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Good camping in TX that isn't well known?

Discussion in 'Texas' started by Crobran, Mar 6, 2021.

  1. Mar 6, 2021 at 7:20 PM
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    Crobran

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    Too late, we decided we'd like to go camping over spring break. Of course all of the well known places are totally full. Are there any places (preferably with water and bathrooms) that are good but not well known where we might find an open spot? We're in Houston but willing to drive a few hours. We're not super interested in beach camping.
     
  2. Mar 6, 2021 at 7:29 PM
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    If you want restrooms, that usually means state park or commercial camp ground. Check out tpwd.texas.gov for the state parks and reservations but it's not likely there will be much a few hours from Houston this late in the game.
     
  3. Mar 6, 2021 at 7:32 PM
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    Yeah - that's where I've been looking. I'm hoping someone will know of some non-state parks or some other hidden gems.
     
  4. Mar 6, 2021 at 7:44 PM
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    Sign up on hipcamp. Private properties, some with hookups. In my opinion, it's better camping than the state parks.
     
  6. Mar 9, 2021 at 11:46 AM
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    davy crockett national forest had spots. I will be ther 3/19-3/21.
     

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