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Old Rooster Creek RV Park

Old Rooster Creek RV Park occupies a family-friendly property in Princeton, Texas—a rapidly growing Collin County community about 30 miles northeast of Dallas where the agricultural character of the Blackland Prairie is giving way to the suburban expansion driven by the DFW metropolitan area's relentless outward growth. The park's 52 covered RV sites, event barn, and combination of pet amenities and recreational infrastructure make it a practical choice for both Dallas-area weekend campers and interstate travelers moving through the US-380 and US-75 corridors in northeast Texas. Fifty-two sites—some with side yards with mature trees—provide full hookups with 30 and 50-amp electric service, water, sewer, and WiFi, all under covered structures that shade both the vehicles and the outdoor living space from the Texas summer sun. A fitness center, dog park, pet washing station, laundry, bathrooms, and boat storage handle the practical daily and trip-end needs. The park's 2,500-square-foot party barn with a full kitchen, covered patio, and restrooms accommodating up to 200 guests provides private event infrastructure that makes it a venue for reunions, celebrations, and group gatherings alongside the standard RV camping operation. A weekend flea market on Saturdays and Sundays generates on-site activity and browsing entertainment during the primary camping days. Princeton sits in Collin County on the US-380 corridor between McKinney and Greenville, in a landscape that has transitioned from the cotton and grain farming of the Blackland Prairie through several decades of accelerating residential and commercial development following the DFW metroplex's northeastern expansion. The city's rapid growth—one of the fastest-growing communities in Texas through the first quarter of the twenty-first century—reflects the same exurban pressure that has transformed Collin County from agricultural into one of the most economically active suburban counties in the United States. The park's location in this growth corridor gives it convenient access to the full DFW commercial infrastructure while maintaining the quieter, less congested character of a community still on the fringe of the metropolitan edge. Lake Lavon, a US Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on the East Fork of the Trinity River, is the primary outdoor recreation draw within easy reach of the campground—a 21,400-acre lake in Collin and Rockwall counties that provides bass, crappie, catfish, and white bass fishing alongside the swimming beaches, boat ramps, and hiking trails of the Corps-managed Lavon Lake District parks. The lake's position in the Collin County exurban ring makes it the closest major lake recreation venue to the northeastern DFW suburbs, and the campground's position between the lake and the US-75 corridor makes Old Rooster Creek a natural staging point for Lavon Lake day trips from the Dallas area. Old Rooster Creek RV Park operates year-round in the north Texas climate where the Collin County spring and fall seasons—April through May and September through November—deliver the most comfortable outdoor conditions for camping, and summer heat from June through August makes the covered site structures and shaded outdoor spaces essential daily amenities. McKinney, one of Texas's most consistently ranked mid-size cities for livability, is about 15 miles northwest and provides the full commercial and cultural infrastructure of a rapidly developing Texas city with a preserved historic downtown square.

from $33/night

Dallas NE Campground - An Open Road Resort Property

14 RV Sites, 8 Cabins, 1 Tent Site, 1 Cottage

Finding a campground that actually feels like a resort — not just a parking lot with hookups — within practical range of a major Texas city is harder than it sounds. Dallas NE Campground in Caddo Mills, operated by Open Road Resorts, solves that problem with a clean, thoughtfully equipped property that gives metropolitan Dallas campers a genuine outdoor escape without a three-hour drive. Located roughly 45 minutes east of downtown in Hunt County, this is the campground you come to when you want a proper amenity package, a fishing lake, and the practical advantage of easy city access on the same trip. The campground accommodates 105 full-hookup RV sites with water, sewer, and electric connections alongside 10 rustic cabins for guests who prefer lodging. Clean restroom and laundry facilities are maintained to a high standard throughout the property, and the retail store, propane fill station, and community fire pits handle the convenience-layer needs that make a stay work smoothly. The gated entry and attentive management create a security and cleanliness atmosphere that elevates the overall experience above typical highway-adjacent campgrounds. The amenity package covers the full spectrum of family outdoor recreation. A swimming pool with a splash pad provides warm-season cooling in the Texas summer heat. The 5-acre catch-and-release fishing lake is a genuine highlight — well-stocked, requiring no fishing license for campground guests, and located on the south side of the property with nearby picnic areas. A fitness center supports health-conscious travelers. A game room and playground entertain all ages through the less outdoors-oriented hours, and the dog park ensures that traveling pets are covered. Sports courts and dining options round out the daily comfort list. Lake Ray Hubbard — one of the Dallas area's premier recreational lakes — is about 20 minutes west of the campground, adding boating, water skiing, and additional fishing to the regional activity list. Lake Tawakoni State Park, a short drive east, offers shoreline hiking and access to one of East Texas's most distinctive lakes. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is fully accessible for day trips — from the Dallas Museum of Art and AT&T Stadium to the Perot Museum of Nature and Science and the vibrant Deep Ellum entertainment district. Dallas NE Campground is open year-round, and Texas's climate creates a long effective camping season stretching from early spring through late fall with relatively mild winters. Weekends fill quickly for this region's most popular family-camping destination, so planning ahead is worthwhile. Families visiting Dallas for sports events, family gatherings, or business travel will find it a practical and comfortable alternative to traditional hotel accommodations. Come for the fishing lake, stay for the splash pad, and use the strong highway access to make the most of the greater DFW region. Hunt County's growing wine trail and local farm markets add a distinctly Texan flavor to day trips from the campground.

