The sheer grand scale of the state of Texas draws visitors to its many natural and scenic landscapes. Summer in Texas brings many to cool off while rafting the rivers of the Hill Country whereas fall finds the focus shifting to western parts of the state where canyons and desert beckon climbers and hikers to challenge majestic heights. Snowbirds flock to the coastal areas in winter for birding and fishing in the temperate climate. Wildflowers dazzle visitors with their springtime splendor, which finds cyclists and campers in the countryside, relishing the big blue skies of Texas.
National Park Camping
Big Bend National Park draws campers from around the nation and globe to revel in its endless panorama of beauty. Camping facilities accommodate boaters, backpackers, equestrians, and cyclists, and RV hookups are available. Big Bend invites exploration of its canyons, rivers, geologic formations, and wildlife by hikers, climbers, and nature enthusiasts of all types.
State Parks
McKinney Falls State Park invites campers to relish hiking through scenic landscapes and historical sites near Austin, Texas. Park facilities offer 84 campsites and screened shelters with water and electricity. Campers enjoy hiking and birdwatching along three and a half miles of hiking trails and four miles of multi-use trails open to mountain bikes. An interpretive center with exhibit and audiovisual rooms complements an interpretive hiking trail.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park, renowned for the breathtaking canyon views that surround the scenic park, nestles in the Texas Panhandle. Campers enjoy facilities for equestrian, primitive, and tent camping, hiking, and mountain biking along with the annual Palo Duro Trail Run. Facilities include restrooms, showers, RV sites, and historic stone cabins. Each summer an outdoor production entertains guests with a musical drama concerning Texas history.
Lakeside County Park
Scenic panoramas of the Lake Travis basin charm campers at Mansfield Dam Park. Along with primitive campsites, the park has excellent facilities for scuba diving, swimming, and boating. Facilities include dive stairs and ADA lift, protected swim cove, large boat ramp, restrooms, covered shelters, and hiking trails.
Texas Coast Camping
If you love walking the beach, fishing, boating, and birdwatching, Port Isabel Park Center might be for you. Near several Texas wildlife refuges, noted for a wide variety of domestic and migratory birds, this quiet location features waterfront sites. Facilities for campers accommodate tents and RV sites with cable and Wi-Fi and include a pool, recreation room, and laundry facilities.
Rafting RV Resort
Rio Raft and Resort offers RV sites with full hookups overlooking the Guadalupe River. With river views of the Guadalupe River, fully furnished cottages have kitchen, cable TV, and a private deck with a picnic table. Rio has 24-hour on-site camp hosts and prides itself on providing a healthy family atmosphere. Float down the river, fish from the banks, or cycle along the cypress shaded paths while relishing the traditional festivities of summer in the Texas Hill Country.
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