Pecans on the Paluxy - River Views

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338 reviews

· Glen Rose, Somervell, Texas

5 acres hosted by Paul B.

5 RV/tent sites

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

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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. Water is available at the entrance. No restroom - 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. Cancellation Policy: You may cancel up to 3 days before your stay for a full refund. Weekends during peak seasons (March - June & September - November) are non-refundable unless canceled and another camper reserves the site. I do offer partial refunds for extreme weather conditions. 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) Cancellation Policy: You have until 3 days before your arrival to cancel for a full refund. This is strictly enforced for weekends or holidays. Credits for future stays are not available due to insurance reasons. Cancel as soon as you can. If you cancel after the 3 day period, but I am able to fill the site a refund will be given minus any fees incurred. Please understand there is only 5 sites at this location. A late cancellation hurts our business and those families that wanted to reserve a spot.

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99% Recommend626 ratings · 338 reviews

Pecans on the Paluxy offers a charming riverside camping experience with spacious sites and easy river access, perfect for families and nature lovers alike. Many visitors appreciate the proximity to Dinosaur Valley and downtown Glen Rose, adding convenience to the tranquility. While some mention minor road noise, the overall feedback celebrates the clean, well-maintained sites and the host's thoughtful amenities like fire pits and picnic tables. The river views and the chance to spot wildlife contribute to a memorable stay.

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Chelsey M.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Perfect family campsite!

Tent · With pets ·

Big Pecan - Patio w/River View

Such a perfect campsite! It was beautiful and felt secluded yet was only 5 mins from town. Loved the river access and that it came with chairs and a fire pit. Highly recommend especially if you have kids. Site 2 comes with a playground and site 1 a large sandbox. For a larger group and more privacy I recommend reserving both site 1 & 2.

Ryan B.

1 review

Recommends

· March 2025

Tent · With kids ·

Site 1 - Pecan Trees & Patio

My family and I had a great weekend at Paul's property. Our camp site was perfect. My kids enjoyed playing on the playground equipment as well as in the river. The fire pit was really nice too. When we weren't relaxing at camp or playing in the river we were at nearby attractions that were all less than a 10 minute drive. We will definitely be back!

Melissa V.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Tent · With kids ·

Site 2 - Firepit w/River View

We had such a wonderful time. The spot (site 2, but really all the sites) were beautiful. Even though the river was low we could still kayak and enjoy a little “fish scouting”. Paul was great and we can’t wait to plan our next trip out there! Glen Rose is close by too with lots of things families can do in the area. We just enjoyed hanging out at our camping site, kayaking, watching the birds, and all the beautiful stars at night!

Shawn T.

2 reviews

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· March 2025

28 ft travel trailer · With pets ·

Site 4 - Patio w/ River View

This is our 2nd time staying here. Always a great time.

Monique A.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Perfect Family Friendly Campsite

Tent · With pets ·

Site 1 - Pecan Trees & Patio

This was our first time dry camping in the area and let me tell you the location was PERFECT. The perfect place for families with small children in my opinion. Paul was an excellent host and quick in responding to all our questions. He offers items such as firewood, kayaks, and grill rentals at very affordable prices, I was almost regretful bringing my own since the ability was so convenient. Since it is dry camping I highly recommend to do your research beforehand. We thankfully brought a propane heater as the temperatures were in the 30s at night but rose to a beautiful 75 during the day. The campsite is nearby the local town square but it’s nicely secluded you wouldn’t be able to tell you’re close to town. All our neighbors were completely friendly which made the experience even better. I would give this location 10 stars if I could. I’m looking forward to our next trip

Stephanie H.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

We feel like we discovered a gem!!

Tent · With pets ·

Site 2 - Firepit w/River View

The spot was absolutely beautiful, each individual site is large and spread out well. We also like that there are only 4 sites so not a huge camp ground overrun with people. Our spot had a sand box which was a great surprise to my kids who can dig in sand for hours. We also had a giant stone fire pit. It was right on the river and absolutely stunning with breathtaking sunrise and sunset views. Communication with the owner was easy, with quick responses. Our kids and dogs spent a few days living their best lives playing in the river. Next time we stay we will definitely be renting the available kayaks to further explore the river. We typically try out different spots every time we camp but everyone in the family agrees we want to go back here. I never thought I would survive a campsite without public bathrooms but we got a pop-up toilet with a little tent to hang above it off Amazon and it wasn’t too bad. The beauty and all the positives are well worth dealing with a pop up potty situation. Property is close enough to town, stores, and restaurants so if you don’t want to pack, store and cook food you can easily go grab food. Great spot and we can’t wait to go back.

Location

Glen Rose, Somervell, Texas, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Jumanos, Wichita, Nʉmʉnʉʉ Sookobitʉ (Comanche), and Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking