Nestled in the center of the park away from other campgrounds, Wild Horse has 12 equestrian campsites that campers who are not using horses can use also. Each site has a corral, picnic table, grill, parking spot and water for horses. Several trails are close by for hiking or riding. The Little Red River flows on the west side of the campground. Scramble up cliffs or bluffs in the unique landscape. Wear a helmet when mountain biking on the trails. Rangers emphasize staying on the established trails to help preserve the fragile wildlife.
Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway
P.O. Box 204
Quitaque, TX 79255
806-455-1492
tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/caprock_canyons/fee.phtml
Fort Travis campground is quiet each night as this park is frequented most often by day visitors. Camp alone or share the park with a few scattered campers at night. Enjoy star gazing and solitude as night falls. Bring your own shade in the form of a canopy or screened room as few trees dot the park. The bath house has showers and flush toilets. Explore the old fort, take a stroll down the beach or try your hand at crabbing. Reach the park via the free ferry from Galveston. Summer weekends get a little busier with families renting the park’s screened cabanas.
Fort Travis Seashore Park
900 SH 87
Port Boliver, TX 77650
409-684-1333
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Big Bend is immense at 800,000 acres and contains a variety of ecosystems. Try the backcountry primitive campgrounds located along remote routes for a secluded campout. Obtain a wilderness-use permit at one of the visitor centers where a ranger can assist you in selecting a campsite. Grapevine Hills sites have no picnic tables, water or grills. At night you can listen to the sounds of the desert and enjoy the stars and constellations visible in the night sky. Carry 1 gallon of water per person per day.
Big Bend National Park
P.O. Box 129
Big Bend National Park, TX 79834
432-477-2251
nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/roadsidecamps_gh.htm
Pine Springs sits near the visitor center but is still secluded because few campers venture out to the park. Situated at an elevation of 5,822 feet, the campsites cool off at night, a welcome relief from the hot sun in summer. This desert campground has water, picnic tables, designated tent sites, parking and restrooms. There are no fire rings or grills as fires are not allowed in the park. Use a camp stove for cooking. Enjoy exceptional vistas and solitude at Pine Springs.
Pine Springs Campground
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
400 Pine Canyon Road?
Salt Flat, TX 79847-9400
915-828-3251
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