Connecting Families with Nature and Located near Graford, Texas, the Refuge campground at Lake Godstone™ is a Group Campground for use by families or camp groups and can fit up to 10 tents/small RV’s. There are two utility stations each with power (20 and 30 amp) and water, a tree house shelter with seating for four and a coffee table, large fire pit, two picnic tables, and a porta-potty. There is an area comfort station with toilets/showers within walking distance. It is located on the east forested meadow above the Crappie Pond and Lake Godstone and is connected to 4 miles of hike and bike trails. Guests have access to our sports field complex with soccer, baseball, sand volleyball, a lit basketball court and observatory with telescope just a short walk away lake, wildlife viewing, and trail systems. Wi-Fi is free. Base rate is for Eight people and cost is $10.00 per person per night for each guest over 8 people. See our 2022 Reviews. See video of campground. Or take a photo tour of our campus. The fishing in Lake Godstone™ is awesome and we have three sandy beaches.
Property manager
Jim Attrell
Premier Host
Languages
English
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About the area
Jacksboro
Jacksboro is home to this campsite. Famous Mineral Water Company and The Baker Hotel and Spa are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Possum Kingdom Lake and Fort Richardson State Park.
Graford, TX
What's nearby
Rocker B Ranch - 40 min drive - 32.6 km
The Baker Hotel and Spa - 48 min drive - 51.2 km
Mineral Wells Fossil Park - 50 min drive - 46.4 km
The Cliffs Golf Course - 51 min drive - 53.0 km
Fort Richardson State Park - 52 min drive - 42.9 km
Getting around
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) - 111 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Refuge Group Campground at Lake Godstone pet-friendly?
Yes, this campsite allows pets (limit 4 total).
Where is Refuge Group Campground at Lake Godstone located?
Situated in Jacksboro, this campsite is within 20 miles (32 km) of Rocker B Ranch, Possum Kingdom Lake and Fort Richardson State Park. Old Post Office Museum and Art Center and Standpipe Mountain Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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The campground was clean. The owner was easy to reach and replied to are messages right away. The fishing ponds were nice as well. Definitely would recommend and go back one of this days.
Manuel U.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
About the host
Hosted by Jim Attrell
Nature and family lover, photographer, writer and business mentor.
Why they chose this property
Lake Godstone is a 188 acre wildlife, nature and sports retreat facility located between Jacksboro, Texas and Possum Kingdom Lake. We specialize in serving families and groups of all kinds. Our Lodge accommodates. 35 people The Field House sleeps two adults and is located at the sports complex. The Wilderness Roost has four beds and overlooks wildlife feeders. The cabin sleeps five people The sunrise view over the valley below is spectacular. Our 29 foot class A Motor Home (we call the site “Reflection”) is connected to water, sewer and sleeps three people. Our 16 foot trailer (we call this campsite “Serenity”) sleeps two people. The “Refuge” and “Top-of-the-Dam” campgrounds are Group Campgrounds for use by families or camp Groups and each can fit up to 10 tents/small RV’s. There are six secluded tent/RV sites each with power and water, fire pit, charcoal grill and picnic table. Our gun range has a short distance pistol target plus rifle targets at 50, 100, 200 and 300 yards with three hard wooden shooting stations that will seat left or right hand guests. There are three archery bales placed along the range as well. The Gun Range is only available to guests booking the entire ranch campus and it’s facilities. Please do not attempt to use without Ranch Manager approval.
Fishing in the lake or upper pond and use of any of the trails for (non-motorized) mountain biking or hiking (10 miles of trails, five all-weather) is available to any guest at no additional cost. There are also three deer stands overlooking wildlife feeding stations on the trails that have seating and heaters available on first come, first serve basis. Rest stops with seating are located in the trails as well.
The sports complex has a picnic area with charcoal grill, field house (see above for cost), a lit basketball court, a sand volleyball court, an observatory with telescope, and a soccer and baseball practice field complete with goal and backstop. adjacent to the picnic area.
What makes this property unique
The ranch holds a wildlife property exemption through the state and county and the heavily wooded portion surrounds a new 4 acre lake with 10 miles of all-weather trails around the lake and the upper meadow where wildlife can be viewed from several deer stands. In addition to deer, dove, wild turkey and varmits such as coyote, bobcat, raccoon, skunk and armadillo there are numerous varieties of birds and fowl and we are constantly placing new covey's of quail on the property. An outdoor basketball court, sand volleyball court, sports field and field house with picnic area are available for bookings as well as a gun range (to guests booking the entire ranch facilities including the sports field, campgrounds and cabins.. A new one acre Crappie pond was added below the lake in October of 2020.
Languages:
English
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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests