Texas Camping & RV Campground Guide

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

A massive pink-granite dome north of Fredericksburg with nearly 21 miles of hiking, a famous summit climb, rock climbing, stargazing and a newly opened backcountry trail system.

Verified facilities

Restrooms · Showers · Hiking

Reservations

Reservable walk-in tent sites; designated primitive hike-in camping.

Palo Duro Canyon State Park

The Panhandle's immense red-rock canyon state park, often called the Grand Canyon of Texas, with more than 30 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails, dramatic rim-to-floor drives, CCC history and the iconic Lighthouse formation near Canyon and Amarillo.

Verified facilities

20 amp · 30 amp · 50 amp · Water hookup · Restrooms · Showers · ADA site · Shade · Hiking

Reservations

Developed sites are reservable; primitive hike-in permits are issued on arrival.

RV/site length

Some Mesquite, Sagebrush and Hackberry sites can hold RVs up to 60 feet; verify the individual site.

Garner State Park

A Hill Country favorite on the Frio River, where limestone hills, cypress-lined water, Old Baldy and the park’s long-running summer dances make the destination as social as it is scenic.

Verified facilities

20 amp · 30 amp · 50 amp · Water hookup · Sewer hookup · Full hookup · Restrooms · Showers · River access · Swimming · Hiking

Reservations

Reservable campsites; choose the exact site type and check seasonal loop availability.

RV/site length

Site lengths vary; some water-only areas are limited to rigs 20 feet or less.

Generator rules

Generators may not run during specified quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

McKinney Falls State Park

An Austin state park where Onion Creek drops over broad limestone ledges at Upper and Lower Falls, with swimming holes, trails, camping and reminders of Central Texas history only minutes from the city.

Verified facilities

20 amp · 30 amp · 50 amp · Water hookup · Restrooms · Showers · Swimming · Fishing · Hiking

Reservations

Developed campsites are reservable through TPWD.

Caddo Lake / Caddo Lake State Park

Verified facilities

30 amp · 50 amp · Water hookup · Sewer hookup · Full hookup · Restrooms · ADA site · Lake access · Fishing

Reservations

Developed campsites are reservable; verify the exact loop and site before booking.

Mustang Island State Park

Verified facilities

50 amp · Water hookup · Restrooms · Showers · Shade · Gulf access · Swimming · Fishing

Reservations

Developed electric sites are reservable; primitive beach sites are non-reservable and weather-dependent.

Sea Rim State Park

A remote Gulf Coast park where marsh meets beach near Sabine Pass, combining more than five miles of shoreline with paddling trails, birding, fishing and primitive coastal camping.

Verified facilities

30 amp · 50 amp · Water hookup · Gulf access · Swimming · Fishing

Reservations

Developed sites are reservable; West Beach primitive sites are non-reservable and weather-dependent.

Brazos Bend State Park

Wetlands, coastal prairie and bottomland forest southwest of Houston, best known for close-but-safe alligator viewing, prolific birdlife and miles of flat trails around Elm and 40-Acre lakes.

Verified facilities

30 amp · 50 amp · Water hookup · Restrooms · Showers · Hiking · Fishing

Reservations

Developed campsites are reservable; primitive walk-in sites are also available.

Big Bend National Park

A vast Chihuahuan Desert national park where the Rio Grande, the Chisos Mountains and some of Texas's most dramatic canyon country meet, with scenic drives, long-distance hiking, dark skies and enough geographic range to reward several days rather than a single overlook stop.

Verified facilities

Full hookup · Dump station · Restrooms · River access · Hiking

Reservations

Advance campground reservations are required; backcountry overnight use requires a permit.

Guadalupe Mountains National Park

A remote West Texas national park protecting the fossilized Capitan Reef, Guadalupe Peak—the highest point in Texas—McKittrick Canyon, El Capitan and rugged desert-to-mountain trails near the New Mexico line.

Verified facilities

Restrooms · ADA site · Shade · Hiking

Reservations

Pine Springs and Dog Canyon are reservable; backcountry camping requires a wilderness-use permit.

RV/site length

Pine Springs prohibits RVs/trailers 55 feet or longer; Dog Canyon has four short RV sites.

Inks Lake State Park

Verified facilities

20 amp · 30 amp · 50 amp · Water hookup · Restrooms · Showers · ADA site · Lake access · Swimming · Hiking

Reservations

Developed and primitive campsites are reservable through TPWD; select the exact site type before booking.

RV/site length

Water-only sites allow one RV under 26 feet; electric-site dimensions vary and should be checked before booking.

Generator rules

TPWD prohibits generators in the water-only campsites numbered 300-349.

