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Enjoy the Wild Outdoors at Camp Texas
Texas 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. Enchanted Rock 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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