The best cabins in Texas.

Texas is larger than life. Everything’s bigger here, from the never-ending plains to the night sky over hill country. Whether you’re longing for a good ‘ol cowboy campout or an urban RV park in Austin, Texas has you covered.

National park fans shouldn’t miss Big Bend National Park in southwestern Texas—it’s one of the hidden gems of the U.S park system. Getting into the vast wilderness is a breeze, thanks to 200 miles of hiking trails. Or, float through remote canyons on the Rio Grande and take a scenic drive on the 350-mile road network. At night, don’t forget to look up; there’s no light pollution this far out, so the stars are breathtaking.

If it’s mountains you’re after, head for Davis Mountains State Park for hiking and mountain biking. Palo Duro Canyon State Park offers 1,500 acres of land just for horseback riding; you’ll also find killer backpacking campsites. Prefer to be on the ocean? Try an RV park or tent site on the Padre Island National Seashore, which offers year-round camping.

Experience Texas’ rough-and-tumble history at one of the state’s many historic sites. Remember the Alamo in San Antonio or walk through a 1914 warship at San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site. At Caprock Canyons State Park, you can tackle challenging trails and glimpse the official bison herd of Texas. These animals, descendants of a herd from the 1800s, are the last remaining Southern Plains bison in the world.

No matter where you're going in Texas, you'll find the most pleasant temperatures in the spring and fall. Summer brings intense heat, so be sure to bring plenty of water. For hikers and RV campers, winter brings low crowd levels and cool days.