I loved this park more than Brazos Bend SP. This SP was the first one I decided to solo camp at,…read morebut later hiked with the HWHG (Houston Women's Hiking group). I came here in October 2024 and chose campsite 045 a very short walking distance to the restrooms. I opted for a late check in and park HQ had my check in sticker hanging on a bulletin board with the other late stragglers. It was still dusk out and plenty of deer greeted me at the entrance. The park is fairly big and the campsites are close (enough to see and hear your neighbor). I stayed for the weekend Fri - Sun. The first night I pulled out my Eukera grill to cook some veggies with lentils, then out of nowhere what I thought was my dog, Sneakers, but really it was a raccoon spooked me! (Of course, it couldn't be my dog since I came alone! Ha!) The animal was relentless and tried to jump in the back of my SUV to eat what I was eating. I shooed the animal away and he stayed looking at me with it's large eyes. The animal eventually left when it knew it wasn't getting anything from me. Before bed, I made sure to lock my food supplies down and away from the site. The first night, other park goers were loud; cursing, screaming, and just acting plain belligerent up until 2AM. I think someone called park host on them since I started to tone it down by 3AM. The night was muggy hot, but okay with fans. The restroom is lit up so going to use the potty in the middle of the night was very doable. The following morning, I did some yoga at the campsite. I would suggest bringing a tablecloth for the camp table as it was filthy. Site 045 was great having two trees spaced between the two to help pitch a hammock. The following morning, I went on an early morning hike then went to check out the San Felipe Museum solo. The museum was a ton of fun learning about history. I came back to lay in my hammock to take a nap. By evening, I got up to go on a night hike with the ladies. During Halloween, the park decorates for the holiday which is so much fun!! I loved my time! The park rangers were nice and the park HQ has everything including hiking and camping gear. The purchased a bumper sticker for my car and a sticker for my laptop. By Sunday, I was ready to head back to Houston and the drive was short. Sealy is nice small town with nice people. I saw far more wildlife here than at Brazos Bend. The trails were wooded, mostly flat, and shaded. The trails are maintained. Trekking poles aren't needed, but suggested if you have bad knees. I can't wait to camp here again. I think next time I'll choose another site that isn't so close to the restrooms as the foot traffic can be very busy throughout the night, but perfect for solo female campers. If you have a chance, check out Stephen F Austin. It's a good hidden gem.

I visited Stephen F. Austin State Park and overall had a good experience. Just make sure to bring…read morebug spray because the mosquitoes were intense, I felt like I got swarmed the entire time. There are definitely a lot of bugs throughout the park. Unfortunately, I visited after heavy rain, so most of the trails were closed during my trip. I'll definitely have to come back another time when the trails are fully open so I can experience more of the park.

I've only just begun my stay here and I'm already in love with the place…read more Today was my first day, which was spent doing laundry....ugh! The laundry room is nice with professional size machines. And they even have ones dedicated for pet laundry so you don't have to worry about getting fur on your clothing. The machines do not take money, you pay either by card at the kiosk or by downloading the app, which is actually awesome as it lets you follow the time left....pure genius in my book! I did meet a few people while in there and every one of them were extremely friendly and had been there for a long time. They had nothing but good things to say about it so that in itself makes me feel like I made the right choice. It is an Adult centered resort so there are no children running around all hours, not that I have anything against them, but when I'm glamping I want to enjoy the peace and sounds of nature. That's all I have for now, but will update after I've had a chance to actually do something other than laundry.

They were so nice. The resort is very clean and in a great location…read more Only complaint is the laundry facilities. I know it's an outside company but the resort needs to get new machines. The washers really suck. Dryers were ok. But replace washers!!! But I highly recommend this location.

We had a blast here. Camp ground was great and well kept. Maintenance was constantly coming by…read moregrabbing trash bags and making sure everyone was good. We went when the water park was closed but there was so much for my toddler to do, we wouldn't have had time for the water park anyway! There are so many parks and things to do! 10/10 recommend and we will be back.

It was really nice cause basically every year we go here but this year there has been a few…read moreincidents. First of all my cousin left ALL the shampoo, body wash and wash rag. Second I didn't see the famous guy. Third I got a SEVERE cut from one of the slides

The campground is amazing and very big. Quiet and a lot of…read moredeer walking around. We stayed 4 days and wanted to extend 1 day. The office said they would have to move us. I said just move the one coming in after us and they refused. So great campground but some of the staff is not helpful.

