The best river, stream, or creek camping near Vidor

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River camping in Vidor means lazy mornings by the water, lines cast for catfish, and the steady hum of cicadas at dusk. With over 130 riverside campsites around Vidor, you can pitch your tent right on the bank or tuck in under the trees. Most sites run about $35 a night, but you’ll find options from $20 if you keep an eye out. THRIVE family camp and RV (12 reviews) gets steady praise for its easy river access and pet-friendly vibe. Bring your fishing gear, plan for a swim, and don’t forget binoculars—wildlife-watching here is legit. Pets welcome, toilets available, and campfires allowed at most spots. Settle in and let the river do the rest.

95% (18) 9 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Vidor

THRIVE family camp and RV

1. THRIVE family camp and RV

97%
(15)
46mi from Vidor · 7 sites · Tents, Lodging
Located near Lake Tejas or Steinhagen Reservoir travel 2.9 acres into a wooded hunting ground and enjoy a weekend of natures beauty. When you’re done setting up camp, hike the forest trails enjoy some vollyball with your friends and picnic under the shade of the trees. Our sites does have water access, an outhouse with a flushing toilet. Access to a rec area with volley ball. We also rent tents upon request. We have a 10 person tent for $50 a large 4-5 person tent with screened in area for $30. We offer a move in the woods package as well. A projector/screen setup and you bring a movie or rent one from us for $1 per title.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$20
 / night
Plentiful C & T Forestry Camp

2. Plentiful C & T Forestry Camp

100%
(1)
46mi from Vidor · 1 site · Tent, RV
Plentiful Crown & Temple Forestry Campgrounds. 🌲 Description Escape to a private forest tucked behind two peaceful lakes and a dam. Camp beneath towering trees, fish or kayak on the water, and enjoy wildlife by day and stargazing by night. Guests are welcome to cut and use forest wood for campfires or projects (please avoid large trees), adding to the adventure. There’s even a blossoming pile of firewood right in front of the property. When you arrive, look for a post marked with the number 6—this is the property. You’ll also see a surveyor’s stake in the ground with pink string and blue yarn. This natural retreat offers plenty of space for tents, hammocks, or small RVs, giving you both freedom and privacy. Please don’t disturb the small shed, but if you see it, you’re in the right place! Whether you’re here to relax, recharge, or explore, this forest hideaway is the perfect off-grid escape. ✅ Amenities Campfires allowed (cut your own wood on-site) Pet-friendly 🐾 Parking available Lake access for fishing, kayaking, swimming Wide clearings for tents, hammocks, or small RVs. 🚫 What to Bring / Know No running water or electricity (pack in/pack out) Bring your own kayak, tools, fishing gear, and camping supplies Please respect nature & leave no trace.
Pets
Campfires
from 
$16
 / night
Hogs Hollow Homestead LLC

3. Hogs Hollow Homestead LLC

49mi from Vidor · 2 sites
A Quiet Escape Arriving at the charming cottage, you’ll immediately feel the pull of nature, inviting you to leave the bustle of modern life behind. This cozy retreat for two offers everything you need to disconnect. Set in peaceful surroundings, the cottage boasts a kitchenette with an induction stove and a medium fridge, while a BBQ grill and pond with a fountain complete the tranquility. The surrounding woods offer nature walks, stargazing, and a seasonal pool, ideal for unwinding. Policy details, such as a minimum 2-night stay and no pets, will be shared after arrival. Inside, the cottage is simple and comforting—clean lines, soft light, and everything you need for unrushed days. The kitchenette is made for ease: an induction two burner hot plate for a skillet breakfast, a microwave for quick warm-ups, and a medium fridge with a freezer to stash your groceries. When you arrive, you’ll find a few bare essentials waiting—enough to settle in before a short drive into Jasper for a proper shop at Walmart or Brookshire Brothers. Bring the foods you love; cook at your pace; let mealtime be part of the ritual. Step outside and the property opens around you. The pond shimmers with a fountain, and if you bring a line, the catch and release fishing is a quiet joy. In season, the swimming pool cools the afternoons, and the nature trails thread through the pines in that soft, resin-scented way the woods have. There’s chopped wood by the BBQ grill for slow, smoky dinners, and a communal fireplace area where conversations stretch and stars feel closer than they did in the city. If you want more than rest, there’s learning and craft woven into the stay. By the creek, hammock slow and water quiet, a massage can loosen what travel or life has tensed. You can sink your hands into clay in a pottery session
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from 
$108
 / night
Village Creek State Park

4. Village Creek State Park

100%
(2)
State park 13mi from Vidor · 42 sites
Diverse habitats teem with wildlife while a rare free-flowing creek delights at this small park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Big Thicket National Preserve

5. Big Thicket National Preserve

92%
(6)
National park 36mi from Vidor · 1 site
Everything is bigger in Texas, and Big Thicket is no exception.
Silsbee RV Village

6. Silsbee RV Village

90%
(5)
20mi from Vidor · 14 sites
The property is 28 acres adjacent to the in Big Thicket National near Village Creek and Mill Creek. There are hiking trails from our property to Village Creek and Mill Creek. Village creek is known for its beautiful white sandbars and use to be home to a tribe of Indians in the early 1800's as groups of Indian tribes settled along the gulf coast. This park was originally built as a mobile home park in the late 1960's and renovated to accommodate RV's in the 1980's. After Hurricane Harvey destroyed the area in August of 2017 the property and completely re-vamped it in order to truly appreciate all it has to offer. We currently have 31 RV spaces and 2 cabins and laundry facilities. There is a 3 acre pond for fishing or kayaking. The park is secluded and quiet. We allow pets that are not considered dangerous breeds. Come and enjoy.
Sam Houston Jones State Park

7. Sam Houston Jones State Park

100%
(4)
State park 45mi from Vidor · 84 sites
Discover the natural splendor of Sam Houston Jones State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

River camping in Vidor means lazy mornings by the water, lines cast for catfish, and the steady hum of cicadas at dusk. With over 130 riverside campsites around Vidor, you can pitch your tent right on the bank or tuck in under the trees. Most sites run about $35 a night, but you’ll find options from $20 if you keep an eye out. THRIVE family camp and RV (12 reviews) gets steady praise for its easy river access and pet-friendly vibe. Bring your fishing gear, plan for a swim, and don’t forget binoculars—wildlife-watching here is legit. Pets welcome, toilets available, and campfires allowed at most spots. Settle in and let the river do the rest.

95% (18) 9 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Vidor

THRIVE family camp and RV

1. THRIVE family camp and RV

97%
(15)
46mi from Vidor · 7 sites · Tents, Lodging
Located near Lake Tejas or Steinhagen Reservoir travel 2.9 acres into a wooded hunting ground and enjoy a weekend of natures beauty. When you’re done setting up camp, hike the forest trails enjoy some vollyball with your friends and picnic under the shade of the trees. Our sites does have water access, an outhouse with a flushing toilet. Access to a rec area with volley ball. We also rent tents upon request. We have a 10 person tent for $50 a large 4-5 person tent with screened in area for $30. We offer a move in the woods package as well. A projector/screen setup and you bring a movie or rent one from us for $1 per title.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$20
 / night
Plentiful C & T Forestry Camp

