The best beach camping near Willow Park

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In Willow Park, you’ll find over 600 beach campsites—enough variety that you can pitch a tent, stroll to the water, and still have money left for ice cream. The average night goes for $40, but you can snag a spot for as little as $25. Campsites line the lake, cluster near sandy coves, and settle beneath oaks. Top picks like Gypsy Moon Hideaway (411 reviews), Bee Mountain River Resort (146 reviews), and Lake Godstone™ Lodging and Camping (142 reviews) get high marks for easy water access and friendly hosts. Most campgrounds allow pets, offer toilets and showers, and cater to folks who want to fish, watch wildlife, or saddle up for horseback rides. In short: Willow Park makes it simple to camp close to the sand, with plenty of options for every style and budget.

97% (846)

Top-rated campgrounds

Bee Mountain River Resort

2. Bee Mountain River Resort

98%
(211)
43mi from Willow Park · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Cleburne, TX
Nature and wildlife filled with fun and relaxation, Bee Mountain River Resort is a one-of-a-kind property. Private, spacious and beautiful, we are blessed with 1.5 miles of sandy beaches along the Brazos River where campers leave the stress and white noise of life’s hectic pace behind. Visitors enjoy our quiet and beautiful surroundings along with the good company of family and friends. And best of all, you get to play on some of the finest water in Texas for boating, fishing and water sports. Adults and kids love it here because it’s a great place to hang out, to be active, and to have some good old fashion fun. Our customers are usually groups of friends and family; many of them have camped here for years. A few even claim to have grown up on the river and, to some extent, that might be true. Bee Mountain Resort is a secluded off-the-grid campground that's been around since the '70s. And it's pretty well known to the locals. I first discovered the Brazos River back in 1985 looking for smooth water to ski on. And having developed so many great memories camping over the years, I can confidently say our resort is classic and old school. Change comes pretty slow on the Brazos.....and we happen to like it that way! Family, friends, kids and pets all love our amazing getaway; it's a rare gem best shared with good people. Every campsite is located directly on the river and all of them are huge. Firewood, ice, kayaks, paddleboards and generators are available at low prices. Great tasting water from our 500' deep well, clean restrooms and a camper dump station are located on premises. We are very pet friendly providing your pet is friendly.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$60
 / night
Lake Godstone™ Top of Dam Group Campgound will accommodate up to 25 guests in guest provided small RV's, tents and campers.

3. Lake Godstone™ Lodging and Camping

98%
(244)
43mi from Willow Park · 29 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Graford, TX
Lake Godstone™, near Graford, Texas, is a thriving destination introduced to the market in 2017. Initially focused on families, church youth groups, and sports teams, it has since become a hub for a wide array of events, such as birthday and graduation parties, family reunions, church camps, and business team-building retreats. The venue boasts extensive facilities and activities, including: Accommodations: A 35-person lodge, a three-bedroom guest home, fully furnished cabins, primitive cabins, group campgrounds, RV and tenting campsites, and primitive tenting sites. Recreational Activities: Three sandy beaches, six partially covered docks with swim ladders and canoe moorings, kayaks, canoes, a rowboat, pedal boats, water lily pads, and a sports field complex featuring a lit basketball court, sand volleyball court, and baseball and soccer practice fields. Nature and Exploration: An observatory with a telescope, four miles of mountain bike and hike trails, two new fishing ponds, wildlife feed and water stations, a bird view house overlooking a beaver pond, an aquaponics greenhouse, and six miles of all-weather roads. Rental Options: UTVs, a golf cart, and a pontoon boat. Amenities: A comfort station with restrooms and showers, picnic tables, charcoal grills, large fire pits, shelters, a tree house shelter, a campground office, and a small store with a kids' sand playground. Lake Godstone's diverse offerings and scenic environment make it an ideal location for any retreat or gathering.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$40
 / night
Gated entry- self check in

9. Creekside Brazos Rock Camp & Kayak

98%
(83)
23mi from Willow Park · 23 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · 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.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$25
 / night

