Discover the best desert campgrounds near Val Verde Park, Texas

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Val Verde Park

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5 top desert campgrounds near Val Verde Park

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RanchoLosAngeles

17 sites · RVs, Tents140 acres · Del Rio, TX

Experience rustic off-the-grid camping on our peaceful ranch, surrounded by an abundance of hiking trails and wildlife. Keep an eye out for a pack of Axis deer, which are frequently spotted wandering around the property. Our campsites are conveniently situated next to horse stables and a roping arena. While our ranch provides a serene environment, please be aware that the property backs up to Laughlin Air Force Base, so expect to see and hear planes during the day. However, aside from the occasional planes, it's exceptionally quiet here. Bathrooms are available for your convenience, but please note that there are no camper/RV connections on-site. Disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature at our ranch.

Fort Clark Springs

11 sites · Tents2700 acres · Brackettville, TX

Fort Clark began as a US Army Post in 1852; built beside the Las Moras Springs, to defend settlers along the Pecos Trail. In service until 1947, Fort Clark was a cavalry fort and home of the famed Black Seminole Indian Scouts; as well as every historic Buffalo Soldier regiment in the US Army. During WWII, it was headquarters for the 2nd Cavalry Division and it housed more than 3000 German POWs. The old Army Guardhouse is now a museum. MOVIE BUFFS: Movies filmed on the fort and in the surrounding area include: The Alamo (John Wayne), Lonesome Dove, Streets of Laredo, The Good Old Boys, Barbarossa, Arrowhead & more!Fort Clark Springs is now a 2700 acre leisure living community bordering US Hwy 90 at Brackettville, Texas; approximately 140 miles due west of San Antonio, Texas.The Fort sits at the head of the Las Moras Spring which has been generating millions of gallons of pure, cold sparkling water for over 12,000 years. It also sits on a portion of the Great Comanche War Trail between Naciamento, Mexico and Oklahoma. The spring has always been a lifeline for a multitude of cultures and wildlife. Some of these include a number of different tribes, buffalo, deep antelope and large herds of native mustangs. The spring forms a stunning little valley and creates a natural habitat that allows native semi-tropical vendure and the finest specimens of Live Oak, Pecans and White Oak trees to flourish. Today, it also home to large herds of axis and whitetail deer, turkey, javelinas, feral hogs and is a birders' paradise as well; as it sits on the western migratory bird path.Learn more about this land:Pitch your tent along the Las Moras Creek under 150+ year old oak trees - exactly where the famed Black Seminole Indian Scouts lived and rode with the US Cavalry; defending settlers and travelers from Comanche along the Pecos Trail. Explore Fort Clark - home to every historic buffalo soldier regiment in the US Army, the Black Seminole Indian Scouts; as well as almost every US cavalry regiment. After almost 100 years in service, the army post closed (1852 - 1947) and was eventually rehabilitated into a 2700 acre leisure living community, at the edge of West Texas. Historical markers dot the 21+ miles of hiking/biking trails on the Fort.The original US Army Guardhouse is now a museum; and along with the largest privately owned historic district west of the Mississippi River, it awaits your exploration. 6 State Parks/National Recreation Areas - all within an hour drive - also await you. Visit the millions of freetail bats at Kickapoo Caverns, the wilds of the Pecos River and Seminole Canyon, tube the Frio River, bass fish at Lake Amistad, explore 21+ miles of hiking trails on the Fort, or just relax by the 3rd largest spring-fed pool in Texas. (68 degrees year round). NOTE: Over 100 movies/TV shows/music videos have been filmed on the fort and in Kinney County including: The Alamo (John Wayne) , Arrowhead, Two Rode Together, Bandelero, The Good Old Boys and Bad Girls. Campsites are named after movies made here and in Kinney County.Although located directly next to the RV Park, the campground is separate, with its own bathhouse and has its own vibe of quiet peacefulness. Axis and whitetail deer walk and graze through the campground year round, as well as large turkey flocks. Picnic tables, fire rings and shower rooms are also available.Campers may fish the Las Moras Creek (catch & release) with no license needed. Tent camping here at Fort Clark is very relaxed with large unstructured campsites and a very peaceful relaxed feel to the entire campground.

