Camping in Texas

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Camping in Texas

The largest state in the Lower 48 features no shortage of places to pitch a tent.

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Coppergate Ranch
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Coppergate Ranch
18 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents180 acres · Mount Pleasant, TXFrom Caddo Indians, pioneers, homesteaders, this land has seen it all. Now it is a ranch with an event venue, horses, farm animals, trails, fishing ponds and camping. A true "Country Club" where you can escape your world and the stresses of technology in the style you wish. We have two on site RV's, and event venue, with 3 private bathrooms with showers, a club bar, catering kitchen and so much more! Perfect for the family that has a "glamper" and those who want to "rough it". Big enough to handle family reunions, weddings and parties yet .. big enough to give you the privacy you seek! Contact us for special events. Close by are the towns of Mt pleasant, Daingerfield and Pittsburg. All have downtown areas with boutiques, antique and second hand shops to visit. There are several museums in the area including the Mid America Flight Museum - a private museum of 60 vintage airplanes in flyable condition. In pittsburg there is the Ezekial aircraft and local history museum. also within 20 miles are major likes for water sports and sport fishing beyond our own famous "Catfish pond".
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$30
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Buck Acres near Lake Conroe, TX
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Buck Acres near Lake Conroe, TX
21 sites · RVs, Tents6 acres · Montgomery, TXThe previous owner had plans to turn our property into a 42 site row by row RV Park. Once we saw the beauty of the property, we knew we had to keep it as wild and pristine as possible. On 6.5 acres the perfect number of sites was 18 keeping the large house for short-term rental (coming soon.) Sorry, we are still under construction but excited about our progress! See a short video at https://www.buckacresrv.com Buck Acres is technically not even an RV park, we just want to share our property with fellow travelers so we added some gravel roads. The only amenities are a Wi-Fi, 50/30/20A plug-ins, a porta-john and water. We use HipCamp and The Dyrt for bookings or just give us a call or text at (832) 303-9940 "Close to everything, away from it all" We're in the country but close to city amenities and beautiful Lake Conroe. It's only a few minutes from April Sound and the largest marina on Lake Conroe, 8 minutes to Wal-Mart and Kroger, yet it's peaceful and quiet on our forested property. As full-time RV nomads ourselves we know RV park rates are getting crazy, Buck Acres is our attempt to help the community. We've done everything we can to keep rates down. The only amenities we offer are shade, Wi-Fi, electricity, water, and an ADA porta john that is cleaned every week. Affordable RV parks shouldn't be sweltering parking lots where you're packed in like sardines! At Buck Acres we have 100' tall hardwoods and pines that have been trimmed up 60' for the safety of you and your rig! Buck Acres is still under construction and it is a labor of love. All proceeds go immediately back into the park. Bring your family, pets, and friends - tents and RVs welcome! Please Note: Quiet Hours are 10pm - 8am Please keep fires within designated fire rings Keep pets on leash - Clean up any pet waste Do not walk through other people’s campsites. Respect the boundaries and their privacy. Dispose of garbage in designated trash receptacles Guests are responsible for the behavior of their children and pets Guests are responsible for all damage or destruction of property and any injury to persons caused by the guest, or by their family, visitor(s), or pets. Management reserves the right to refuse service or terminate stay for violations.
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$18
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Zubers Frio River Camp
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Zubers Frio River Camp