In Willow Park, you’ll find over 600 beach campsites—enough variety that you can pitch a tent, stroll to the water, and still have money left for ice cream. The average night goes for $40, but you can snag a spot for as little as $25. Campsites line the lake, cluster near sandy coves, and settle beneath oaks. Top picks like Gypsy Moon Hideaway (411 reviews), Bee Mountain River Resort (146 reviews), and Lake Godstone™ Lodging and Camping (142 reviews) get high marks for easy water access and friendly hosts. Most campgrounds allow pets, offer toilets and showers, and cater to folks who want to fish, watch wildlife, or saddle up for horseback rides. In short: Willow Park makes it simple to camp close to the sand, with plenty of options for every style and budget.

97% (846)

Top-rated campgrounds

Bee Mountain River Resort

2. Bee Mountain River Resort

98%
(211)
43mi from Willow Park · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Cleburne, TX
Nature and wildlife filled with fun and relaxation, Bee Mountain River Resort is a one-of-a-kind property. Private, spacious and beautiful, we are blessed with 1.5 miles of sandy beaches along the Brazos River where campers leave the stress and white noise of life’s hectic pace behind. Visitors enjoy our quiet and beautiful surroundings along with the good company of family and friends. And best of all, you get to play on some of the finest water in Texas for boating, fishing and water sports. Adults and kids love it here because it’s a great place to hang out, to be active, and to have some good old fashion fun. Our customers are usually groups of friends and family; many of them have camped here for years. A few even claim to have grown up on the river and, to some extent, that might be true. Bee Mountain Resort is a secluded off-the-grid campground that's been around since the '70s. And it's pretty well known to the locals. I first discovered the Brazos River back in 1985 looking for smooth water to ski on. And having developed so many great memories camping over the years, I can confidently say our resort is classic and old school. Change comes pretty slow on the Brazos.....and we happen to like it that way! Family, friends, kids and pets all love our amazing getaway; it's a rare gem best shared with good people. Every campsite is located directly on the river and all of them are huge. Firewood, ice, kayaks, paddleboards and generators are available at low prices. Great tasting water from our 500' deep well, clean restrooms and a camper dump station are located on premises. We are very pet friendly providing your pet is friendly.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$60
 / night
Lake Godstone™ Top of Dam Group Campgound will accommodate up to 25 guests in guest provided small RV's, tents and campers.

3. Lake Godstone™ Lodging and Camping

98%
(244)
43mi from Willow Park · 29 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Graford, TX
Lake Godstone™, near Graford, Texas, is a thriving destination introduced to the market in 2017. Initially focused on families, church youth groups, and sports teams, it has since become a hub for a wide array of events, such as birthday and graduation parties, family reunions, church camps, and business team-building retreats. The venue boasts extensive facilities and activities, including: Accommodations: A 35-person lodge, a three-bedroom guest home, fully furnished cabins, primitive cabins, group campgrounds, RV and tenting campsites, and primitive tenting sites. Recreational Activities: Three sandy beaches, six partially covered docks with swim ladders and canoe moorings, kayaks, canoes, a rowboat, pedal boats, water lily pads, and a sports field complex featuring a lit basketball court, sand volleyball court, and baseball and soccer practice fields. Nature and Exploration: An observatory with a telescope, four miles of mountain bike and hike trails, two new fishing ponds, wildlife feed and water stations, a bird view house overlooking a beaver pond, an aquaponics greenhouse, and six miles of all-weather roads. Rental Options: UTVs, a golf cart, and a pontoon boat. Amenities: A comfort station with restrooms and showers, picnic tables, charcoal grills, large fire pits, shelters, a tree house shelter, a campground office, and a small store with a kids' sand playground. Lake Godstone's diverse offerings and scenic environment make it an ideal location for any retreat or gathering.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$40
 / night
Gated entry- self check in

9. Creekside Brazos Rock Camp & Kayak

98%
(83)
23mi from Willow Park · 23 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · 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.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$25
 / night

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