The best camping near Cedar Hill State Park

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Cedar Hill State Park adventure.

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Escape to this tranquil lakeside retreat to fish, hike, and camp beneath the stars.

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Eagle Ford Campground

80 sites · RVs, Tents In Cedar Hill State Park

Coyote Crossing Campground

75 sites · RVs, Tents In Cedar Hill State Park

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Hog Wallow Campground

50 sites · RVs, Tents In Cedar Hill State Park

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Lakeview Campground

71 sites · RVs, Tents In Cedar Hill State Park

Sunset over Joe Pool Lake from Shady Ridge

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Shady Ridge Campground

77 sites · RVs, Tents In Cedar Hill State Park

Dinosaur Valley State Park, January 18, 2015. Getting ready to hit trail.

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Cedar Hill Primitive Campground

30 sites In Cedar Hill State Park

Top-rated campgrounds near Cedar Hill State Park

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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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Texas Safari Camp

54 sites · Lodging, Tents31 acres · Kaufman, TX

Escape the stresses of city living on this wooded & secluded 31 acre wildlife habitat.This magical property is only one hour east of Dallas but it feels like another world.At the end of a one lane road with two ponds,trails & wildlife,it is perfect for tent camping groups & individuals.EVERYONE IS WELCOME.No designated camp sites- camp anywhere except between the green building & front pond. More peaceful than most state parks,it is kid & family friendly-not a get drunk & rowdy place.Loud,vulgar people,radios,generators,fireworks & anything that disrupts the peace & tranquility is not permitted.Car alarms must be disabled.Acoustic music is allowed but there is a 10pm-8am noise curfew.Non aggressive, non barking & leashed dogs are OK.Next to the Texas Zoofari Park with 900 exotic animals,many can be seen from the road(or pay to drive through & feed them).While it adjoins the wildlife park on two sides,Texas Safari Camp is in no way affiliated with Texas Zoofari Park. Enjoy swimming & paddling kayaks & paddleboards in the clean water front pond.Parents must bring life jackets for their non swimming kids & personally supervise them.No swimmers with sun screen or insect repellant allowed.Ponds are stocked with bass, cat, crappie & bluegill.Fishing is catch & release with single barbless hook lures only. The rustic outhouse has lights, composting toilet & sink.There is water & electricity,an open air cold water shower (no privacy),dish sink & counter nearby. You must pack out your garbage.No burning of garbage.I will take your garbage to the dump for $10 per bag (payable in cash).Wagons are provided for hauling your gear back to camp.Wagons must be returned to parking area after unloading. Campfires are in designated fire pits only or bring your own self contained metal fire pits.Split firewood can be purchased for $1 per piece (payable in cash) or collect sticks to burn.No firewood from outside of this property can be burned. All forms of hunting,guns,bow & arrows,bb guns,slingshots & weapons of any kind are forbidden. The tiny Hummingbird Treehouse has leaded glass window,screened operable windows,queen bed,small bed in loft,lights,a fan,outdoor tables & chairs.No AC or heat.Bring your sleeping bags & pillows.No food, smoking or pets allowed in the tree house.

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Bee Mountain River Resort

10 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · Cleburne, TX

Nature and wildlife mixed with fun and relaxation, Bee Mountain River Resort is truly a one-of-a-kind property. Private, spacious and beautiful, we are blessed with 1.5 miles of sandy beaches along the Brazos River and the paved road leading you here dead ends right at our front gate. Customers are usually groups of friends & family; many 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 River 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 in 1985 looking for great water to ski on. Having developed many great memories camping here, I would describe our ranch as classic and old school. Change comes pretty slow.....and we like it that way! Family, friends, kids & pets all love our amazing getaway. A rare gem that's best shared with good friendly people. Each and every campsite is located directly on the river and all of them are huge. Firewood, ice, kayaks, paddle boards 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.

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Liberty Hill Hideaway Lake Retreat

17 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents7 acres · Dawson, TX

Lake life at Liberty Hill Hideaway gives you choices that fit your life style. Our main-house accommodations include 2 queen-size bedrooms w/ensuites, a shared large balcony, crow's nest, kitchen, dining area, living room and laundry room. If you prefer glamping, enjoy our 2 remodeled vintage RVs sharing outdoor shower. The grounds are beautiful and fit for 3 campsites w/electricity, and 1 primitive campsite with tent & meditation habak. Shared restroom and shower for outdoor sites. This is the perfect place to restore your soul. If you are a free spirit who loves nature, quirky, lakelife, stars, trees, flowers, luscious foliage, pretty much everything about the outdoors and being in a tranquil country setting, this is your vacation and time-out place. Enjoy snoozing in the hammocks, playing croquet with your friends, stargazing from the Crow's Nest, enjoying drinks or mushroom coffee or tea on the patio bar, a game of pool, firepits, listening to good music from other free spirits, the habak tent, tent camping, glamping in restored vintage RVs, staying in eclectic-designed rooms in the main house with private restrooms, sitting out on the shared balcony. boating and fishing on Navarro Mills Lake. There're so many things to do when you just relax and get back to nature. Let the day take you away. Lake life is better at Liberty Hill Hideaway lake retreat. Plan your next getaway here!

