The best campgrounds near Tyler, Texas with swimming

Beautiful camp spot! We enjoyed the seclusion and views. The kayaks were such a plus for us. We just floated and enjoyed the sounds and views. Host are great! We willlll be back. Thanks again!

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Valerie

August 2025

16 ft car

With pets

1 night at Daffodil Hill Homestead

I very much enjoyed my stay here. Very private and the lake was so peaceful. It’s probably too small for motorboats (that’s a good thing in my book) but big enough for swimming, kayaking, and fishing. I loved hearing the chorus of frogs and the blips of light from the fireflies. It’s not the easiest to get to, but the directions provided by the host were excellent. They meet you at the gate and give you a tour of the facilities. You can text if you have any trouble or questions, but otherwise leave you alone to enjoy your stay. AT&T was one bar, but there is enough clearing for Starlink if you need that. I saw some of the comments saying you need 4wd to get there. You don’t unless it’s been raining. Just take it slow. I never once put it in 4wd. Higher clearance helps but not necessary. If you question this, just contact the host. I’m sure they will advise you on the best decision. Being August in East Texas, I thought I would be miserably hot, but it was about 10 degrees cooler there. The shade from the trees was quite adequate so no need for a canopy. I didn’t have a fire, but firewood is available for a fee. The picnic table is level which is good for cooking on a propane stove. The tent area has some pitch to it. I stay in my Jeep, so I just use rocks for leveling. I would definitely stay here again. I travel extensively staying mostly in primitive public lands. Texas has very few places like that, so I prefer to support local landowners over the commercial campgrounds.

Andy

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Daffodil Hill Homestead

Our second time visiting this camp, and it was just as wonderful as the first. The hosts are amazing and the campsite is very quiet. It's a great spot to relax and do some kayaking.

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Andrew

July 2025

Tent

15 nights at Lindale, Coyote Camping/Yurt/Tiny

Chickens, geese, guineas, nice place to chill out, people are nice 2.. get out there and do something! Just don't be idol...😎

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Sharry

May 2025

Tent

29 nights at Lindale, Coyote Camping/Yurt/Tiny

The space is beautiful and always improving. There is a dog park almost finished, and a beautiful creek at the end of the property along a sandy wooded area that is a bit of a trek through some wetland, but will soon be a nice dry walk. The animals roam freely and the land is bordered by two farmlands with wide pasture and forested hill...and no farmy smells! If youre looking to learn how a homestead can be built, this is the place to come. You can wander the forest, forage for wild edible plants, check out how the spring has been tapped, and soon bathe in spring fed pools! We love it and have been here for three months, planning to stay longer 😀

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Andrew

May 2025

Tent

3 nights at Lindale, Coyote Camping/Yurt/Tiny

Nice place to camp, allot of wood area to explore, goats, chickens, guineas, dogs, geese, and other animals! Nice people. Good Pricing.

The Victorian room is furnished from the turn of the century with a few modern conveniences thrown in.

richard

May 2025

1 night at Seven Acres Campground

When I think about hipcamp, this is exactly what I like to find.

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Chelsea

May 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Daffodil Hill Homestead

10/10 would camp here again. I live 2 hours away so this was perfect for a mini trip.

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Sharry

April 2025

Tent

With pets

26 nights at Lindale, Coyote Camping/Yurt/Tiny

Every time I come through, the coyote campground is my hip camp of choice. The town is bustling only 6 miles away, the campsites are spacious, and there's even a dog park being fenced in for camping pups! The free roaming mini goats are the best 😀

Tony

April 2025

Tent

Group trip

2 nights at Daffodil Hill Homestead

We tent camped at Wayne’s Land and had an absolute blast. Beautiful views of the lake, great amenities in the kayaks and swimming dock. There are definitely alligators in the waters, but nothing really bothered us the whole time we were there. Only downside, I would say, is that the fire pit doesn’t have a grill, so you have to get creative with any cooking.

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Andrew

April 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Yellow Rose Canyon

Plenty of space to set up your tent. The next closest person was a couple hundred feet away. Nice hot shower.

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Michael

April 2025

18 ft campervan

1 night at The W of Texas

My second time out to the location. Grass was a little longer this time but it didn't take away from my ability to setup camp, make a good meal, and relax enjoying the outdoors. Though every place in Texas has them, I didn't run into any ant hills where I setup.

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Charlotte

March 2025

16 ft car

With pets

Weekend Trip to Daffodil Hill Homestead

It was a great spot to camp. Simple get away with lake front view. We kayaked and canoed with our dog. The campsite was clean and it was convenient to have the compost toilet. We were able to pull right up to the site with our SUV and roof top tent set up. It was fun star gazing and watching the bats hunt over the water.

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Michelle

March 2025

2 nights at Seven Acres Campground

Joey and Cindy recently set up a gazebo! It has a mini table fire, cushioned seats, and a large speaker. It was very comforting to use for warmth, especially since we went during a really windy time. Cindy and Joey were very sweet and informative and gave us tips for our 3 day trip. The claw tub is also massive and perfect for showering and bathing. This was a very peaceful and cozy getaway!

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Adam

March 2025

2 nights at Seven Acres Campground

We had a super cozy and relaxing stay! The bathhouse was actually really nice and the heater in it could get it toasty in there (it got pretty cold at night when we went). The cabin was warm too of course, I just didn't expect to spend so much time in a bathroom while camping (there is a huge claw foot tub in there that was too tempting for us). There was a surprise in the middle of the campsite when we got there, a gazebo just got added which was a really cool bonus since we got to be the first to take it for a spin. It was super windy so unfortunately a campfire was out of the question (this was a problem for anyone out camping so what can you do). Luckily the gazebo that Joey & Cindy added had a pretty wind proof gas powered fire to sit around in it so that saved the day. There is also a grill so we were able to still cook no problem too of course. We definitely recommend staying!

Pamela Gail

February 2025

Tent

3 nights at Daffodil Hill Homestead

I loved camping on Wayne's land. Everything was quiet and clean. We loved being able to canoe on the lake. The compost toilet was nice and secluded. Would definitely stay here again.

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Sharry

January 2025

Tent

With pets

4 nights at Lindale, Coyote Camping/Yurt/Tiny

Omg we loved it so much, thank you Baba for being such an amazing hip camp host! The space was nice and big, the area was peaceful. We will definitely want to return next time we're in the area 😀

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Michael

January 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to The W of Texas

The land is expansive, perfect for group camping with plenty of flat, open space. It can get windy, and the hum of the interstate is noticeable, but it never distracted from the peaceful outdoor experience or a restful night’s sleep. I look forward to returning, whether with others or for another solo getaway.

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Sharry

January 2025

Tent

4 nights at Lindale, Coyote Camping/Yurt/Tiny

Perfect location, not too close and not too far from town. Beautiful land, clear skies, and a magical white cow roaming the forest, so absolutely wonderful that we extended our stay! Thank you so much for allowing our mobile homestead to camp out for a while, and for having an affordable rate, we will definitely come back if we are ever traveling through again 😃❤️👍🙏🙌