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Wade in the creek and get a glimpse of Texas frontier life at this historic Army outpost.

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Fort Richardson Campground

52 sites · RVs, Tents In Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site

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Gypsy Moon Hideaway

13 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents20 acres · Weatherford, TX

Located at the end of the road. There is over 20 acres. Some cleared and some still in original woods. Trees, grass and deer everywhere. There is over a quarter mile of Brazos riverfront property although you cannot get to the river on all of it due to it being in its natural state. There is a beach at the main camp that provides easy in and out of the water. the water depth varies with the rainfall but is usually between 2-4 feet deep.

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Lake Godstone™ Lodging and Camping

25 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents188 acres · Graford, TX

Lake Godstone™, near Graford, Texas, is a thriving destination introduced to the market in 2017. Initially focused on families, church youth groups, and sports teams, it has since become a hub for a wide array of events, such as birthday and graduation parties, family reunions, church camps, and business team-building retreats. The venue boasts extensive facilities and activities, including: Accommodations: A 35-person lodge, a three-bedroom guest home, fully furnished cabins, primitive cabins, group campgrounds, RV and tenting campsites, and primitive tenting sites. Recreational Activities: Three sandy beaches, six partially covered docks with swim ladders and canoe moorings, kayaks, canoes, a rowboat, pedal boats, water lily pads, and a sports field complex featuring a lit basketball court, sand volleyball court, and baseball and soccer practice fields. Nature and Exploration: An observatory with a telescope, four miles of mountain bike and hike trails, two new fishing ponds, wildlife feed and water stations, a bird view house overlooking a beaver pond, an aquaponics greenhouse, and six miles of all-weather roads. Rental Options: UTVs, a golf cart, and a pontoon boat. Amenities: A comfort station with restrooms and showers, picnic tables, charcoal grills, large fire pits, shelters, a tree house shelter, a campground office, and a small store with a kids' sand playground. Lake Godstone's diverse offerings and scenic environment make it an ideal location for any retreat or gathering.

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Sandy Bottoms River Company

32 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents7 acres · Weatherford, TX

Learn more about this land: Sandy Bottoms River Company is a diamond in the rough offering primitive tent with river access, river bank tent camping, RV spots, RV rentals, cabins and a vacation home. Note, SBRC offers accommodations on several different properties within the general area. Address will be given prior to check in. $28 Primitive remote tent camp is a short walk across the street to a 3 level dock for access to the sandy Brazos River. River tent sites give you the option to upgrade and camp on the river with a 300' of sandy beach to play on. $50.00 for direct primitive river front tent camping. All of our spots are heavily shaded! Porta Potties, fire rings, picnic tables and water available at all campgrounds. If you are looking for an RV, cabins or vaca home to rent for your stay, message us for more details. Enjoy 123 miles of river connecting Possum Kingdom to Lake Granbury for tubing, fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, wildlife watching, and the great outdoors. We also rent tubes, tents, kayaks, canoes, standup paddleboards, pedal boats, canopies, grills and fishing poles. BOOK today for tubing, kayaks and standup paddleboard! $5 BYOTT {bring your own tube and transportation} $20 per person for tube day pass, transportation and tubes included! If you are interested in golf we can make accommodations at our local course. Check us out at Sandy Bottoms River Company @ Facebook

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Adventure Creek Ranch

6 sites · Lodging100 acres · Forestburg, TX

We have luxury treehouses nestled along a crystal-clear creek with 100 acres of hills and woods. Pecan and Oak trees fill the landscape as you meander through 2 miles of cleared forest pathways. We offer UTV rentals with hidden scavenger hunts. Message us for the details. This property sits on our working family ranch of 300 acres where we raise sheep, cattle, and chickens. Family memories are made here!

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The Nut Farm

14 sites · RVs, Tents140 acres · Decatur, TX

The Nut Farm is 140 acre pecan farm in Decatur, TX. The Trinity River runs along the property line. Lots of other streams and water on the property. There are all kinds of wildlife so stay at your own risk and be prepared! There are pet chickens, dogs, cats, pigs, ducks, goats, turkeys & a donkey. There are also very nosy & friendly longhorns and wildlife including deer, hogs, turkeys, skunks, racoons, armadillo, opossums, wild large cats, coyotes, ducks, snakes and who knows what else! Fun place to roam, fish, hang out in a hammock, star gaze, or even go visit the cute downtown area of Decatur. Learn more about this land: Pitch your tent right beside the trinity river where you can fish, hang a hammock and watch the wildlife. For trailers and RV's there is a lot of space to park and acres to roam. We do allow small animals at your own risk. You're welcome to bring your side by side. It's quite and beautiful among the pecan trees and stars. Decatur and Boyd are each only 15 minutes away. Close to town yet feels a million miles away.

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Friends In RV Spaces

6 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.

