Desert Vista Campground

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Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site
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2 reviews
31 sites · RV, Tent
Though we all want to camp in caves like they used to thousands of years ago in Seminole Canyon, a campsite with amenities will have to be the second best option! Stay at Desert Vista Campground, and choose from 23 sites with water/electric, or 8 non-electric sites with water nearby. Venture just outside of camp, and you’ll run into the Rio Grande River Trail, which welcomes multiple scenic overlooks and another pretty sweet pictograph site--Panther Cave. Go just a little bit further and you’ll be in Mexico! (JK, we didn’t tell you to do that...)
What this place offers
Campfire allowed
No pets allowed
Showers
Toilets
Potable water
Picnic tables
Sewage hookups
No electric hookups
31 sites
RV, Tent
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Apache Rock Wilderness Lodge

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48mi from Desert Vista Campground · 3 sites · Tents, Lodging · Brackettville, TX
Welcome to our outdoor enthusiast's paradise! With multiple hiking and ATV trails, as well as numerous spots for rock climbing, there's no shortage of adventure to be had here. The terrain ranges from moderate to steep, offering challenges for all skill levels. For accommodations, we offer several options. Choose from camping in the valleys with tents or stay in our 6-room lodge, which features beds for 4 to 2 people, one shower, two bathrooms, and an outdoor kitchen. Please remember to bring bottled water for drinking and cooking, as we are off-grid in the higher elevations. Cool off in our large cistern converted into a swimming pool, or simply take in the breathtaking views. From the Southwest, you can admire the Sierra Madre mountains in Mexico and catch a glimpse of the silhouette of the laying lady on clear days. At night, marvel at the lights of Del Rio, located 37 miles away, and enjoy unparalleled stargazing opportunities. While we're off-grid in the higher elevations, phone service is available for AT&T and T-Mobile users. Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse yourself in the natural beauty and tranquility of our remote haven.
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  • American Campground RV and Mobile Home Park
  • American Campground RV and Mobile Home Park
  • American Campground RV and Mobile Home Park

American Campground RV and Mobile Home Park

26mi from Desert Vista Campground · 101 sites · Tents, Lodging · Del Rio, TX
Located moments away from beautiful Lake Amistad, American Campground features tent, cabin and RV camping as well as one of Del Rio’s few Mobile Home parks. Due to its sprawling acreage, the park boasts plenty of room to enjoy all the fun of the camping and RV’ing lifestyle without disturbing the peaceful community of our mobile home residents. On the camping side, we have tent grounds, 9 cabins and 88 RV pads, some covered. We offer daily, weekly and monthly rates. We have a separate fenced area for dry storage. Our mobile home park (with its own separate driveway entrance) has 48 lots. American Campground truly has something for everyone. Our amenities include: Well-maintained, sparkling pool with sun chairs and covered eating area Full kitchen facilities with recreation and dining area Laundry facility Large, separate restrooms with showers WiFi Access Points throughout Park WiFi in kitchen & recreation area Pets are welcome American Campground is located in Val Verde County, minutes from Del Rio, home of Laughlin Air Force Base. Our park is on Hwy 90, across from Black Brush Boat Ramp, Amistad National Recreation Area and Diablo East Boat Ramp, home to world class bass fishing and tournaments. Val Verde Winery, minutes away in historic downtown Del Rio is the oldest, continuous-running winery in Texas.
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  • Bar K Texas Ranch & River Cabin
  • Bar K Texas Ranch & River Cabin
  • Bar K Texas Ranch & River Cabin

Bar K Texas Ranch & River Cabin

37mi from Desert Vista Campground · 1 site · Lodging · Ozona, TX
The Bar K is a West Texas cattle and goat ranch. Our River Cabin is perched on a bluff above the iconic Lower Pecos River in West Texas. It has riverfront deck, two bedrooms, a full sleeper sofa, a kitchen, and a full bath. Stays are self-catered, but we can usually arrange for a ranch cook for a few nights if you'd rather not cook after a day of adventure. You'll have easy, private access to the river for outstanding fishing, swimming, rafting, kayaking, etc. Enjoy the two miles on the ranch or take a day and paddle down to the Pandale crossing (we can help arrange shuttle service if needed). In addition, the river canyon portion of the Bar K Ranch offers 1,000 acres for outdoor recreation: cliffs, canyons, caves, birding, wildlife photography, hiking, mountain biking, birding, drone flying, etc. If you like to ride horses, you can bring your own and ride miles of trail and backcountry.
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$450
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· November 2018
Remote desert landscape with cacti and rock formations. We went through a border control checkpoint due to the proximity to the Mexican border. The park offers a six mile hike that leads to petroglyphs and a view over the Rio Grande/Amistad Reservoir at the Mexico border. There's also a daily $5 ranger-led hike into the canyon to view petroglyphs. The remoteness allowed for some great night skies.
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9 reviews
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· September 2018
Very windy. Camping area is an open, windswept flat area with no wind breaks. A bit bleak, but there are really no other decent options nearby.
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LocationDesert Vista Campground, Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site, Texas, United States
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What this place offers
Campfire allowed
No pets allowed
Showers
Toilets
Potable water
Picnic tables
Sewage hookups
No electric hookups

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