Camping north texas

Camping north texas -
Once in a while we succumb to the urge to leave the busy city behind to spend a night beneath the wide open sky. Now’s the time to do it before summer turns the heat up to triple digits. We Austinites are lucky: we don’t have to travel more than an hour or so in any direction to arrive at a beautiful spot for enjoying spring’s greenery. Choose from secluded fishing camps to well-appointed RV sites with both scenery and Starbucks near at hand. You’ll discover quiet river bends and Hill Country views that will claim their place in your heart. It’s time to fall in love with Texas all over again.

Photo by Matthew Johnson
Pedernales Falls State Park
42 miles west
The falls are spectacular, but there’s plenty more to explore in this vast swath of grassland, oak woods, and cedar-covered rocky hills in Blanco County between Round Mountain and Dripping Springs that was formerly the Circle Bar Ranch. At more than 5,200 acres, it’s one of the largest public areas of wilderness close to the capital city. There are nearly 5 miles of free-flowing Pedernales River and some 20 miles of hike, bike, and equestrian trails. (“Pedernales” is Spanish for flint—which constitutes many of the stones found in the river.) There are 69 multiuse spots, but try the primitive sites on the bluffs above Mescal Creek, some of the best untamed camping in the Hill Country. It’s a 2.5-mile hike from the Wolf Mountain Trail parking area, but once you’re there it’ll feel as though you must be way more than an hour’s drive from the big city. The park teems with deer and turkey and other animals, including raccoons and javelinas, which, by the way, will absolutely rummage through anything you leave outside. A dip in the river is obligatory, though Mama don’t allow no swimming in the area by the falls, due to the ever-present danger of flash flooding. Seek out the charming semi-secret swimming holes along Bee Creek. Mountain bikers should conquer Wolf Mountain Trail, and bird-watchers and nature lovers will want to ford Trammell’s Crossing and wander the tranquil 5.5-mile Loop Trail on the eastern side of the river. Multiuse sites, primitive camping
Pro tip: Learn from outdoorsy Oregonians—buy a trailer to cart your gear.
Park Info
2585 Park Road 6026, Johnson City; tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/pedernales-falls
Reservations
texas.reserveworld.com or (512) 389-8900
Entrance fee
Adult, $6 daily; Child (12 and under), free
Camping
From $10 nightly
Lockhart State Park
37 miles south
Basically a public golf course (9-hole, par 35) set under a pretty wooded rise, Lockhart State Park was built in the 1930s around Clear Fork Creek by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It’s dotted with examples of the laborers’ stonework, notably the Recreation Hall hidden on a hilltop and the swimming pool. Golf is an enticement to some: The luxurious RVs camped on the Fairway View loop are surrounded by carts and clubs. But the real attraction is the park’s proximity to the best of Central Texas barbecue. Smitty’s Market and Kreuz Market are close by in Lockhart, and the great City Market is 15 miles away in Luling. Make sure to wander the downtown blocks there after you’ve eaten. Luling’s Davis Street is picturesque with its matching palm trees and live oaks, and you should check out the Oil Museum, one of several inviting storefronts. At HollyDee Quilts you actually can get all sorts of s**t, in the form of seasonings from the Special S**t company. Lockhart has the air of a place moving up: new around the square are Spellerberg Projects, hosting exhibitions and art projects, and the Caracara Brewing Company. Find excellent coffee and Wi-Fi at Chaparral Coffee. Multiuse sites
Pro tips: Ten multiuse sites in the narrow creek bottom offer shade and space and easy access to the thoughtfully laid-out hiking trails. Site 13 is roomy and sits next to a short trail to a small dam, which you can cross to get to the trails. Pool is open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Park Info
2012 State Park Road, Lockhart; tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lockhart
Reservations
texas.reserveworld.com or (512) 389-8900
Entrance fee
Adult, $3 daily; Child (12 and under), free
Camping
From $20 nightly

Photo by Charlie Llewellin
Fox Bottom Primitive Camping Area, Granger Lake
45 miles northeast
The San Gabriel River breaks up the flat blackland prairie north of Taylor, and the view from FM 1331 north over the treetops in the valley is one of the loveliest vistas near Austin. The river stays hidden in the woods as it meanders east into Granger Lake. Intended mainly for fishermen, the camp is on the south bank, one lazy curve upstream from the western reaches of the reservoir. Tall trees shade a peaceful grassy grove. It’s at its most gorgeous in the spring, and that’s also when the crappie fishing is at its best. The fish spawn among the flooded willows that stick out of the shallow water at the upper end of the lake. But whether or not you fish, Fox Bottom makes a delightful base from which to poke around the sylvan river and the expansive lake in your kayak or canoe. Primitive camping
Pro tip: Access to the camp (from Taylor Park) is either by water or on foot via the Comanche Bluff Trail beginning at the Hoxie Bridge (pictured here) from the parking area at the end of CR 496 (a 3-mile hike).
Park Info
Taylor Park, 4801 FM 1331, Taylor
Reservations
(512) 859-2668
Camping
$28 per night per site (includes entrance fee)
Blanco State Park
50 miles west
Halfway along RR 165, south of U.S. 290, the road dives down into the Blanco River Valley. There the view opens up over the oak forest all the way to the Twin Sisters (a pair of prominent hills) and into Kendall County. Blanco is hidden in this greenery, a worldview away from the mushrooming subdivisions of Dripping Springs. It’s Austin’s nearest slice of echt small-town Hill Country, and the city’s mix of attractions and lack of attitude add up to a nicely low-key weekend getaway. The state park is by the river in the center of town, and you could stay put there to fish or kayak the day away. But the elegant courthouse and the homegrown shops on the town square merit an afternoon of unhurried exploration. From the camping area, cross the river and walk under U.S. 281 to the eastern end of the park, where an almost-hidden gate lets you into Bindseil City Park and downtown Blanco beyond. Join the lunch crowd at the Redbud Cafe, and then browse the bric-a-brac in Cranberry’s antique store. Marvel at the quilts in the Uptown Blanco Textile Studio before a visit to the consistently very good Old 300 BBQ. There’s usually music at the Redbud on weekend nights, and sometimes at Twin Sisters Dance Hall, a short drive south on 281. The Real Ale Brewery, a few blocks north of the square, offers tours on weekend afternoons, and its taproom is open Wednesday through Sunday. Or ask a designated driver to take you north toward Johnson City to visit the newly opened Andalusia Distillery, where you can enjoy whiskey tastings and cocktails. Multiuse sites
Pro tips: The sites in the western loop are a little quieter, being farther from the main road. Best are 20, 22, 24, and 28, set against a wooded slope. For breakfast visit Hacienda el Charro, close to the main park entrance, where the migas are perfection on a plate. Then hike the Pumphouse Trail to the limestone flats and dam at the park’s western end. Rent kayaks, canoes, and tubes at the main office.
Park Info
101 Park Road 23, Blanco; tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/blanco
Reservations
texas.reserveworld.com or (512) 389-8900
Entrance fee
Adult, $5 daily; Children (12 and under), free
Camping
From $20 nightly
Cedar Breaks Park, Lake Georgetown
32 miles north
Lake Georgetown on the North San Gabriel River is almost like Georgetown’s version of Barton Creek. With so much development popping up along State Highway 29 and Ronald Reagan Boulevard, it’s become a place for city folk to experience the countryside without suffering withdrawal, since there are two Starbucks and an H-E-B just minutes away. The park is one of several campgrounds around this huge reservoir. On the opposite bank, Jim Hogg has more multiuse sites, while Tejas Camp, Russell Park, and Sawyer Park offer a few primitive tent sites. To nonboaters, the area’s attraction is the superb hiking along the rugged shoreline, and of these local facilities we choose Cedar Breaks not only because the sites are mostly shaded, but also because of the trail that begins here, one of the best in the Austin area. Revel in far-reaching lake views as you make your way through the juniper woods to Crockett Garden Falls, where a pretty fern-covered grotto and old ranch buildings await. This trail is part of the 27-mile Good Water loop that circles the reservoir, passing tall bluffs, ancient middens, and natural springs. From Overlook Park by the dam you can walk down a steep path to Booty’s Road Park and on into downtown Georgetown, a route that is also perfect for an all-terrain bicycle. Multiuse sites (Photo by Charlie Llewellin)
Pro tips: Avoid the sites by the lake shore (15-33), as they are unshaded. The area just outside the park is blessed with several excellent mom-and-pop Mexican restaurants. Try the tacos al pastor at the Texaco at 1015 Leander Road.
Park Info
2100 Cedar Breaks Road, Georgetown
Reservations
recreation.gov or (877) 444-6777
Camping
$26 per site nightly (includes entrance fee)
Government Canyon State Natural Area
94 miles southwest
The sites here have been set up to make tent camping super easy. Each consists of a raised, gravel-covered bed so neatly tucked away in the cedar that you might imagine yourself in Japan or Northern California. Yet you’re only a few steps from convenient parking. Each site has a fire pit, picnic bench, and javelina-proof food storage. There are water spigots and warm restrooms, and a shower building is under construction. The camping area is in the flat “Frontcountry,” as the park has named it, and there are trailheads at the site for both the level Frontcountry paths and the extensive Backcountry system, which loops around wild and rugged canyons to reveal stunning views of the park and, in the distance, the city of San Antonio. You can hike or bike or run for more than 40 miles within the park. There’s much to discover: tall bluffs and green springs, dinosaur tracks, and fascinating relics dating from both Native American and rancher occupations. Because this is a state-designated natural area, preservation of the ecosystem is paramount. The land was initially set aside to secure the water supply for San Antonio. The savannah at the foot of the limestone hills is important to the ecological well-being of the Hill Country, because it’s along this line that water seeps down to recharge the Edwards Aquifer. Play your part by keeping the area pristine while you enjoy this spectacular park. Tent camping only
Pro tips: Open Friday through Monday only. Camping sites book quickly, especially in spring and fall, when the park is popular with church and scout groups. Pets (on lease) are only allowed in the Frontcountry. Trails are often closed after wet weather.
Park Info
12861 Galm Road, San Antonio; tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/government-canyon
Reservations
texas.reserveworld.com or (512) 389-8900
Entrance fee
Adult, $6 daily; Child (12 and under), free
Camping
From $18 nightly
Krause Springs
36 miles northwest
A trip to this beautiful, private 115-acre spot in Spicewood (less than an hour from downtown Austin) has been a Hill Country tradition for decades. There’s a smallish man-made pool and, below it, a delightful natural grotto with waterfalls and beaches. The grounds are always perfectly maintained. There’s a butterfly garden that resonates with peaceful sounds from huge wind chimes. The downside? The swimming area isn’t big and can fill up quickly, so having a campsite to retreat to is a smart way to enjoy the place without stressing. There are 24 RV sites and plenty of shaded (non-reservable) tent camping spots with the benefit of convenient parking. Opening time is 9 a.m., so before then campers get the pools to themselves. Bring tubes and a book, and don’t forget to get some barbecue from Opie’s in Spicewood on your way back home. Reservable RV sites with water and electricity, walk-in tent camping
Pro tips: No pets or credit card accepted. The annual Fourth of July fireworks show is a great alternative to the crowds at Auditorium Shores.
