for a comfortable stay. RV Camping: Bring your RV and relish the freedom of off-grid living. While we don't provide hookups, our expansive property allows you to find the perfect spot to park and make yourself at home. Embrace the simplicity of off-grid camping while creating lasting memories with your loved ones. Hunting: For those seeking a thrilling hunting experience, our property offers a variety of game in a natural and undisturbed environment. Be sure to check local regulations and obtain any necessary permits before embarking on your hunting adventure. ATV Riding: Explore the beauty of our property on your ATV. Be mindful of the cacti field on the top level, aptly named "Nopalera." Off-Grid Living: Please be aware that our property is off-grid, meaning there are no septic tanks or electricity available. Plan accordingly and bring your own power sources, as well as any other amenities you may require for a comfortable camping experience. Feel free to propagate a small cactus plant from what is on our property. Bring your soil and planters, take pictures, and make memories amidst the natural beauty of our land.

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El Arbole

4 sites · RVs1 acres · Joshua, TX

Our property is 1.5 acres with four RV spots including electric, water, sewer and internet. The property is mostly grass with native trees mixed among the sites in providing shaded areas. The driveways and RV spots are gravel surfaced. A storage shed is provided for each RV space for longer term visitors.