Colorado Bend State Park

A rugged Colorado River park northwest of Austin with 70-foot Gorman Falls, spring-fed pools, cave tours and more than 35 miles of hike-and-bike trails through limestone canyon country.

Verified facilities

River access · Hiking

Reservations

Primitive drive-up, walk-in and group camping are reservable through TPWD; the park does not offer RV hookups.

RV/site length

Self-contained RVs up to 20 feet are allowed in the verified drive-up primitive sites.

Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway

Red-rock canyon country beneath the Caprock Escarpment, home to the official Texas State Bison Herd, Lake Theo and a trail network that connects with a long converted-rail Trailway across the Panhandle.

Verified facilities

30 amp · 50 amp · Water hookup · Restrooms · Shade · Lake access · Hiking

Reservations

Developed, walk-in, hike-in and Trailway camping options are listed by TPWD; check the exact site type and current availability before travel.

Dinosaur Valley State Park

A Paluxy River park near Glen Rose where 113-million-year-old dinosaur tracks appear in the limestone riverbed, backed by more than 20 miles of trails through rugged North Texas terrain.

Verified facilities

30 amp · Water hookup · River access · Hiking

Reservations

Electric and primitive campsites are offered through TPWD; some group facilities require phone reservations.

RV/site length

TPWD limits trailers in the electric camping area to 35 feet because of winding roads and trees.

Pedernales Falls State Park

Thirty miles west of Austin, the Pedernales River pours across broad shelves of Hill Country limestone, creating a dramatic falls area plus separate places for swimming, hiking, camping and river access.

Verified facilities

30 amp · Water hookup · Restrooms · Showers · River access · Hiking

Reservations

Developed and hike-in primitive campsites are reservable through TPWD; primitive campers must check in during office hours.

Lake Whitney State Park

Verified facilities

50 amp · Water hookup · Sewer hookup · Full hookup · Restrooms · Showers · Lake access · Swimming · Fishing

Reservations

Developed campsites are reservable through TPWD; choose full-hookup, electric or water-only inventory based on the rig and trip.

Lake Tawakoni State Park

Verified facilities

30 amp · 50 amp · Water hookup · Sewer hookup · Full hookup · Restrooms · Showers · ADA site · Lake access · Swimming · Fishing

Reservations

Developed campsites are reservable through TPWD; the primitive group camp has separate reservation rules.

Chisos Basin Campground

A vast Chihuahuan Desert national park where the Rio Grande, the Chisos Mountains and some of Texas's most dramatic canyon country meet, with scenic drives, long-distance hiking, dark skies and enough geographic range to reward several days rather than a single overlook stop.

Verified facilities

Dump station · Restrooms · Shade · Hiking

Reservations

Reservations are required. Big Bend currently releases most Chisos Basin sites up to 180 days ahead and the remainder up to 14 days ahead through Recreation.gov.

RV/site length

Trailers over 20 feet and RVs over 24 feet are not recommended because of the narrow Basin road and small, uneven campsites.

Rio Grande Village Campground

A vast Chihuahuan Desert national park where the Rio Grande, the Chisos Mountains and some of Texas's most dramatic canyon country meet, with scenic drives, long-distance hiking, dark skies and enough geographic range to reward several days rather than a single overlook stop.

Verified facilities

Dump station · Restrooms · Shade · River access · Hiking

Reservations

Reservations are required. Big Bend currently releases most Rio Grande Village sites up to 180 days ahead and the remainder up to 14 days ahead through Recreation.gov.

Generator rules

Generators are prohibited in the separate group campground; check the individual-site rules for the main campground before arrival.

Cottonwood Campground

A vast Chihuahuan Desert national park where the Rio Grande, the Chisos Mountains and some of Texas's most dramatic canyon country meet, with scenic drives, long-distance hiking, dark skies and enough geographic range to reward several days rather than a single overlook stop.

Verified facilities

Restrooms · ADA site · Shade

Reservations

Reservations are required and are released up to 14 days ahead. Cottonwood is seasonally open from November 1 through April 30 under current NPS operating rules.

Generator rules

Generators are not allowed at Cottonwood Campground.

Pine Springs Campground

A remote West Texas national park protecting the fossilized Capitan Reef, Guadalupe Peak—the highest point in Texas—McKittrick Canyon, El Capitan and rugged desert-to-mountain trails near the New Mexico line.

Verified facilities

Restrooms · ADA site · Shade · Hiking

Reservations

All Pine Springs campsites are reservable through Recreation.gov up to six months ahead under current NPS rules.

RV/site length

The campground has 13 RV sites; RVs and trailers 55 feet or longer are prohibited on the Pine Springs campground road.

Dog Canyon Campground

A remote West Texas national park protecting the fossilized Capitan Reef, Guadalupe Peak—the highest point in Texas—McKittrick Canyon, El Capitan and rugged desert-to-mountain trails near the New Mexico line.

