Texas Safari Camp-Family Friendly Tent Sites w/ Fishing,Paddling,Swimming&Hiking

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Dates

April 2025

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May 2025

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Pet-friendly

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Kaufman, TX

Tanger Outlets
‪30 min drive‬
First Monday Trade Days
‪40 min drive‬
Clear Spring Scuba Park
‪41 min drive‬

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Air conditioning
Parking available
Microwave
Kitchen

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

23 Apr - 24 Apr

About this property

Escape the stresses of city living on this wooded & secluded 31 acre wildlife habitat.This magical property is only one hour east of Dallas but it feels like another world.At the end of a one lane road with two ponds,trails & wildlife,it is perfect for tent camping groups & individuals.EVERYONE IS WELCOME.No designated camp sites- camp anywhere except between the green building & front pond.

More peaceful than most state parks,it is kid & family friendly-not a get drunk & rowdy place.Loud,vulgar people,radios,generators,fireworks & anything that disrupts the peace & tranquility is not permitted.Car alarms must be disabled.Acoustic music is allowed but there is a 10pm-8am noise curfew.Non aggressive, non barking & leashed dogs are OK.

Next to the Texas Zoofari Park with 900 exotic animals,many can be seen from the road(or pay to drive through & feed them).While it adjoins the wildlife park on two sides,Texas Safari Camp is in no way affiliated with Texas Zoofari Park.

Enjoy swimming & paddling kayaks & paddleboards in the clean water front pond.Parents must bring life jackets for their non swimming kids & personally supervise them.No swimmers with sun screen or insect repellant allowed.Ponds are stocked with bass, cat, crappie & bluegill.Fishing is catch & release with single barbless hook lures only.

The rustic outhouse has lights, composting toilet & sink.There is water & electricity,an open air cold water shower (no privacy),dish sink & counter nearby.
You must pack out your garbage.No burning of garbage.I will take your garbage to the dump for $10 per bag (payable in cash).Wagons are provided for hauling your gear back to camp.Wagons must be returned to parking area after unloading.
Campfires are in designated fire pits only or bring your own self contained metal fire pits.Split firewood can be purchased for $1 per piece (payable in cash) or collect sticks to burn.No firewood from outside of this property can be burned.

All forms of hunting,guns,bow & arrows,bb guns,slingshots & weapons of any kind are forbidden.

The tiny Hummingbird Treehouse has leaded glass window,screened operable windows,queen bed,small bed in loft,lights,a fan,outdoor tables & chairs.No AC or heat.Bring your sleeping bags & pillows.No food, smoking or pets allowed in the tree house.

26.3 mi (42.4 km) from Lake Ray Hubbard and 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Tanger Outlets

Property manager

9729624847

Property amenities

Bedrooms

Bedroom

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Pets

Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

Designated smoking areas

Safety features

No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 35

Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking. The check-out time is flexible. To make arrangements, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation.