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Shallow Creek Rv Park

3.0 (3 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Fernbrook RV Park - From my RV site.

Fernbrook RV Park

4.5(10 reviews)
10.3 mi

This is definitely one of the nicest RV Parks I have stayed at. It is very clean and very well…read moremaintained. Dog-friendly is a must for me. They have several poo-bag stations around the park and a nice but plain dog park. I would definitely recommend!

RENTER BEWARE - Know Their Damage Policy Before You Stay…read more I would encourage anyone considering Fernbrook RV Park to understand the park's policy on damage to your RV while on their property. While a Fernbrook employee was mowing next to my RV, a rock was thrown by the mower and struck the side window. The large window on the side of the RV was shattered. I contacted the park's ownership in writing, provided a repair estimate, and requested a written response regarding the damage. It has now been two weeks, and I have received no response from the owner. I understand that the park's posted policy states that the campground does not assume liability for loss or damage to campers' property. However, when damage occurs while an employee is performing maintenance next to a guest's RV, I believe the situation deserves at least a response and an opportunity for the matter to be addressed. My biggest concern at this point is not only the cost of the damage, but the lack of communication and follow-through from ownership. If you choose to stay at Fernbrook RV Park, I strongly recommend reading the liability language carefully and understanding that you may be responsible for damage to your RV even when the damage occurs during campground maintenance. That is information I wish I had considered more carefully before staying there.

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Fernbrook RV Park - The pool and hot tub area.

The pool and hot tub area.

Fernbrook RV Park - Miss Mary's Place for banquets, receptions, or parties. Very nice facilities with a well maintained park behind building.

Miss Mary's Place for banquets, receptions, or parties. Very nice facilities with a well maintained park behind building.

Fernbrook RV Park - Playground is well maintained.

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Playground is well maintained.

Buffalo Bayou RV Park

Buffalo Bayou RV Park

4.8(5 reviews)
45.0 mi

Stayed 4 nights at Buffalo Bayou and we loved it! It was hard to leave. VERY quiet, even with…read moremultiple campers staying there. Loved having full hookups. There was a grill at the site we were at. No table, but we brought one. It did look like they may have some available at some of the other sites. They have a nice little bathroom/shower house on the grounds for use if needed. Having the boat ramp right there was ideal for taking our kayak out and you can fish off the dock behind the owners house. The dogs that were roaming around did not bother us and the pitbull was super sweet! The area is beautiful and peaceful! Plenty of room to roam. We would stay here again for sure!

The owners Pat and Leslie were very friendly and helpful. We stayed for 4 nights in our fifth…read morewheel. The place was so quiet most of the time, I thought we might be the only people actually staying in our RV. There are several other RVs out there, but we saw only a couple people at one of them while we were there. Dogs are not required to be on a leash here. We only found this to be a problem when one pitbull was especially friendly and jumping on us. We have no idea what the 3-4 dog's names were, or who they belonged to. Dogs poop where they want, and no one is picking it up....however, with that said, I never saw one poop near a campsite. They always did their business further out. There are no concrete pads, no picnic tables, no grills, etc here. This wasn't an issue for us, but you might want to know. It was very cold during our stay from January 3-7, 2022. We had no issues with our water, sewer, or electricity. It was a tight fit for our 42' fifth wheel at the first site they were going to put us, so we needed to move down a bit to a larger area. Luckily, there were many open sites, so this wasn't an issue. There are kayak rentals on the property, and lots to do in the area. There is some fracking going on closeby. A generator (or something that makes a lot of noise) ran a lot of the time we were there. Thankfully, we can sleep through just about anything, so this wasn't a big issue for us. It did detract from the quiet during the day, when we would've preferred to hear nature instead. This fracking is not taking place on the RV park property. They have no control over when this noise is going to come and go. I can see that this would be a big problem for some people. It was loud. But, it didn't bother us a lot because we were gone a lot of the time. My husband would probably say his favorite thing on this trip was the Measurement and Time Museum in Jefferson. He spent over 2 hours touring and talking to the owner. I enjoyed the shopping and talking to all the shopkeepers. There were some cute plus size clothes at Yesteryear and also The Front Porch. I'm hard to fit, and picky about the length of my shirts, and found exactly what I needed. We enjoyed the BBQ at Riverport, and the French Dip sandwiches at McGarity's. Service was good everywhere we went. Everyone was friendly and helpful. The Kroger and Walmart in Marshall are nuts! I've never seen a busier grocery store than the Kroger, and I've lived in heavily-populated Arlington, TX most of my life. It was hard to find a parking spot. We were disappointed to find out the local steamboat/paddleboat recently sank and is no longer available for tours. Also, because it was the week after New Year's, many shops, restaurants, and museums were closed for an extended period of time - some all the way to Feb. 1st. I highly recommend calling first before going somewhere, if you're coming in January.