56 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · Concan, TXZUBERS FRIO RIVER CAMP Zubers River Camp is nestled in the hill country, on the beautiful spring fed Frio River, under the amazing Old Baldy. Family owned and operated for over 50 years, Zubers takes pride in remaining a family oriented and fun place to vacation. Whether you're interested in a rental cabin, an RV hookup, or a campsite with shelter, we can accommodate your needs. We have ample frontage on the Frio River so you can relax or enjoy some tubing. We are a Family Oriented facility ... if you're coming to the Frio River just to party, please find somewhere else to stay. Zubers River Camp offers 12 Cabins, 6 Shelters and 31 Full Hook-up RV sites. The famous Garner State Park dance starts every evening around dusk right across the river and goes until 11:00 pm. Area Activites and other Links •Frio Canyon Chamber •Garner State Park •Lost Maples •Frio Bat Flight Tours •Concan Country Club Directions to Zubers River Camp on the Frio River From San Antonio: HWY 90 West 60 miles (to Sabinal) •Turn Right on 127 (between Exxon & Shell) •Stay on 127 for 20 miles (Concan/Garner State Park) •Merge onto HWY 83 North (Leakey/Garner State Park) •Stay on HWY 83 N for 5 miles •Turn Right onto County Road 350 (top of hill/orange kayak) •Stay on County Road 350 for 3 miles •Drive across low water bridge - Note : You'll have a wet water crossing to get to our entrance. To avoid this, stay on Hwy 83N and take 1050 East. •Pass Garner and go over the bridge. Turn right on 350 and just before the river crossing, you'll see our entrance on the right. •Turn Left about 200 yards (white Zubers River Camp arch and office) From Junction: HWY 83 South 70 miles •Turn left onto FM 1050 (Garner State Park) •Stay on FM 1050 for 2 miles •Turn Right onto County Road 350 •Turn Right about 2 miles (white Zubers River Camp arch and office) We hope you have a fun and safe stay with us here at Zubers River Camp.
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Private front porch
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Al's Hideaway
35 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents20 acres · Lakehills, TXBuilt on 20 acres that were once part of the Willow Springs Ranch, purchased by Gordon and Jennifer for the perfect setting of a life-long dream. Named after Jennifer's Grand Father that loved the Texas Hill Country and as a kid would bring her out and camp and enjoy the natural beauty.
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$35
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Stonewall Motor Lodge & RV Park
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Stonewall Motor Lodge & RV Park
20 sites · Lodging, RVs3 acres · Stonewall, TXThe stonewall motor lodge is a classic 1960s roadside motel in the heart of the famous hwy 290 wine trail. Surrounded by over 75 wineries, breweries, distilleries, restaurants, and attractions, this little slice of history has been dusted off and restored into a unique texas boutique hotel with a vintage vibe. Climb into your Ford Thunderbird and drive out for a stay at the Stonewall Motor Lodge, nestled among 3-acres of trees between Johnson City and Fredericksburg. Initially built in 1964, this restored L-shaped motel combines modern luxury with a retro twist, featuring 12 remodeled rooms and 4 private cabins faithful to their mid-century modern roots and 4 RV sites. Start your day with a cup of coffee in the lounge with your fellow motorists while you plan your adventure with The SML Official Roadmap to the 290 Wine Trail. Hike at Enchanted Rock, ramble through historic Fredericksburg, grab a drink, and catch some live music in Luckenbach, or visit one of over 75 wineries, breweries, and distilleries only a short drive away. Finish up back at the motel for a glass of Hill Country wine on the 2nd floor Observation Deck, under the Texas stars. Our recently rehabbed rooms combine a vintage vibe with modern technology, luxury bedding and bath products, and mid-1960s-inspired art. Free Wi-Fi means you won’t be disconnected — unless you want to be. Come and go as you please with a personal door code, and spend a relaxing night in this retreat among the trees.
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$55
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Lake Godstone Campsites
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Lake Godstone Campsites
24 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents188 acres · Graford, TXCreated in 2017, the 188 acre ranch is a wildlife retreat featuring a 4 acre, 40 foot deep lake called Lake Godstone and two fishing ponds. The property features a lodge available for rent that houses 35 people, a sports complex with basketball, soccer, volleyball and baseball practice fields, four cabins, two large group campgrounds, six tent sites, three primitive cabins, primitive tent-sites and an RV campsite complete with RV unit. There are 4 miles of dirt and rock hike and bike (non-motorized) trails and five partially covered docks with moorings and swim ladder. We rent UTV's, golf carts, pedal boats, canoes, kayaks and a row boat to help our guests enjoy the lake and the forested lake and upper wooded meadow. Our specialty is family groups and church groups. The entire campus can be rented for large groups up to 100 people. Wildlife is abundant and the spring and summer flowers are beautiful. Come and enjoy the best fire pits anywhere..... and the peace and quiet is pretty awesome a well.
