Diamond in the rough. So much to do, but so little time. Great spot for young, old and in between.

If you are looking for rugged camping. They have perfect spots for tents. You need a truck to access most of the campgrounds. The roads are very steep and not made for cars. I would NOT bring my RV. The roads are too rough and steep. The staff were friendly but not very helpful. I asked which way we should go and they said we could go up or down. The sign said $10 per adult. There were 2 of us, but my credit card was charged $30. I would go back for the hiking trails, swimming, and fishing. read more

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I love this place, peace and quiet and the best no WI FI you are entering into a canyon and there is WI-FI at the store facilities are great we brought our own camper and had a blast great for families, pool, creek, river, bathrooms with running water and electricity what else could I ask for my dog had a great time chasing armadillos is pet friendly and the best of all you can go tubing! read more

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I believe that I have found a hidden gem! After being told that I had to have reservations at Colorado Bend State Park to camp overnight; we found our way to Sulphur Springs. Okay, there are many, many cats that are sleeping around the office area and yes, it doesn't smell the greatest, but you're only there for less than three minutes at the office signing in. NOT a big deal at all in my opinion. The lady that works there can be rude, but honestly, I don't think she realizes it. When we asked if they do anything for Active Duty Military; her reply was more of a snicker when she said no-- it was more like she couldn't believe that we had the audacity to ask! We shrugged it off, not a big deal. We wanted to do primitive camping for one night. The lady told us that it was $12 a night and we must check out by 9AM. We definitely did not want to wake early in the morning so the lady gave us a deal of $22 which is basically two nights. The old man the other yelpers are referring to isn't a bother. He will follow you with his little side by side to make sure you find a place and if you need guidance, he will help you. He may be hard to understand, but he was helpful to us. MUST HAVE 4X4! It is a must! There is a two miles stretch of primitive camping; you can literally put your tent anywhere you want by the river. The closet neighbor was 400 feet away! There are some campfires that you can use in some sections, but the further out, you may have to do some digging and build you own fire pit. Also the further you go out, the more open spaces there are and the scenery opens up beautifully, BUT you must have a 4X4 to get through!! There are sharp uphills with rocks, sections of the path in water, and winding down hills with branches that will scratch your vehicle, but it is so worth it. It's just a one way so cross your fingers that there won't be another car heading towards you. We also went exploring around. There is no swimming pool and we didn't come across any Sulfur Springs; however we did smell the sulfur in the air. There's also a worn out fish cleaning section. Pretty much just a laid back place to hang for a couple days without too many people bothering you. You can fish and hike around. We went hiking towards the primitive road and we went ways down and discovered a cave with two carcasses at the entrance! We immediately turned around and hiked back to camp, haha. Compost toilets probably never have been scrubbed clean so be sure to have your toilet paper, wet wipes, and your hand sanitizer with you. If you are a girl, might be better to bring a portable toilet for you. There's also a shower, but I didn't check it out. So if you're looking for more of a calm place to camp, this is it! read more

Sulphur Springs Camp - Campgrounds Near Me - Bend, Texas

As a very young man, use to go there (1970's) and fish all weekend and had a blast, lived nearby in Lampasas and its was just a short trip and cost $5 a vehicle. The road to the camp has NOT improved . Dirt road and very hard to travel. No place for a RV over 20 ft to go. Once you travel down the dirt road for 2 miles, it drops and winds down into a very narrow road next to the office. BIG sign states what you can and can not do. I guess the have had allot of dishonest people visit, cause you are not aloud to look around to see if you like the area. Note: you can pay $7. each to go take a look. Would not recommend bringing ANY RV over 20ft to this area. Also the dump station is on your way out about 1/2 mile from the camp on the dirt road read more

I'll spare you the long review I left on another "advisor" site... 1) Motorcycles are not allowed even though there is no mention of this on their web site. 2) Access road to the camp sites is not maintained; rocky, rutted and in places very steep. 4x4 access only after about 1/3 of the way in, high clearance vehicles required up to that point. Don't even think about it in wet/muddy conditions. 3) River access is poor; steep, overgrown bank. The river bed is covered in green algae and difficult/impossible to wade. 4) Fishing is poor; lots of gar and that's about it. 5) Camp sites were very dirty; beer cans, detritus, and "evidence" that people do not use the restroom facilities - for good reason. 6) There are essentially no restroom facilities. The one outhouse I found in the camping area was a nightmare; just a dirty toilet seat over an exposed hole in the ground. 7) Check in person was quite nice, but the owner is unbelievable rude. There is a story there that you'll have to find on another site if you're that interested. Clearly this place is in "harvest mode" with the owner living on past glories, unwilling or unable to invest in adequate maintenance. read more

This review is for tent camping at Sulphur Springs Camp (www.bendtexas.com). While I had a decent overall experience at this campground on April 19th 2014, the following things are huge negatives for me and my family in regards to a camp ground: 1. Spring Fed "Pool" was completely empty and looked like it's glory days are LONG past. 2. Roads have not been graded in some time and much of the campground cannot be accessed by car (without significant undercarriage damage). We could not access many sites with a factory Mazda 3. 4. Shower/Bathroom facilities near the main office were not clean nor did they appear to have been cleaned in some time. Soap at the wash sinks and hand dryers (towels, paper or otherwise) were not available. Floors were very dirty in the showers and the general facility was very dirty. 5. Upon entry there were over 15 cats running around the main office/house. Not really my business but the smell walking through the front door was a little overwhelming. We raised our concerns regarding the shower facilities with the staff but were met with surprise at our concerns and excuses of why they weren't clean (lots of land for 2 people to take care of). While we understand the difficulty of maintaining grounds of this size, it is still a concern to us as guests. Overall, the value was great, it is located very close to Colorado Bend State Park (our destination) and if you don't mind the facilities, it works as a "place to sleep" in my opinion. We will not return to this site however unless some effort is given to improve the grounds. read more

Sulphur Springs Camp - Sunset view from a tent camping site - Campgrounds Near Me - Bend, Texas

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Urine for a bad trip! I saw at least 20 feral cats that the owners seem to feed. The smell of cat urine is beyond belief. Otherwise it is a beautiful place. We ended up leaving. read more

Extremely rude owners at the front desk. Also, I was told I couldn't make a reservation and to get there early to pick out a spot. But when we got there, they forgot to mention it had been closed for hunters that weekend. And she acted like we ruined her day by arriving. read more

I recently visited this camp over memorial day weekend and although it was mostly enjoyable, there were 3 big issues that really changed my outlook on this place. 1. The directions on the website are WRONG! Idk why you'd continue misguiding people especially when you KNOW there's an issue. 2. The campground road it horrible! We were able to make it through with our cars however I would recommend a truck or other vehicle. Those giant potholes and roads are no joke. And last but SURELY NOT LEAST 3. When you visit this place, as well as the nearby state park, you must cross a low water crossing. Now I don't know how many people reading this will know, but Texas has received quite a bit of rain recently. Friday and Saturday were pretty enjoyable but by Saturday evening the rain poured down on us. Now I can't blame Sulphur Springs Camp for that but what I can blame them for is not notifying us like the state park did that at 8 that evening PEOPLE WERE BEING EVACUATED!! They checked on us a few times and not a word was said. We had no idea until yesterday, we were attempting to leave at 9 am and noticed the low water crossing was completely covered. Went to the state park who told us they had people evacuate the area at 8pm the previous night. The Park Rangers went above and beyond to help us and even let us stay there, which can I add that their camp ground was really nice and even had a nice toilet area and outdoor shower? Wish we would've known! Needless to say because of the choices Sulphur Springs made or should I say didn't make, we were stranded there for OVER 12 HOURS!! Adults, CHILDREN. So take it or leave it but I thought this really hurt the integrity of the place in my eyes. Maybe they just wanted our money? Idk but I will NEVER return again. read more

Sulphur Springs Camp - The low water crossing at 9 that morning. - Campgrounds Near Me - Bend, Texas

Called to make reservations for Memorial Day weekend. The lady on the phone said it was first come first served. I explained that we were coming from Dallas and needed to make sure we had a spot once we got there. Her response was "I'm not going to stay up all night waiting on an r.v." I told her we didn't ask her to and that we would find somewhere else to spend our money. We would have been There around mid afternoon not late at night. She was very rude and obviously doesn't need our business by how she treated a perspective customer. We would have come back many times if she would have treated us right on the phone. read more

