Starfield Retreat

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Open area to pitch tents
New
Horses on site
Horses on site
Farm activities

  • Wild campground on a family-run Texas farm and homestead
  • Corsicana 15 minutes’ drive; Richland-Chambers Reservoir half an hour
  • Small country store on site with fire rings for hire; wildlife haven
Wild campers looking for a Texas base between Dallas and Houston should turn their heads at the sound of Starfield Retreat in Richland. A short drive away from Highway 45, this eco wild campground is well away from city noise, packed with wildlife and also regularly graced by starry skies. Where exactly, you say? The sites are on a working farm and homestead owned by the Hafeez family, who, after buying the 50 acres of wooded land in 2021, have cleared about five acres to set up a barn, horse stall, garden and gathering areas and an RV trailer living space. The spacious sites are tucked away in a partly sloping field – usually grazed by sheep, horses and other livestock – behind the homestead area. And with the remaining 45 acres left as wilderness, this really is a place to unwind properly. Up to two pets (kept on leads and cleaned up after) are also handily welcome per site. Among the campground's eco credentials are clean composting restrooms, a washing-up area with hot water, recycling facilities and unmanicured surrounds to support the wildlife. There’s no electricity on the sites, but guests can top up devices and mini coolers using the sockets provided. Skip along to the farm’s small country store for your caffeine fix or to buy handy bits like cold (non-alcoholic) drinks, ice cream, packaged food, sleeping bags and one-gallon water bottles and ice bags. Conveniently for your evening activities, the farm store rents out one fire ring per site (note you can’t bring your own, nor forage for firewood); the pack includes a stack of logs, kindling, a small starter firestick and matches. Small-scale barbecues or warming food on the fire have the green light, and feel free to bring your own charcoal or purchase the fuel and charcoal from the store.

Campground type

Tent sites 40
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 4 different households.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

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Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Dedicated quiet space Level campground, no steep slopes Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Starfield Retreat

920 Memorial Drive

Richland

Texas

USA

76681

Directions

Timezone

America/Chicago CDT (GMT-05:00)

GPS

31.9131°N
96.42021°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Texas’s first oil boom town is just north of the site. Corsicana (15 minutes’ drive) has a historic downtown with period memorabilia at the Pioneer Village and American Civil War artefacts kept at the Pearce Collections Museum. If you like spending time by the water, you’re also in a good spot for it. Navarro Mills Lake (35 minutes) and Richland-Chambers Reservoir (half an hour) are both a short drive away, with the latter proving mightily popular for fishing (including carp, bass and catfish), boating and ‘beach’ days. Holidays are surely a deserving time to treat yourself to a glass of wine, and handily, the local boutique vineyard and winery (10 minutes) is nice and close by for wine and cheese tasting. For big cities, turn your head towards Waco (an hour), artsy Dallas (an hour) and Houston (two and a half hours).

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Starfield Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Starfield Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Starfield Retreat? Texas’s first oil boom town is just north of the site. Corsicana (15 minutes’ drive) has a historic downtown with period memorabilia at the Pioneer Village and American Civil War artefacts kept … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Starfield Retreat?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Starfield Retreat? From $45 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.