The best river, stream, or creek camping near Val Verde Park

Pitch your tent along the riverbanks in Val Verde Park—this area offers over 110 campsites right on the water, with an average nightly rate of $15. Want to stretch your legs? Trails wind past cypress trees and rocky bluffs, and the water’s clear enough for swimming or spotting turtles from the shore. Bring your horse or your dog—many sites welcome both. Showers and toilets are easy to find, so you won’t be roughing it too hard. For a spot with a lively community and easy access to horseback riding and wildlife-watching, check out Fort Clark Springs (74 reviews). River camping here means you’ll fall asleep to the sound of the water, not highway traffic.