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| Enjoy the Wild Outdoors at Camp TexasTexas provides campers with a large variety of ways to spend time outdoors. There are a number of excellent spots to pitch a tent and spend the night under the stars - whether you want to visit a state park, national park, or a sandy stretch of beach and a natural reserve. Here are some places to start: 1. Big Bend National Park Big Bend offers a variety of outdoor recreational activities such as backpacking, mountain biking, fishing, boating, hiking, nature watching, and camping. There are three campgrounds here - all at an elevation of 1,800 feet or higher. Although there are a number of sites within each of these campgrounds, they fill fast and reservations are required. 2. Big Thicket National Preserve Big Thicket National Preserve covers around 100,000 acres and was the first such preserve in the United States. It is home to a diverse group of plants and animals, and wiile camping is allowed, there are no prepared campsites in the Big Thicket, so be prepared to make your own. 3. Enchanted Rock Natural Area Located just north of Fredericksburg in the Texas Hill Country, Enchanted Rock is one of the largest natural rock formations in the United States. It's dome rises 425 feet above the ground (1825 feet above sea level) and is a designated National Natural Landmark. EnchantedRock is also part of the Texas State Parks System and has walk-in sites with tent pads and water available. 4. Padre Island National Seashore The Padre Island National Seashore stretches from Corpus Christi south some 75 miles to the Port Mansfield Cut. It offers some of the most remote seashore to be found anywhere. Semi-primitive campsites are available at Malaquite Beach and provide toilets, rinse-only showers, and picnic tables. Primitive camping with no facilities is available at both North and South Beach. 5. Hueco Tanks State Historic Site If you want a variety of outdoor activities, Hueco is your place. It is most known for its camping and rock climbing. However, one of the biggest draws to this historic site are the prehistoric pictographs that dot the cave walls there. Visitors and campers must make reservations at least two days prior to visiting. Pictograph tours are also available by advanced request. 
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