Park Info
404 Krause Spring Road, Spicewood; krausesprings.net
Reservations
(830) 693-4181
Entrance fee
Adult, $8 daily; Children 4-11 years, $5; Under 4, free
Camping
Adult, $15 nightly; Child, $10 nightly; RV sites, $15 nightly
Inks Lake State Park
67 miles northwest
Lovely little Inks Lake snuggles up to its big neighbor Lake Buchanan like a chihuahua nestling into the arms of a rancher driving his F-250, the dog’s pretty pink bow just-so. The rose-colored rock that rings the lake is gneiss, and it’s millions of years old. The exquisiteness of the park is best appreciated from the water, since the lake is the perfect size for family excursions in kayaks or canoes. The wooded shorelines and waterfowl-filled coves are easily reached from the put-in by the park store. Paddle across to Devil’s Waterhole, where Spring Creek flows into the lake. Low cliffs of veiny pink and gray line the narrow inlet, and the slopes above are dark green with oak and cedar. To jump from the high ledges into the cold water is a Central Texas rite of passage. Enjoy the pools and little waterfalls along the creek. Then leave the canoes and hike the trail to the heights for views all the way to the dam. The green and orange lichen growing on the rocks add flourish to the color palette that distinguishes this part of Texas from the rest. Despite its fairly remote location, Inks Lake almost always hums with activity. Expect to be surrounded by children and dogs other than your own, as well as the sound of music and the smell of grilling. Escape to the trails on the eastern side of Park Road 4, or to burgers and beers at Reverend Jim’s Dam Pub on State Highway 29. Multiuse sites, cabins, and primitive camping
Pro tips: Inks Lake often fills up. Weekends and cabins should be reserved several months in advance. Try to bag site 251 or 253, which feature what is practically a private headland close to Devil’s Waterhole. Canoe, kayak, and paddleboat rentals are available at the park store.
Park Info
3630 Park Road 4 West, Burnet; tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/inks-lake
Reservations
texas.reserveworld.com or (512) 389-8900
Entrance fee
Adults, $6 daily; Children (12 and under), free
Camping
From $11 nightly
Shaffer Bend Recreation Area
55 miles northwest
So you want wilderness? You want freedom? You want dominion? Try the Lower Colorado River Authority parks, little lost kingdoms that exude mystery and promise, where gravel tracks disappear into forgotten acres. In the ’90s there were all-night raves at these places, and at one party where Gibby Haynes was the DJ, I swear I witnessed a couple, dressed as King Arthur and Lady Guinevere, materialize out of the early morning river mist in a canoe and drift silently downstream. Shaffer Bend is one of these strange fiefdoms, more than 500 acres of cedar, cactus, and clumpy grassland at the end of CR 343-A, a road that is itself a sort of end of dreams. The track into the park winds past yucca and prickly pear and scraggly hackberry on its descent from the limestone hills to the untidy flats, where there are some 20 bare-bones sites scattered along the steep bank that drops to the sandy shoreline. The Colorado River is a hop, skip, and a jump away. Sleeping slabs of gray rock lie in the green water. The park is a wildlife preserve, and birds are everywhere: Watch cardinals and cedar waxwings flit from branch to branch. There are larger animals, too, like whitetail deer and feral hogs. For the convenience of riders, the LCRA has placed four equine pens at the group campsites (25 and 26)—the 8 miles of trails that traverse the park are open to horses and hikers. Multiuse sites (but no electricity or water)
Pro tips: Sites 12, 13, and 14 are slightly separate from the rest, with nice views of the river. Bring a fishing pole and your canoe. Entrance fee is cash only if you don’t have a reservation.
Park Info
706 County Road 343A, Marble Falls; lcra.org/parks/Pages/shaffer-bend.aspx
Reservations
lcraparks.reserveamerica.com or (855) 392-7638
Entrance fee
$5 daily
Camping
$10 nightly

Photo by Kenny Braun
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
95 miles west
Do you want starry skies to fill your starry eyes? Do you yearn to leave the world behind, but don’t want to spend eight hours driving to Big Bend? Camp at Enchanted Rock. A couple of nights spent next to the famous granite dome can more than satisfy the need for space around and above you. The park is on the International Dark-Sky Association’s list of places to best experience the night sky, and when the sun goes down the Milky Way sets the surrounding Hill Country aglow. The best seats for the show are at the Moss Lake or Walnut Springs primitive campgrounds, so eschew the unprepossessing drive-up camping area upfront and cart your gear around the Loop Trail to the western side of the mountain. The show begins at dusk, when the air begins to throb with the sound of cicadas and frogs. Shortly after the coyote band will sing to the rising moon, and on summer nights the pink granite rumbles as changing temperatures slowly crack off another layer. During the day, you should definitely trek to the dome’s top, but don’t miss out on the park’s other trails, especially Turkey Pass, which winds past skinny hoodoos (tent rocks) and huge chunks of granite. If you’re a climber, the primitive camps make a great base from which to explore the many routes up the western face of the rock. Tent camping, walk-in primitive sites
Pro tip: No open fires are allowed at the campsites, so remember to bring a portable stove.
Park Info
16710 Ranch Road 965, Fredericksburg; tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/enchanted-rock
Reservations
texas.reserveworld.com or (512) 389-8900
Entrance fee
Adult, $7 daily; Children (12 and under), free
Camping
From $14 nightly

Photo courtesy Texas Parks & Wildlife
Lake Bastrop South Shore Park
38 miles east
Goings-on in Austin (or Washington) don’t seem to matter much at Lake Bastrop, where it feels like LBJ could still be president, as he was when the LCRA built a dam on Spicer Creek to create a cooling pond for a new power plant. Piney thickets (spared by the big fire at the neighboring state park) surround this placid lake. The views are of dense green thickets on reed-lined banks. A low hum from the power plant is the sonic backdrop to the chucking and squabbling of coots and ducks. The lake is popular with local fishermen, as the LCRA keeps it well stocked with Florida bass, catfish, crappie, and perch. Try your luck at a pier, or rent a canoe and drift around the numerous shallow inlets. Of the two parks on Lake Bastrop, South Shore is the larger and has better camping and amenities. There are lakeside cabins, a playground, and a swimming area. The short Heron Trail loop goes from the campground around Lewis Point, and a sandy 4.5-mile track, great for biking as well as hiking, leads through the woods to the North Shore Park. Multiuse sites, cabins
Pro tips: Get a campsite with waterfront access (sites 11-18 or 34-36). Some are very close together—good for multifamily camping—but for privacy, choose No. 12.
Park Info
375 South Shore Road, Bastrop; lcra.org/parks/Pages/lake-bastrop-south-shore-park.aspx
Reservations
lcraparks.reserveamerica.com or (855) 392-7638
Entrance fee
Adults, $5 daily; Children (12 and under), free
Camping
From $22 nightly
12 Best Places to Camp in Texas
11. Tyler State Park

In the Rose Capital of America, a 64-acre lake is the centerpiece attraction of this popular state park in East Texas. The state park is one hundred miles east of Dallas. Other popular natural attractions include multi-use trails, massive trees, and several places to park an RV or pitch a tent. The park also features boat rentals to access the water.
