Pecans on the Paluxy - River Views

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370 reviews

· Glen Rose, Somervell, Texas

5 acres hosted by Paul B.

5 RV/tent sites

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

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Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Pitch your tent or boondock your RV on the Paluxy River under giant pecan trees. Enjoy the scenic view of our beautiful river. Our private property is located near the historic square of glen rose but feels like you are miles away in the country. Have fun kayaking, swimming, fishing, or just sit back and enjoy the views. We have 5 different spacious sites to choose from. Most have a tree break area in-between for privacy. Or rent all 5 and have the entire property to yourself. Updated river photos will be posted on our Facebook page, or message me for updates. Unfortunately, I'm not able to control the river. It goes up and down depending on rain and temperatures. The river gets pretty low during July and August. Wheeler Branch Reservoir(only a few miles from camp) is a great spot to swim and fish when the river water levels are lower. Very small lake that is good for swimming and kayaking with a dock, clear waters. We have 5 different sites. All of them overlook the Paluxy River, have rock fire pits, seating areas, patios, and stairs down to riverbed. You will have access to one of the most beautiful parts of the Paluxy River. During drought conditions and high temperatures I always recommend keeping your head above water and avoiding stagnant areas in the river. In order to reserve a spot you must be 21 or over. This is not a extremely remote place where you can party and go crazy. We want everyone to be able to sit back, relax and enjoy the views. Site Big Pecan: This is the farthest site upriver and has one of the largest pecan trees I've ever seen. The trees provide great shade cover during the summer. This site has an awesome rock patio seating area with 2 wooden Adirondack chairs overlooking the river with stairs to provide easy access down into the water. It also has a rock firepit with 2 wooden Adirondack chairs on a rock patio. Also includes a kids sand box, and a picnic table with shade umbrella, and numerous extras available to rent. Site 1 Limestone ledge: Firepit seating area overlooking the river with 4 Adirondack chairs and a shade umbrella, separate rock patio closer to the water overlooking the river with 2 wooden rocking chairs, stairs down to riverbed, huge pecan trees, kids play set with sand box, 1 picnic table, shade umbrella, and a 10' x 10' raised tent deck platform overlooking the river. Site 2: Firepit seating area overlooking limestone riverbed with 3 Adirondack chairs, picnic table with a shade umbrella, 10' x 10' raised tent / deck platform, stairs down to riverbed and shallow area of the river for kids to play. Awesome view of the river with trees / shrubs on each side for privacy. Site 3: Firepit seating area overlooking the riverbed, 2 wooden Adirondack chairs, 2 picnic tables, 1 shade umbrella, 2 sets of rock stairs to the riverbed, shallow area of the river for kids to play. Awesome view of the river with trees / shrubs on each side for privacy. Site 4 Farthest site downstream. Nice rock patio overlooking the river with two wooden rocking chairs. Easy access for RVs and trailers. Rock stairs to the river for easy access. Fire pit with rock patio around it with 4 wooden Adirondack chairs. Picnic table with shade umbrella. Kids sand box. Shallow areas for kids to play in the river. Deeper fishing hole about 100 feet down river. Great area to sit in the river with a lawn chair. Awesome view of the river with