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Daingerfield State Park RV Loop

Daingerfield State Park pairs a compact Piney Woods lake park with 40 full-hookup RV campsites—10 pull-through and 30 back-in—plus trails, paddling and fishing around 74-acre Little Pine Lake.

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Plan the visit

Daingerfield State Park RV Loop at a glance

Where is Daingerfield State Park RV Loop?
Daingerfield State Park RV Loop is near Daingerfield, Texas, in Morris County.
When is the best time to visit Daingerfield State Park RV Loop?
Spring and fall are especially comfortable for campground and trail time; TPWD lists an average July high of 94°F and highlights spring blooms and fall color in the park's forest.
Do I need to plan ahead for Daingerfield State Park RV Loop?
TPWD says the park often reaches capacity and highly recommends reservations. RV travelers should choose between the 10 pull-through and 30 back-in full-hookup sites and review current alerts before arrival.
Who manages Daingerfield State Park RV Loop?
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

The place

Why Daingerfield State Park RV Loop belongs on the list

Daingerfield State Park is a small East Texas state park where the developed RV campground, forest and lake are tightly connected. TPWD lists 10 full-hookup pull-through campsites and 30 full-hookup back-in campsites, all with water, sewer and electricity. That makes the park unusually straightforward for RV travelers who want full hookups without giving up a wooded state-park setting.

Little Pine Lake is the center of the visit. TPWD describes a 74-acre lake used for swimming, boating, paddling and fishing, while the Rustling Leaves Trail circles the lake through the park's tall pines, oaks and dogwoods. The park also preserves Civilian Conservation Corps-era features, so a stay can combine campground time, water access and an easy Piney Woods day outdoors rather than functioning only as an overnight stop.

The park address is 455 Park Road 17 in Daingerfield. TPWD says the park often reaches capacity and highly recommends advance reservations for both camping and day use. Check the current alert banner, campsite class, arrival instructions and any firewood restrictions before towing in. Texas Defined's current hero is clearly labeled as representative editorial imagery rather than documentary campground photography.

The details

Plan the visit

Nearest town
Near Daingerfield, Texas
Best season
Spring and fall are especially comfortable for campground and trail time; TPWD lists an average July high of 94°F and highlights spring blooms and fall color in the park's forest.
Address
455 Park Road 17, Daingerfield, TX 75638
Entry & reservations
TPWD says the park often reaches capacity and highly recommends reservations. RV travelers should choose between the 10 pull-through and 30 back-in full-hookup sites and review current alerts before arrival.

Quick answer

Planning a visit to Daingerfield State Park RV Loop

What is Daingerfield State Park RV Loop?
Daingerfield State Park pairs a compact Piney Woods lake park with 40 full-hookup RV campsites—10 pull-through and 30 back-in—plus trails, paddling and fishing around 74-acre Little Pine Lake.
When is the best time to go?
Spring and fall are especially comfortable for campground and trail time; TPWD lists an average July high of 94°F and highlights spring blooms and fall color in the park's forest.
What should I know before arriving?
TPWD says the park often reaches capacity and highly recommends reservations. RV travelers should choose between the 10 pull-through and 30 back-in full-hookup sites and review current alerts before arrival.
Where is it?
Near Daingerfield, Texas, in Morris County.

Field notes

What to know before you go

Conditions, closures, fees and availability can change. Use these notes to plan, then confirm the latest details with the official site before making the drive.

Things to do

  • Piney Woods hiking, paddling and fishing

What you’ll find

  • 40 full-hookup RV campsites

Don’t miss

  • 10 pull-through full-hookup sites
  • 74-acre Little Pine Lake

Good to know

  • Best time to go: Spring and fall are especially comfortable for campground and trail time; TPWD lists an average July high of 94°F and highlights spring blooms and fall color in the park's forest..
  • TPWD says the park often reaches capacity and highly recommends reservations. RV travelers should choose between the 10 pull-through and 30 back-in full-hookup sites and review current alerts before arrival.

Build the trip

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