Secluded camping in Texas?

Michael C

I was curious if anyone knew of a camp ground in texas that has secluded camping? i want to be able to really look at the stars and go on some somewhat strenuous hikes. I'm hoping for a place with spread out camp spots. Im not looking for backpacking because i cant afford all the supplies. I really just want to get out in some fresh air and enjoy nature.

Thanks for the Help :)
I live in the greater Austin area. Thanks for all of the information i really appreciate it.

Answer
There are many places for secluded camping, but you will have to give it some thought as to what you really want to do.

The US Forest Service, National Park Service, US Fish & Wildlife, Corps of Engineers, Texas state parks, and Texas Division of Wildlife all offer camping.

Here is a list of links that may help you find exactly what you are looking for...

National Park Service - NPS information about camping at National Park Service administered lands in Texas. - http://www.nps.gov/state/tx/index.htm

US Forest Service - USFS information about free dispersed camping (boondocking) and developed campgrounds in the USDA National Forests and Grasslands in Texas. - http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/texas/recreation/index.shtml

US Army Corps of Engineers - USACE/COE information about camping at Corps lakes in Texas - http://corpslakes.usace.army.mil/visitors/states.cfm?state=TX

US Fish and Wildlife Service - FWS information about National Wildlife Refuges in Texas. Not all refuges allow camping. - http://www.fws.gov/southwest/texas.html

State Parks - Information about RV camping in the many state parks in Texas. - http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/

Texas Parks and Wildlife - 23 Wildlife Management Areas offer RV camping locations. - http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/hunt/wma/find_a_wma/?wmaselect=%2Fwma%2Ffind_a_wma%2Flist%2F%3Fid%3D25&camping=Y&action=Search+for+Wildlife+Management+Areas

Backpacking/Camping?

Robb

Hello,
I live in Texas and am looking for great backpacking trips somewhere in New Mexico or Colorado. Looking for a 2-4 day trip in the mountains going at a moderate pace and at around a 6 (1-10) difficulty, while still enjoying the surroundings.

I'm not exactly a novice, but we dont have the hikes the two states above offer, but if it were easy I wouldnt want to go. I plan on taking my 8 year old son on this hike. He wont have a problem packing his own, so dont let that sway your suggestions.

Thanks,
Robb

Answer
Try these two websites...

http://www.traildatabase.org/countries/usa.html

http://www.americanhiking.org/

Have fun!

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