Dispersed Camping in Burleson County, Texas
Showing 16 locations in Burleson County.
Bent Tree Camping Area
Shaded developed camping loop featuring sites with water and electricity. Excellent for standard recreational vehicles and vans looking for modern hookups.
Cedar Creek Camping Area
Highly popular developed camping loop offering electric and water hookups amidst post oak trees, situated with convenient access to trailheads.
Equestrian Camping Area
Specifically designed campground for horse owners, featuring horse pens, water, and electric hookups with close proximity to the multi-use trail system.
Flag Pond Primitive Sites
Secluded backcountry campsites near Flag Pond, offering incredible birding and quiet wilderness scenery. Must be reached via the park's trail network.
Horseshoe Bend Equestrian Camping
Dedicated horse-friendly primitive camping zone near Horseshoe Bend. Provides a rustic basecamp option for trail riders.
Lake Somerville - Birch Creek Unit State Park
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Lake Somerville - Nails Creek Unit State Park
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Lake Somerville Marina & Campground
A developed lakeside campground and marina offering structured campsites, restrooms, and direct water access.
Lake Somerville Recreation Zone
This waterfront recreation area along the shores of Lake Somerville features access to scenic views and public facilities. While the area contains large parking areas like Welch Dam, overnight stays are strictly restricted to designated campgrounds, and dispersed camping or overnight parking in day-use lots is prohibited.
Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit
The Birch Creek Unit of Lake Somerville State Park offers multiple developed camping loops, including Yaupon, Post Oak, Cedar Elm, Old Hickory, and Equestrian areas. Most sites provide water and electrical hookups (20/30 amp), and the park is notable for the generous spacing and relative privacy between campsites, shielded by mature oak trees and dense underbrush. On-site facilities include modern restrooms, hot showers, and easily accessible dump stations. Recreation highlights feature direct access to the lake shore, hiking and equestrian trails, and paddling opportunities. Standard daily park pass fees apply in addition to the nightly campsite fee.
Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit
An expansive recreation destination along the southwestern shores of Lake Somerville. This unit features developed camping loops with utilities, specialized facilities for equestrian campers, and a network of scenic wilderness trails leading to remote, hike-in primitive campsites.
Mill Pond Primitive Sites
Remote primitive camping sites located deep along the trailway near Mill Pond. Access is strictly by hiking, mountain biking, or horseback riding.
Newman Bottom Primitive Sites
Primitive backcountry camping area tucked into a low-lying hardwood forest section of the trailway near Yegua Creek.
Rocky Creek Park Campground
Rocky Creek Park is a highly developed, picturesque campground managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on a scenic peninsula of Somerville Lake. It features nearly 200 sites with a mix of water and electrical hookups (30-amp and 50-amp), as well as shaded picnic tables and fire rings. Visitors can enjoy well-maintained gravel or paved sites surrounded by large shade trees and grassy fields frequented by local wildlife.
Wolf Pond Primitive Sites
Tranquil primitive sites located near Wolf Pond along the main trail corridor, perfect for backpackers and horseback riders seeking quiet.
Yegua Creek Campground
Yegua Creek Campground is a developed lakeside park managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It offers over 80 campsites, most of which feature 50-amp electrical and water hookups. The campground is situated along the quiet shoreline of Somerville Lake, providing great opportunities for bird watching, fishing, and boating with direct boat ramp access.