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Cypress Valley
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Cypress Valley
13 sites · Lodging108 acres · Spicewood, TXFind yourself nestled among ancient cypress trees, oaks, and ash junipers possibly here since before explorers from Europe found Turtle Island. Wrap yourself in a blanket and stargaze, listen to the owls, or follow the hundreds of fireflies lighting the creek-bed below. Cypress Valley takes glamping to a whole new level with 5 incredible treehouses, and 7 off-grid glamping tents - The perfect blend of authentic outdoor adventure and luxury travel. Each Cypress Valley accommodation is a unique expression of our commitment to sharing this beautiful land with a very light footprint. Stay the night (or a week) and go home renewed, refreshed, and recharged for life. Our glamping accommodations have been featured in media from The New York Times and Texas Monthly to every local Austin News Show because they are truly an adventure worth having.
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The communal area is located in the center of the campground.
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The Hippie Crippler Ranch
16 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Study Butte, TXWe offer hot showers, porta-potties, WiFi, games, and more! Enjoy the picturesque Big Bend of Texas at The Hippie Crippler Ranch by pitching your tent or parking your recreational vehicle. Our 2nd Season opens October 15, 2023 - March 31, 2024! Hope to see you then! Living in the desert has brought a lot of peace into our lives. Upon arriving we weren’t sure what to think other than it was absolutely beautiful. As time went by, we found a strong connection to the land, the quietness, and the sound of nature all around. We are overcome with tranquility and a repeated sigh of relief every time we take a drive in any direction. It didn’t take long for us to want to share these experiences with whomever we could connect with. We are only a 30-minute drive to the west entrance of Big Bend National Park. Our campground is 5.5 acres and is located in the North Corazones area of Terlingua Ranch! Our property is loaded with native desert flora, including creosote, a few scattered mesquite trees, and a lone ocotillo. We are nestled in an area with picture-perfect views of Nine Point Mesa, Jack Eden Mesa, the Corazones, and Turtle Mountain, and have one of the best spots for stargazing at night. We’re just 20 minutes from Terlingua Ranch Lodge and Pool and Bad Rabbit Cafe. We may be half an hour away from the local towns and parks, but you get to camp in pure nature. No loud cars zooming by, and The Ranch is not an overpopulated campground. Imagine hiking all day, especially if you’re visiting during a busy season, and all you want to do is get back to the peace and quiet of your camp. Well, we provide just that! Each site comes with a picnic table, fire ring, and a 5-gallon potable water dispenser. We understand the desire for a few creature comforts, so we offer off-grid communal toilets and showers, and free Wi-Fi. These amenities are offered to you for your convenience but don’t forget the simple pleasures of sitting outdoors and listening to Mother Nature around you. We want you to connect with nature! A simpler lifestyle that cuts out the everyday comforts of city life for a more primitive experience. Whether this is your first, second, or third visit to the Big Bend area we hope you consider staying at The Hippie Crippler Ranch. The basic creature comforts we provide coupled with the tranquility of a primitive lifestyle lead to a perfect getaway for any outdoor enthusiast or lover of nature. We know that the Big Bend area brings in thousands of people seeking adventure and exploration. Our passion is to explore every inch and corner of this world and connect with others, both alike and completely opposite of us. We welcome everyone to our campground and hope that you can take something back with you after your stay with us. Collecting memories not things is something we live by. If this is your first visit to Big Bend, then we want to say thank you for choosing us for your accommodations. If this isn’t your first rodeo, we would also like to express our gratitude to you for giving us the opportunity to host you on your return. We hope that you have the best time camping, hiking and just enjoying the great outdoors. The desert is a beautiful part of the world and should be explored!
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Entertainment area
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Orrasis Ranch