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Buffalo Bayou RV Park - A view of the Big Cypress of Caddo Lake with easy access to Buffalo Bayou RV Park.

A view of the Big Cypress of Caddo Lake with easy access to Buffalo Bayou RV Park.

Buffalo Bayou RV Park - Picture of some of our nicely shaded RV sites.

Picture of some of our nicely shaded RV sites.

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Backwater Jacks

Backwater Jacks

4.5(17 reviews)
44.6 mi

We had an awesome stay here! If you're coming out, definitely ask for one of the riverfront…read moreprimitive campsites. Ours came with a grill, smoker, and fire pit, which made cooking stupid easy. The bathrooms were super clean, and the owners couldn't be friendlier--seriously, they make the place feel like home. If you need firewood, swing by site 27 and grab some from the owner there if he's got stock. We left our kayaks by the launch with zero issues, which was a huge plus. The campsites themselves are big, spacious, and peaceful. There is a train that rolls through twice a night, but aside from that it's quiet and relaxing. Overall, we loved it and would absolutely come back.

I guess I forgot to write a review 2 years ago, so here we go! Backwater Jack's is fantastic! It's…read moreout in the middle of nowhere, about 15 minutes from Marshall or Jefferson. Located on the Big Cypress Bayou, the scenery is gorgeous. Two years ago, we stayed in the Couple's Cabin. It has great upper and lower decks. This time, with Reesa and Ricky, we stayed in the Texas 2 Step. Dual connecting cabins. Loved it. There's also about 30 or 40 RV spots. There's a private boat ramp. Riverbend Outfitters keeps kayaks here for rent. We've gone kayaking twice. It's fun, relaxing, and beautiful. The owners are very friendly and attempt to solve any problem you might have. The cabins are big and comfortable. They have satellite tv and WiFi. A full kitchen makes mealtime easy. Be warned, cell service here is terrible. You are out in the middle of nowhere! We have absolutely loved our stays here, and will definitely return. Check their website!

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Backwater Jacks - Our dock. Fishing anyone?

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Our dock. Fishing anyone?

Tyler State Park - Tyler Lake

Tyler State Park

4.4(84 reviews)
21.1 mi

Gorgeous park! Came here for the first time this year for our first day hike. Then I made a pact to…read morecome back and camp here, which I just accomplished over the weekend. Can't speak much on the staff bc we barely interacted with them, they seemed mostly unbothered and nonchalant. We rent a screened shelter for 2 nights, Fri - Sunday. We actually got the last open shelter for the weekend, so we got lucky! We stayed in section 9. Very pretty area. Most of our fellow campers were courteous, although on our first night we heard music blaring from another part of section 9. For us to be able to hear it from where we were, they must have been LOUD so I can only imagine how their actual neighbors felt. And even though quiet hours are at 10, this music went on until probably around 11:30ish range. I also heard screaming and very loud laughing. Sounded like teenagers maybe. Remember people.... We all came out here to enjoy nature. Be courteous if you're sharing the space with other campers. Leave no trace ALSO includes noise pollution. It's ok to play some music and have a good time - I know I did! But I kept my music very low, and made sure to keep my voice down or at least not at such a volume that I could be heard across the camp ground. Anyway aside from that we had a wonderful time. The shelter was clean, the surrounding area was free of litter. We hiked, swam, made campsites, cooked, played games, rested in the grass, and had a grand time. I'd have to put this park up there on my list of top 5 parks. It's has everything! It definitely gave me *summer camp* vibes. The only thing I probably wouldn't recommend is the boat rentals. They are quite pricey. If you can swing it, bring your own!

