Free Camping in Texas

45 free camping spots in Texas. Best-documented first.

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45 free camping spots in Texas are mapped here, with fees, hookups, and directions where we have them. 100% of these are free to camp. 7% offer at least one hookup (electric, water, or sewer).

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45 free camping spots in Texas are mapped here, with fees, hookups, and directions where we have them. 100% of these are free to camp. 7% offer at least one hookup (electric, water, or sewer).

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Pecan Grove Camping AreaGarner State ParkNear Leakey · 1,375 ft3 of 7 facts known

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Persimmon Hill Camping AreaGarner State ParkNear Leakey · 1,447 ft3 of 7 facts known

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Phelps Trail CampSam Houston National ForestNear Huntsville · 394 ft3 of 7 facts known

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Pole Creek Trail CampSam Houston National ForestNear Montgomery · 246 ft3 of 7 facts known

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Pond CampDavy Crockett National ForestNear Kennard · 302 ft3 of 7 facts known

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Primitive Camping AreaRiver Ranch County ParkNear Liberty Hill · 1,033 ft3 of 7 facts known

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Rio Frio Camping AreaGarner State ParkNear Leakey · 1,417 ft3 of 7 facts known

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River Crossing Camping AreaGarner State ParkNear Leakey · 1,401 ft3 of 7 facts known

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Russell Creek Equestrian CampgroundPalo Pinto Mountains State ParkNear Strawn · 1,083 ft3 of 7 facts known

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Sand Branch Trail CampSam Houston National ForestNear Montgomery · 344 ft3 of 7 facts known

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Shady Meadows Camping AreaGarner State ParkNear Leakey · 1,401 ft3 of 7 facts known

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Site: 27, Loop: Bear CreekBenbrook Recreation AreaNear Fort Worth · 702 ft3 of 7 facts known

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Soldiers Bluff ParkWhitney Point Recreation AreaNear Laguna Park · 541 ft3 of 7 facts known

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South BeachPadre Island National SeashoreNear Corpus Christi · 7 ft3 of 7 facts known

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Stubblefield Overflow Hunter CampSam Houston National ForestNear Huntsville · 213 ft3 of 7 facts known

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Tarkington Trail CampSam Houston National ForestNear Shepherd · 269 ft3 of 7 facts known

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Walk-in Tent CampingRiver Ranch County ParkNear Leander · 1,056 ft3 of 7 facts known

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Walnut Creek ShelterDavy Crockett National ForestNear Kennard · 259 ft3 of 7 facts known

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Warbler Ridge CampgroundPalo Pinto Mountains State ParkNear Strawn · 1,211 ft3 of 7 facts known

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West Huntsville Trail CampSam Houston National ForestNear Huntsville · 361 ft3 of 7 facts known

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Wilderness Camp AreaHill Country State Natural AreaNear Bandera · 1,552 ft3 of 7 facts known

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Group sites · 1Set up for larger groups, not counted in the list above.

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