The Site
The Info
Ready to find your own space and enjoy primitive camping on Lake Texoma? At Paradise on Lake Texoma, our walk-in primitive camping area is perfect for a secluded escape in your tent away from it all. Walk-In Primitive Camping is perfect for someone on a solo trip looking to escape it all, a family looking for a way to truly introduce your kiddos great outdoors, or a small group of friends ready to hang out in nature.
There are 6 designated sites and this area doesn’t have showers, restrooms, picnic tables or water. You must hike between 1/3 – 1/2 mile with all of your gear. The closest potable water is 1/3 – 1/2 mile away. No fires or open flames are permitted except in approved fire pits. Please pack out all of your trash and be respectful of the environment and your friends.
Geared towards backpackers and tent campers, this area is just not designed for folks that want to bring everything but the kitchen sink. We have tent sites available for that in our normal sites. If you can’t carry most of your gear in a backpack or a trip or two from the car, this isn’t really for you. We do have wheelbarrows available to help out, but if you borrow it, please return it to where you got it.
We’ve had several issue recently of folks driving their car beyond the fence and past the “No Vehicles Beyond This Point Sign” We don’t like being negatively blunt, but:
VEHICLES ARE NOT ALLOWED BEYOND THE FENCE AND MUST STAY BY RESTROOMS. IF YOU DRIVE YOUR CAR TO BEYOND THE FENCE AND SIGNS TO THE PRIMITVE SITE, YOU WILL BE FINED $250 AND ESCORTED OFF THE PROPERTY.
Please observe the ‘No Vehicles Beyond This Point’ sign and park at the main restrooms or parallel to the road. Do not block the pathway, the RV Dump Station, or roads. This is primitive camping and you will have to walk to your campsite with your gear. We also provide carts to haul your gear. Please be courteous and return carts to the entrance of primitive camping. Should you need assistance, contact our office and we will try to arrange for a staff member to help you.
The Essentials
A few things to know!
- We provide the earth, you provide the shelter. You are free to setup just about anywhere (please stay at least 100 feet from shore)
- It’s walk-in and it’s primitive. It’s about a 1/4 mile level walk from the parking area to the camping area. You’ll have to tote all your gear down, so pack accordingly.
- There are no amenities in the area. No picnic tables, no grills, no firepits. You’ll want your camp chairs and, if you want to cook, a propane/gas stove.
- There is a large community firepit, but we can’t allow any other fires in this area.
- You have full access to our Hammock Garden and Community Bar to hang out and relax.
- Restrooms are near the parking area, so just know you’ll have to make that trip a few times. Please respect your neighbors on this!
- Pets are welcome, but they need to be leashed. Please clean up after them as this is open camping in nature.
- Please remove all of your belongings and use the refuse cans for any trash.
- Enjoy the nature!
The Amenities
As noted above, there aren’t amenities in this area but you have full access to all the areas of Paradise on Lake Texoma. Check with the office for Kayak and SUP rentals and see what events may be going on during your stay.
The Area
The Walk-In Primitive Camping Area is a large field right next to the water. There’s a great little beach area so you can get your fix to the water. Please note, the cliff area is unstable, so don’t camp or walk on or near the cliff’s edge.
The Rates
Rates for Primitive Camping are $20 per tent per night. Stay as few or as many nights as you like!
The Policies
A FEW SIMPLE THINGS WE ASK FROM YOU:
- Drive slowly and enjoy the scenery. Watch for bikes, kids, and wildlife.
- Everyone deserves some peace and quiet… keep it down between 11p-7a
- Leashed pets welcome. Nobody wants to hear a loud dog or step in its poo.
- Help us keep our home clean. Pickup after yourselves and others.
- Campfires are great… where they belong. Designated firepits only please.
- Golf Carts are ok, but we can’t allow ATVs or Side-By-Sides on our property.
- This isn’t Hotel California… Check-Out Time is Noon. (3pm check-in)
- Park only in designated spaces. No parking on roadways or grass.
- Courtesy and respect go a long ways Around here. Have fun!