It’s getting to be perfect camping weather here in Texas. Fall is pretty much upon us, so the temperature will be just cool enough to enjoy a night under the stars without freezing or sweating to death. There are countless beautiful places to camp in our state, but according to Business Insider, these are three of the absolute prettiest – not just in Texas, but in the entire country.
- Loyd Park (Grand Prairie)
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Facebook/LoydPark There are 213 campsites, some close to the pool and others in shaded areas away from the water. Prices range from $20-$28 per night, and you can even reserve a specific campsite if you have a preference. You’ll have water, electricity, a covered picnic table, a concrete parking pad, and access to a restrooms and a shower with hot water. Up to 8 people and 2 vehicles are allowed at each site. as well as 2 tents or one tent and one camper. Fire rings are provided and wood can be purchased at the park entrance. There are even 2 group campsites with 10 sites arranged around a pavilion. The fee for the group sites is $175 per night.
- El Cosmico (Marfa)
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TripAdvisor/management El Cosmico is a nomadic campground sitting on 21 acres of high-plains desert in Marfa. You can choose to stay in a renovated trailer, a safari or scout tent, a Sioux-style tepee, a Mongolian yurt, or you can pitch your own tent. Plenty of amenities are included, and prices vary depending on which type of lodging you decide on. More information on all of that can be found here.
- Enchanted Rock (Fredericksburg)
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tpwd.texas.gov Enchanted rock has over 50 campsites - one group primitive, 20 regular primitive, and 35 walk-in. The primitive sites require you to bring everything you need for survival as well as hike 1-3 miles to the destination. The group primitive site is $100 per night while the regular is $14 per night. The walk-in campsites are $35 per night. More information about availability and booking can be found here.
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There are 213 campsites, some close to the pool and others in shaded areas away from the water. Prices range from $20-$28 per night, and you can even reserve a specific campsite if you have a preference. You’ll have water, electricity, a covered picnic table, a concrete parking pad, and access to a restrooms and a shower with hot water. Up to 8 people and 2 vehicles are allowed at each site. as well as 2 tents or one tent and one camper. Fire rings are provided and wood can be purchased at the park entrance. There are even 2 group campsites with 10 sites arranged around a pavilion. The fee for the group sites is $175 per night.
TripAdvisor/management
El Cosmico is a nomadic campground sitting on 21 acres of high-plains desert in Marfa. You can choose to stay in a renovated trailer, a safari or scout tent, a Sioux-style tepee, a Mongolian yurt, or you can pitch your own tent. Plenty of amenities are included, and prices vary depending on which type of lodging you decide on. More information on all of that can be found here.
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Flickr/austintx
tpwd.texas.gov
Enchanted rock has over 50 campsites - one group primitive, 20 regular primitive, and 35 walk-in. The primitive sites require you to bring everything you need for survival as well as hike 1-3 miles to the destination. The group primitive site is $100 per night while the regular is $14 per night. The walk-in campsites are $35 per night. More information about availability and booking can be found here.
Have you ever camped at any of these places? What’s your favorite place to camp at in Texas?
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