Lake Camping Near Temple, Texas, US: 12 Best Lake Campsites 2025

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping adventures in the United States. If you're looking for a lakeside getaway near Temple, Texas, we've got you covered with over 550 options to choose from. Whether you're pitching a tent or parking your RV, you'll find the perfect spot to relax and take in the serene beauty of the lake. Prices start as low as $5 per night, so you don't have to break the bank to enjoy nature's wonders. Looking for the best campsites? Check out these top-rated options: 5D RANCH (822 reviews), Texas Music River Ranch (187 reviews), and The Morris Manor and Retreat (122 reviews). You'll have access to popular amenities like cooking equipment, potable water, and trash facilities. And if you're feeling adventurous, you can try your hand at climbing, biking, or exploring nearby historic sites. Get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping adventures in the United States. If you're looking for a lakeside getaway near Temple, Texas, we've got you covered with over 550 options to choose from. Whether you're pitching a tent or parking your RV, you'll find the perfect spot to relax and take in the serene beauty of the lake. Prices start as low as $5 per night, so you don't have to break the bank to enjoy nature's wonders. Looking for the best campsites? Check out these top-rated options: 5D RANCH (822 reviews), Texas Music River Ranch (187 reviews), and The Morris Manor and Retreat (122 reviews). You'll have access to popular amenities like cooking equipment, potable water, and trash facilities. And if you're feeling adventurous, you can try your hand at climbing, biking, or exploring nearby historic sites. Get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Haven Retreat Lake & Woods Camping

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45mi from Temple · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · Milano, TX

Haven is a beautiful, heavily wooded 72 acres surrounding a gorgeous 5 acre lake out in central Texas. Tent camp by our lake, hang up a hammock, or park your camper/RV. Watch the sunrise across the water behind the retreat center. Check out our fire wood bundles to keep warm around one of the many fire pits in the evening. Swim, paddle, or fish from our communal dock or go on a hike around the land. We offer various experiences such as tours of the property including our agroforest and permaculture gardens. We also offer morning movement, meditation, and breath sessions led by our wonderful land and HipCamp manager. There is a wildlife reserve right next to our property with the opportunity to see many different creatures, plus the wildlife at Haven including deer, beavers, ducks, cranes, cardinals, blue jays, and so much more! This is a beautifully wild place offering sanctuary for animals and people alike. If you’re seeking peace and serenity, you’ll find it at Haven.

2. Lake Serenity Ranch

15mi from Temple · 4 sites · Lodging · Rogers, TX

Lake Serenity Ranch is a 20-acre haven featuring a tranquil 6-acre lake at its heart. Nestled amidst lush pecan orchards, the property provides an idyllic setting for a variety of outdoor activities. Guests can launch their canoes or rowboats using the on-site ramp or enjoy fishing, kayaking, or swimming from the private dock. Whether you're casting a line to catch fish or paddling through the serene waters, the lake and dome cabins offer a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle. Our expansive grounds give you plenty of space to explore and enjoy an enriching, nature-filled experience.

3. Blue Hills Ranch

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19mi from Temple · 11 sites · Lodging · Mc Gregor, TX

Welcome to Blue Hills Ranch, located in the heart of central Texas, just 15 minutes outside Waco. Blue Hills Ranch was named after the 150 acres of beautiful rolling hills covered in bluebonnets that bloom a beautiful blue each spring. We're also home to natural ponds, lakes, free-roaming wildlife, and the Blue Hills Giraffe & Animal Sanctuary. With amazing views as far as the eye can see, majestic hills, and sunsets that will leave you in awe, your guests will be talking about your special day for years to come. Blue Hills Giraffe & Animal Sanctuary is a nonprofit 501c3 dedicated to giving animals a forever home.

4. The Heart Rock Ranch

16mi from Temple · 4 sites · RVs · Salado, TX

Located in the rolling hills of Central Texas our neighborhood is just 0.5 miles away from Stillhouse Hollow Lake. Ride your bike or take a walk to enjoy water activates such as swimming, fishing and boating. While staying at our property you can sit back and relax while watch the deer graze, play cornhole, or practice your disk golf putting. If you want to explore, we are 8 miles from downtown Salado where you can visit boutiques, art galleries, wineries, craft breweries, go for a picnic, sit in the spring fed creek, or eat delicious food at local restaurants. In the fall, winter, or early spring feel free to light a fire in our 8x5 foot heart shaped firepit (burn ban permitting).

5. M2 Non-Profit Horse Rescue

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25mi from Temple · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Lorena, TX

Welcome Hip Camper’s Welcome to M2 Ranch. We are a small working equine therapy and training operation housing a Non-Profit 501©(3) serving Veterans and their families. Welcome Llama’s 8/2025 Come watch the horses rescued from the wild and gentled to be used for therapy and rehabilitation. We house Mustangs from the Bureau of Land Management and work closely with their conservation efforts. We currently house guests 7 days a week and welcome the traveler. Come and stay with us for a night or a week. We have flexible arrival and departure times for travelers. We are located 20 minutes outside Waco, in a beautiful ranch community surrounded by cattle ranches and thousands of acres of beautiful TX pastures. Magnolia Silos, Baylor University, and historic downtown Waco are all a 20-minute drive. What we offer: RV hookups, with 50-amp power, Wi-Fi, and access to the property. ($50 a night donation). RV must have a self-contained restroom. We offer private horseback lessons, trail rides for the individual, and an on-site meet and greet with the horses. (Fees apply) Pets are welcome on leash only. We welcome you to the central Texas area. 100% of your donation goes directly toward the nonprofit 501©(3)’s horse feed fund. *Please look us up on Facebook, Harvest Hosts, BoonDocker’s Welcome, and on our website: https://www.mustang2ndchancefoundation.org

Stories from the community

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Josh

June 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Haven Retreat Lake & Woods Camping

Loved the place! Great views and the water was close to camp. Quiet place.

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Samuel

May 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Haven Retreat Lake & Woods Camping

Clean and lovely place it’s beautiful for the kids and family

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Alexis

May 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Haven Retreat Lake & Woods Camping

Great place for a weekend gate away. Place is beautiful and lake is gorgeous. My wife did yoga in the deck and I went fishing all around. We found a hidden gem.

Roger

May 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Haven Retreat Lake & Woods Camping

Loved or overnight camp trip.. what a beautiful place. All the nature sounds were amazing, so many cool frogs and birds making music. Caught a few fish too. Would definitely come back, thank you so much.

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marin

April 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Haven Retreat Lake & Woods Camping

I had such a great experience at this campsite! Wonderful secluded spot where you really feel connected with nature. Lots of land you can explore and my dog was able to roam around freely. Host was very nice and responsive and even helped fill up our air mattress when our air pump wasn’t working. Would recommend to anyone looking for a nice camping spot near the water!

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Nicholas

April 2025

Tent

1 night at Haven Retreat Lake & Woods Camping

This was such a neat spot. On a beautiful property with a great lake for fishing and playing in the water. The land steward Brandon was a pretty neat guy who took care of the property and us the guest wonderfully !

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Briana

March 2025

16 ft car

With pets

Weekend Trip to Haven Retreat Lake & Woods Camping

Quiet camp sight, easy to find. Host was very communicative