Discover the best river, stream, or creek campgrounds near West, Texas

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Big Rocks on the Brazos

4 sites · RVs2 acres · Waco, TX

Big Rocks on the Brazos is located on our family property along the Brazos river. Our RV sights are deeply snuggled into a location directly next to the river where it is peaceful and quite. The area is great for a weekend getaway or a family vacation. Book your stay now! *NOTE : NO TENT/CAR CAMPING ONLY RVS & TRAILERS WITH THEIR OWN RESTROOMS*

Coyote Creek Farm

8 sites · RVs, Tents30 acres · Waco, TX

Established 1996, The farm is situated just minutes from Magnolia-Silos, the Dr. Pepper museum, Baylor University, the Texas Ranger museum, BSR Waterpark, the Waco Mammoth National Monument (US National Park Service), and plenty of magnificent restaurants. There are no power lines over the property so I invite you to bring a kite to fly! You may even see one or two of mine in the sky. The theme of Coyote Creek Farm is tranquility. It is camping without someone crowding into your space. It is freedom from the hectic pace of the city. There is a well maintained Compost Toilet on the property as well! Each individual campsite has a portable potty bucket provided. Nearly any spot you are on has an amazingly delightful view. You can see the sun rise over the trees or the sun set behind a gently sloping hill. You will have access to all of the 30 acres. There are paths to walk, a stocked tank to fish in, (bass, catfish and blue gill), and oak and pecan trees to sit under and view the clouds as they drift overhead. The noises you hear will be cattle calling to their little ones, birds singing, and in the evenings, coyotes howling.

Pecans on the Paluxy - River Views

5 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Glen Rose, TX

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. No restroom or water - 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. 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)

Texas Oaks Riverside RV

7 sites · RVs1 acre · Aquilla, TX

Quiet small RV lot near the Brazos River. 4 spots with independent full hookups and a covered picnic table pergola outfitted with solar lights. Enjoy the sunrise over the hills and the peacefulness of the quiet private road. Mixed use road does have some mobile homes as well as cabins and homes. Canoe rental is located just across the river.

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Bee Mountain Resort

10 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · Cleburne, TX

Nature and wildlife mixed with fun and relaxation, Bee Mountain Resort is truly a one-of-a-kind property! Private, spacious and beautiful, we are blessed with 1.5 miles of sandy beaches along Brazos River and the road coming here dead ends at our front gate. Customers are usually groups of friends & family; many having 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 in 1985 when looking for great water to ski on. And since that time, I've developed many great memories here. I would describe our ranch as classic and old school. Change comes pretty slow here.....and we like it that way. Family, friends, kids & pets all love our amazing getaway. A rare gem best shared with good 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 deep well, clean restrooms and a camper dump station are located on the premises. We are very pet friendly providing your pet is friendly.

Pepper's Place

10 sites · Tents2 acres · Clifton, TX

We have a beautiful almost 2 acres overlooking Lake Whitney, with lake access within walking distance, also a private community boat ramp, beautiful landscaping with deer every morning and evenings. Hiking, fishing, or just scouting, it's the perfect place. Or if you are just looking to get away from the hustle of everyday life, come to just relax

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Middle Bosque River Camp

6 sites · RVs, Tents11 acres · Mc Gregor, TX

a combination of cleared horse pasture with wooded acreage, sloping downward to 400 feet of river frontage on the Middle Bosque river. Four dedicated small self contained RV sites with pic-nic tables and BBQ grills, numerous tent sites in the woods or near the river. Fishing, kayaking, hiking, trail-biking & exploring. Area has deer, wild turkeys, and other wildlife.

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Montes Ranch And Ag

14 sites · Tents12 acres · Itasca, TX

Come discover the charm of Montes Ranch and Ag Living. Nestled on 12 acres with a seasonal creek, our property invites you to embrace the great outdoors. Just a short drive off I-35, you'll find yourself surrounded by tranquility, listening to the soothing babble of the nearby river on rainy days. Explore the quiet local spots in Itasca and savor delicious food at the nearby Ole town store. Experience the best of both worlds—country living and the warmth of a small town. We offer RV hookups, water connections, and black and gray water dump facilities for your convenience.

