Barnwell Mountain Recreation Area is a 1,850-acre off-road vehicle park located atop the Barnwell Mountains in East Texas, established in 2000 and operated by the Texas Motorized Trails Coalition. The facility features 27+ miles of single-track dirt bike trails and a 16-mile Adventure Trail for less experienced riders, alongside various accommodation options including 6 cabins, 5 bunkhouses, multiple RV sites with electrical hookups, and primitive campsites. Facilities include dump stations, water stations, air stations, shower facilities, and pavilions. Entry is restricted to Thursday through Sunday with limited weekday hours. (via official site)
- dump station
- water stations
- air station
- shower facilities
- pavilions
- RV hookups (30/50 amp)
Rates & prices
Prices as published on Old Camp’s official website (USD).
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Primitive Camping | USD 10.00 per night |
| Electric Campsite | USD 25.00 per night |
| Premium Campsite | USD 35.00 per night |
| Cabin 1 | USD 65.00 per night |
| Cabin 2 | USD 85.00 per night |
| Cabin 3 | USD 75.00 per night |
| Cabins 4-6 | USD 95.00 per night |
| Bunkhouse 1-5 | USD 50.00 per night |
| Bunkhouse 6 | USD 100.00 per night |
| Day Use - Members | USD 15.00 per family |
| Day Use - Non-Members | USD 30.00 per person |
| Guest (no vehicle) - Members | free |
| Guest (no vehicle) - Non-Members | USD 5.00 |
| Key Deposit — per unit | USD 15.00 |
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🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Tiger Express #5
- Food Mart
- Brookshire's
⛽ Fuel
Texaco
Exxon- Brookshire's Gas
🍽️ Food & drink
- Huey's Coffee
Pizza Hut
Whataburger
➕ Medical
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Walmart Pharmacy
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- Swimming pool
- Baseball
- Soccer
🏧 ATM & bank
- ATM
- East Texas Professional Credit Union
- Bank
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How do I make a reservation?
Select your arrival date on the calendar and click 'Make a Reservation'. Reservations must be paid in advance using PayPal. Verbal reservation requests are not accepted.
What is the check-in time?
Check-in is at noon on Thursday, and 2:00 PM on Friday and Saturday. Entry into the park after midnight is not allowed.
Are pets allowed?
Pets must be kept on a leash at all times within the park. However, pets are prohibited in cabins and bunkhouses.
What does a one-night stay include?
One-night stays include park usage fees for two days. Visitors departing before 9:00 AM may receive a partial refund.
What payment methods are accepted?
Online reservations require payment via PayPal. For other transactions, major credit cards are accepted; checks are not accepted.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Old Camp?
At Old Camp, check-in is from Noon (Thursday), 2:00 PM (Friday-Saturda and check-out is by 12:00 noon.
What languages are spoken at Old Camp?
Staff at Old Camp speak English.
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