On Sunday morning while in Tyler, my girlfriend and I made a drive up to Tyler State Park to…read moreadventure through the piney woods and explore another great state park together. What's really great about Tyler State Park is that it is not too far off of I-20 and the heart of downtown Tyler. It's actually kind of mesmerizing how close this preserved state park is from the city and how many people don't take that quick drive on a spring day. There's plenty of hiking to do on the almost one thousand acres of land. My girlfriend and I hiked the B Loop hiking trail, which is a little over 3 miles and was a very easy adventure for us. I wanted us to do more, but our legs were tired, so we called it there. Instead, we went to the Northside Day-Use Area to get our feet in the water and enjoy the view of the lake. Overall, it's a really fantastic park and I hope to return to do all A through D on the hiking trail. RIYL: Adventuring through the trees

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Tyler State Park - Tyler Lake

Tyler Lake

Tyler State Park - Campsite! Parking pad, picnic table, tent area, fire pit.

Campsite! Parking pad, picnic table, tent area, fire pit.

Tyler State Park - Ok... who was gnawing on this stump?

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Ok... who was gnawing on this stump?

Camp Fern - A gorgeous afternoon overlooking the waterfront at #CampFern in Marshall, Texas!

Camp Fern

3.7(3 reviews)
36.7 mi

I absolutely love this camp. I have been going here for 3 years. The food is cheap, yes, but it's a…read morebreak from having food that doesn't taste that good and looks fancy, and the dessert is great. Counselors know everybody's name, there are horses, zip lining, ropes course, waterfront, archery, riflery, water front, and a ton of other things that are really entertaining. It's huge but you can find your way pretty easily, the cabins are old but it's fun because it's kind of a throwback and the counselors are super entertaining, and as for the things removed, it's still fun, even without NOLA roasts, Non-Or Campers, etc. It encourages activity and fun and has so many choices of what to do. I have a favorite horse, she's very nice and most of the horses are great too. All in all I love this camp very much (also it's a great break from tech) and it's the one place where I can fall asleep with melatonin (it tires you out in a good way) and my anger issues get a lot better here because it's very calming. As for the price, I think if you can afford it you should DEFINITELY have your kid come here. It's near Shreveport, Louisiana but if you live somewhere too far to drive (i.e. a kid lives in Vegas) then you can fly and they'll pick you up at the airport and get you over on a bus. 10/10 recommend. You make amazing memories and life long friends.

This camp is the same exact thing every year. You spend almost $5,000 which overpriced first of all…read morefor what it is. The people there are not very well trained in the activities they are supposed to teach. The camp looks as if it hasn't been updated since the 60's. The cabins are falling apart and have many cracks where bugs find their way in. Two years in a row my cabin was infested with spiders. The last time I went the cabin flooded with the smallest amount of rain and there was an ant problem. The workers there have a problem with favoriting certain campers. The food is cheap and frankly very bad. You are never able to tell if you are eating fish patties or chicken ones(not an exaggeration). Ever heard of Sysco? Because that is all you eat. The cheapest and lowest quality food I have ever seen/ate. The councilors are very young themselves and are not old enough to be responsible for your 6+ year olds. Don't get me wrong, it used to be okay. Until, they got a new head director who is not one to pass down little traditions that made Camp Fern what it was. Anything that people found joy in was removed; non-honor campers, Nola roasts, some camp songs, ect. If you haven't gone to this camp you wouldn't understand. In conclusion, this camp is not for you unless you want to waste money to get the cheapest quality of everything. These people only care about your money, not your experience.

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Camp Fern - A pleasant view of our swimming area at #CampFern in Marshall, TX!

A pleasant view of our swimming area at #CampFern in Marshall, TX!

Camp Fern - A nice view of the Recreation Hall at Camp Fern in Marshall, TX.

A nice view of the Recreation Hall at Camp Fern in Marshall, TX.

Camp Fern - Solid foundations are essential to healthy living! Join us at Camp Fern in Marshall, TX!

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Solid foundations are essential to healthy living! Join us at Camp Fern in Marshall, TX!

Shallow Creek Rv Park - campgrounds - Updated October 2026

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