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DeerCreek Campground

7 sites · Tents57 acres · Cleburne, TX

Property is on the farm where I grew up about 9 miles northeast of Glen Rose off of Highway 67. It has various trees on property with cedar, live oak, post oak, etc. Campsites are in front of a wide waterfall which is about 5 feet in height. You can fall asleep with the sound of the waterfalls! We have three ground tent sites and two 14 by 14 deck sites if you want to be up off the ground. Each site has a fire ring and electricity. There are well-marked trails across the creek which go to a meadow and a big treehouse I built several years ago. Glen Rose has several restaurants known for barbecue and Mexican food. Granbury is 25 minutes away with lots of shopping and restaurants around their historic town square. Glen Rose also has a town square.

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Hideout Ridge

8 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents50 acres · Covington, TX

50 acres covered in large oak trees. We offer several miles of hiking trails, a three acre vineyard, a beautiful pond, secluded camping and abundant wildlife. Located in north western Hill County 15 miles from I-35, Hideout Ridge looks out upon the highest point in the county. Each camp site is separated by trees. A cedar bathhouse with a toilet and hot water shower is a five minute walk from the tent sites and non potable water is available from the tap. A fire pit is available except during dry conditions . The host lives on the property.

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Burgers Lake Camping

5 sites · RVs, Tents30 acres · Fort Worth, TX

Burgers Lake is a 30 acre property inside Fort Worth City Limits. We are minutes away from your favorite Fort Worth attractions: Fort Worth Zoo: 7.8 miles Joe T Garcia's: 5 miles Fort Worth Stock Yards: 5 miles Dickeys Arena: 5.6 miles Fort Worth Botanical Gardens: 5.9 miles Downtown Fort Worth: 5.6 miles Panther Island Pavilion: 5.6 miles Our amenities: Jump pillow Sand Volleyball Court Half court basketball Shared Hot shower Outdoor showers Toilets Areas to sit near a spring fed stream Trails down the Trinity River Lots of picnic tables Lots of grills Fire pits Room to ride bikes Can bring your golf cart, ATV, or side by side as long as you ride it respectfully

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Friends In RV Spaces

7 sites · RVs6 acres · Azle, TX

Full hookup RV sites on a small North Texas homestead farm, close enough to town to be convenient but far enough to enjoy a quiet country atmosphere. Daytime access to a full bathroom with large shower, and even laundry on site. Farm fresh eggs and veggies often available during the season. We are a homestead farm that offers campsites in your RV, NOT an RV park. We offer a peaceful place to unplug without 100 neighbors.

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The Dusty Nickel

8 sites · RVs, Tents52 acres · Cleburne, TX

Learn more about this land: Step away from the hustle and bustle of city life back to a quiet ranch setting. Set on a beautiful working cattle ranch surrounded by hills, this camping area gives you the peace and serenity you are looking for. Spend the days exploring the ranch, playing in the seasonal creek, fishing in the stock tank, or feeding the wild cows. Then, spend the nights looking up at the stars, sitting by the campfire and enjoying the night time sounds of the wild. When you need time away from the ranch, visit nearby Cleburne State Park, Dinosaur Valley State Park, the Brazos river, historic Glen Rose, or enjoy a Cleburne Railroaders baseball game. Although there is plenty of room for all campers at the Dusty Nickel, we want to leave room for our grass fed cows to roam too, so we are limiting it to 4 camping spots per night. There isn't electric, sewer or water at the sites, however, water is available near the house to refill tanks etc. The owner does live on site, but will respect your privacy and you can be out of the direct sight of the house depending where you camp.

