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Camping in Texas
2,501 places to camp in Texas: 168 national forest and federal campgrounds, 5 state park campgrounds, 54 free dispersed and primitive spots, 2,274 private campgrounds and RV parks. The best camping months are Mar–May & Oct–Nov, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In May expect highs near 85°F and lows near 63°F.
Best areas to camp
- Around Denton156 camps in the area within 25 miles
- Around Corpus Christi147 camps in the area within 25 miles
- Around Briar83 camps in the area within 25 miles
- Around Midland82 camps in the area within 25 miles
- Around Georgetown82 camps in the area within 25 miles
Questions
When is the best time to camp in Texas?
The best camping months are Mar–May & Oct–Nov, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In May expect highs near 85°F and lows near 63°F.
Is there free camping in Texas?
Yes: 71 free or dispersed spots, mostly on national forest and BLM land.
Will I have cell signal camping in Texas?
At about 97% of camps, at least one carrier has 4G or better (FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous). Plan for no signal on trails.
Where are the darkest skies for camping in Texas?
209 camps sit under the darkest skies (class 1–2). See the stargazing page.
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Open Texas in Find campsThis week's picks
A different handful each week. Tap a camp to see it from above, check the weather and plan the drive.
Lofers Bend EastFederal campground · Reservable · 558 ft · Cell signalLofers Bend East Campground is located on Whitney Lake on the Brazos River in Central Texas. This campground has 66 campsites and six of which that are "water only" sites and the remaining…
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LoveFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalLove Park is on the southeastern shore of Bardwell Lake, less than an hour south of the Dallas-Fort Worth area in north-central Texas.
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Malden Lake CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalMalden Lake Campground is situated on the shore of 30,000-acre Wright Patman Lake within the piney woods of northeast Texas. This facility offers year-round enjoyment of outdoor activities…
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Rocky Creek (Somerville Lake)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalRocky Creek Park is located at Somerville Lake near Somerville, Texas. The lake offers various types of recreation such as camping, fishing, boating, swimming, nature trails and much more…
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Ratcliff Lake Recreation AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalRatcliff Lake Recreation Area was built in 1936 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It surrounds a picturesque 45-acre lake that was once a log pond and a source of water for the Central…
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Cottonwood (Big Bend, Tx)Federal campground · Reservable · No cell signalCottonwood Campground is a quiet desert oasis in the southwestern corner of Big Bend National Park. Conveniently located between the Castolon Historic District, the scenic Santa Elena…
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Sanders CoveFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalSanders Cove Campground is on the banks of Pat Mayse Lake in the Red River Basin in Lamar County, Texas. Easy access to developed park areas has made the lake a haven for families who enjoy…
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Kimball Bend ParkFederal campground · Reservable · 558 ft · Cell signalKimball Bend Campground is located on Whitney Lake off the main channel of the Brazos River in Central Texas. The campground offers thirty four 50 amp campsites.
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Free camping in Texas
71 spots cost nothing: dispersed sites on national forest and BLM land and free campgrounds. Most have no water or toilets, and stays are usually limited to 14 days.