trees / shrubs on each side for privacy. A lot of people buy two sites for more privacy and room for larger groups. For example, many purchase Big Pecan and site 1 together. Or sites 2 and 3. kayaks, wood, outdoor games, frisbee golf baskets and disc, grill and utensils, propane firepit, and other extras available for rent. Please select those during checkout Tips: Bring river shoes, nose plugs, swimming essentials. Parts of the river can be very slippery. Bring life jackets, especially for children. Bring the essentials for any camping trip including: sunscreen, bug spray, anti-itch meds, etc. Chairs and sunshades to sit in the river are always popular. The Paluxy river ranges from just a few inches deep to 5 feet deep in our camping area. There are more swimming holes a little deeper up and downstream. Water is available at the entrance. No restroom - pack in, pack out. Bring your own potty and water. If you are not familiar with dry camping do some research. There are all types of methods for restrooms, heating, cooling, etc. available now to make it enjoyable. Dogs are allowed on leash. Please do not allow your dog to roam freely if they are aggressive in nature. Clean up after them. Cancellation Policy: You may cancel up to 3 days before your stay for a full refund. Weekends during peak seasons (March - June & September - November) are non-refundable unless canceled and another camper reserves the site. I do offer partial refunds for extreme weather conditions. Activities Nearby: Dinosaur Valley State Park (Hiking, Biking, Swimming) - 4.5 miles Fossil Rim Wildlife Center (Drive through the park) - 3.9 miles Historic Glen Rose Square (Eat, shop) - .5 miles Big Rocks Park (Free, Kids love to crawl on the huge boulders and wade in the river) - 1.3 miles Oakdale Park (Swimming pool, playground) - 1.4 miles Paluxy Heritage Park / River Walk (Free, Pretty walk, Connects to Big Rocks dam)- 1.2 miles Somervell County Museum (Free, donation) - .7 miles Wheeler Branch Reservoir - (small lake, good kayak fishing, clear)Expo Center (Rodeos, dog shows, different events depending on schedule) Places to eat:*Hammonds BBQ - 2 miles*Sexton Feed Mill Grill/Bar (River View) - .7 miles Los Primos Mexican Food/Bar - 1.7 miles*Mama Mia Mexican Cuisine -*Riverhouse Grill (Lil more upscale) - .4 miles*The Green Pickle (Hamburgers) - .7 milesLa Vita Italian Food - .7 miles*Big Cup Eatery (Breakfast, Dinner) - .9 miles* Storiebook Cafe (Sandwiches, wraps)- .8 miles Beehive Cafe - (hamburgers, Mexican food)Simple Simons (Pizza, calzones) -Snyder's Tavern Bar - .5 miles Blackies Bar/Grill - .7 miles Bull Lion Ranch Winery - .7 miles*Shoo-Fly Soda Shop (Ice-cream, pies) - .7 miles*Loco Coyote Grill/Bar (BBQ) - 8.8 miles Crave Bakery (coffee, pastries) - .8 miles*Grounded Coffee Shop (Coffee, salad bar)Debbie’s Restaurant (Breakfast) -Tiger Corner (Pastries, Sandwiches) -Subway -Sugar Biscuits (Lil Everything) -Teriyaki Chinese Food -Sunshine Doughnuts - *Rough Creek Lodge (upscale reservations, lunch $25, Dinner $125) - 15 miles*Overlook Cafe Fossil Rim (Free by bypassing main entrance, hamburgers, awesome view, petting zoo, gift shop) - 4 miles 7-Eleven Laredo Taco -Tacote (breakfast burritos, lunch) Cancellation Policy: You have until 3 days before your arrival to cancel for a full refund. This is strictly enforced for weekends or holidays. Credits for future stays are not available due to insurance reasons. Cancel as soon as you can. If you cancel after the 3 day period, but I am able to fill the site a refund will be given minus any fees incurred. Please understand there is only 5 sites at this location. A late cancellation hurts our business and those families that wanted to reserve a spot.