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The Will Of Waco Primitive Camping

15 sites · RVs, Tents25 acres · Woodway, TX

Experience the celestial wonder of a lifetime! Join us for a mesmerizing solar eclipse at The Will, Waco’s most unique music venue. The Will property offers much, including a state of the art cigar bar, luxury lounge, an outdoor patio stage that will host live local artists, as well as LIVE concerts on our main stage E-Lawn Outdoor Amphitheatre. Throw a football in our lush green grass. Lay on a blanket to soak up the Texas sun. Take a dip in the pond to cool off. Or relax on the patio, with a Handcrafted Beverage and watch the moon rise while you listen to live music and enjoy the stars under a beautiful country sky. Even though you’re so close to Waco, you’ll feel like you're in the country! Join us for Eclipse@The Will- a celestial celebration that will include live concerts, delicious food trucks, a swimming hole, and so much more- all in the heart of a serene setting, just 5 miles outside of Waco, TX, RIGHT in the Totality path of the eclipse, without the hustle and bustle of the city's distractions. Camp with us! Bring your friends! And don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness the beauty of nature and enjoy unforgettable moments under this cosmic spectacle. Plan your reservation NOW for an extraordinary celestial celebration! music, food and special activities to be announced. A word on parking, camping, and RV sites for Eclipse@The Will: All sites are on well maintained and landscaped grounds, and all weather gravel parking lots. Fee includes Eclipse Day Pass to be on the grounds, a parking space for one vehicle, any events planned at The Will, access to food trucks, and open air concert area. Bring lawn chairs and/or blankets. Bring your bathing suit! Event will occur rain or shine. No refunds for weather, site conditions or no-shows. There are no electrical, water or waste dumping amenities, and no access to any such amenities on the property. Portable toilets will be available. 2024 Primative Camping Rules 1.All reservations for occupants, maximum 6 persons, must Check-In with The Will Headquarters/office during Check-In hours. No after-hours check-ins allowed. All fees are due at booking. 2.Primitive Tent Camping Day Access. Only Primitive Tent Camping permitted vehicles with an appropriate parking permit will be allowed in designated Primitive Tent Camping parking lots. 3.Minimum 3 night rental. While all guests may arrive on Thursday, April 4, it is not a requirement, and guests may arrive and depart on any day during the five-day period. CHECK OUT By 1pm on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. CHECK OUT will be done based on location on the property in an orderly and scheduled manner. ADDITIONAL DATES. There is no proration of fees. Any additional nights reserved outside of the eclipse dates (Saturday, April 6th, 2024- Monday, April 8th, 2024) will need to be made when making your reservation, at the regular tent camping rate. 4.DRONES. Drones are prohibited. 5.PETS. All pets must have good temperament and be kept on a hand-held leash at all times when outside. Pets cannot be left unattended. Pet feces must be picked up immediately and disposed of properly. Pets are not allowed inside of The Will facilities. If a pet owner is observed violating the above rules, a warning will be issued. If observed a second time, the owner will be required to leave the park with no refund. 6.QUIET HOURS in the tent area are 12 A.M. (or after the last band leaves) until 7 A.M. The tents will be in close proximity to each other, please be respectful of your neighbors. Should you wish to remain with like minded night owls, The amphitheatre will be open and available throughout the night. 7.SPEED LIMIT is 15 MPH throughout The Will property. 8.TENT CAMPING. No tents are allowed at RV sites. All tent camping must be in the designated tent camping area. Tent campers must have a tent. Sleeping in vehicles is prohibited. Tent camping is primitive, no water or electricity. 9.CAMPFIRES. Fires and fireworks are not permitted. Only propane grills and burners will be permitted. Campfires in designated areas only. 10.WATER USAGE. Inflatable pools and hot tubs are not permitted. Campsites must be kept clean and tidy at all times. No soliciting, peddling, loitering, trespassing or trading allowed in the park. Sale of drugs and alcohol is not permitted on the premises. Cigarette butts must be disposed of properly. 11. SMOKING. Designated smoking areas will be provided. Please do not smoke in non-smoking areas. 12. SWIMMING. The Will Property is in close proximity to two ponds that may be used to swim in. Swim at your own risk. NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY. Any child 12 years of age or under must wear a coast guard approved life vest when entering the water. NO EXCEPTIONS. Swim Hours from dawn to dusk. 13. ALCOHOL. On this facility, The E-Lawn and Amphitheatre, The Vault, The Will House, & The Luxury Lounge is a private club that serves alcoholic beverages. Handcrafted Alcoholic Beverages may be purchaed inside this area, however, no alcohol may be taken into or out of this area. You MAY bring your own alcoholic beverages into the RV or camp sites, but those must remain in your RV or campsite areas. 14. Help maintain clean and tidy grounds by not littering. Please dispose of trash in one of our conveniently located trash bins. Do not put food outside for insects. Parents/Guardians are responsible for the supervision and conduct of their children at all times. 15. Additional Vehicles for Tent Camping Reservations: Your Tent Camping Reservation includes one space in the designated tent camping parking area. If you need to park an additional vehicle anytime during the dates of April 4, 2024, to April 9, 2024, you will need to purchase an additional parking space. The fee for an additional space is $25. The parking space will be in a designated overflow area inside The Will Properties grounds. This additional Parking Lot is within the grounds, but may be several hundred yards from your camp area, within walking distance. 16. Please respect guests’ privacy by not walking through occupied sites. Every space will be checked periodically by management, for compliance with these rules. 17. No person shall disturb the peace, make unreasonable noise, engage in violent behavior, or display/discharge a firearm or other weapon. 18. Any guest that willfully or negligently destroys The WILL property or equipment will be held liable for the value to repair or replace. 19. The Will and its employees or officers assume no liability for loss or damage to guest property and/or injury to person, pet, or party arising due to use of park facilities or caused by others while on the premises. 20. Park rules and policies are subject to change at any time by management. 21. Any guest found in violation of the rules may be asked to vacate the park, without refund. LIABILITY: The Will Properties and its staff will not be responsible for loss or damage to camping tenant’s property due to theft, vandalism, fire, any other casualty, wild animals, or acts of God or nature. The camping tenants expressly assume all risk of such loss or damage and must carry their own insurance. INDEMNIFICATION: Camping tenants indemnify and hold harmless The Will Properties, its officers, and employees from all claims, liability, and expenses, including but not limited to attorney and other professional fees, for injury to person, loss of life, or damage to property arising out of tenant’s exercise of his rights hereunder, except as may be caused by the gross negligence or intentional acts of The Will Properties or its officers and /or employees.

