Little Elm Park · Lakeside Camping

Lakeside Camping at Little Elm Park

Pack your tent. Pick your dates. Plan a lakeside camping getaway at Little Elm Park.

Primitive tent camping, a fire pit/grill at every campsite, and a place to spend time together outdoors.

Check availability & book Call 972-731-3296

Reservations are handled through the Town of Little Elm. Tent camping only; no RVs or camping vehicles.

Aerial view of Lakeside Camping campsites and the lake at Little Elm Park

From $15 / nightSee seasonal rates below
Up to 4 tentsPer designated campsite
Stay up to 4 nightsMaximum per month

Choose your next getaway

A night outdoors starts here.

Find the rate for your dates, then check campsite availability through the town’s booking page.

Monday–Thursday

$15 / night

First Friday of April through Labor Day

Friday–Sunday

$25 / night

First Friday of April through Labor Day

Remainder of the year

$15 / night

Monday–Sunday

Check availability & book Call 972-731-3296

Special event pricing may vary. Camping may be unavailable during holidays and special events. Call 972-731-3296 for availability questions.

Picture your stay

Take a look around Lakeside Camping.

Explore the campsites, shared gathering spaces, and lakeside setting at Little Elm Park.

A closer look at the campsites at Little Elm Park
A closer look at the campsites
Explore the camping area at Little Elm Park
Explore the camping area
Space to pitch your tent at Little Elm Park
Space to pitch your tent
A view of the designated campsites at Little Elm Park
A view of the designated campsites
The shared camping pavilion at Little Elm Park
The shared camping pavilion
The shared council ring at Little Elm Park
The shared council ring
A lakeside view from the camping area at Little Elm Park
A lakeside view from the camping area
Lakeside Camping from above at Little Elm Park
Lakeside Camping from above

Plan your arrival

Your campsite is calling.

Little Elm Park
701 W Eldorado Pkwy.
Little Elm, Texas 75068

View the official campsite map & camping information ↗

A few things to know before you go

Check in: after 2 p.m.
Check out: by 11 a.m.

Bring your tent and your own firewood. Each campsite includes a fire pit/grill; outside grills are not allowed.

Pets are welcome in campsite areas. Keep them leashed or physically restrained, supervised, and untethered, and clean up after them.

Come prepared

Know before you camp.

Review the camping rules before reserving. Camping requires a permit, and refunds are not available.

Reservations & Permits
  • The person reserving a campsite must be at least 18 and stay at the campsite.
  • A camping permit is required, cannot be transferred, and its receipt must remain at the campsite. The Parks & Recreation Director or designee may deny or revoke permits.
  • Stays are limited to four nights per month. No refunds are available.
Check-In & Campsites
  • Arrive after 2 p.m. on check-in day; depart by 11 a.m. on the final day.
  • Up to four tents may occupy each designated campsite, within its boundaries.
  • Campers, vans, RVs and similar vehicles are not allowed. Park vehicles in designated parking areas, away from campsites.
  • Do not reserve a site by leaving equipment unattended or visiting intermittently.
Fire & Cooking
  • Each campsite has a fire pit/grill. Outside grills are prohibited.
  • Bring your own firewood. Do not cut standing wood, collect firewood, or remove wood from the park.
  • Do not discard hot coals or ashes on the ground or in trash containers.
Protect the Park
  • Keep your campsite clean and take all trash and belongings when you leave.
  • Digging, leveling ground, or building structures requires written approval from the Parks & Recreation Director.
  • Do not climb or swing from trees or vines, damage them, or attach anything to trees.
  • The pavilion and council ring are shared by campers only; private rentals are unavailable.
Pets

Pets are welcome in campsite areas. Keep them leashed or physically restrained, supervised, and untethered. Clean up after them.

Leave No Trace

Little Elm is a Leave No Trace Community. Pack out trash and belongings, use designated camping areas, and protect trees and vines.

Read the Town of Little Elm’s complete camping information and guidelines ↗

Turn “we should go camping” into a plan

Choose your dates. Bring your tent.

Make your next outing a stay at Lakeside Camping. Check availability and reserve your campsite through the Town of Little Elm.

Check availability & book Call 972-731-3296

Questions about availability? Parks & Recreation can help at 972-731-3296.