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Site 1 - Pecan Trees & Patio

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 33 ft

Site 1 contains the following: Large fire pit Seating area overlooking river Picnic Table x 1 15’ Hammock stand for your own hammock or rent one of ours. 4 Adirondack chairs Rock patio with stairs that views river Easy access to river with rock stairs to river bed Large Pecan Trees 10’ x 10’ raised tent deck overlooking river. Potable water is available at the entrance. Sandy soil Room for larger vehicles / trailers / RV / Numerous Tents Don’t forget any rental extras such as kayaks, games, wood, etc during checkout. For river levels be sure to check out our Facebook page. In mid July and August the Paluxy River can get pretty low. Bring your own restroom, shoes to wear in the river and around camp, sunscreen and other camping essentials. Cancellation Policy. You have until 3 days before your arrival to cancel for a full refund. This is strictly enforced for weekends or holidays. Credits for future stays are not available. Cancel as soon as you can. If I am able to fill the site a refund will be given minus any fees incurred. Please understand their is only 5 sites at this location. A late cancellation hurts our business and those families that wanted to reserve a spot.

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Site 2 - Firepit w/River View

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 33 ft

Site 2: Rock firepit overlooking river. Seating area overlooking river Picnic Table x 1 2 wooden Adirondack chairs Rock staircases to river for easy access. Nice view of river / limestone ledges Shallow area for kids to play. Room for two vehicles / trailer / Several Tents 10’ x 10’ raised tent deck overlooking river. Potable water is available at the entrance. 15’ Hammock stand for your own hammock or rent one of ours. Don’t forget any rental extras such as kayaks, games, wood, etc during checkout. For river levels be sure to check out our Facebook page. In mid July and August the Paluxy River can get pretty low. Bring your own restroom, shoes to wear in the river and around camp, sunscreen and other camping essentials. Cancellation Policy. You have until 3 days before your arrival to cancel for a full refund. This is strictly enforced for weekends or holidays. Credits for future stays are not available. Cancel as soon as you can. If you cancel after the 3 day period but I am able to fill the site a refund will be given minus any fees incurred. Please understand there is only 5 sites at this location. A late cancellation hurts our business and those families that wanted to reserve a spot.

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Site 3 - Patio w/ River View

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 33 ft

Site 3 includes the following: 2 picnic tables Rock patio with fire pit made of rock and geode crystals overlooking riverbed. 12” x 10” raised wooden tent deck overlooking riverbed. 2 wooden Adirondack chairs. 2 rock stair cases to river Potable water is available at the entrance. 15’ Hammock stand for your own hammock or rent one of ours. Nice view of limestone riverbed Room for two vehicles / trailer / Small RV / Several Tents Don’t forget any rental extras such as kayaks, games, wood, etc during checkout. For river levels be sure to check out our Facebook page. In mid July and August the Paluxy River can get pretty low. Bring your own restroom, shoes to wear in the river and around camp, sunscreen and other camping essentials. Cancellation Policy. You have until 3 days before your arrival to cancel for a full refund. This is strictly enforced for weekends or holidays. Credits for future stays are not available. Cancel as soon as you can. If you cancel after the 3 day period but I am able to fill the site a refund will be given minus any fees incurred. Please understand there is only 5 sites at this location. A late cancellation hurts our business and those families that wanted to reserve a spot.

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Big Pecan - Patio w/River View

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 33 ft

Site: Big Pecan This is the farthest site up river. It contains one of the largest pecan trees I've ever seen. Nice shade during the summer months. Contains a rock patio that overlooks the river and stairs for easy access. Or leave the kids at home and sit back and enjoy the beautiful view of the river. Picnic table with canopy x 1 15’ Hammock stand for your own hammock or rent one of ours. Wooden Adirondack chairs x 4 Huge pecan trees for shade. Rock patio with stairs overlooking the river. Stairs to riverbed for easy access. Don’t forget any rental extras such as kayaks, games, hammock, wood, etc during checkout. For river levels be sure to check out our Facebook page. Campfires are allowed in rock firepits only. Please put fires out if unattended. Pets are allowed on leash. Potable water is available at the entrance. Bring your own restroom, shoes to wear in the river and around camp, sunscreen and other camping essentials. Cancellation Policy: You have until 3 days before your arrival to cancel for a full refund. This is strictly enforced for weekends or holidays. Credits for future stays are not available due to insurance reasons. Cancel as soon as you can. If you cancel after the 3 day period, but I am able to fill the site a refund will be given minus any fees incurred. Please understand there is only 5 sites at this location. A late cancellation hurts our business and those families that wanted to reserve a spot.

