Camping In and Around Dallas

A short distance away from downtown Dallas, Cedar Hill State Park is an oasis near Joe Pool Lake which boasts of about 350 different campsites. These include Full Hookup Campsites, Primitive Hike-in Campsites and Campsites with Electricity. They are equipped with facilities such as restrooms, fire rings, water and sewer hookups, electric hookups and chemical toilets.

One of the most popular camping destinations near Dallas, Dinosaur Valley State Park is perfect for an adventurous as well as historical experience. There are primitive, group as well as fully-equipped campsites near the river. Depending on the type of campsite, there might be lantern posts, picnic tables, water sources, fire rings, electric hookups, showers and restrooms.

Situated west of the city, Lake Mineral Wells State Park and Trailway is an excellent camping destination because it offers about a 100 camping sites; primitive, developed and equestrian, as well as screening shelters. The different sites are equipped with services such as electricity, picnic tables, grilling stations, lantern posts, water sources, fire rings, restrooms, showers and more.

Possum Kingdom State Park is a 1,530-acre park situated in Palo Pinto County, in north Texas, offering several options for overnight lodging or camping. The lodge, cabins, developed and primitive campsites offer wonderful views of the water and come with facilities such as electricity, restrooms, showers, fire rings, picnic tables, lantern posts, water sources, refrigerators, air conditioning and much more.

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park is predominantly a hilly and rocky area that makes for a wonderful camping experience. A relatively new state park, it offers various camping options such as primitive and developed campsites, RV sites and walk-in tent sites.

Situated southwest of Dallas, Cleburne State Park is a popular camping destination owing to its many facilities that include different campsites, screened shelters as well as cabins. Lodging at the park is quite convenient because it provides electricity, restrooms, showers, picnic tables, fire rings, sewer hookups, picnic tables are other such services.

Not too far from Dallas, Fort Richardson State Park is a historic site known for being a great camping location since it has full hookup campsites, campsites with electricity, campsites with water, primitive campsites, group camps and overflow campsites. Equipped with grilling stations, fire rings, restrooms, picnic tables, water hookups and more, the park is ideal for those seeking a wonderful outdoor experience.

Ray Roberts Lake State Park, which is divided into 9 units, lies north of Dallas and is idyllic for various outdoor activities. When it comes to camping, the 2 main units, Isle du Bois Unit and Johnson Branch Unit, feature developed as well as primitive campsites, along with a view of the waters which is suitable for fishing, boating and swimming.

Quite close to downtown Dallas, the park is a popular location when it comes to camping in an RV. Dallas Shady Oaks RV Park offers both premium as well as regular RV pads; the former are fenced, have a gate and are ideal for 2 cars, while the latter aren't fenced.

Less than 2 hours from Dallas, Lake Whitney State Park is a must-visit destination when looking for a great camping experience since it has numerous campsites, as well as screened shelters. Amenities such as outdoor grills, fire rings, lantern posts, restrooms, showers, water and sewer hookups, picnic tables and others make camping here pleasurable and convenient.

Situated at the Lake Texoma shores, Eisenhower State Park is a superb camping location since it offers different kinds of campsites, screened shelters and cabins. Featuring full hookup campsites, campsites with water/ electricity, overflow campsites, Ike’s Cabin and more, the park makes camping easy with amenities such as water, electric and sewer hookups, picnic tables, restrooms and showers, fire rings and tent pads amongst others.