Bennett's Camping Center

The Great Outdoors

Water-based adventures abound in Granbury. The Brazos River snakes through town, with its southern end dammed as Lake Granbury. Access the lake from several boat ramps maintained by the Brazos River Authority, and cast a line for largemouth, striped, and white bass, as well as catfish, crappie and sunfish. Launch a boat, kayak or paddleboard and have some fun on the water, or go for a dip in the swimming area at the Granbury City Park.Half an hour's drive from your campsite at Bennett's Camping Center lies the Dinosaur Valley State Park. Follow in the footsteps of sauropods where the tracks are visible on the Paluxy riverbed. Time your visit when the water levels are low so you can better see the footprints left behind in the area that was once the edge of an ancient ocean. Alternatively, come visit with an equine friend and follow the river as it winds through the wooded and rugged terrain of the South Primitive Area. Or lace up your hiking shoes or put on your cleats and explore the park's 20 miles of trails.Farther away but still within an hour's drive of Granbury awaits the serene surroundings of Cleburne State Park. The centerpiece is the clear blue water of the spring-fed Cedar Lake, where swimming, fishing, and no-wake boating are popular pursuits. The fishing pier is ADA-accessible, and no license is required if you fish from here. On land, the park has miles of trails, allowing for leisurely strolls to challenging hikes. If you wish to explore the area on two wheels, saddle up and brace for challenging downhills on wooded trails.

Exploring the Area

Granbury's Historic Square makes a fitting welcome to history enthusiasts. The Hood County Courthouse and Museum anchors the downtown surrounded by shops and stores housed in dozens of historic buildings. Other sites worth exploring include the Hood County Jail Museum, the Railroad Depot, and the Acton State Historic Site, where the second wife of folk hero Davy Crockett was buried. Cover more ground and discover the Historic Square in style with a carriage ride around the square and the neighboring historic areas. As dusk falls, the square comes alive not only with the sounds from nearby restaurants but also with themed historic tours.For a small town, Granbury's arts scene is bustling with galleries and artist studios, and performances at the restored 1886 Opera House just off the courthouse square. To better experience Granbury's award-winning vineyards and breweries, sample homegrown Tempranillo on a tasting tour, or join a guided tour and barrel tasting around a local distillery.Kids will find plenty of entertainment at a dollhouse museum with an impressive collection of celebrity look-a-like dolls and doll-making demonstrations. Close encounters with giraffes on a drive-through planned habitat at a local wildlife center will also fascinate young ones. At the Acton Nature Center of Hood County, Granbury campers will find butterflies and hummingbirds worthy of an hour's visit.Few places in the Lone Star State get you close to an urban center, a wine-growing area, and an ancient land with visible evidence from the geologic past. If you want heaps of history on top of it all, camping in Granbury is worth considering, so book an RV rental in Hood County today and enjoy the best that North Texas has to offer.