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June is National Camping Month. Even though most every other month in Texas may be more bearable to sleep outside, let us make it easy for you to pick your next adventure! Here's a list of all the best camping in Austin and surrounding areas. Including luxury "glamping" and out-of-the-ordinary camp sites.
    McKinney Falls State Park

    McKinney Falls State Park

    512/243-1643 McKinney Falls State Park in Travis County, in South Austin, is a 744.4-acre park acquired in 1970 from private donation and opened to the public in 1976. The headquarters of the Texas Parks a…more»

    Emma Long Park

    Emma Long Park

    (512) 346-1831 In 1933, the National Park Service prepared the initial plan for this park for the City of Austin. the park was established in 1939 with the help of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)…more»

    Cypress Creek Park

    Cypress Creek Park

    Cypress Creek Park is located on Lake Travis in the scenic Hill Country of central Texas. This small, easy-to-reach park (within a half-hour's drive from downtown Austin) is a favorite spot fo…more»

    Arkansas Bend Park

    Arkansas Bend Park

    One of the most isolated and untouched parks in Travis County, this peaceful 323-acre park lies on the north shore of Lake Travis near the community of Lago Vista and combines many of the best…more»

    Krause Springs

    Krause Springs

    Camp Mabry

    Camp Mabry

    (512) 782-5659.

    Pace Bend Park

    Pace Bend Park

    512-264-1482 Pace Bend is a Travis County park approximately 30 miles west of Austin on Lake Travis. The west side of the park features high, limestone cliffs and numerous rocky coves with some impressive …more»

    Sandy Creek Park

    Sandy Creek Park

    Sandy Creek Park is located on one of the quieter coves of Lake Travis, in the scenic Hill Country of central Texas. This 25-acre park is an ideal spot for swimming, nature walks, birding, cam…more»

    Recreation Plantation Campground

    Recreation Plantation Campground

    512-858-0002 Our private 40 acre campground is nestled in the rolling hills of theTexas Hill Country. We are just 45 minutes West of Austin.Enjoy fishing and swimming in our spring…more»

    Backwoods

    Backwoods

    512.263.3610

    Bastrop State Park

    Bastrop State Park

    512-321-2101 Bastrop State Park is 5,926 total acres; approximately 30 miles southeast of Austin in Bastrop County. It is the site of the famous "Lost Pines," an isolated timbered region of loblolly pine a…more»

    Lockhart State Park

    Lockhart State Park

    512-389-8900 Lockhart State Park is 263.7 acres west of Lockhart in Caldwell County. The land was deeded by private owners between 1934 and 1937. The park was constructed by the Civilian Conservation …more»