Camping near hiking trails in Texas
84 camps in Texas within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking. 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.
Trails with the most camps nearby
| Trail | Length | Camps nearby | Closest camp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Star | 97.0 mi | 18 | Phelps Trail Camp · 0.0 mi |
| Little Lake Creek | 18.5 mi | 6 | Caney Creek Trail Camp · 0.0 mi |
| Four C (4C'S) | 20.0 mi | 5 | Pond Camp · 0.0 mi |
| North Wilderness | 14.3 mi | 3 | Little Lake Creek Wilderness Camp · 0.8 mi |
| Cagle North | 1.3 mi | 3 | Cagle Recreation Area: 877-444-6777 · 0.1 mi |
| Pole Creek | 1.3 mi | 3 | Pole Creek Trail Camp · 0.0 mi |
| Sand Branch | 0.7 mi | 3 | Sand Branch Trail Camp · 0.1 mi |
| Duck Pond Trail | 0.6 mi | 3 | Cagle Recreation Area · 0.0 mi |
| Four Notch | 5.1 mi | 2 | Four Notch Hunter Camp · 0.3 mi |
| Sawmill Hiking | 2.4 mi | 2 | Boykin Springs: (936) 897-1068 · 0.1 mi |
Best areas for hiking
- Around Conroe23 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Crockett6 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Denton6 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Brenham5 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Waco5 camps for hiking within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Texas are good for hiking?
84 camps within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking; 17 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
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.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 63% also offer boating & paddling, 58% also offer fishing, 31% also offer swimming.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open hiking in TexasThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Murrell ParkFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalMurrell Park offers day use facilities, boat ramp access and primitive camping on scenic Grapevine Lake, in the middle of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in Texas.
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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.
View camp →- Ragtown: (409) 625-1940Federal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Ragtown is located on the Texas shore of Toledo Bend Reservoir and is maintained and operated by the Sabine River Authority of Texas. Completed in 1975, this area is nestled high on a bluff…
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Ratcliff Lake Recreation AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal · Hiking trail at campRatcliff 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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TaylorFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalTaylor Campground, on the banks of Granger Lake, is an excellent lakeside destination for families of all ages.
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Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, Tx)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalChisos Basin Campground, perched high in the rugged Chisos Mountains, is the most sought-after campground in Big Bend National Park. At an altitude of 5,400 ft. (1646 m), the campground is…
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Boykin Springs PavilionFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.5 miLocated 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…
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North Holiday ParkFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalHoliday Park dayuse area (North Holiday Park) is on the west side of Benbrook Lake in north central Texas, accessible from US Hwy 377. Picnicking, hiking & horeseback trails, boat launch…
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Free camps for hiking
- Boykin Springs: (936) 897-1068Dispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.1 mi
Boykin Springs Recreation Area offers camping, hiking, fishing, picnicking or just getting in touch with nature. A picnic shelter accommodating up to 74 people is available by reservation.…
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