Verified facilities

Restrooms · Shade · Hiking

Reservations

Dog Canyon campsites are reservable through Recreation.gov up to six months ahead under current NPS rules.

RV/site length

Dog Canyon has four RV sites and a 23-foot maximum RV length; there are no hookups or dump station.

Cedar Breaks Park — Georgetown Lake

Verified facilities

Electric hookup · Restrooms · Lake access · Fishing · Hiking

Reservations

Cedar Breaks has 59 reservable campsites through Recreation.gov. Verify the selected site's exact electrical service and equipment limits before booking.

Russell Park — Georgetown Lake

Verified facilities

Restrooms · Shade · Swimming · Lake access · Fishing · Hiking

Reservations

Camping is reservation-only through Recreation.gov. The campground is for tents and screened shelters; pop-ups, travel trailers and motorhomes are not permitted.

Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area

Verified facilities

30 amp · Showers · Lake access · Swimming · Fishing · Hiking

Reservations

Some Ratcliff Lake sites are reservable through Recreation.gov; other availability may be handled under current Forest Service operating procedures.

Black Rock Park — Lake Buchanan

Verified facilities

30 amp · 50 amp · Water hookup · Sewer hookup · Full hookup · Restrooms · Showers · pet-friendly · Swimming · Lake access · Fishing

Reservations

LCRA lists reservable tent campsites, full-hookup RV sites, cabins and Airstream lodging. Check the live booking calendar for current inventory and minimum-stay rules.

Lake Bastrop North Shore Park

Verified facilities

30 amp · 50 amp · Water hookup · Sewer hookup · Full hookup · Restrooms · Showers · pet-friendly · Swimming · Lake access · Fishing · Hiking

Reservations

LCRA lists reservable full-hookup RV sites, Airstreams and glamping accommodations. Use the live LCRA booking calendar for current availability and lodging-specific policies.

Lake Bastrop South Shore Park

Verified facilities

30 amp · 50 amp · Water hookup · Sewer hookup · Full hookup · Restrooms · Showers · pet-friendly · Swimming · Lake access · Fishing · Hiking

Reservations

LCRA lists reservable cabins and RV sites; the park also advertises a separate premium glass-house lodging option. Check the live booking surfaces for current inventory and operator-specific terms.

Matagorda Bay Nature Park

Verified facilities

30 amp · 50 amp · Water hookup · Sewer hookup · Full hookup · Restrooms · Showers · pet-friendly · Swimming · River access · Gulf access · Fishing

Reservations

LCRA lists reservable RV sites, waterfront RV sites, Airstreams and beach bungalows. Check the live booking calendar for current inventory, stay restrictions and waterfront availability.

Coleto Creek Park & Reservoir

Verified facilities

20 amp · 30 amp · 50 amp · Water hookup · Sewer hookup · Full hookup · Dump station · Restrooms · Showers · pet-friendly · Swimming · Lake access · Fishing · Hiking

Reservations

GBRA lists reservable multi-use campsites, full-hookup campsites and five camping cabins. Primitive camping is also available; confirm current availability, burn restrictions and holiday minimums with the park before travel.

Generator rules

GBRA states that generator use is not allowed in the primitive tent-camping area.

Brackenridge Park & Campground — Lake Texana

Verified facilities

20 amp · 30 amp · 50 amp · Water hookup · Sewer hookup · Full hookup · Dump station · Restrooms · Showers · ADA site · Lake access · Hiking

Reservations

LNRA's Brackenridge Recreation Complex offers online campsite reservations for Brackenridge Park. Cabins are reserved through the park office; campsite reservations are generally limited to 90 days in advance and 28 days per reservation.

Texana Park & Campground — Lake Texana

Verified facilities

20 amp · 30 amp · 50 amp · Water hookup · Sewer hookup · Full hookup · Dump station · Restrooms · Showers · Lake access · Fishing · Hiking

Reservations

LNRA's Brackenridge Recreation Complex offers online campsite reservations for Texana Park. Cabins are reserved through the park office; campsite reservations are generally limited to 90 days in advance and 28 days per reservation.

Lakeview Campground — Toledo Bend Reservoir

Verified facilities

Lake access · Hiking

Reservations

SRA-TX describes Lakeview as a 10-site public campground but does not advertise an online reservation system on the campground page. Confirm current access and any stay requirements directly with SRA-TX before travel.

Toledo Bend Tailrace Channel Primitive Camping

Verified facilities

Fishing

Reservations

SRA-TX identifies the Tailrace Channel area as a day-use and overnight location for self-contained visitors. The official page does not advertise reservations; confirm current access and operating conditions before an overnight stay.