from $40/night

Shady Creek RV Park & Storage

207 RV Sites

Shady Creek RV Park & Storage in Aubrey, Texas, offers 207 full-hookup RV sites with 30 and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 60 feet on a big-rig-friendly layout, behind a gated entrance. Deluxe, premium, and premium plus categories join a pool, fitness center, clubhouse, and recreation center between Denton and McKinney. Two hundred seven back-in sites run in deluxe, premium, and premium plus categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric on 30 and 50-amp with site WiFi, sized to 60 feet, with picnic tables. The sites are notably large. A laundry, propane fills and exchange, restrooms, showers, RV storage, boat storage, and personal mailboxes handle the practical side — the mailboxes and storage point clearly at the long-stay residents the park also serves. An outdoor pool anchors the warm months, with a fitness center, clubhouse, recreation center, and banquet room for the social side. A pond and creek run the property for fishing, with sports courts, basketball, walking trails, hiking, a playground, dog park, and community fire pit besides. Boating, a golf course, and a lake are nearby, with planned activities through the season. Pets are welcome. Aubrey sits in Denton County's fast-growing North Texas corridor, between the Lake Ray Roberts recreation area to the northwest and McKinney's historic square to the southeast. Medical facilities including Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hospital and an animal medical center are close. The park operates year-round with steady long-stay demand. Reserve ahead for short stays.

from $67 $58/night

Good Shepard RV Park

12 RV Sites

In Gunter, Texas—in Grayson County 50 miles north of Dallas on the US Highway 75 corridor where the North Texas blackland prairie transitions toward the Red River and the Texas-Oklahoma border—Good Shepherd RV Park & Storage offers a full-service retreat with a pool, hot tub, splash pad, dog park, clubhouse, pavilion, laundry, playground, and a pond and lake on the property for fishing and waterside relaxation, alongside full hookup sites, RV storage, and boat storage in a well-maintained North Texas property that positions travelers within easy reach of Lake Texoma, the Sherman-Denison metropolitan area, and the broader Grayson County outdoor recreation and historical inventory that the Texoma corridor provides. For travelers making the Dallas-to-Oklahoma City run or coming specifically for Lake Texoma's legendary striper fishing, Gunter provides a comfortable home base. Full hookup sites with 30 and 50-amp electric, water, and sewer provide the practical infrastructure alongside the pool, hot tub, and splash pad that serve guests across all age groups during the North Texas summer. A clubhouse and pavilion provide covered gathering space for groups and social events, and the dog park accommodates traveling pets in a property where the open North Texas landscape and the pond's wildlife watching create the natural character that grounds the campground experience. RV storage and boat storage serve the local extended-stay and snowbird communities who need secure, convenient storage between trips. A general store, propane fills, dump station, and clean bathrooms and showers complete the comprehensive infrastructure. Gunter sits in Grayson County in the Texoma region—the bi-state recreational area anchored by Lake Texoma, the massive reservoir on the Red River created by Denison Dam in 1944 that spans the Texas-Oklahoma border and covers approximately 89,000 acres with 580 miles of shoreline. The lake's position on the state line creates a unique regulatory environment where Texas freshwater fishing license holders can fish Texas waters and Oklahoma license holders can fish Oklahoma waters, and the striper fishery that the Corps of Engineers has developed through stocking programs makes Lake Texoma the striped bass fishing destination in the southern United States—with fish exceeding 30 pounds and the guide boat industry built around the lake's extraordinary striper population. Denison, approximately 20 miles northeast on US-75, is the birthplace of President Dwight D. Eisenhower—the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site preserves the Victorian cottage where Eisenhower was born in 1890, and the Eisenhower statue on Main Street anchors the downtown historical district. Sherman, Grayson County's seat, provides the commercial services, Austin College campus, and the regional museum infrastructure that complements the lake's outdoor recreation. The Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge on the Big Mineral Arm of Lake Texoma protects critical waterfowl wintering habitat in a refuge that concentrates ducks, geese, and shorebirds in numbers that make it one of the most productive birding refuges in North Texas. Good Shepherd RV Park operates year-round in Grayson County's North Texas climate, where the fall striper season on Lake Texoma from September through November draws the guide boat community and independent anglers from across the region and the mild winter temperatures make the Texoma corridor comfortable for extended stays. The pool and splash pad serve the summer family visitors, and the spring bass fishing season on the lake's shallower coves adds another dimension to the recreational calendar. Reserve your site at Good Shepherd RV Park and let Lake Texoma's legendary striper fishing, Grayson County's Red River landscape, and Gunter's convenient US-75 position deliver the North Texas stop that the lake and the history both deserve.