2. Plentiful C & T Forestry Camp

100%
(1)
46mi from Vidor · 1 site · Tent, RV
Plentiful Crown & Temple Forestry Campgrounds. 🌲 Description Escape to a private forest tucked behind two peaceful lakes and a dam. Camp beneath towering trees, fish or kayak on the water, and enjoy wildlife by day and stargazing by night. Guests are welcome to cut and use forest wood for campfires or projects (please avoid large trees), adding to the adventure. There’s even a blossoming pile of firewood right in front of the property. When you arrive, look for a post marked with the number 6—this is the property. You’ll also see a surveyor’s stake in the ground with pink string and blue yarn. This natural retreat offers plenty of space for tents, hammocks, or small RVs, giving you both freedom and privacy. Please don’t disturb the small shed, but if you see it, you’re in the right place! Whether you’re here to relax, recharge, or explore, this forest hideaway is the perfect off-grid escape. ✅ Amenities Campfires allowed (cut your own wood on-site) Pet-friendly 🐾 Parking available Lake access for fishing, kayaking, swimming Wide clearings for tents, hammocks, or small RVs. 🚫 What to Bring / Know No running water or electricity (pack in/pack out) Bring your own kayak, tools, fishing gear, and camping supplies Please respect nature & leave no trace.
Pets
Campfires
from 
$16
 / night
Hogs Hollow Homestead LLC

3. Hogs Hollow Homestead LLC

49mi from Vidor · 2 sites
A Quiet Escape Arriving at the charming cottage, you’ll immediately feel the pull of nature, inviting you to leave the bustle of modern life behind. This cozy retreat for two offers everything you need to disconnect. Set in peaceful surroundings, the cottage boasts a kitchenette with an induction stove and a medium fridge, while a BBQ grill and pond with a fountain complete the tranquility. The surrounding woods offer nature walks, stargazing, and a seasonal pool, ideal for unwinding. Policy details, such as a minimum 2-night stay and no pets, will be shared after arrival. Inside, the cottage is simple and comforting—clean lines, soft light, and everything you need for unrushed days. The kitchenette is made for ease: an induction two burner hot plate for a skillet breakfast, a microwave for quick warm-ups, and a medium fridge with a freezer to stash your groceries. When you arrive, you’ll find a few bare essentials waiting—enough to settle in before a short drive into Jasper for a proper shop at Walmart or Brookshire Brothers. Bring the foods you love; cook at your pace; let mealtime be part of the ritual. Step outside and the property opens around you. The pond shimmers with a fountain, and if you bring a line, the catch and release fishing is a quiet joy. In season, the swimming pool cools the afternoons, and the nature trails thread through the pines in that soft, resin-scented way the woods have. There’s chopped wood by the BBQ grill for slow, smoky dinners, and a communal fireplace area where conversations stretch and stars feel closer than they did in the city. If you want more than rest, there’s learning and craft woven into the stay. By the creek, hammock slow and water quiet, a massage can loosen what travel or life has tensed. You can sink your hands into clay in a pottery session
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from 
$108
 / night
Village Creek State Park

4. Village Creek State Park

100%
(2)
State park 13mi from Vidor · 42 sites
Diverse habitats teem with wildlife while a rare free-flowing creek delights at this small park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Big Thicket National Preserve

5. Big Thicket National Preserve

92%
(6)
National park 36mi from Vidor · 1 site
Everything is bigger in Texas, and Big Thicket is no exception.
Silsbee RV Village

6. Silsbee RV Village

90%
(5)
20mi from Vidor · 14 sites
The property is 28 acres adjacent to the in Big Thicket National near Village Creek and Mill Creek. There are hiking trails from our property to Village Creek and Mill Creek. Village creek is known for its beautiful white sandbars and use to be home to a tribe of Indians in the early 1800's as groups of Indian tribes settled along the gulf coast. This park was originally built as a mobile home park in the late 1960's and renovated to accommodate RV's in the 1980's. After Hurricane Harvey destroyed the area in August of 2017 the property and completely re-vamped it in order to truly appreciate all it has to offer. We currently have 31 RV spaces and 2 cabins and laundry facilities. There is a 3 acre pond for fishing or kayaking. The park is secluded and quiet. We allow pets that are not considered dangerous breeds. Come and enjoy.
Sam Houston Jones State Park

7. Sam Houston Jones State Park

100%
(4)
State park 45mi from Vidor · 84 sites
Discover the natural splendor of Sam Houston Jones State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

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