Ready to lace up your boots and hit the trail? Texas has no shortage of amazing places to camp, hike, and recharge in nature—especially for women looking to reconnect with the outdoors. Whether you’re chasing sweeping canyon views, winding bike trails, or a cozy campsite with all the comforts, this list has you covered. Just be sure to check with the park or campground before you go for the latest updates on closures or alerts—because nothing puts a kink in a getaway like a surprise detour! Let’s dive into 10 of the best campgrounds in Texas for adventure, serenity, and everything in between.
🥾 Best for Hiking & Biking Trails
- Big Bend National Park
- Highlights: Over 200 miles of hiking trails, including the South Rim and Lost Mine trails. Offers stunning desert, canyon, and mountain landscapes.
- Activities: Hiking, backpacking, wildlife viewing, and stargazing.
- Amenities: Developed campgrounds, backcountry sites, and the Chisos Mountains Lodge.
- Palo Duro Canyon State Park
- Highlights: Known as the “Grand Canyon of Texas,” featuring 30 miles of trails suitable for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.
- Activities: Hiking, mountain biking, equestrian trails, and exploring hoodoos.
- Amenities: Campsites with water and electricity, cabins, and a trading post.
- Guadalupe Mountains National Park
- Highlights: Home to Guadalupe Peak, the highest point in Texas, with challenging hikes and breathtaking views.
- Activities: Hiking, backpacking, and wildlife observation.
- Amenities: Primitive campgrounds and backcountry camping.
- Caprock Canyons State Park
- Highlights: Features 90 miles of multi-use trails through red rock canyons and grasslands.
- Activities: Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing, including bison.
- Amenities: Campsites with water and electricity, equestrian campsites, and lake access.
- Pedernales Falls State Park
- Highlights: Offers 19.8 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails along the scenic Pedernales River.
- Activities: Hiking, mountain biking, swimming, and bird watching.
- Amenities: Campsites with water and electricity, picnic areas, and a park store.
🏕️ Best for Amenities
- Tyler State Park
- Highlights: Nestled in the Piney Woods, featuring a 64-acre spring-fed lake.
- Activities: Hiking, mountain biking, fishing, boating, and swimming.
- Amenities: Full hookup campsites, cabins, boat rentals, and a seasonal store.
- Ray Roberts Lake State Park
- Highlights: Located near the Dallas-Fort Worth area, offering diverse ecosystems.
- Activities: Hiking, biking, fishing, swimming, and horseback riding.
- Amenities: Full-service marina, campsites with utilities, equestrian facilities, and picnic areas.
- Eisenhower State Park
- Highlights: Situated on the shores of Lake Texoma, ideal for water activities.
- Activities: Hiking, biking, fishing, swimming, boating, and ATV riding.
- Amenities: Campsites with utilities, screened shelters, recreation hall, and a marina.
- Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
- Highlights: Located at the intersection of Piney Woods and Blackland Prairie, offering rich biodiversity.
- Activities: Hiking, biking, fishing, swimming, and kayaking.
- Amenities: Campsites with utilities, cabins, fishing pier, and boat ramp.
- San Angelo State Park
- Highlights: Encompasses diverse terrains and is home to a portion of the Official Texas State Longhorn Herd.
- Activities: Hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing, and boating.
- Amenities: Campsites with utilities, mini-cabins, horse pens, and over 50 miles of trails.
Whether you’re seeking rugged trails or comfortable amenities, these Texas campgrounds offer a variety of experiences to suit your outdoor preferences.
🌲 Melanie Michaelchuk, CPT-NASM | Stretch & Flexibility Coach | Eco-Therapy Guide | Hiking Enthusiast 🌲
Passionate about helping women over 40 embrace the outdoors and reach new heights, Melanie specializes in fitness training, flexibility coaching, and hiking preparation. Melanie’s goal is to empower others to build strength, confidence, and a love for the trails. For hiking insights, fitness tips, and upcoming events, visit her website: JustHyke and follow along at Melanie Michaelchuk Hiker! Let’s hit the trail together! 🌄
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