Garner State Park
Concan, TX
Frio River swimming hole in the Hill Country. Jukebox tradition and tubing.
Davis Mountains State Park
Fort Davis, TX
Sky island in the Chihuahuan Desert. Cool mountain air and dark skies.
Rio Grande Village - Big Bend NP
Big Bend, TX
Riverside camping in Big Bend with Cottonwood trees shading sites. Hot springs nearby.
Padre Island National Seashore
Corpus Christi, TX
Longest undeveloped barrier island in the world. Beach driving and kiteboarding.
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Fredericksburg, TX
Iconic pink granite dome rising 425 feet. Rock climbing, stargazing, and Hill Country beauty.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Canyon, TX
Texass grand canyon with red cliff walls rising 800 feet. Lighthouse Trail available.
Brazos Bend State Park
Needville, TX
Alligator capital of Texas. Bayous, swamps, and George Observatory for stargazing.
Guadalupe River State Park
Spring Branch, TX
Hill Country river camping with tubing, trout fishing, and limestone bluffs.
Big Bend BLM Dispersed
Marathon, TX
BLM land north of Big Bend NP. Free desert camping under the darkest skies in Texas.