With over 100 campsites, Tyler State Park offers a variety of options to spend the night. The state park features RV-exclusive campgrounds, as well as tent-only camping. All sites at Tyler State Park have access to restrooms with showers, and all are a short commute to the shoreline. Tyler State Park also features six cabins and nearly 30 screened shelters to spend the night.
Address: Tyler State Park Area 1 Bath House, 789 Park Road 16, Tyler, Texas
12. Dinosaur Valley State Park

Campers can walk in the footsteps of dinosaurs at this unique state park near Fort Worth. An hour drive southwest of the city, dinosaurs left their tracks in the limestone bed of the Paluxy River here. During the summer months, when the water is low, visitors can explore the dinosaur trackway and spend the night in the campground nearby.
Dinosaur Valley State Park offers 44 campsites with electricity, as well as 15 primitive sites. The state park also features two group campgrounds that accommodate up to 40 people. Half the primitive sites require a one- to three-mile hike to reach. Alongside the dinosaur tracks, campers also come to Dinosaur Valley to ride horses in the 100-acre South Primitive Area.
Address: 1629 Park Rd 59, Glen Rose, Texas
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Public Use Areas...
Great for Tent Camping, Swimming and More!
Choose from a wide variety of public use areas. Public lake areas are great for overnight tent camping, swimming, fishing, boat launching or just come for a day to have a picnic.
Public Use Areas are managed by the Brazos River Authority (BRA). The BRA does not take reservations for public tent camping sites. Sites are available on a first come, first served basis. There are no electric or water hook-ups at BRA campsites.
Click here to view a map of public use areas. - Please note - Sandy Beach is day use only during peak season - mid-May - mid- September.
Click here to view the BRA website.
BRA Public Use Area Rules
- Bring your own charcoal or camp fuel. Cutting trees is not allowed. Firewood bundles area available at local convenience stores.
- Campers who wish to use areas for more than one week shall obtain permission from the BRA.
- Keep your pets on a leash at all times - for your pet's safety and the safety of all visitors.
- Check Out Times: for Day Users - 10pm; for Campers - 12 noon.
BRA Area #1 – Scenic Cove - No fee.
3401 Scenic Point Road
Graford, Texas 76449
Located off Park Road 36, turn south on LaVilla Road. Approximately 30 campsites, boat ramp will accommodate all boat types, accessible at higher lake levels, courtesy boat dock, picnic areas with tables/shelters and grills, swimming area, and restrooms. No fee required. Open year-round.
BRA Area #2 – Downtown PK - No fee. NO WATER ACCESS.
1718 Park Road 36
Graford, Texas 76449
Located next to PK One-Stop on Park Road 36. Approximately 25 campsites, restrooms, no water access. No fee required. Open year-round.
BRA Area #3 - Boat Ramp
1775 FM 2951Graford, Texas 76449Boat ramp, handicap accessible restroom, courtesy dock, vehicle and boat trailer parking, free. Open year-round.
BRA Area #4 North – North D & D - fee during weekends/peak season.
2051 FM 2951
Graford, Texas 76449
Located on FM 2951, on north side of road 1-1/3 miles after junction with Park Road 36. Approximately 75 campsites, boat ramp will accommodate all boat types, accessible at higher lake levels, courtesy dock, picnic areas with tables/shelters and grills/fire pits, swimming area, restroom and shower facilities, (handicap accessible) and a new kids playground area. $3/person day use fee on weekends and holidays from mid-May to mid-September, children under 13 free. Tent camping fee is $10 per camp site per night. No day use or camp site fees on weekdays or during winter months. Open year-round.
BRA Area #4 South – South D & D - No fee.
2969 FM 2951
Graford, Texas 76449
Located off FM 2951, on south side of road, 1-1/3 miles after junction with Park Road 36. Approximately 50 campsites, boat ramp will accommodate all boat types, accessible at various lake levels, courtesy dock, picnic areas with tables, grills/fire pits, swimming area, fishing pier, restrooms (handicap accessible). No fee required. Open year-round.
BRA Area #5 – Bug Beach - No fee.
2760 Frontier Unit Road
Graford, Texas 76449
Located off FM 2951; take third paved road left after Public Use Area #4S. Approximately 100 campsites, boat ramp will accommodate all boat types, accessible at higher lake levels, courtesy dock, picnic areas with tables and grills/fire pits, swimming area, restrooms. No fee required. Open year-round.
BRA Area #6 – Sandy Beach - *ATTENTION - DAY USE ONLY - NO OVERNIGHT CAMPING at Sandy Beach location only during peak season - mid-May - mid-September.
2291 FM 2951
Graford, Texas 76449
Located at the west end of FM 2951. NO CAMPING AT SANDY BEACH - DAY USE ONLY during peak season - mid-May-mid-September boat ramp will accommodate all boat types, accessible at higher lake levels, courtesy dock, picnic areas with tables/shelter and grills/fire pits, swimming area, restrooms and shower facilities (handicap accessible) and a new kids playground area. $3/person day use fee on weekends and holidays from mid-May to mid-September, children under 13 free. No day use fees on weekdays or during winter months. Open year-round.
BRA Area #7 – Brazos River Area - No fee.
200 Red Bluff Road
Graford, Texas 76449
Located below the dam off Hwy 16 South. Small boat river accesses by bridge at Hwy 16. Approximately 10 campsites, picnic areas with tables and grills, restrooms. No fee required. Open year-round.
BRA Area # 8 - West Side Public Ramp - No fee.
5465 FM 1148
Graham, Texas 76450
Located at the end of FM 1148-west side PK lake. Approximately 5 campsites, boat ramp will accommodate all boat types, accessible at higher lake levels. No fee required. Open year-round.
PRIVATE Tent Camping Locations
Private camping areas are individually owned and operated. Reservations are required for private camping areas. Call for availability and rate information.