from $55/night

Waterfront Hideaway Ranch

Waterfront Hideaway Ranch in Little Elm, Texas, offers full-hookup RV sites and cabins on 14 acres of open pasture, shaded groves, and direct Lewisville Lake frontage, behind a gated entrance and open all year. A beach, dog park, and community fire pit sit 35 miles from downtown Dallas — among the most accessible private lakefront camping in the DFW corridor. The ranch is explicitly LGBTIQA+ friendly. Full-hookup RV sites and cabin accommodations serve both RV travelers and guests without a rig. Laundry, restrooms, and WiFi handle the practical side, and a gated entrance controls access. The property is open year-round. The lake frontage is the draw. A beach gives direct shoreline access, and swimming, fishing, paddle boats, canoeing, kayaking, and water sports all run from the property. A community fire pit anchors the evenings, a dog park serves pets, and corn hole and planned activities fill the rest. The open pasture and shaded groves make for good birding and stargazing despite the metropolitan proximity, and boating and skiing are nearby. Pets are welcome. Little Elm sits on Lewisville Lake's north shore in Denton County. Downtown Dallas is 35 miles away and Frisco's entertainment and sports venues 15 — a combination of lakefront setting and metropolitan access that is increasingly rare as Denton County develops. Lewisville Lake's bass fishing, Little Elm Park's sandy beach, and the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area's nature trails are all close. The ranch operates year-round in the North Texas climate. Summer lake recreation drives peak demand from the DFW market — reserve ahead for warm-weather weekends and holidays.

Sunset Resort

83 RV Sites

Sunset Resort on Lake Tawakoni in Quinlan, Texas, offers 83 full-hookup RV sites with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 50 feet, behind a gated entrance an hour from Dallas. Waterfront back-in sites join premium and standard back-in and pull-through categories, with a boat ramp, fishing pier, outdoor pool, and general store. Eighty-three sites span standard back-in, standard pull-thru, premium back-in, premium pull-thru, and waterfront back-in categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric on 20, 30, and 50-amp with site WiFi, sized to 50 feet. The waterfront back-in category is the one to request — lake frontage at the site rather than a walk away. A general store, laundry, restrooms, showers, and a gated entrance handle the practical side. A boat ramp and fishing pier give direct lake access for boating and fishing, with an outdoor pool alongside. A pavilion, playground, and cabins fill the grounds, with a creek on the property and a state park and water park nearby. Pets are welcome. Lake Tawakoni is one of the largest and most productive reservoirs in northeast Texas — 36,700 acres on the Sabine River drainage with a catfish reputation strong enough to earn it the informal title of Catfish Capital of Texas. Quinlan sits in Hunt County between the Dallas-Fort Worth metro and the East Texas Piney Woods, an hour from downtown Dallas. Summer lake season drives the heaviest demand from the metroplex, with spring and fall fishing strong and considerably easier availability. Reserve well ahead for warm-weather weekends and holiday periods.

from $55/night

429 Marina & Resort

124 RV Sites

429 Marina and Resort in Quinlan, Texas, offers 124 full-hookup RV sites on Lake Tawakoni with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 45 feet on a big-rig-friendly layout. Deluxe and premium waterfront back-in categories join standard and pull-through sites, alongside a marina, outdoor pool, and on-site fishing guides. One hundred twenty-four sites span standard back-in, premium back-in, premium pull-through, premium waterfront back-in, and deluxe waterfront back-in categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric on 20, 30, and 50-amp, sized to 45 feet. The waterfront tiers are the ones to request. Cabins round out the lodging. A laundry, propane fills and exchange, restrooms, RV storage, and personal mailboxes handle the practical side. A marina gives direct lake access for boating, water sports, and swimming, with on-site fishing guides available — a genuine advantage on a lake this size. An outdoor pool, clubhouse, dog park, and biking fill the grounds, with planned activities through the season and wine and beer tasting nearby. Pets are welcome. Lake Tawakoni stretches 36,700 acres across Rains and Hunt Counties on the Sabine River drainage, and its blue, channel, and flathead catfish populations have earned it the informal title of Catfish Capital of Texas. Summer lake season and the spring and fall fishing runs drive demand. Reserve ahead for warm-weather weekends.

from $40/night

Anchor Inn Marina and Resort

86 RV Sites, 4 Cabins, 3 Motel Rooms, 1 Mobile Home

Anchor Inn Marina and Resort in Quinlan, Texas, offers 86 RV sites and eight cabin, mobile home, and motel room units on 175 acres of Lake Tawakoni shoreline, with 30 and 50-amp electric service in standard and waterfront categories. Two boat ramps, a marina, fishing piers, and a fish cleaning station sit 50 miles east of Dallas. Eighty-six back-in sites run in standard and waterfront categories, carrying 30 and 50-amp electric — plan tank capacity accordingly, as the sites are electric rather than full hookup, and confirm water availability with the resort before you arrive. The waterfront category is the one to request. Eight cabins, mobile homes, and motel rooms round out the lodging, including seven lakefront cabins and 11 motel rooms. A laundry, restrooms, and showers handle the practical side. The marina anchors the property, with two boat ramps, fishing piers, and a fish cleaning station opening the lake for boating, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. Walking trails and shaded RV sites fill the rest, with a state park nearby. Pets are welcome. One hundred seventy-five acres and two miles of shoreline make this a genuine lakefront resort rather than a campground with lake access, and the multi-element property serves anglers, boaters, families, and corporate retreat groups from the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Lake Tawakoni's catfish reputation is among the strongest in Texas. Summer lake season drives the heaviest demand from the metroplex, with spring and fall fishing strong. Reserve well ahead for warm-weather weekends, and confirm hookup details for your rig when you book.

from $40 $35/night

Whitesboro RV Resort

85 RV Sites

Whitesboro RV Resort in Texas offers 85 full-hookup RV sites on level gravel pads in Grayson County, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 65 feet, open all year. A dedicated 30/50-amp pond site category joins full-hookup back-in and pull-through tiers, with a clubhouse, playground, shaded dog park, and boat storage. Eighty-five sites run in 30/50-amp back-in pond, 30/50-amp full hookup back-in, and 30/50-amp pull-through categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric with site WiFi, sized to 65 feet. The pond category puts you on the water at the site. A laundry, dump station, restrooms, showers, RV storage, and boat storage handle the practical side. One policy to clear first: RVs must be 10 years old or newer, though older rigs may be permitted with written approval — submit photos to [email protected] before booking. A pond supports fishing and boating, with a clubhouse, playground, ping pong, dog park, and picnicking filling the grounds. A golf course and a state park are nearby. Pets are welcome. Whitesboro sits on US Highway 82 in Grayson County, which serves two distinct markets well: long-haul travelers working the highway, and North Texas RV guests looking for a comfortable, uncrowded park within reasonable distance of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Lake Texoma is close for fishing and boating, and Sherman and Denison are a short drive east. Spring and fall bring the most comfortable North Texas conditions, with summer drawing Texoma traffic. Reserve ahead for holiday weekends, and clear RV approval early if your coach is older.

from $50/night

Hidden Grove RV Resort

107 RV Sites, 16 Cabins, 10 Tent Sites, 1 Onsite RV/Trailer, 1 Apartment

Hidden Grove RV Resort in Honey Grove, Texas, offers 108 full-hookup RV sites, 17 apartment and cabin units, and 10 tent sites with 30 and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 72 feet. Concrete and gravel categories are listed separately across premier and standard tiers, with an outdoor pool, lake, pond, and kayak rentals in Fannin County. One hundred eight sites span back-in concrete, back-in gravel, premier back-in concrete, premier pull-through concrete, and pull-through gravel categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric on 30 and 50-amp with site WiFi, sized to 72 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. Publishing the surface by category is unusually transparent — you know whether you are on concrete or gravel before you book, and 72 feet handles a long coach. Seventeen apartments and cabins and 10 tent sites round out the lodging. A general store, laundry, propane fills and exchange, restrooms, showers, and RV storage handle the practical side. An outdoor pool anchors the property, with a lake and pond supporting fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, and kayak rentals. Walking trails, hiking, horseshoes, corn hole, a playground, and picnicking fill the grounds, with live music through the season, wine and beer tasting nearby, and productive birding. Pets are welcome. Managers Brian and Cat Pierce are full-time RVers themselves, with more than 25 combined years in hospitality — the firsthand perspective shows in how the property is run. Spring and fall are most comfortable in northeast Texas. Reserve ahead for warm-weather weekends.