We have been coming here for years and have always enjoyed our time. It's a nice getaway from everyday life to relax and enjoy time with family. Unfortunately this year will be our last. We stayed in Cabin 5 and found BED BUGS. We stayed one night and members of our group woke up with bites. We notified the office immediately and they stated they were unaware they had them. We packed up and left, cutting our vacation short. Now our whole group has to wash everything we took in hopes we do not bring them into our homes. We are very disappointed with how the office handled this and hope they take this seriously. read more

So we rented 2 cabins for 3 nights. We had checked the website to make sure the number of people per cabin. When we arrived, the man told us that his niece set up the website and he did not want that amount of people in a cabin because of the septic tank. We told him that we had another car full of people that were supposed to stay also. He told us to call them and tell them not to come. I told him that we could not because there is no phone service there at all, and that we where all coming from far away. So we paid the extra for everyone to stay. Some of us could only stomach one night. The cabins were filthy. The shower in one had caulking coming off and was brown underneath where the caulking was. The shower was filthy. The carpet looked as if it was put down in the 70's and never been cleaned. When I moved the couch to vacuum, there was dirt, trash, and even a fork from the kitchen. Every cabin that I saw had rotted wooden boards on them. The porches were covered in cobwebs that looked like they had been there for a long time. The whole camp looked as if it had once been a nice place, but has not been kept up. There were dozens of cats around. It was disgusting. Never again. read more

My family also ended up at the Sulphur Springs Campground after the Colorado Bend State Park was full. We had a great experience at this beautiful campground. Camping right beside the river was beautiful and not an experience you're able to have in many locations. Having a SUV would be nice but we came in cars and minivans and were fine as long as you take it slow on the poor roads through the park. Along the road in and out of the park we saw a large rattlesnake crossing the road. Never seen that before in the wild! The early check out was a bit of a hassle but we only paid for the one night and left mid-morning to head into the state park. We would happily return here! read more

There is one review saying not to listen to the negative reviews. Well they must enjoy sleeping with bed bugs! I arrived with a youth group and first of all the lady was rude and the guy was just strange with no emotion but hate. Our poor boys woke up the next morning with bed bug bites all over them. When we checked the beds they were all over,it was disgusting! When coming back from a hike I was driving about 5 mph when the rude lady asked me to roll down my window and then yelled at me for speeding! Saying I was going to hit a child while a white truck going much faster than I was going by us. It was very nerve wrecking. You can easily tell that the two owners do not care for this place no more. It's sad because that place has so much potential. read more

It's a fun drive out there but as far a swim spot or a fishing spot the water could be deeper for both we caught 2 bass so it wasn't a complete let down , the spring fed pool is nice if your comfortable being a small area with kids and a bunch of people , definitely could be bigger and there could be some improvements all around read more

Attempted to stay here because Colorado Bend State Park was full. Tent area is not accessible by car. Need a High Suv or Truck. Asked lady at the front office before paying if tent area was accessible by car and she said yes. Come to find out it's not. Didn't try to get refund and just left. read more

I really don't understand all the negative reviews that this place has. My wife and I have been camping here at least once a year for years and before that she and her family had been going at least once a year for a decade or more. We have never had a negative interaction with the Man and woman who own it and the man has even come and checked on her when she has been camping there alone. We have never stayed in the cabins, but we always take the trucks (not 4 wheel drive) and jeeps and go way back in to a primitive camp site and we basically car camp all week. The dogs love it, the kids love it, we all love it. It's tough to get to and yes the path you drive can get narrow and steep and is not smooth by any means. We've never seen more than maybe 4 cats before, all around the office and all tame enough that my nephew would play with them, but we've never seen a cat out at the camp sites. If it has been raining a lot, some places you can get stuck and the river will be muddy and brown and the banks will be a muddy mess. If it's been pretty dry, the river is almost clear and the banks are dry enough to walk on. Some campsites have easier access to the river than others do. This is not a resort, this is not a state park, this is not a place full of amenities, but it is the perfect place to get away from the very day and enjoy some quality time with loved ones in nature. If you're looking for easy access, fancy cabins, "glamping," etc, this is not the place for you. If you're looking for backpacking level seclusion and privacy without the work, and a place to enjoy the outdoors unfiltered then it's perfect. read more