Is Park has some of the most wonderful employees they go out of their way to help you and they…read morewanna make your stay very welcoming we've had issues with freezing weather and the staff has been really good about helping people with there frozen waterlines and giving them a heads up as to what's happening before it happens all in all the staff is just all right fantastic they've opened the launch to help people that are having heat issues so they can stay warm they've helped us as I am having medical issues and they work with my wife to arrange for extended stay love this place

I love Brazos bend state park. It can be a drive depending on where you live in "Houston" but I…read morethink it can be eye worth it for the entire day or even a weekend trip. I come here for a short half day trip to walk some trails with my kids 5&7. Nothing is too strenuous here for the kiddos. The facilities are typically pretty clean too and there are picnic tables to be able to have a nice lunch or snacks. The park has plenty of trails, picnic areas, fishing spots, and gators! The observatory is always a hit too!

I was surprised on my visit to Brazos Bend State Park. After hearing and reading about people's…read moreexperiences, and seeing pictures online, I thought I knew what to expect...but I was wrong. This park is far away enough from Houston but still close enough for a day trip, which is what I did. It took me about 30 minutes to drive here from Sugar Land. As I approached the entrance gate, I saw that they had two lines of cars with gate booths, just like the national parks. A ranger came out to my car and I registered myself as a day visitor. A park map was given to me and off I went to explore! Brazos Bend SP is larger than I thought it would be. There was a large parking lot and a few trailheads not too far away from the entrance, but I decided to drive past it to the next lot. 2 miles on the road later, the next parking lot was equally large but with much less cars and visitors. There's an interpretive center that was closed when I went, but a water fountain was nearby where I refilled my water bottle. I ended up walking along a combination of trails to get a feel for the place. The trails are mostly flat with asphalt, dirt, and light gravel. The peacefulness of this park is what really convinced me of the gem that this place is. Along the way, I witnessed many birds, including several vulture roosts in the trees. I also saw the American alligator in a pond, which I viewed from a safe distance. It would be quite difficult to reach the river and the ponds because of the natural vegetation in the area, so there weren't any wild alligators on the trails. I didn't get the chance to fully explore this park, but I wouldn't mind returning here another day. The gift shop offers a variety of items to purchase and the rangers seemed knowledgeable about the history of the park. Overall, I enjoyed my time here!

We have stayed at a few campgrounds but, not what's termed as an RV park. We were nearly 4 winter…read moremonths and loved the place. Sites were far enough apart and there were trees between them. Concrete pads nice and level. Hook ups great. No water or power issues. Great hosts. Bo and Pam do an awesome job and were helpful and accommodating. We will be back.

We were driving past this and decided to take a tour of the property before booking a site. The…read morelady that was there on the weekend was so very friendly and helpful. She asked if we wanted to drive around on our own or if we wanted a guided tour. We wanted the guided tour! She was very knowledgeable about the sites and of course the property. She also told us when the property was going to be busy and pointed out some of the better sites. We're definitely going to plan a weekend trip here in the fall.

This is a hard day for me because I really love this park and hate to leave. Financial reasons make…read moresome hard decisions for you.. The people here are fantastic and management is the best. Having stayed in parks from Seattle to here, I don't say that lightly. The beautiful oak trees provided a neverending stream of unique birds that were very amusing. The proximity to the gulf provided a great place to relax with a cool breeze. Scanning other parks close by showed us another beautiful place with a 450.00all inclusive rent. We are grandfathered in so our rent won't ever change. As a cancer patient I make several trips for treatment in Houston. There is a clinic close by. Fuel prices are .30less in the area and that adds up. On fixed incomes, this made the move too hard to resist. So with a heavy heart I leave this review and move on. Love to all. Mike and Rosie

From the owner: Discover Plantation Oaks RV Park, a peaceful family-owned campground, boasts over 5-1/2 acres of…read moremature, majestic oak trees, providing an abundance of shade with a hush of serenity throughout our grounds. We are the only RV park within the city limits, so we offer the added benefits of city water, trash and emergency services. We proudly host many long-term residents and repeat guests with our 103 shaded RV sites, offering accommodations for various RV sizes. We offer adequate space for vehicle parking, 30 and 50amp electric, and Wi-Fi throughout. Our on-site manager is on hand to assist you with any questions or needs you may have.

Great place to get out and play! The property is well kept and clean, they have 3 restrooms with…read moreshowers for public use after a hard days ride or when camping. The campsites are also well maintained and they have firewood for sale. They also sell Longhorn Beef, which is delicious and affordable. We will definitely be back again!

I made a last minute decision to go out of town and stumbled across this beautiful place. The…read moreowners are absolutely gems! It's quiet and oh so peaceful! I will most definitely be back once I decide to leave Thank y'all for your kind hospitality!