from $25/night

Big Mineral Resort & Marina

65 RV Sites, 4 Cabins

Big Mineral Resort and Marina in Sadler, Texas, offers 65 RV sites and four cabins on Lake Texoma with 30 and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 50 feet. Full-hookup, water-and-electric, and electric-only back-in categories join pull-through tiers at both amperages, with a marina, boat ramp, splash pad, and on-site fishing guides. Sixty-five sites span back-in 30-amp, back-in 30-amp water-and-electric, back-in 30-amp electric only, back-in 50-amp, pull-thru 30-amp, and pull-thru 50-amp categories, carrying water, sewer, and electric where noted, sized to 50 feet. Read the category carefully — the electric-only tier carries no water or sewer at the site, so plan tank capacity accordingly. Four cabins round out the lodging: three one-bedroom units sleeping four and a two-bedroom sleeping six. A general store, laundry, dump station, restrooms, and showers handle the practical side. The property is undergoing upgrades, with construction generally confined to weekdays. The marina anchors it, with boat docks, a boat ramp, boat rentals, and on-site fishing guides. A splash pad, outdoor pool, hot tub and sauna, beach, fishing pier, clubhouse, pavilion, sports courts, volleyball, horseshoes, corn hole, walking trails, hiking, biking, golf cart rentals, and a playground fill the rest. Lake Texoma is one of the largest man-made lakes in the United States, straddling the Texas-Oklahoma border in Grayson County. Summer lake season drives demand. Reserve well ahead.

RV Texoma

6 RV Sites

On the sun-drenched plains of Grayson County, just minutes from the Texas-Oklahoma border, RV Texoma stands apart as one of North Texas's most intimate and carefully tended retreats. Spreading across 33 wooded acres, the park shelters just eight full-hookup sites beneath a cathedral of century-old shade trees whose roots have gripped this land far longer than any RV has rolled down its gravel lanes. A fully stocked fish pond threads through the heart of the property, giving anglers a private casting spot before the morning has even warmed. The combination of a key-code gate and unobtrusively placed security cameras means guests settle in knowing the grounds belong to them alone. Each site arrives well-equipped with 50-amp, 30-amp, and 20-amp electrical service alongside water and sewer hookups, so rigs of every size connect without compromise. Most pads offer ample overflow parking and a fire pit, with enough canopy shade to keep the afternoon sun from reaching the slide-out. The secure key-code entry ensures only confirmed, paid guests access the property—a rare and welcome feature for those who value true seclusion. High-speed Wi-Fi keeps guests connected for those who must stay tethered to the outside world, and the hosts remain nearby to assist with arrival and local area guidance. The property's native foliage and mature hardwoods attract wild turkey, white-tailed deer, and resident songbirds throughout the year, making a quiet morning walk on the acreage an experience in itself. The stocked fish pond serves as the social hub at sunrise, where guests dangle lines in peaceful competition before breakfast. When the urge for bigger water strikes, Lake Texoma waits just minutes away—a 93,000-acre reservoir straddling the Red River that draws anglers nationwide for its legendary striped bass runs, with prime season stretching from spring through late fall. Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, one of the most productive migratory bird stopover points in North Texas, borders the lake's southern shores and offers free wildlife viewing, hiking, and photography along its wetland impoundments. Megastar Casino provides evening entertainment options a short drive away for guests seeking table games and live music after a day on the water. The reservoir's wide expanse also supports sailing regattas, pontoon cruising, and designated swim beaches that attract families from Dallas and Oklahoma City throughout the warm months. The towns of Sherman and Denison flank the park to the south with full grocery shopping, regional dining, and the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site in Denison for a dose of American history. Spring and fall deliver the most comfortable temperatures for fishing and outdoor exploration, while Lake Texoma's striped bass season peaks between April and October. Winters in North Texas are mild enough for year-round camping, making RV Texoma a viable cold-weather destination for travelers escaping northern frost. With only eight sites, reservations fill fast—especially on spring weekends when the bass are running—so booking well in advance is essential to secure a spot at this beloved back-roads retreat.

from $60/night