Campgrounds near Carthage, Texas

Campgrounds near Carthage, Texas

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Carthage, Texas is located near the Louisiana border. Attractions in the surrounding area include casinos in Louisiana and the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame. There are a few lakes nearby like Martin Lake as well as Sabine National Forest, offering a variety of outdoor fun such as hiking and fishing. RV parks are in the area with a variety of amenities so that you can choose based on your needs.

River Ridge Campground & RV Park

River Ridge Campground & RV Park is in Carthage, Texas. The park offers a few accommodation choices including RV sites, tent spaces and cabins. There are full and partial hook ups depending on your needs. Onsite amenities include showers, restrooms, a fish cleaning station and boat launch. Fishing tournaments are put on by the campground on occasion. Recreation opportunities such as fishing the Sabine River, hunting and hiking are available in the area.

River Ridge Campground & RV Park
699 Farm to Market Road 699
Carthage, TX 75633
(903) 693-4441
riverridgetx.com

Martin Creek Lake State Park

Martin Creek Lake State Park is situated to the west of Carthage, Texas in Tatum. There are several fun activities to do within the park such as hiking, fishing, swimming, boating, water skiing and planned programs. There are also kid's fishing contests at certain times of year. Park benefits include picnic shelters, bathhouses, restrooms, a dump station, playground, trails, a boat ramp, park store and fishing pier. Sites come with either water and electrical connections or no hook ups as well as picnic tables and fire rings.

Martin Creek Lake State Park
9515 County Road 2181D
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 836-4336
tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/martin_creek/

Hitchin Post RV Park

Hitchin Post RV Park is located northwest of Carthage, Texas in Hallsville. Onsite features include events facilities, restrooms, laundry facilities, Wi-Fi, propane service and a coffee shop. There are a few activities offered such as picnicking, dances and planned events. Both tent and RV sites are available at the park. All sites include water and electrical hook ups. A convenience store is located next to the park for any supplies you might need.

Hitchin Post RV Park
1674 FM 450 S
Hallsville, TX 75650
(903) 668-3572
hitchingpostrvpark.com

Article Written By Tara Dooley

Tara Dooley has written for various websites since 2008. She has worked as an accountant, after-school director and retail manager in various locations. Dooley holds a Bachelor of Science in business management and finance.

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