25 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents6 acres · Marble Falls, TXThis property has been a store, restaurant, bar, and now a place for folks to rest a while and enjoy the hill country and all it has to offer. There is a bar b q trailer and a store down the street for your convenience.
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Glat Austin at Lake Bastrop North Shore Park
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Glat Austin at Lake Bastrop North Shore Park
12 sites · Lodging182 acres · Camp Swift, TXOur purpose is to offer you different accommodation options, so that you can live with your family and friends the experience of enjoying an unforgettable vacation in absolute comfort; without missing anything. You will find all sorts of ways to commune with nature at Lake Bastrop North Shore Park. Its 182 acres are nestled in the Lost Pines region and reside on Lake Bastrop – a place where fishermen thrive catching award-winning largemouth bass. Rent one of the park’s kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddle boards or corcls (round watercraft for children) to take out on the lake. Pack your hiking boots and hit the 4.5-mile trail, offering an intermediate challenge for users with various inclines and descents, which connects to LCRA Parks’ Lake Bastrop South Shore Park. Along the trail, you can spot whitetail deer, jackrabbits, lizards and the occasional grey fox. Once you’ve arrived at the other park, you can show off your spike shot in a game of sand volleyball or tee off in a round of mini golf. Lake Bastrop North Shore Park also has a camp store for firewood, ice, snacks and souvenirs to make your camping experience even more pleasurable.
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March full moon over RV site #2
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Boulderdash Cabin & RV Park
11 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents5 acres · Bandera, TXHello, I’m Carol-anne, my husband Lyn and I spent several years searching for a Hill Country hideout. After not being able to find anything that would meet our needs we had all but given up on the idea. So we decided we should just buy ourselves an RV and go wherever the wind blew us. In 2016 we did just that! We bought ourselves “The Land Yacht” as I have come to call our Heartland Cyclone. We spent 2016 and 2017 touring the country. In February 2017 we decided to attend the “Cowboy Mardi Gras” in Bandera, TX and found a great spot to camp on Lake Medina. My dad joined us on that trip and I think we all kind of fell in love with the place! Lyn and I (always dreaming) decided to look and see what sort of real estate there was around the lake. We have always argued about lake vs. river. Lyn likes the lake and I like the river. Anyway, after some searching online we decided to go up in person one day and just “look”. Well.......long story short. The first place we looked at was Boulderdash, it met all our needs. Boulderdash came complete with 3 acres on the river at the mouth of Lake Medina. It had a cabin already on it that was built in 2009 and 5 RV hookups. PERFECT! We listed the cabin as a vacation rental and started to refurbish the RV hookups and sites, 5 years later we are retired here and continuing to make improvements. We named it Boulderdash because of the huge boulders out front and because Boulderdash is defined as “Something that does not have or make sense”. Which was perfectly suited to this endeavor! The idea was just to pay the property taxes with the cabin rental until we could retire and build our home. The lot next to ours became available so we purchased it. Boulderdash continues to exceeded our expectations and has become a place full of fun memories, not only for ourselves but for whomever visits.
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Blackland Ranch Wholeness Ctr
14 sites · Lodging, Tents80 acres · Commerce, TXThe Blackland Ranch is a working sheep ranch and a holistic retreat center.  Campers can enjoy a yoga class, Labyrinth walk, nature hike, fishing, meditation gardens, bird watching or just communing with nature while visiting our 80acre ranch.  This land was originally inhabited by the Caddo tribe.  Changing hands many times before we got here, we try to honor and respect their traditions. 
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They say everything’s bigger in the Lone Star State, and that includes the variety of options for campers, whether you're looking for an RV park, tent camping, or a primitive camping backcountry adventure. Beat the summer heat on sandy Gulf beaches, or head inland to the arid deserts of Big Bend Country in winter for some of the nation’s darkest skies and best nighttime views. Spring and autumn offer the best weather for wine tasting in Texas Hill Country, hiking the canyons of the Panhandle, or paddling the bald cypress forests of the Texas Pine Curtain.

