The scale of the state of Texas attracts campers to experience its remarkable array of natural landscapes. Texans by tradition cool off near the Hill Country lakes and streams in the summer months while other parts of the state beckon campers to hike, climb, fish and cycle in the lakeside canyons and forests. Whatever the season, tent campers relish the big blue skies of Texas and the lakes that offer campers a year-round temperate climate.
National Park Camping
Lake Amistad National Recreation Area encompasses the largest lake in Texas with 65,000 acres of water and 850 miles of shoreline. Formed on the Rio Grande along the border between the United States and Mexico, Lake Amistad rests on the U.S. side of the International Amistad Reservoir. Surrounded by canyons, such as Indian Cliffs with ancient pictographs or the Devil’s River arm of the lake where the water is crystal clear and calm, the lake offers primitive tent campers a variety of campsite landscapes. Hiking trails run along lakeside, desert, canyons and cliffs where guests can experience a wide array of plant and animal life. Potable water access is only provided in the Governors Landing camp area.
State Park Campgrounds
Lake Livingston State Park invites tent campers to recreate in a scenic landscape while enjoying nature study, mountain biking, swimming and boating. Horses can be rented onsite as well as bikes, canoes, kayaks, paddle boats and boats for rowing. Campsites are available with water and electricity and restrooms with and without showers are provided.
County Park with Lake Campgrounds
Panoramic Lake Travis offers tent campers at Mansfield Dam Park relaxation in a scenic landscape. The park, just minutes from downtown Austin, has primitive campsites and amenities for scuba diving and boating. Facilities include hiking trail, dive stairs and ADA lift, large boat ramp, designated swim cove and restrooms.
U.S. Army Corps Park with Lakeside Campsites
Canyon Park, situated on Canyon Lake, provides guests with access to 150 campsites, two overnight shelters and one day use shelter as well as group shelters. The park is open yearly from the first of April through the end of September. Campers enjoy fishing and water sports at the nearby Canyon Beach. A swimming beach invites visitors to cool off in the waters of Canyon Lake while fishing buffs are treated to excellent fishing waters with bass, catfish, shad, crappie and walleye.
Lakeside Camping and Bass Fishing
Located within an hour of Dallas, Lake Fork Reservoir features 27,000 acres with 315 miles of shoreline. As one of Texas’ largest lakes, it was designed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife to be a leading bass fishing lake. Currently, Lake Fork is the record holder for 34 of the top 50 largemouth bass ever caught in Texas. Other fish caught here include crappie, catfish and sunfish. There are many campgrounds for tent campers on Lake Fork such as All Seasons Lake Fork Resort that provides restrooms, showers, free Wi-Fi, pool, laundry and free boat launch.
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