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Wild 2 Wonderful Ranch

15 sites · RVs, Tents56 acres · Mansfield, TX
Book now and receive a Free Bundle of Firewood ( upon request ) Our Open Prairie Area is perfect for viewing Starry Night Skies, Wild 2 Wonderful Ranch has 4 generations, Living on Ranch, We are right outside Mansfield Texas city limits. We are hard at work reclaiming the land to make it a park like setting. You are 2 miles from old Downtown Mansfield. ( Several quaint shops and restaurants ) There are large open areas and also forest areas. Sit outside and watch the stars and the wildlife, enjoy the peace and quiet of the country with city and stores close by Our camping areas are large and accommodate large groups or small ones THE EXPRESSIONS OF WILD 2 WONDERFUL: As the morning crests the Texas horizon, imagine waking up the serene beauty of a pastural oasis just a stones throw away from urban convenience. here, just beyond the bustling city limits of Mansfield, Texas, awaits an RV camping haven for nature enthusiasts and city explorers alike. Spanning across a reclaimed expanse that exudes a park-like tranquility, our rich verdant landscape offers spacious camping areas ideal for both intimate and sizable RV groups. Whether you're looking to bask in the majesty of star-studded night skies or to witness the gentle parade of local wildlife, the merger of rustic charm with unrestrained freedom is sure to enrich you RV camping experience. Located 2 miles from the historic heart of downtown Mansfield, Campers can indulge in the local charm of quaint shops and inviting restaurant. Meanwhile, adventure seekers and families will revel in the proximity to a wealth of the region's lush flora and innovative water features. Our RV camping retreat offers a balance rarely found a nexus where pastural beauty meets urban excitement, leaving you with an escape that caters to peace-seekers and thrill-seekers alike. Set up camp where generations have sown the seed of hospitality and embraced the blend of nature's touch with the convenience of city amenities at your fingertips. Joe Pool Lake is within 10 miles Texas Ranger Stadium (Globe life field) 21 miles AT&T Stadium ( Dallas Cowboys stadium) 21 miles Traders Village Flea Market 16 miles Hawaiian Falls water park 6.8 miles Six Flags over Texas 20 miles Six Flags Hurricane Harbor 22 miles Downtown Dallas Historic District 37 miles Ft Worth Stock Yards 25 miles Parks Mall at Arlington 16 miles State Hwy 287 3.5 miles State Hwy 360 5.9 miles Interstate 20 16 miles Mans Best Field Dog park. 1.8 miles Ft worth Botanical Gardens 26 miles Ft worth Water Gardens 23 miles
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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
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Creekside Brazos Rock Camp & Kayak

23 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents5 acres · Millsap, TX
Enjoy the sounds of nature when you stay in this unique place. A cozy, private, 4+ acre camp, half a mile down a gravel/dirt road, set up on a creek across from the river. Off the beaten path, but just about 10 miles off I20. Gated entry with camera, bathhouse- all with private access to creek and river. RV spots also available with full hook ups, fire pit and picnic tables. Also 1 fully furnished camper for rent and tent spots. We are almost never full and have plenty of space. Kayak rental and tube/shuttle available for additional fee. You could even rent the whole campground! $10 pet fee (per pet per night), must be added as an Extra and under 20lbs. All guests must sign online liability waiver before arrival.
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Camp Tonkawa Woods & Horse Camp

8 sites · Lodging, Tents35 acres · Collinsville, TX
In the early 1900’s an iconic red barn was built near the hilltop along the road between the old Mt. Zion community and Collinsville. Later in the 1900’s, the land was mostly abandoned by its owners, but not by the local fishermen! They knew its woodland fishing pond never dried up, and so was able to support a better population of fish. They also dumped a cornucopia of old motorcycles, cars and farm equipment in the front field. What else were you supposed to do with scrap metal in North Texas horse country? In 2002 the Holtzman family purchased the 35 acre tract of land. They dug a front pond for swimming and paddling, buried the scrap metal (although occasional bits of history still work their way up!), restored and brought horses back to the barn, and began consulting with local biologists about supporting native wildlife. April Holtzman launched Camp Tonkawa Outdoor Learning Center on the property to provide a beautiful, safe place for families to explore and learn about nature. Camp Tonkawa continues to host overnight and day camps with educational programing organized around various themes including: Native American culture, nature awareness, basic camping skills, primitive survival, organic gardening, herbology, outdoor cooking, western days, and horsemanship. We also host field trips and frequently conduct Girl Scout journeys for all levels in the "It's Your Planet, Love it!" series. Due to Covid-19, which limited working with groups for our educational programing, we joined Hip Camp where families who could isolate in nature together on our property.
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Riverside at BRCK

10 sites · RVs, Tents1 acre · Millsap, TX
Enjoy the sounds of nature when you stay in this unique place. A cozy, private, camp, half a mile down a gravel/dirt road, set up on the Brazos River across from Rock Creek. Off the beaten path, but just about 10 miles off I20. RV spot and tent sites available at Riverside. Also 1 fully furnished camper for rent, and additional RV/tents spots, across the street at Creekside. We are almost never full and have plenty of space. Kayak rental and tube/shuttle available for additional fee. You could even rent the whole campground! Brazos Rock Camp Kayak web-site has more info. *electric access at the pole on the back left of the property, and water/dump station and Bathhouse is across the field at Creekside. Pets must be preapproved and entered as guests for occupancy purposes. Please see rules in photos.
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Fuller's Folly River Ranch

3 sites · Lodging350 acres · Weatherford, TX
Sundancer On The Brazos sits on Comanche Creek in an isolated forest on a 350 acre working cattle ranch with a quarter mile of river frontage! The Comanche were quite active up and down this part of the Brazos when the earliest settlers arrived around 1850, until the Comanches' eventual conquest by the Texas Rangers and their Colt pistols around 1870; we have found lots of flint and some arrowheads on high places here. Going further back in history, the Fuller's Folly River Ranch has an abundance of petrified wood, they say that if you have fossilized sea shells you were under water, but if you have petrified wood you had land creatures. Hunting for petrified wood is a fun adventure here. (But leave them for the next person to discover!) Weatherford is only 10 minutes away and Granbury is only 20 minutes away; both have great restaurants. And this close to Fort Worth (30min), you could actually commute and have a ranch to come home to at night--note the lower pricing mid week.
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Arison's Farm Stay

1 site · Lodging8 acres · Granbury, TX
Welcome to the Airstream on Arison Farm. While you enjoy your farm stay, watch the chickens and the goats forage on our eight-acre property just five minutes from Granbury’s historic square, and two miles from the closest boat ramp. Soak in the water trough right off the porch, or lounge by the fire pit. Use our farm as home base while you explore the local wineries, breweries, restaurants, antique and junk shops and so much more that Granbury has to offer. We even offer WiFi and a smart TV. Access to the Airstream will be in a field where we keep our goats, chickens, turkeys, and large, friendly livestock guardian dog. Feel welcome to explore our front field, located between our driveway/parking area and the road. We tend to leave grass here high at some times of the year for the wild flowers, but there are paths mowed around and through it. This is where our big green houses (high tunnels) are. The huge tree in the middle is an old native pecan.
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