Deerview Ranch

25 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · Lake View, TX

Perfect spot to view the April 2024 Eclipse, with little to no light pollution. Perfect view of the Lake Amistad from your camp site. With 100 acres of rolling desert hills, mesquite trees, sage brush and cactus the scenery will be sure to revive you. Situated 8 miles from town and 8 miles to our favorite swimming hole at Lake Amistad - perfect for boating, swimming, and record breaking fishing. Yet still close enough to get to the rodeo.

Rancho Los Venados

2 sites · Tents20 acres · Lake View, TX

In the path of the April 2024 Eclipse. Perfect view of the sleeping lady from your camp site. With 20 acres of rolling desert hills, mesquite trees, sage brush and cactus the scenery will be sure to revive you. Situated 12 miles from town and only a 1/4 of a mile to Lake Amistad dam. You'll be less than a mile to Lake Amistad for boating, swimming, and record breaking fishing. And still close enough to get to the rodeo.

Eclipse Apr 8 Eagle Pass camping!

15 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents60 acres · TX

Eagle Pass has been recognized by NASA as being a premiere location for viewing the 2024 eclipse. We are centered in the Path of Totality, and we are the southernmost viewing point in the United States, giving us 4 minutes 24 seconds of total darkness. The Turtle Ranch is situated at one of the highest elevations in Maverick County. We have 360 degree sky views, and a variety of heights throughout the property so one can watch the moon shadow pass over the land. Originally this was a sheep ranch spanning 1000s of acres. Up until the 80s, migrant workers came to work the sheep, deliver the lambs, and sheer the mamas. In the 50s, the original owner built a small cabin near the main homestead for his oldest son and his new bride, hoping they would stay on to run the ranch, but as youth often do, they left in search of a different type of life. We were fortunate to have opportunity to purchase the cabin and expand into a 3 bedroom home using materials from the original 100+ years ranch house that we carefully dismantled. Only this year did we move in a herd of barbados sheep, in an attempt to restore some of the original feel of the ranch. We delivered our first lamb, Lyle, on February 10, 2021. The mighty tortoises that inspired the name of the ranch are Juke and Rocky, 30 year old brothers who weigh close to 200 lbs each and will likely outlive us. There are a number of other turtles, wild and domestic, on the property. Guests may feed the big torts and other animals for amazing photo opportunities.