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Blue Moon Camping TX

12 sites · RVs, Tents47 acres · Hubbard, TX

Beautiful, secluded campsite, just minutes away from Navarro Mills Lake, this is the perfect campsite for hiking, fishing, kayaking, boating, tubing and any activity the lake has to offer. Our property backs up to The Core of Engineers' property, that has 5,500 acres of public land, https://www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/navarro/faq.asp . We have amazing wildlife in the area, deer, birds, squirrels, bobcats, raccoons, and hogs. We keep deer feeders on the property, and you could see the deer just before dark. BRING YOUR BOAT!! (One of the best Catfish & Crappie Lakes in Texas) The access to the lake is less than a 1/2 mile down the road, boat ramp. Fishing, swimming, exploring. You can fish the small pond on the property. Explore the property, In the evening if you’re quiet and from a distance you can probably watch the deer come to the feeders. Bring your mountain bikes, ride the county road. Star gazing at night. There are some targets around the place if you like target shooting. You will need your own guns and ammunition. This activity is at your own risk. Neighboring town, Malone is about 8 miles away. It's quite small but does have a convenience store, with ice, drinks, food, and worms for fishing. There is also a small-town bar with music and food. Hubbard is a nice little town about 15 miles away. It features small cafes, antique shopping, gas and a Sonic. The town of West is much larger and about 30 miles away. West features Czech Bakeries, & old town square shopping. Don’t forget mosquito spray, bedding, and drinking water. There is plenty of dead wood for fire, but you may want something to cut it into smaller pieces. Please don’t go too big or crazy with fire. Conditions can be very dry. Keep the wood burning fireplace in the tent to small fires please. Tents can fit 2 adults comfortably; bring your kids and sleep on floor or bring your own tent to set up for them. children are free no extra charge.

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A Little Piece of Paradise

84 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents150 acres · Terrell, TX

A little piece of paradise, a rustic country place near the sky to breathe fresh air, hear the birds sing, fish if you like fishing, enough space to walk among the trees and enjoy nature, if you are lucky you will see the deer or wild pigs . The property has a house, a cabin and in the middle of the two there is a pool next to a small lake (if Reserve it 3 nights the pool be came exclusive), a barbecue gas grill and tables for a small pool party The property is outside of the city limits but is close to the city, 15 minutes from walmart. If you have specific questions fill free to text. Wifi upon request. We have deer during the season, wild hogs, a temporary river, creek, several ponds to fish, area to to ride ATVs, many trees, plus we are working in developing for more activities in the future

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Countryside camp

2 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Royse City, TX

Countryside Camp, welcomes all types of travelers to enjoy 3 acres, big or small groups for parties/events. We have plenty of space. Privately owned. Surrounding country neighbors and their beautiful animals, birds of all species and other little fun creatures that love to make appearances while singing at times peacock ,roosters. Great spot even if you’re traveling passing through with horses or cattle. 10 minutes to grocery stores, restaurants and 25 minutes to Lake Tawakoni or Lake Ray Hubbard which offer restaurants with a dining patio lake view and other amenities of this beautiful lake, with a skyline view of Dallas and surrounding city's events and attractions just 20 to 30 minutes away. 10 minutes to the famous Buc-ees And the drag strip for all you hot rod lovers is 5 mins away Poseidon Raceway park. Amenities- Picnic table with umbrella Solar lighting private space to set up personal toilet trash cans big fire pit grill $15 a day kayak rental hammock space near big fire pit

The best camping near Cedar Hill State Park guide

Overview

About

Just 30 minutes from downtown Dallas and Fort Worth, Cedar Hill State Park provides a pocket of greenery for urban campers looking to get out of town. Lush prairies, wildflower-speckled hills, and ancient cedar forests fringe the shores of the 7,500-acre Joe Pool Lake, where you can swim, boat, kayak, or fish for largemouth black bass, crappie, and catfish. Miles of hiking and mountain biking trails may tempt you away from the water, as will tours of the Penn Farm Agricultural History Center. Campers have five campgrounds to choose from, or you can opt to get back to nature at a walk-in primitive campsite.

Notable campgrounds

Best for lake views: Hog Wallow Campground has 50 sites—some of which are right by the lake—with picnic tables, fire rings, and full hookups.
Best for peace and quiet: Shady Ridge Campground has spacious sites for tents and RVs away from the crowds.
Best for backcountry hikers: Cedar Hill’s primitive campsites are reachable only on foot and lie along the Duck Pond and Talala trails.

Tips for snagging a campsite

You can reserve one of the park’s 350 developed campsites in advance via the Texas State Parks website.
Campsite reservations open five months in advance, and popular sites can book up fast, especially for summer and holiday weekends. Book at least three months in advance—even earlier if you have a specific spot in mind.
Primitive sites are first-come, first-served, and there are 30 spots up for grabs—the main gates open at 6am, so get there early to avoid disappointment.

When to go

Cedar Hill State Park is open year-round, and there are highlights for campers in each season. Wildflowers bloom across the prairies in spring, while summer is the ideal time for swimming and water sports, and autumn and winter offer the best bird-watching opportunities. The park can get busy in summer, so make an early start to get a jump on the crowds.

Know before you go

Cedar Hill State Park is located 20 miles southwest of downtown Dallas, or about a 25-minute drive away.
Park entrance fees and overnight activity fees are required in addition to camping fees. General entrance reservations can be made up to one month in advance and are recommended, especially for summer weekends.
Facilities in the park include restrooms, picnic benches, and a playground. You can purchase groceries, firewood, and camping supplies in Cedar Hill, a 5-minute drive away.
Campsites all have electricity, hot showers, water, and fire rings. Some sites also have sewer hookups, and others are ADA-accessible.