Sulphur Springs Camp - Primitive site towards the back - Campgrounds Near Me - Bend, Texas

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My buddy and I camped out here this past weekend after finding out that the State Park was booked. Turned out to be a blessing, as we drove far down the road (almost to the end) in my Subaru Crosstrek XV AWD and camped literally under the stars. There was maybe one other camping group in range and was very quiet and beautiful along the river. I primitive camp so all the car camping concerns do not bother me. Was a very reasonable $11 each per night and was told we could pick up whatever dead wood was laying around for our campfire. We made sure to leave it better (a few beer bottles laying around) than we found it. We went to Gorman Falls the next day, amid what seemed like 30-50+ hikers at the State Park. Were happy to have discovered the tranquil spot near a great State Park like Colorado Bend. read more

When the State Park was full, it was very easy to pay($12/night for 2) and pitch our tent here for the night. Pretty place. Clean bathroom.

I would give Sulphur Springs Camp a zero star rating if possible. My main gripe and some general observations regarding the camp are as follows: I am a truck camper (i.e., I stay in a camper shell that covers the bed of my pick-up truck) and routinely travel to State and National Parks, campgrounds and RV parks. I had never had a bad experience traveling this way prior to my recent experience at Sulphur Springs Camp near Bend, TX. Since it was the end of July and daytime temperatures were above 100 degrees, I wanted to stay at a RV or camping site that had electricity so I could power my small A/C. I know that not all RV sites are willing to accept trucks with camper shells in their RV area so I called Sulphur Springs Camp and asked. I specifically described my vehicle/camper shell setup (to be clear, I said that I sleep in the truck bed camper shell and use a small a/c that sits on the truck tailgate) and asked if I could reserve an RV site. The disinterested woman who answered my call said that I could rent an RV site with 30 amp service for $28/night but that they didn't take advance reservations (reservations are first come/first serve only) so I would just need to show up and reserve a site. Several days later I drove over two hours to get to the camp. Upon arrival, I went into the office and was in the process of signing in with the woman receptionist when a strange old man came shuffling up to the desk and rudely started asking me questions like "where is your RV?" and mumbling stuff like "that's camping " and "that's not an RV". I just thought this was some weird stranger making conversation and responded in as friendly a way as possible. This guy NEVER identified himself and the woman at the front desk didn't say anything through the entire encounter. Then the guy started mumbling "You can't park THAT in my RV site". I realized about this point that this rude and strange acting dude was possibly the camp owner/manager. So I pointed out that I had called a few days before and the woman at the desk said that I could reserve an RV spot. He responded by shrugging his shoulders and saying that if he rented to me "next week all my RV sites will be filled with little campers shells with an a/c". I asked him if he was telling me to leave and he again shrugged and said "whatever". There was never anything said on their part that could have even remotely been construed as an apologetic comment or suggesting that they were responsible in any way. In fact, they conducted themselves in a very rude, confrontational, and unprofessional manner. At that point I wouldn't have agreed to stay if they gave me a free site so I left. A few general observations regarding Sulphur Springs Camp (in general since I wasn't actually allowed to visit the campground, RV site, pool, or spring: 1) they do not accept reservations so an available space is not guaranteed. Since this camp is located a long way from anywhere, there is always a chance that a site won't be available when you get there. Or, as in my case, that they will refuse to let you stay due to your violation of some unwritten rule. 2) To get to the camp, you have to travel down a 3-mile long caliche road. Depending upon the weather, your vehicle/trailer will either be covered in mud or dust by the time you arrive then covered again on your return trip. Also, the road is fairly narrow in places (especially at the cattle guards) - plenty wide for one vehicle but not always wide enough for two, especially if you are talking about two full size trailers or RV's traveling in opposite directions. 3) Check-out time for campers is 9 A.M. which means those guests arriving in the afternoon would have to pay for two days if they want to stay past 9 the next morning. 4) Their internet site is very poor and not particularly helpful. 5) Check out other reviews for this camp on Yelp and other review sites - you will find that my negative experience was not unique. I will not return and would not recommend Sulphur Springs Camp to anyone. read more

