Spacious, level camping well-suited for travel trailers over 40 ft long.
Full RV hookups
Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at all sites.
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Located at an old WPA resort that had the World's largest Concrete Swimming Pool and old Zoo made in caves. There are 2 RV sites and multiple tent camping sites. There is a lot of history associated with the area. Elvis and Bob Wills stayed there when the rock cabins were called Lake Cisco Courts in the 1950s.Camp adjacent to Lake Cisco in either a tent or RV. [ IF YOU ARE STAYING IN AN RV OR TRAILER PLEASE ASK IF THERE IS AN OPENING FOR THE DATE YOU DESIRE BEFORE BOOKING.] There are two RV sites available. Enjoy hiking trails, swimming, boating, and fishing on the lake.
Rates : 20 dollars per camper per night for primitive tent camping and RV sites.
Children age five and under are free.
RV details
Caravans, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Trailer tents, Motorhome, Campervan, Class C (larger motorhome with overcab space), Campervans, and Cars allowed
Vehicles under 15 meters allowed
Pull-through unit
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Grass or field
Surface levelness: Flat
Electrical hookup available
50 amps. 30 and 50 amp box at one site. Other site must have converter to 30.
Water hookup available
On-site hookup
Sewage hookup available
On-site hookup. I ask that you do not use the septic tanks for dump site because of chemicals.
No TV hookup
Generators not allowed
What to expect
RV/tent site
Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.
8 guests max per site
Pets allowed
On leash
No campfires
Fires are allowed when not under a burn ban, but you must bring your own wood.
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
Drinking water available
Spigot, tap, hose
No showers
Pack it out
Cooking equipment absent
Picnic table absent
No wifi
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 12:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Meet with Host
Cancellation policy: Super Flexible
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
Leave it better
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We tent camped at Johnnie's campground and had a great time! Very cool historic area with lots of trails in walking distance. Host was very welcoming and helpful, he even gave us some firewood he had. We went due to the proximity to the abandoned zoo trails in Cisco, and found that a very popular disc golf course (#3 in Texas and Top 100 in the world) was about an hour and a half away. Definitely worth the trip from Dallas and would camp here again.
Lynn R.
11 months on Hipcamp
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· January 2025
Fun place to stay
9 m Class A
Not too far off freeway but far enough to enjoy tge quiet and the stars. Phil was very nice and helped me find amenities. Very interesting place to stay; enjoyed nature walk in old zoo area and more. Would be happy to stay again if passing your way! Front gate was plenty wide to get through with my big RV but wider is always better ;) Thank you!
Michelle Z.
7 reviews
Recommends
· January 2025
Recommend
7 m travel trailer
Unique place to discover trails and history. Great way to get out of the city for the weekend. Great hosts.
Walker Y.
2 reviews
Recommends
· December 2024
Peaceful Retreat
12 m fifth wheel
The campsite is very peaceful. Great location with the Old Zoo Trails located fee outside of the camper. Johnnie was a great host! Would definitely recommend!
Brian B.
15 reviews
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· December 2024
Historical Abandoned Zoo Camping
10 m Class A
Super cool unique spot at the end of a historical dead end road. The history related to the old zoo is cool. If you like exploring abandoned places this should be on your bucket list. RV sites have everything there as advertised.
Emma R.
5 reviews
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· December 2024
6 m campervan
The person maintaining the land was friendly and gave me a good run down of everything. Beautiful stars and fun to explore in the morning.
Location
Cisco, Eastland, Texas, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Jumanos, Wichita, Nʉmʉnʉʉ Sookobitʉ (Comanche), and Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking