Description

Amenities, shemenities. Who needs ‘em when you’re surrounded by the great outdoors? Similar to Walnut Springs, campers must hike 1-3 miles on rugged terrain to reach Moss Lake Campground’s ten primitive sites, where neither water nor ash producing fires are a luxury. If you must cook a warm meal, bring your containerized fuel stove and some of those sweet freeze-dried pad thai packets. Outdoor composting toilets are within walking distance, and perhaps best of all, pets are allowed!
Campsite area
Tent sites
15 sites
Up to 4 guests per site
Other
No wheelchair access
Essentials
Pets allowed
No campfires
No toilet
Amenities
No potable water
No showers
No picnic table

Activities

Offered near the campground.

Hiking

Hit up Enchanted Rock State Natural Area to explore eleven miles of winding trails in between climbing sessions. All trails clo...Read more

Climbing

As a premier climbing destination in Texas, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area has dozens of traditional-style ascents to explor...Read more

Terrain

Natural features you'll find at Moss Lake Primitive Campground.

Desert
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Hipcamper Marissa
Marissa L.
didn't provide a recommendation.
March 28th, 2017

I took my kids (4 and 6) primitive camping for the first time at Enchanted Rock. The Moss Lake campground was spectacular. We were very lucky to be the ONLY ones at the campground on a busy spring weekend. If you want to stay in a popular park but not be surrounded by people, check this out!

The nearby composting toilet was a great amenity. Tap water is only a ~1.25 mile hike away and we drank filtered water from the lake.

I'm not sure if they've changed the rules recently but I was explicitly told "no hammocks" when checking in.

Hipcamper ryan
Ryan L.
didn't provide a recommendation.
February 28th, 2016

Pros: The Enchanted Rock really is unique. Views on top are good, but the rock itself is what is really impressive. Limited light pollution made star gazing nice. PET FRIENDLY!! They had signs up though that they will be limiting the pet friendly areas 03/01/16.
CONS: Noisy. People are on the rock from 9am-10pm. Yelling is pretty common up there because it gets so windy. Those yells are heard easily on the ground. Once nightfall came, you could hear cars from the highway hit a cattle guard over and over. Not a lot of room here either. It would be hard to find a site further than 20 yards from a trail.

Best for a day hike or family over night. I wouldn't recommend for those accustomed to backcountry camping.

Hipcamper Korey
Korey T.
didn't provide a recommendation.
September 29th, 2015

I love the short hike-in to Moss Lake Primitive Camping and you get an awesome view of Enchanted Rock. If you're looking to escape the weekend crowds of the drive-up campsites this is definitely the spot to do it.

Hipcamper Joshua
Joshua G.
didn't provide a recommendation.
April 1st, 2015

If you're looking to hammock camp, this is definitely the best location in the park. Enough trees for an awesome group hang!

Hipcamper Texas
Texas V.
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January 22nd, 2015

Beautiful campground with sites surrounding Moss Lake and offering a spectacular view of Enchanted Rock.
Don't forget to climb Turkey Peak, explore the caves and hike the trails around the base while visiting :)

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March 28th, 2017
Park
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
State
Texas
Country
United States
Phone Number
(830) 685-3636
Directions
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Official Website
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Coordinates
30.509° N, 98.825° W
$12/night
Tent Only - Hike In: 15 Sites
(Up to 4 people per site)