Possum Kingdom State Park
The Possum Kingdom State Park also offers tent camping sites. The State Park does take reservations - for more info and to make online reservations, click here. Please note, the State Park is located approximately 45 minutes from the BRA Public Use tent camping areas.
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Cibola National Forest and Grasslands
Near Pampa, Texas
The Lake McClellan UTV/ATV Area Trailhead is located outside of the Lake McClellan Campground. This multiple-use trail system is approximately 10 miles in length with a difficulty rating of light to moderate. Passes are per (1) Off Highway Vehicle (OHV). You may print the pass and keep it with t...
Russell
Georgetown Lake
Near Georgetown, Texas
Russell Park is one of four parks at Lake Georgetown operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It sits on the north side of Lake Georgetown in the Texas Hill Country, approximately 8 miles west of Georgetown, TX, and 25 miles north from Austin, TX. The park consists of an Oak/Ash Juniper Forest ...
Sam Houston Multiple-Use Trail
National Forests and Grasslands in Texas
Near Montgomery, Texas
The Sam Houston National Forest offers 85 miles of multiple-use trails designated and developed for hiking, biking, horses, and registered Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs). Offering a variety of unique riding conditions, the multiple-use trail in the Sam Houston is the only trail open to OHVs in the Nati...
Taylor Park
Granger Lake
Near Taylor, Texas
Taylor Park is located in the gently rolling hills of the Texas Blackland Prairie. In the Spring it offers and exceptional array of wildflowers that blanket the landscape. Taylor Park is one of four parks on Granger Lake. A day-use pass will need to be purchased per vehicle and will be valid at a...
Temple'S Lake Park
Belton Lake
Near Belton, Texas
Temple's Lake Park is a day use park open March 1 - September 30. The Park is open from 8:00 am to 8:30 pm. During the winter, October 1 - February 28, one boat ramp and fishing area remain open. It is a day-use facility with over 60 picnic sites and one reservable group area on Belton Lake. The l...
Willis Creek
Granger Lake
Near Granger, Texas
Willis Creek Park is located in the gently rolling hills of the Texas Blackland Prairie. In the Spring it offers and exceptional array of wildflowers that blanket the landscape. Willis Creek Park is one of four parks on Granger Lake. A day-use pass will need to be purchased per vehicle and will b...
Wilson H. Fox
Granger Lake
Near Taylor, Texas
Wilson H. Fox Park is located in the gently rolling hills of the Texas Blackland Prairie. In the Spring it offers and exceptional array of wildflowers that blanket the landscape. Wilson H. Fox Park is one of four parks on Granger Lake. A day-use pass will need to be purchased per vehicle and will...
Airport Beach Shelter
Waco Lake
Near Waco, Texas
Airport Beach Shelter, located on one of Waco Lake's sandy beaches, is ideal for families and friends to enjoy picnicking, sightseeing and water activities, all while staying within the Waco city limits.The accessible shelter fits 110 guests, and a picnic area with grills and tables makes the park i...
Airport Park
Waco Lake
Near Waco, Texas
The year-round campground at Airport Park is perfectly located between Waco Lake and the Waco Airport. Campers can look south and view the pristine waters of the lake, or look north and watch airplanes take off and land.Airport Park is on the northern banks of Waco Lake, near the dam. The lake is pr...
Alley Creek Camp
Lake O' The Pines
Near Avinger, Texas
Alley Creek Campground is situated along the banks of Lake O' the Pines in the Ark-La-Tex portion of the Pineywoods of east Texas near the states of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. Gate House Hours: 10am-6pm Monday through Saturday, 12pm-6pm Sunday Boating, fishing, water sports, and wildlif...
Bear Creek
Benbrook Lake
Near Fort Worth, Texas
Bear Creek Campground is on the south side of Benbrook Lake in north central Texas, accessible from Ben Day Murrin Road. Individual & group camping, along with boat launching, is available.Fort Worth’s renowned Cultural & Museum District, Stockyards National Historic District, Botanical Gardens, ...
Belton Lakeview Park
Belton Lake
Near Belton, Texas
Belton Lakeview Park has two reservable group day-use areas along the lower shore of Belton Lake, providing some of the best fishing and boating in Central Texas. The facility is perched on a bluff overlooking Belton Lake and Dam, a year-round scenic location for group picnics and large gathering...
Bluffview Park
Steinhagen Lake
Near Jasper, Texas
Bluffview Park is located on the southwest side of B.A. Steinhagen Lake, in Town Bluff, Texas. The lake provides a great getaway for fishing, boating, picnicking, camping and birding.Bluffview Park is a year-round day-use area that offers one large group picnic shelter with electricity and water. Nu...
Boles Field Campground
National Forests and Grasslands in Texas
Near Hemphill, Texas
Boles Field is located in the northern portion of Sabine National Forest in eastern Texas, near the border of Louisiana. The area centers around a cemetery for fox hounds established at the turn of the century, and some of the world's most well-known hunting dogs are buried here. With the Toledo Be...
Boykin Springs Recreation Area
National Forests and Grasslands in Texas
Near Jasper, Texas
Located on Boykin Springs Lake in Angelina National Forest, this recreation area offers a little of everything, including camping, hiking, fishing, picnicking and relaxing in nature. It is situated in eastern Texas near the Louisiana border. The facility has both a campground and day-use area. T...
Brushy Creek
Lake O' The Pines
Near Jefferson, Texas
Brushy Creek Campground is situated along the banks of Lake O' the Pines in the Ark-La-Tex portion of the Pineywoods of east Texas near the states of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. Gate House Hours: 10am-6pm Monday through Saturday, 12pm-6pm Sunday Boating, fishing, water sports, and wildli...
Brushy Creek Day Use
Lake O' The Pines
Near Jefferson, Texas
Brushy Creek Day Use Area is situated along the banks of Lake O' the Pines in the Ark-La-Tex portion of the Pineywoods of east Texas near the states of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.Other historic and tourist attractions are nearby in the towns of Jefferson and Marshall, and Texas Wildflower Tra...