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Site 4 - Patio w/ River View

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 33 ft

Site 4 is the farthest site down river. Has a rock patio and stairs overlooking the river. Includes a firepit with rock patio seating area. The river is also great for little ones or sitting in the river with a lawn chair. The river widens out and has shallow rapids. There is also a deeper spot not to far down river that is good for fishing with small bass and channel catfish. Rock patio overlooking the river. Rock stairs down to the river bed for easy access. 4 wooden Adirondack chairs. 2 wooden rocking chairs. Picnic table x 1 Sand box for kids Potable water is available at the entrance. 15’ hammock stand for your own hammock our rent one of ours. Pad for trailers and rvs. Don’t forget any rental extras such as kayaks, games, wood, etc during checkout. For river levels be sure to check out our Facebook page. In mid July and August the Paluxy River can get pretty low. Bring your own restroom, shoes to wear in the river and around camp, sunscreen and other camping essentials. Cancellation Policy. You have until 3 days before your arrival to cancel for a full refund. This is strictly enforced for weekends or holidays. Credits for future stays are not available. Cancel as soon as you can. If you cancel after the 3 day period but I am able to fill the site a refund will be given minus any fees incurred. Please understand there is only 5 sites at this location. A late cancellation hurts our business and those families that wanted to reserve a spot.

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99% Recommend670 ratings · 370 reviews

The campsite is a hit among families and nature lovers alike, offering a serene backdrop with convenient access to a clear and mild-temperature river. Visitors appreciate the thoughtful amenities like spacious tent platforms, fire pits, and hammocks, making the outdoor experience comfortable and enjoyable. While the site is generally quiet and clean, some guests mentioned occasional road noise and encounters with wildlife such as ants and snakes. Overall, the combination of natural beauty and practical features has left most campers eager to return.

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Erica V.

1 review

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· May 2025

Tent · Group trip ·

Site 2 - Firepit w/River View

We had a great time at this campsite! The grounds were well-kept, the water was clean, and everything was just as described. It was peaceful, spacious, and perfect for a weekend getaway. We did come across a copperhead snake during our stay. It was a good reminder to stay aware of your surroundings—especially in natural areas like this. Otherwise, we really enjoyed our time and would definitely consider coming back!

Steve H.

3 reviews

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· May 2025

Beautiful Spot on the Puluxy

Tent · With pets ·

Big Pecan - Patio w/River View

Great get away for a day trip or weekend. Nice tent deck and fire pit area with plenty of space around the camp. Tent deck was just shy of our 12’ wide tent but the ground was level and just fine. Has playground and sand box with toys the kids enjoyed. Great path down to the water. Clean and maintained camp site. Good view of the stars through the tree tops. Had some visitors (raccoons) in the trees but didn't come into camp or disturb us. Fun to watch them do their thing. We had a great time paddle boarding up the river to a local water hole with the family and 2 pups. Visited the big rocks park in the late afternoon to get some good sunset starburst pictures. The kids love those giant boulders. I dont have any photos of the site was too busy enjoying the moments.

Tim L.

1 review

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· May 2025

Tent · With pets ·

Site 3 - Patio w/ River View

The camp grounds were lovely. They provided a platform for a tent with turf. There was a huge fire pit! The water was clear and mild temperatures. We appreciate the little extra things that they added making camping easier like a picnic table and hammock.

Jeff H.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

22 ft toy hauler ·

Site 4 - Patio w/ River View

Had a great time with family at this site. We had three of the 5 spaces and they all were great. We will be back

Chris L.

7 months on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Site 3 is for me!

Tent · With kids ·

Site 3 - Patio w/ River View

We loved Site 3! The site is large is space and quiet. The only thing we could partially hear was a generator from site 2 but that’s about it. The water was cool and clear. Although kayaks are available to rent, right in front of site 3 is very shallow and best for pool noodles and inflatable tubes. Water shoes are recommended but not required. My 3 year old had a blast jumping in the water. The water picket was extremely close to refill our jugs. My only concerns would be the ants and how to combat them next time. There were a lot of red ants and it made it tough to sit anywhere without worrying about my legs. We saw 2 snakes that didn’t bother us but definitely scared the girls. Hahah. Other than that, my family had a blast and we would definitely book again!

Matt D.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

A True Texas Gem!!

Tent ·

Big Pecan - Patio w/River View

We had an absolute blast at Pecans on the Paluxy! The campground is easy to find, well maintained, and Paul was very easy to get ahold of and responsive to all of our requests! Make sure you get the kayaks because the river is so much fun to explore! We fished, enjoyed a campfire under the stars, found some creek beds to walk into, and had a great family bonding time!

Location

Glen Rose, Somervell, Texas, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking