Buescher State Park
Summer vacation were the time of the year where families could bond and catch up with things usually left unattended and taken for granted in the hectic regular working days of the year. Kids are out of school and parents take a break from work. It is the time of the year where many families travel cross-country and find camp sites where they could share the fun of wildlife and at the same time get away from the hassles of the urban life. This is still the way a lot of camping in Texas is.
Cleburne State Park
I grew up loving the Wild West, filled with rich and vivid imaginations on cowboys, bandits and hidden treasures in a rugged and rustic setting which I frequently see on television and movies. Texas has long been a famous symbol of the Wild West. It is known as the Lone Star, this historic state in the south and has been associated with the desert rugged setting of many cowboy films. However, contrary to its image, only ten percent of Texas topography is desert. Majority of the state is composed of former prairies and grasslands.
Lake Casa Blanca State Park
Camping isn’t all about wildlife and nature. Yes! The main attraction of Texas camping might be to escape the rushes of city life, and breathe fresh air in the countryside, but several camps offer something more than the usual.
Near the boundary of Texas and Mexico is the Lake Casa Blanca International State Park, which offers the usual amenities of state parks, and at the same time takes visitor in a glimpse to Mexican culture. Nearby is the city of Laredo, a cultural gateway to the Mexican Republic. The city is one of Texas’ most impressive border cities.
Lake Corpus Christi – A Texas Camping Gem
Lake Corpus Christi: One of the Largest Artificial Bodies of Water In Texas
In the coastal southern part of Texas, there is a reservoir named Lake Corpus Christi. Originally known as Lake Lovenskiold, the lake and the dam that creates it are managed by the City of Corpus Christi. It was first built when Wesley E. Seale Dam impounded the lake. The present dam was completed in 1958 and is now known as one of the largest man made artificial bodies of water in Texas at that time. It’s also known a one of the best places to camp in Texas.
Jim Hogg Park – Texas Camping At Its Best
Jim Hogg Park —A Modern Day Paradise
Since the day when Adam and Eve were expelled from the Garden of Eden, man has become separated from nature. Well, whether you believe in the biblical account or not, the fact is many people today have become too busy to stop and appreciate the true beauty that only nature can afford to exhibit. With the world’s advancement in technology, developments in the areas of infrastructures, transportation, communications, and all forms of commercialization are continually expanding—bringing people farther away from where they came from. Perhaps this is why Camping in Texas is a growing outdoor activity?
Possum Kingdom State Park
Okay, be honest. With a name like Possum Kingdom State Park, you catch yourself wondering how in the world it would get a name like that, aren’t you? In fact, it’s these kinds of names that will cause a person to lay awake at night wondering where someone would come up with a name such as this. Or, if you’re like me, you wonder what event had to occur to even give someone the thought of coming up with a name like this. When I think of Possum Kingdom, I imagine a lake surrounded by lush meadows with possums running around being as happy as possums can be. I know they’re happy because they all have smiles on their faces! ROFLMAO, sorry, I couldn’t resist.
Cagle Recreation Area – Lake Conroe
There are several reasons I love camping at Cagle Recreation Area. Number one, it’s on beautiful Lake Conroe! Number two, it’s deep (well, what I consider deep) in the Sam Houston National Forest. Lots of huge tree’s and a very peaceful and tranquil camping area. And number 3, the camping sites are huge! None of these dinky camping site pads. No sir, these camp sites are huge and spacious.
Balmorhea State Park
Balmorhea State Park is one of the 140 State Parks that the Texas Parks Dept. oversees. In my opinion, Balmorhea is one of the most unique places to camp in Texas. Its setting is in the rough and rugged land of West Texas. When you think of it, think about an Oasis in a desert, because basically that is what Balmorhea State Park is. The Park lies on 46 acres and has a rare and unique feature. It has a pool fed by the San Solomon Springs. This Spring was used for hundreds of years by Native Americans and early Settlers.