Buckhorn Creek
Lake O' The Pines
Near Jefferson, Texas
Buckhorn Creek Campground is situated along the banks of Lake O' the Pines in the Ark-La-Tex portion of the Pineywoods of east Texas near the states of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. Gate House Hours: 10am-6pm Monday through Saturday, 12pm-6pm Sunday. Lake O' the Pines includes about 18,700 a...
Bardwell Lake
US Army Corps of Engineers
Near Ennis, Texas
Bardwell Lake is located in the Blackland Prairie region of southwestern Ellis County. Built in 1965 for flood control by the US Army Corps of Engineers, Bardwell Lake is located two miles southwest of Ennis off of State Highway 34. The US Army Corps of Engineers offers a wide variety of recreatio...
Belton Lake
US Army Corps of Engineers
Near Belton, Texas
Historical sites include the old "Charter Oak" on the Leon River, near the City of Belton, and the Stage Coach Inn in nearby Salado. Tour Miller Springs Nature Area located below Belton Dam. The nature area includes a hiking trail along the Leon River, a restored historic bridge, and several wildlif...
Benbrook Lake
US Army Corps of Engineers
Near Fort Worth, Texas
Benbrook Lake is located in the scenic open countryside of rolling hills and prairie meadows southwest of Fort Worth, Texas. Conveniently accessible from the Fort Worth / Dallas metroplex, the lake is only 2.5 miles (4 km) south of Interstate Highway 20 on US Highway 377. Picnicking, camping, fish...
Big Bend Backcountry Camping
Big Bend National Park
Near Big Bend National Park, Texas
Big Bend's vast undeveloped areas provide excellent opportunities for backcountry experiences if you seek solitude, wilderness, and adventure! The backcountry sites listed here are primitive backcountry road campsites and primitive backpacking sites in the Chisos Mountains. All are designated sites...
Cagle Recreation Area
National Forests and Grasslands in Texas
Near New Waverly, Texas
Cagle Recreation Area is a popular campground and day-use area that sits along the shoreline of Lake Conroe on the west fork of the San Jacinto River, just 1 hour north of Houston, Texas. The area offers great camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, birding and water sports year-round.Cagle is nestled am...
Cedar Breaks Park
Georgetown Lake
Near Georgetown, Texas
Cedar Breaks Park sits on the south side of Georgetown Lake in the Hill Country of Texas, about 25 miles north of Austin.Lake Georgetown is a reservoir on the north fork of the San Gabriel River in central Texas. The dam was completed in 1979 to provide flood control and water supply for the nearby ...
Cedar Ridge (TX)
Belton Lake
Near Temple, Texas
Cedar Ridge Park Campground is located at Belton Lake, which provides some of the best fishing, camping and boating in Central Texas. This year-round campground accommodates both tents and RVs and has several sites with screened shelters for those who do not have camping equipment. The facility p...
Cedron Creek
Whitney Lake
Near Morgan, Texas
Cedron Creek Campground is located on Whitney Lake on the main channel of the Brazos River in Central Texas. The majority of campsites in Cedron Creek are 30 amp electric hook ups with water and 10 sites have water and 50 amp electric hook ups. Each site has a stand up BBQ cooker or a ground cooker...
Chisos Basin (Big Bend)
Big Bend National Park
Near Big Bend National Park, Texas
Chisos Basin Campground, perched high in the rugged Chisos Mountains, is one of the most sought-after campgrounds in Big Bend National Park. At an altitude of 5,400 ft., the campground is surrounded on all sides by tall, rocky cliffs and is conveniently located near some of the park's most spectacul...
Chisos Basin Group Campground
Big Bend National Park
Near Big Bend National Park, Texas
Chisos Basin Group Campground, situated high in the rugged Chisos Mountains, is one of the most sought-after campgrounds in Big Bend National Park. It has seven group camping sites available for groups of nine to 20 people (size is site-dependent). At an altitude of 5,400 ft., the campground is surr...
Clear Lake (TX)
Lavon Lake
Near Princeton, Texas
Clear Lake Campground has a prime location on the shores of Lavon Lake. It is the only shaded campground at the lake, and provides a quiet space for anglers, bird watchers and photographers. The park is just northeast of Dallas, Texas, and just east of the Southfork Ranch, where the hit TV serie...
Clear Spring
Wright Patman Lake
Near Texarkana, Texas
Clear Spring Park sits along the shore of 30,000-acre Wright Patman Lake within the piney woods of northeast Texas. The campground offers full services to campers. With a boat ramp, playground and swimming area, Clear Spring is sure to provide outdoor fun for families, boaters, anglers and hunters a...

Public Use Areas.
Great for Tent Camping, Swimming and More!
Choose from a wide variety of public use areas. Public lake areas are great for overnight tent camping, swimming, fishing, boat launching or just come for a day to have a picnic.
Public Use Areas are managed by the Brazos River Authority (BRA). The BRA does not take reservations for public camping north texas camping sites. Sites are available on a first come, first served basis. There are no electric or water hook-ups at BRA five nights at freddys shirts here to view a map of public use areas. - Please note - Sandy Beach is day use only during peak season - mid-May - mid- September.
Click here to view the BRA website.
BRA Public Use Area Rules
- Bring your own charcoal or camp fuel. Cutting trees is not allowed. Firewood bundles area available at local convenience stores.
- Campers who wish to use areas for more than one week shall obtain permission from the BRA.
- Keep your pets on a leash at all times - for your pet's safety and the safety of all visitors.
- Check Out Times: for Day Users - 10pm; for Campers - 12 noon.
BRA Area #1 – Scenic Cove - No fee.
3401 Scenic Point Road
Graford, Texas 76449
Located off Park Road 36, turn south on LaVilla Road. Approximately 30 campsites, boat ramp will accommodate all boat types, accessible at higher lake levels, courtesy boat dock, picnic areas with armstrong bank reviews and grills, swimming area, and restrooms. No fee required. Open year-round.
BRA Area #2 – Downtown PK - No fee. NO WATER ACCESS.
1718 Park Road 36
Graford, Texas 76449
Located next to PK One-Stop on Park Road 36. Approximately 25 campsites, restrooms, no water access. No fee required. Open year-round.
BRA Area #3 - Boat Ramp
1775 FM 2951Graford, Texas 76449Boat ramp, handicap accessible restroom, courtesy dock, vehicle and boat trailer parking, free. Open year-round.
BRA Area #4 North – North D & Associated bank checking account - fee during weekends/peak season.
2051 FM 2951
Graford, Texas 76449
Located on FM 2951, on camping north texas side of road 1-1/3 miles after junction with Park Road 36. Approximately 75 campsites, boat ramp will accommodate all boat types, accessible at higher lake levels, courtesy dock, camping north texas areas with tables/shelters and grills/fire pits, swimming area, restroom and shower facilities, (handicap accessible) and a new kids playground area. $3/person day use fee on weekends and holidays from mid-May to mid-September, children under 13 free. Tent camping fee is $10 per camp site per night. No day use or camp site fees on weekdays or during winter months. Open year-round.
BRA Area #4 South – South D & D - No fee.
2969 FM 2951
Graford, Texas 76449
Located off FM 2951, on south side of road, 1-1/3 miles after junction with Park Road 36. Approximately 50 campsites, boat ramp will accommodate all boat types, accessible at various lake levels, courtesy dock, picnic areas with tables, grills/fire pits, swimming area, fishing pier, restrooms (handicap accessible). No fee required. Open year-round.
BRA Area #5 – Bug Beach - No fee.
2760 Frontier Unit Road
Graford, Texas 76449
Located off FM 2951; take third paved road left after Public Use Area #4S. Approximately 100 campsites, boat ramp will accommodate all boat types, accessible at higher lake levels, courtesy dock, picnic areas with tables and grills/fire pits, swimming area, restrooms. No fee required. Open year-round.
BRA Area #6 – Sandy Beach - *ATTENTION - DAY USE ONLY - NO OVERNIGHT CAMPING at Sandy Beach location only during peak season - mid-May - mid-September.
2291 FM 2951
Graford, Texas 76449
Located at the west end of FM 2951. NO CAMPING AT SANDY BEACH - DAY USE ONLY during peak season - mid-May-mid-September boat ramp will accommodate all boat types, accessible at higher lake levels, courtesy dock, picnic areas with tables/shelter and grills/fire pits, swimming area, restrooms and shower facilities (handicap accessible) and a new kids playground area. $3/person day use fee on weekends and holidays from mid-May to mid-September, children under 13 free. No day use fees on weekdays or during winter months. Open year-round.
BRA Area #7 – Brazos River Area - No fee.
200 Red Bluff Road
Graford, Texas 76449
Located below the dam off Hwy 16 South. Small boat river accesses by bridge at Hwy 16. Approximately 10 campsites, picnic areas with tables and grills, restrooms. No fee required. Open year-round.
BRA Area # 8 - West Side Public Ramp - No fee.
5465 FM 1148
Graham, Texas 76450
Located at the end of FM 1148-west side PK lake. Approximately 5 campsites, boat ramp will accommodate all boat types, accessible at higher lake levels. No fee required. Open year-round.
PRIVATE Tent Camping Locations
Private camping areas are individually owned and operated. Reservations are required for private camping areas. Call for availability and rate information.
Possum Kingdom State Park
The Possum Kingdom State Park also offers tent camping sites. The State Park does take reservations - for more info and platinum mastercard benefits capital one make online reservations, click here. Please note, the State Park is located approximately 45 minutes from the BRA Public Use tent camping areas.
Love North Texas Camping north texas Escapes. My daughter had their birthday party there. We rented a cabin and the kids had a blast. So many activities they never got bored.
– Melanie B.
Ah, fall. It’s definitely prime camping weather. And whether your family prefers tenting, RV stops or cabins, there’s no shortage numero de amazon usa campgrounds and state parks in and around the Metroplex. So get the family together (be aware that many sites aren’t allowing groups larger than 10 people) and gather your supplies (including masks—state parks are asking visitors to wear face coverings inside state buildings and camping north texas. Then venture into Texas’ great outdoors.
Loyd Park // Grand Prairie
Where Joe Pool Lake, 3401 Ragland Road
What to know Covering some 791 acres of native Texas landscape, Loyd Park is centrally located in DFW. With 221 campsites, running water, concrete pads, picnic pavilions, charcoal grills and fire rings, your family will have the space and amenities for a great visit. If tents and RVs don’t light your (camp)fire, cabins are available for rental
Cost Vehicles on the premises cost $15 per day for up to six people; additional people are $2 each. Children 5 and under are free. Cabin prices vary.
Willow Grove Park // Lake Dallas
Where Lake Lewisville, 212 Main St.
What to know Make a quick and cozy getaway to the shores of Lake Lewisville at Willow Grove Park. During your stay, your family can enjoy fishing (although the fishing pier is currently closed), the multi-use trail, playground, volleyball court and fire rings. The 15 RV sites have hookups for water and electricity; primitive sites are first come, first served and do not include water and electric hookups. Restrooms are on-site.
Cost Parking passes are free for Lake Dallas residents; daily parking passes are camping north texas for nonresidents.
Murrell Park // Flower Mound
Where Lake Grapevine, 880 Simmons Road
What to know Camp out on the bluffs of Lake Grapevine’s north shore at Murrell Park. The picnic areas, boat ramp, hike-bike trails and fishing areas make this a great place for family time. There are plenty of campsites with covered picnic areas and fire pits; most sites are heavily shaded. All sites are non-electric. If campfire cooking isn’t your thing, make the short drive or walk to Twin Coves Marina and Little Pete’s Restaurant.
Cost $10 a night per campsite.
Cedar Hill State Park // Cedar Hill
Where Joe Pool Lake, 1570 W. FM 1382
What to know Bring your family to not just camp but also hike, bike, picnic, geocache and nature-watch on the shores of Joe Pool Lake. The DORBA (Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association) Trail crosses 1,200 acres and police chase edmond ok open to cyclists and hikers alike. If your family is hooked on fishing, the 7,500-acre lake is perfect for reeling in largemouth black bass, crappie and catfish. The park’s 350 developed campsites have water and electricity access, while 150 have sewer hookups too. Several sites are ADA-accessible. You can also pitch a tent at a primitive campsite if trails are open.