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Palo Pinto Creek Retreat

2 sites · RVs, Tents8 acres · Santo, TX

***Recent improvements allow for easier access to the water. 🏕 Primitive camping... 🚐RV's and ⛺️ tents welcome. 🔥fire pits, picnic table, outhouse toilet. Unimproved creek area (Palo Pinto Creek) with wildlife and🎣 fishing or 🛶kayak to the Brazos in no time. Very good place to enjoy nature. You can enjoy the outdoors away from the city. 1 free firewood bundle with booking. Additional firewood can be purchased or gather fallen wood around site for free.

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Creekside Brazos Rock Camp & Kayak

23 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents5 acres · Millsap, TX

Enjoy the sounds of nature when you stay in this unique place. A cozy, private, 4+ acre camp, half a mile down a gravel/dirt road, set up on a creek across from the river. Off the beaten path, but just about 10 miles off I20. Gated entry with camera, bathhouse- all with private access to creek and river. RV spots also available with full hook ups, fire pit and picnic tables. Also 1 fully furnished camper for rent and tent spots. We are almost never full and have plenty of space. Kayak rental and tube/shuttle available for additional fee. You could even rent the whole campground! $10 pet fee (per pet per night), must be added as an Extra and under 20lbs. All guests must sign online liability waiver before arrival.

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Myers Corner on the Brazos River

3 sites · Lodging18 acres · Weatherford, TX

RV spots on 18.5 acres allows plenty of room for tent campers! Our campers may enjoy a 2 day pass to our semi-private golf course and clubhouse. Go river tubing, fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, wildlife watching, and more! (access to the Brazos River is located at our private boat ramp) Come see the breathtaking views on the Brazos River!

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Riverside at BRCK

10 sites · RVs, Tents1 acre · Millsap, TX

Enjoy the sounds of nature when you stay in this unique place. A cozy, private, camp, half a mile down a gravel/dirt road, set up on the Brazos River across from Rock Creek. Off the beaten path, but just about 10 miles off I20. RV spot and tent sites available at Riverside. Also 1 fully furnished camper for rent, and additional RV/tents spots, across the street at Creekside. We are almost never full and have plenty of space. Kayak rental and tube/shuttle available for additional fee. You could even rent the whole campground! Brazos Rock Camp Kayak web-site has more info. *electric access at the pole on the back left of the property, and water/dump station and Bathhouse is across the field at Creekside. Pets must be preapproved and entered as guests for occupancy purposes. Please see rules in photos.

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Lake Palo Pinto RV Park

97 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Palo Pinto, TX

Waterfront Campsites on Beautiful Lake Palo Pinto It's 5 O'clock somewhere! Make happy hour’s happy again, at this rustic lakefront campground surrounded by nature and tranquility. EVENT SCHEDULE 4/18 Karaoke night 6-9pm 5/02 Karaoke night 6-9pm 5/16 Karaoke night 6-9pm 5/18 Saturday live music from the Mark Trimmier Band 6:00pm 5/30 Karaoke night 6-9pm 6/01 Car Show & Swap Meet 7:00am 6/13 Karaoke night 6-9pm 6/27 Karaoke night 6-9pm 6/29 Saturday live Music with Kim Younkin 6:00pm 7/11 Karaoke night 6-9pm 7/25 Karaoke night 6-9pm RV and tent lakefront campsites Bring your boat and launch it at the boat ramp (call or check lake levels at Water Data For Texas) Experience life of leisure fishing from our shoreline Catch dinner and utilize our fish cleaning station Cook a pizza in the large wood-burning pizza oven Roast s'mores at one of our three large stone firepits Watch your favorite sports game on one of the large cable tv’s inside or outside our newly renovated clubhouse Use our newly renovated showers, bathrooms, and laundry facilities Check out our camp store for ice and bait Available storage on site 20/30/50-amp full hookup sites Lake Palo Pinto Fishing There are a wide variety of fish in the lake including Large Mouth Bass, Hybrid Stripped Bass, White Bass, White Crappie, Channel Cat, and Flathead Cat. The Brazos Electric Power Plant is located on the lake. The power plant helps to keep the water warmer during the winter months keeping the fishing better in that area where an 83-pound Flathead Catfish was known to be caught. Lake Palo Pinto RV Park is just 14 minutes to Palo Pinto, 25 minutes to Mineral Wells, and about an hour from Fort Worth. It is north of I-20 about 10 miles. Nearby points of interest include Clark Gardens Botanical Park, Holiday Hills Country Club, Mineral Well Fossil Park, The National Vietnam War Museum. Take The Baker Hotel ghost walk tour, where you can learn about the historical significance of the hotel, its ghostly inhabitants, and the history of the City of Mineral Wells. Downtown Mineral Wells is home to more than 20 murals featuring everything from flying pigs to human-sized butterflies and interactive murals to portrayals of local people from days gone past. Downtown Mineral Wells has over 100 historic buildings with boutiques, antique shops, and specialty stores, plus restaurants that offer patio dining and live music. Mineral Wells was named for and is still famous for its mineral waters. The town boomed as a health resort after 1885, when the Crazy Well was dug. The Crazy Water Bath House offers mineral baths and treatments inspired by the waters and nature. Three museums call Mineral Wells their home. The National Vietnam War Museum has dozens of silent memorials recognizing those who served their country in the Vietnam War. This museum exhibits a half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., the Camp Holloway Memorial Wall, a Meditation Garden, and a Huey Helicopter. The Old Jail Museum is a growing complex of historic log cabins and frontier buildings that demonstrate life in the region’s 19th century. Local artifacts fill all of its buildings. The Little Rock Schoolhouse Museum, built in 1884, housed the first public school building in Mineral Wells, and is dedicated to the preservation of the historical memorabilia of the City of Mineral Wells. The W.K. Gordon Center for Industrial History preserves, documents, and researches the industrial history of Thurber, Texas, which was once a thriving coal mining company town of 10,000 people and now a ghost town. Thurber was located near the southern Palo Pinto County line. Visitors can see reconstructions of Thurber’s mercantile store, livery stable, the town bandstand, the 655-seat opera house, and the Snake Saloon, which once boasted one of the largest horseshoe-shaped bars in the United States. The Mineral Wells Fossil Park at the old City of Mineral Wells landfill’s borrow pit, which closed in the early 1990s but then revealed fossils documenting ancient sea species such as crinoids, echinoids, and other historic sea life from the Pennsylvania Period over 300 million years ago. Fossil collecting is allowed in designated areas only, and only surface collecting is allowed with small gardening tools at the park. Take a guided tour of Guest Ranch Exotic Game Hunting where you will see their different species of antelope, buffalo, deer, and sheep. The best times to go on this tour are early mornings and late afternoons, and the cost of the tours begin at $35.00. Check out the Palo Pinto Mountain State Park that comprises 4,871 acres of former ranch land about 23 miles west of Palo Pinto Creek Reservoir. When fully developed, this park will offer hiking, camping, fishing, stargazing, and other outdoor activities. Plateaus with beautiful vistas overlook sheltered canyons. Palo Pinto Creek winds through the northern border of the park. A dam on Russell Creek impounds the 90-acre Tucker Lake, the centerpiece of the park. Plans for the park include an extensive network of multi-use trails for hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders. Trails will lead to remote areas of the park with expansive vistas.

