Campers love visiting “The Lone Star State”, which boasts over 18 million acres of parkland. With two national parks (Big Bend and Guadalupe Mountains) and 97 state parks, visitors will find many camping opportunities in Texas. Deer, javelina, and bighorn sheep call Texas home. Campers can stay at high-end RV resorts or rustic backcountry sites, depending on their preference. Notable attractions include Padre Island National Seashore, San Antonio, and Texas Hill Country.
Big Bend National Park is a national park of the United States located in West Texas, bordering Mexico. The park has national significance as the largest protected area of Chihuahuan Desert topography and ecology in the United States, and was named after a large bend in the Rio Grande/Río Bravo. The park protects more than 1,200 species of plants, more than 450 species of birds, 56 species of r...
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Garner State Park is a state park in the community of Concan, Texas located in Uvalde County, Texas in the United States. Garner State Park, in the Texas Hill Country, is the most popular state park in Texas for overnight camping. It often fills by noon in peak parts of the season. The park is popular with campers and local residents for its activities on the Frio River and the dances held nigh...
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Inks Lake State Park is a state park located in Burnet County, Texas, United States, next to Inks Lake on the Colorado River. It contains facilities for swimming, camping, hiking, boating, fishing and general enjoyment of the natural beauty. The landscape consists mainly of hills and includes both forest and cleared land made up of mainly gneiss rock. Containing plants such as cedar, live oak, ...
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Pedernales Falls State Park ( PUR-də-NAL-iss) is a 5,212-acre state park situated along the banks of the Pedernales River in Blanco County, Texas in the United States.
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The Guadalupe River () (Spanish pronunciation: [gwaðaˈlupe]) runs from Kerr County, Texas, to San Antonio Bay on the Gulf of Mexico, with an average temperature of 17.75 degrees Celsius (63.95 degrees Fahrenheit). It is a popular destination for rafting, fly fishing, and canoeing. Larger cities along it include Kerrville, New Braunfels, Seguin, Gonzales, Cuero, and Victoria. It has several dams...
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Palo Duro Canyon is a canyon system of the Caprock Escarpment located in the Texas Panhandle near the cities of Amarillo and Canyon. As one of the largest canyons in the United States, it is roughly 25–40 mi (40–64 km) long and has an average width of 6 mi (9.7 km), but reaches a width of 20 mi (32 km) at places. Its depth is around 800 ft (240 m), but in some locations, valley bottom to surrou...
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McKinney Falls State Park is a state park in Austin, Texas, United States at the confluence of Onion Creek and Williamson Creek. It is administered by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The park opened on April 15, 1976 and is named after Thomas F. McKinney, a businessman, race horse breeder and rancher, who owned and lived on the land in the mid-to-late 19th century. The park is part of ...
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Lost Maples State Natural Area is a 2,906-acre (1,176 ha) area of hills and canyons on the upper Sabinal River in the Edwards Plateau Region of Texas. It is designated a Natural Area, rather than a State Park, which means the primary focus is the maintenance and protection of the property's natural state. Accordingly, access and recreational activities may be restricted if the Texas Parks & Wil...
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Texas State Parks: Provides comprehensive information on over 80 state parks across Texas, including details on camping facilities, activities, and park amenities. Users can explore various camping options, from tent sites to cabins, and access resources for trip planning.
Texas State Parks Reservation System: The official reservation portal for Texas State Parks, allowing users to book campsites, cabins, and other accommodations. The site offers real-time availability, site maps, and detailed descriptions to assist in planning stays.
National Park Service – Texas: Offers information on national parks and historic sites within Texas, including camping options, park activities, and visitor guidelines. The site provides resources for planning visits to sites like Big Bend National Park and Guadalupe Mountains National Park.
U.S. Forest Service – National Forests and Grasslands in Texas: Provides information on camping and recreational opportunities within Texas's national forests and grasslands, including details on campgrounds, dispersed camping, and regulations. Users can explore public lands for unique camping experiences.
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department – Camping and Lodging: Offers an overview of camping options within Texas State Parks, including RV sites, tent sites, and backcountry camping. Users can find information on amenities, fees, and reservation policies to plan their camping trips.
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department – Campsites: Provides detailed information on various types of campsites available within Texas State Parks, including full hookup sites, sites with water and electricity, and primitive sites. Users can find descriptions and amenities for each campsite type.
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department – Park Reservations: Details the reservation process for Texas State Parks, including information on making reservations online or by phone, payment policies, and cancellation procedures. Users can find guidelines to ensure a smooth reservation experience.
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department – Reservation FAQs: Provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding reservations in Texas State Parks, covering topics such as reservation windows, fees, and policies. Users can find clarifications to common inquiries.
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department – Reservation System Help: Offers assistance for using the Texas State Parks reservation system, including guides on creating accounts, making reservations, and troubleshooting common issues. Users can find support to navigate the reservation platform effectively.
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department – Contact Us: Provides contact information for the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, including phone numbers and email addresses for general inquiries and specific departments. Users can reach out for assistance or additional information regarding their camping plans.
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