Cost $5 daily for age 13 and older for overnight usage; children age 12 and younger are free. Reserve passes online or by phone before you visit. Are eggs good for you to eat everyday prices vary.
Ray Roberts Lake State Park // Pilot Point
Where 100 PW 4137 (enter from FM 455)
What to know Looking to get out of the house and escape the bustle of the Metroplex? Your family will stay busy with all Ray Roberts Lake State Park has to offer—from geocaching, backpacking and hiking to camping north texas in the lake or kids fishing pond. If relaxation is on your want-to-do list, the park offers great spots to nature-watch and decompress. Set up at one of the campsites or book a stay at the Lone Star Lodge.
Cost $7 daily for age 13 and older; children 12 and younger are free. Reserve passes online or by phone prior to visiting. Campsite prices vary.
Dinosaur Valley State Park // Glen Rose
Where 1629 Park Road 59
What to know Take a trip about an hour southwest and 113 million years back in time at Dinosaur Valley State Park. The real dinosaur tracks are a huge draw, and the hilly, hardscrabble limestone terrain makes for an interesting mix of plant life and wildlife. With group camps, primitive campsites (walk-in and hike-in) and campsites with electricity, you have options for your Glen Rose adventure. Saddle up: There are also equestrian offerings, including assisted trail rides for children ages 3–14.
Cost $7 daily for age 13 and older; children 12 and younger are free. Reserve your passes online or by phone ahead of time. Campsite prices vary.
Cleburne State Park // Cleburne
Where Cedar Lake, 5800 Park Road 21
What to know Enjoy a peaceful getaway just 30 minutes southwest of Fort Worth at Cleburne State Park, where your family can explore nearly 13 miles of trails on foot, set up camp, look for geocaches and relax in nature. Cast a line at the (ADA-accessible) covered fishing pier—fishing gear is available for loan, and a license isn’t necessary there—or, when the weather is warmer, take a dip in the 116-acre clear blue lake. All campsites have water and electricity, while some also have sewer hookups. You can also reserve a screened shelter or cabin for the family. Something to remember next spring: This is a great spot for bluebonnets.
Cost $5 daily for age 13 and older; children under 12 are free. To guarantee entrance, reserve passes online or call ahead. Campsite prices vary.
Hickory Creek Campground // Hickory Creek
Where Lake Lewisville, 1801 N. Mill St.
What to know Interested in camping but can’t give up your hot shower? Hickory Creek could be the place for you. The showers are among the amenities at this large campground; you can also enjoy fishing, boating and other watercraft activities, golfing and horseback riding, There are 121 campsites with electric hookups. Primitive, walk-in sites aren’t available right now.
Cost $28–$30 a night for campsites with water and electrical hookups
Photo courtesy of Texas Parks & Wildlife.
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About This Park
Operation Dates: Jan 01 to Dec 31
Office Hours: In Season: 8am-10pm Daily; Off Season: 8am-8pm Daily
Located 15 minutes south of downtown Fort Worth and 40 minutes southwest of Dallas. Cabin styles include Premium Camping north texas (some with jacuzzi-style tub & fireplace). Also 1 & 2 bedroom Family Cabins, which accommodate larger families. Family Cabins have a kitchen with full-size fridge, and either a stove or cook-top. There are 150+ RV sites with full hookups and large concrete pad. Primitive campsites are also available.
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Property Types Include:
1 & 2 Bedroom Family Cabins
Homestead Cabin
Premium 1 & 2 Bed Cabin
Rustic 1 & 2 Bed Cabin
Standard pull through site
Premium pull through site
Back in site
Primitive Campsites
Some lodging is pet friendly with a $25/day added fee
Call for pet policy and approval before booking
All campers are charged a resort fee of $12.00/night per person.
Children 2 and under are free.
For deposit and cancellation information please visit our website.
All major credit cards accepted.
Visit our website for complete details!
EXCELLENCE AWARD; Texas Campground Association 2009 "Award of Excellence for Best Accommodations"
Reader's Digest - Best Texas RV Campground 2018
Leisure Systems, Inc. (LSI) - Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts;
Camp-Resort of the Year 2016;
Facility of the Year 2013, 2011;
Operator of the Year 2013;
Entrepreneur of the Year 2012, 2011, 2016;
Jim Webb Spirit Award 2016;
Website of the Year 2017;
Pinnacle Award 2011-2019;
Outstanding Customer Service 2011, 2016;
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Dogs of non-aggressive breeds are allowed at our resort and we request they be 25 lbs or less. Our guests with 4-legs must be accompanied by at least one 2-legged friend. Please keep your pets on a leash at all times. Contact the reservations office for pet policy specifics prior to booking.
See our website under "Special Deals."
Must be 21 to make a reservation.
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Water Fun
- Fishing
- Outdoor Pool
- Splash ground
Attraction
- Archery Tag
- Fire Truck Rides
- Gem Natural home remedies for gout attack Pad
- Laser Tag
- Maze
- Petting Zoo
- Wagon Rides
Outdoor Game
- Basketball Court
- Gaga Ball
- Horseshoes
- Tetherball
- Volleyball Court
Modern Convenience
- Golf Cart Rentals
- Party/Rental Room
- Pavilion
- Snack Shop
- Theater
- Wi-Fi
Miscellaneous
- Dog Park
- Game room/Arcade
- Hiking/Walking Trails
- Nature Trails
Address
2301 S. Burleson Blvd. Burleson, TX 76028 US
Google Map Directions
Located on the southern edge of Fort Worth. Take 1-35W to Exit 32 (Bethesda Road). Take the East side service road six-tenths of a mile North and turn in at the big Austin stone entrance.
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Have had the privilege of staying here twice in the past couple of months. The facilities and cabins are awesome, but the Managers and staff there are absolutely AMAZING! You are treated like family as soon as you camping north texas. What a warm, fun, and welcoming team.
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