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Fort Clark Springs

11 sites · Tents2700 acres · Brackettville, TX

Fort Clark began as a US Army Post in 1852; built beside the Las Moras Springs, to defend settlers along the Pecos Trail. In service until 1947, Fort Clark was a cavalry fort and home of the famed Black Seminole Indian Scouts; as well as every historic Buffalo Soldier regiment in the US Army. During WWII, it was headquarters for the 2nd Cavalry Division and it housed more than 3000 German POWs. The old Army Guardhouse is now a museum. MOVIE BUFFS: Movies filmed on the fort and in the surrounding area include: The Alamo (John Wayne), Lonesome Dove, Streets of Laredo, The Good Old Boys, Barbarossa, Arrowhead & more!Fort Clark Springs is now a 2700 acre leisure living community bordering US Hwy 90 at Brackettville, Texas; approximately 140 miles due west of San Antonio, Texas.The Fort sits at the head of the Las Moras Spring which has been generating millions of gallons of pure, cold sparkling water for over 12,000 years. It also sits on a portion of the Great Comanche War Trail between Naciamento, Mexico and Oklahoma. The spring has always been a lifeline for a multitude of cultures and wildlife. Some of these include a number of different tribes, buffalo, deep antelope and large herds of native mustangs. The spring forms a stunning little valley and creates a natural habitat that allows native semi-tropical vendure and the finest specimens of Live Oak, Pecans and White Oak trees to flourish. Today, it also home to large herds of axis and whitetail deer, turkey, javelinas, feral hogs and is a birders' paradise as well; as it sits on the western migratory bird path.Learn more about this land:Pitch your tent along the Las Moras Creek under 150+ year old oak trees - exactly where the famed Black Seminole Indian Scouts lived and rode with the US Cavalry; defending settlers and travelers from Comanche along the Pecos Trail. Explore Fort Clark - home to every historic buffalo soldier regiment in the US Army, the Black Seminole Indian Scouts; as well as almost every US cavalry regiment. After almost 100 years in service, the army post closed (1852 - 1947) and was eventually rehabilitated into a 2700 acre leisure living community, at the edge of West Texas. Historical markers dot the 21+ miles of hiking/biking trails on the Fort.The original US Army Guardhouse is now a museum; and along with the largest privately owned historic district west of the Mississippi River, it awaits your exploration. 6 State Parks/National Recreation Areas - all within an hour drive - also await you. Visit the millions of freetail bats at Kickapoo Caverns, the wilds of the Pecos River and Seminole Canyon, tube the Frio River, bass fish at Lake Amistad, explore 21+ miles of hiking trails on the Fort, or just relax by the 3rd largest spring-fed pool in Texas. (68 degrees year round). NOTE: Over 100 movies/TV shows/music videos have been filmed on the fort and in Kinney County including: The Alamo (John Wayne) , Arrowhead, Two Rode Together, Bandelero, The Good Old Boys and Bad Girls. Campsites are named after movies made here and in Kinney County.Although located directly next to the RV Park, the campground is separate, with its own bathhouse and has its own vibe of quiet peacefulness. Axis and whitetail deer walk and graze through the campground year round, as well as large turkey flocks. Picnic tables, fire rings and shower rooms are also available.Campers may fish the Las Moras Creek (catch & release) with no license needed. Tent camping here at Fort Clark is very relaxed with large unstructured campsites and a very peaceful relaxed feel to the entire campground.

Deerview Ranch

25 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · Lake View, TX

Perfect spot to view the April 2024 Eclipse, with little to no light pollution. Perfect view of the Lake Amistad from your camp site. With 100 acres of rolling desert hills, mesquite trees, sage brush and cactus the scenery will be sure to revive you. Situated 8 miles from town and 8 miles to our favorite swimming hole at Lake Amistad - perfect for boating, swimming, and record breaking fishing. Yet still close enough to get to the rodeo.

Eclipse Apr 8 Eagle Pass camping!

15 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents60 acres · TX

Eagle Pass has been recognized by NASA as being a premiere location for viewing the 2024 eclipse. We are centered in the Path of Totality, and we are the southernmost viewing point in the United States, giving us 4 minutes 24 seconds of total darkness. The Turtle Ranch is situated at one of the highest elevations in Maverick County. We have 360 degree sky views, and a variety of heights throughout the property so one can watch the moon shadow pass over the land. Originally this was a sheep ranch spanning 1000s of acres. Up until the 80s, migrant workers came to work the sheep, deliver the lambs, and sheer the mamas. In the 50s, the original owner built a small cabin near the main homestead for his oldest son and his new bride, hoping they would stay on to run the ranch, but as youth often do, they left in search of a different type of life. We were fortunate to have opportunity to purchase the cabin and expand into a 3 bedroom home using materials from the original 100+ years ranch house that we carefully dismantled. Only this year did we move in a herd of barbados sheep, in an attempt to restore some of the original feel of the ranch. We delivered our first lamb, Lyle, on February 10, 2021. The mighty tortoises that inspired the name of the ranch are Juke and Rocky, 30 year old brothers who weigh close to 200 lbs each and will likely outlive us. There are a number of other turtles, wild and domestic, on the property. Guests may feed the big torts and other animals for amazing photo opportunities.

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Desert camping near Val Verde Park guide

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If you're looking for a camping adventure near Val Verde Park, Texas, Hipcamp has over 30 options available. Whether you prefer tent camping, RV camping, or cabin rentals, there's something for everyone. With an average price per night of $40 and options as low as $25, camping is an affordable option. Check out some of the top campsites with hyperlinks: Cupgrass (81 reviews), Rasco River Rentals (25 reviews), and Utopia Oaks RV Park & Camping (8 reviews). Trash, pets, and toilets are popular amenities, while surfing, boating, and historic sites are popular activities to enjoy during your camping trip.