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Cross Timbers Glamping Company

6 sites · Lodging14 acres · Mineral Wells, TX

Learn more about this land:Luxury glamping experience in a Yurt. This amazing yurt (giant wood-framed circular tent) is nestled between live oaks up on an elevated deck overlooking a beautiful valley below. The interior has a comfy queen bed looking up and out the dome window, full bathroom with large shower, coffee bar, and yes Wi-Fi internet in case you must connect.

The best camping near Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site guide

Overview

About

Located where prairies and plains meet, this historic park and National Historic Landmark once served as the US Army’s northernmost and largest frontier outpost in Texas. Visitors can explore seven restored original buildings, including the post hospital, officers quarters, and bakery, as well as replicas of the barracks (which now holds an interpretive center). History aside, the park is also popular for birdwatching and offers 12 miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails, while the scenic Lost Creek and nearby Lake Jacksboro and Quarry Lake are popular for swimming, boating, and fishing. The main park and north park offer several campgrounds with space and accommodation spanning tent camping, RV sites, cabins, large group sites, and an equestrian site.

Notable campgrounds

Best for RVs: Four sites in the West Camping Loop of the Fort Richardson Campground include full hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings.
Best for water access: Ten tent-only sites at the North Park location offer easy access to a swimming beach and fishing pier.
Best for families: Eleven cabins feature bunk beds, air conditioning and heat, and full RV hookups outside, but no bathrooms, linens, or pillows.

Tips for snagging a campsite

For stays during peak season, plan to make a reservation as soon as you know your dates. Campsites and cabins can be reserved up to five months in advance.
If your plans are flexible, visit during the week, during non-holiday periods, or in summer to beat the crowds. The park is open year-round.
If visiting as part of a group, consider the group site, which can be reserved up to 12 months in advance.

When to go

Spring and fall are the busiest times with the biggest crowds and the best months to see migratory birds. It can get unbearably hot in summer. The park offers numerous seasonal events, including historical reenactments in April and November. Quarry Lake is stocked with trout from December to February, and catfish and bass the rest of the year. Ranger-led tours are available Tuesdays through Fridays, while the historic buildings are open for self-guided tours on Saturdays and Sundays.

Know before you go

A camp store sells ice, firewood, and souvenirs.
Fishing from the shore or pier doesn’t require a fishing permit, but fishing from a boat does. The park loans out fishing equipment.
Fires are permitted in fire rings only; bring your own firewood or purchase from the camp store, as gathering firewood is prohibited in the park.
Pets are allowed in the park but not inside any buildings, including camping cabins.