Big Bend Country

Remote West Texas boasts some of the most pristine landscapes in the state. Explore the hiking trails of Guadalupe Mountains and Big Bend national parks, raft through narrow canyons along the Rio Grande River, go rock climbing in Hueco Tanks State Park near El Paso, or hit the dunes in Monahans Sandhills State Park. The quirky communities of Marfa, Terlingua, and Marathon serve as convenient gateways to desert adventure.

Texas Hill Country

Known for its wineries, whiskey distilleries, swimming holes, and rich German heritage, the rolling hills of this central Texas region extend between Austin and San Antonio, with plenty of small towns to explore along the way. Springtime brings bluebonnets to the roadsides of the region. In fall, head to Lost Maples State Park for some of the state’s best leaf peeping. Soak up panoramic views from Enchanted Rock, venture deep into the Caverns of Sonora or the Cave Without a Name, or take a leisurely float along the Guadalupe River.

Gulf Coast

The Texas Gulf Coast stretches for more than 600 miles along the shores of the Gulf of Mexico and includes the Padre Island National Seashore. Sun seekers will find plenty of sandy beaches with warm Gulf waters (plus opportunities for beach camping), while the natural areas along the coast feature some of the best birdwatching in the nation. Houston, Galveston, South Padre Island, and Corpus Christi are among the most popular areas to stay.

Panhandle

The plains of the Texas Panhandle comprise one of the largest regions in the state. Here you’ll find America’s second-largest canyon within Palo Duro Canyon State Park, as well as the iconic Cadillac Ranch car sculpture along road trip-worthy Route 66.

Pine Curtain

Lakes, forests, and swamps dominate the landscape of the lesser-known Piney Woods of East Texas. Step back in time at Mission Tejas State Park, straddle the state line in Texarkana, pitch a tent among the gargantuan pines of Daingerfield, or make the 835-mile camping trip along the Texas Forest Trail. If you want to get out on the water, it's hard to beat a kayak in Caddo Lake State Park.

Prairies and Lakes

This region sweeps down through the center of the state from the Dallas-Fort Worth area to Waco, Bryan, and College Station (home of Texas A&M University). You don’t have to drive far to find a lakeside campground or on-the-water activity, thanks to the area’s 17 Texas state parks and one national wildlife refuge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, boondocking is allowed in Texas on certain public lands and private properties. Boondocking, also known as dry camping or dispersed camping, is when you camp without any hookups or facilities. In Texas, you can find boondocking opportunities on national forests, state parks, and wildlife management areas, as well as on private properties listed on websites like Hipcamp.

Some examples of boondocking sites in Texas are:

  • Dispersed camping areas in national forests, such as the Davy Crockett National Forest or the Sam Houston National Forest
  • Wildlife management areas, like the Caddo Lake Wildlife Management Area or the Gus Engeling Wildlife Management Area
  • Private properties allowing dispersed camping, which can be found on websites like Hipcamp.

Please remember to practice Leave No Trace principles and always check local regulations and restrictions before boondocking.

Yes, Texas offers a diverse range of excellent camping opportunities. With its vast size and varied landscapes, there are numerous state parks, national parks, and private campgrounds to choose from. Whether you prefer tent camping, RV camping, or staying in cabins, Texas has something for everyone. Some popular camping destinations in Texas include Big Bend National Park, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, and Palo Duro Canyon State Park. Additionally, you can find camping near major cities like Austin, Dallas, and Houston. To explore some of the camping options in Texas, you can visit Hipcamp.

No, it is not legal to camp anywhere in Texas. Camping is allowed in designated campgrounds, state parks, national parks, and some private lands. You must have permission from the landowner or be in a designated camping area to camp legally. Texas has many beautiful camping locations to choose from, and you can find a variety of options on Hipcamp.

Yes, you can camp in a Texas State Park, but only in designated campgrounds and specific campsites within the park. Texas State Parks offer a variety of camping options, including tent sites, RV sites, and cabins. To learn more about camping in Texas State Parks and to find a suitable campground, visit Hipcamp. Remember to make a reservation in advance, as many parks require it, and always follow park rules and regulations.

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