Dean always treats you like family .ee stay in cabins. Do a lot of fishing and drinking beer

Not a resort, but if you're looking for a quiet, peaceful place to get away, this is it! Cabin was clean and adequate. Not the smoothest roads so I recommend 4 wheel drive, which we had. No internet, cell service or tv but we knew that ahead of time too. Great place to go to get away from the hustle and bustle of life. Will go back! read more

This camp is what it says it is. No more, no less. If you have questions call them and they will answer. I was very impressed with the cabin we rented. Clean! Don't go here expecting a freakin' 4-seasons, you hipsters are camping. Don't listen to other reviews. The only negative is the amount of cats near the office and some cabins. Think about why they exist though: to keep rats and mice down (but there really are too many). I stayed right next to the cats and the office and NEVER smelled them like other reviews said. Now, to tell you what kind of people they are: I got a hole in my truck tire, the owner stopped what he was doing, took 45 min of his busy day to help me plug my tire (and it was NOT easy)! Love this place and will go back. Thank you SSC, Inc. read more

We camped here in our tent this past weekend and loved it! It's definitely not for someone who doesn't like "ruffing" it a bit. We had my 4x4 Xterra, so driving on the long, bumpy dirt road wasn't really a problem. We drove and drove and drove it seemed like until we finally found the perfect little spot right by the river under a huge shade tree. A campfire ring was already built out of rocks, and the owner went out of his way to bring us some cut down trees he didn't want anymore to use for firewood. Do be aware though - they do not sell firewood here, and you're not supposed to cut any wood yourself. I don't know if they always go out of their way to get firewood for campers so might be a good idea to bring some yourself. Anyway, we camped here for a couple days and mainly just hung around the site. Not any trails really to walk around on because it is a private campground, but Colorado Bend isn't too far away if you need to get out for a bit. For us, it was perfect. Big open skies, lots of privacy, cold Colorado river in front of us, hot fire that burned the whole time, and lots of good food. If you can go a few days without a bathroom or shower (they have some but they are located up by the headquarters, which can be a little far depending on where you camp), then this is a great place for you. If you do need those facilities, then maybe try somewhere else. Definitely recommend - alot less known than the bigger State Parks and super nice people! read more

I found out about this place, read their website "bendtexas.com", then on 1/24/2016 drove 3 hours to get there. Upon arrival, I noticed MANY (15+) cats just lying around. The charge was $35 dollars for 5 nights of tent camping, which equals $6 for facility usage and $1 for overnight camping. Their website states "$5.00 usage fee per day per person plus $1.00 per night camping = Fee $6.00". I said no problem, it extremely cheap anyways. As I left, an elderly man standing in the middle of the road blocked my entrance. He came over and ask "Is that a generator you have with you?", and I said "yes". As he shrug his shoulder, he stated generators were not allowed. I explained to him it was a quiet generator/inverter and needed for my bi-pap machine at night. The man said "if I let one in, everybody will be bringing one in". Drove back to office for refund, ask lady why there was no mention on website about NO GENERATORS and she just said "I dunno".Went 10 miles down the road to Colorado Bend State Park ad enjoyed! read more

We love to stay at Sulphur Springs Camp. We have been repeat customers for several years and absolutely LOVE the place. We go for the escape from the real world and technology, as there is no cell phone service for 6-8 miles from camp. Additionally, the scenery and peacefulness of the location is spectacular. We have always stayed in the cabins and found them very comfortable. It is true that they are not extremely clean but for $69 we don't expect four-star cleanliness. Each cabin has A/C and they provide all the kitchen tools, bed linens and towels and there is a stove and oven and a full fridge in each cabin as well as a private patio with a charcoal grill. It is a fish camp. We have learned to take our own bottle of cleaner with bleach. There is also no microwave so take the popcorn that can be cooked on the stovetop. We take out tubes and float on the river, enjoy fishing and hiking on the river as well. Although we are not cat lovers, we enjoy watching the numerous cats on the property, which keep the snakes down. The owners are very nice and the little store they run has many items you may forget. Keep in mind that you really need to bring everything you will need as far as food, as there is really nowhere to eat out within 20 miles and nothing is close. read more