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Sunrise Valley Campground and Hike

20 sites · Tents60 acres · Golinda, TX

60 Acres of pristine Texas hill country. 3 Large ponds, forests, creeks, and so much room to explore. Deer and horses roam the property. Fish swim the ponds, and soon the creek, when we have the funds to get it filled. Around 20 primitive spots for camping, We will be upgrading and building the sites up as we can. Parking on premises. No utilities, but there will be porta-potties.

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Renegade Escape

1 site · Lodging7 acres · Morgan, TX

7Acre Ridgeline Camp - Campsite #1 on Renegade Ridge is for anyone looking to catch an exceptional view from any angle. Set on a bluff, cresting the side of a cliff, you'll feel safe and secure as you listen to the sounds of wildlife in the creek below. In total the property sits on 7.3 acres nestled in the heart of a small lakeside community. This campsite is the first in our campground, so guests will have private access to the entire ridgeline & hiking trails cut through the 7.3 acers into the creek bed below. There is plenty of space for additional tents if guests would like to bring additional campers. Just let us know and I will be happy to discuss all the options. SAFTEY NOTES: The terrain is rocky and can be quite steep in places with some drop offs. Not recommended for small children or pets that are not well trained. We also share the land with lots of wildlife! Please be aware at all times and keep an eye out for snakes & spiders! You may also hear wild boars in the creek bed at night. SITE AMENITES `This site includes a 10x14, Kodiak' canvas tent that will be completely set up with the essentials including Water & Electric, bed & linens & outdoor chairs. INSIDE ` Cozy up on a queen size mattress complete with all the necessary bedding (pillows, sheets &comforter). We like to keep it super cozy but simple inside to make sure there is plenty of space for guest's personal things. BATHROOMS ` There is no access to a bathroom but a screened shelter with a camping toilet & compost bags will be provided. Guests will need to be self-contained, take waste with them and leave no trace. OUTSIDE ` A water spigot & electrical outlet are included at the campsite. A fire pit & firewood will also be provided (with the exception of any burn bans in effect) ACTIVITIES - Neighborhood Boat Ramp & access to Lake Whitney/Brazos River. Stargazing, birdwatching, & hiking the trails are a few things many of our guests enjoy the most. We also have access to a public boat ramp in the neighborhood. Guests will also have access to over 9000 aces of public hunting lands managed by the Army Corp. of Engineers. Meridian State Park & Lake Whitney State Park are each about a 30min drive. BILLY & KATE are you CAMP hosts: we do live on property, in the main house on the opposite side of the campsite but unless needed, we like to stay out of the way to respect our guest's privacy. Please feel free to text Kate if you'd like any recommendations on activities, have any questions or need any help! We are so glad you're here! Enjoy!

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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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