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24 campgrounds inside the parks · 533 nearby · 16 free sites24 campgrounds inside the parks · 533 nearby · 16 free and dispersed sites
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Inside the parks24 campgroundsAt 5 sites
Near the parks533 campgroundsWithin 25–50 mi of a site
Free and dispersed16 sitesWithin 25–50 mi of a site
Current alerts22 at 10 sitesAs of Sep 20, 2026 · nps.gov
Park guides in Texas 18
National Recreation Area4 alertsLake Meredith National Recreation AreaSet within the wide‑open Texas Plains, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of rugged grasslands. Over thousands of years, the Canadian River carved dramatic 200‑foot canyons—known as breaks—that now frame the lake in striking layers of color and texture. These quiet coves sustain an unexpectedly rich array of life, providing seven distinct habitats.8 in the park · 74 within 50 mi · 1 free nearby
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National ParkBig Bend National ParkThere is a place in Far West Texas where night skies are dark as coal and rivers carve temple-like canyons in ancient limestone. Here, at the end of the road, hundreds of bird species take refuge in a solitary mountain range surrounded by weather-beaten desert. Tenacious cactus bloom in sublime southwestern sun, and species diversity is the best in the country. This magical place is Big Bend...6 in the park · 150 within 50 mi3 alertsEntrance $30 per vehicle
3 alertsEntrance $30 per vehicle
National ParkGuadalupe Mountains National ParkCome experience mountains and canyons, desert and dunes, night skies and spectacular vistas within a place unlike any other. Guadalupe Mountains National Park protects the world's most extensive Permian fossil reef, the four highest peaks in Texas, an environmentally diverse collection of flora and fauna, and the stories of lives shaped through conflict, cooperation and survival.6 in the park · 20 within 50 mi · 3 free nearby2 alertsEntrance $10 per person
2 alertsEntrance $10 per person
National SeashorePadre Island National SeashoreProtecting sixty-six miles of wild coastline along the Gulf of America, the narrow barrier island is home to one of the last intact coastal prairie habitats in the United States. Along the hypersaline Laguna Madre, tidal mud flats teem with life. Native Americans, Spanish explorers and cattle ranchers have walked along its shores. Padre Island National Seashore is waiting to be rediscovered.2 in the park · 25 within 50 mi · 2 free nearby3 alertsEntrance $25 per vehicle
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National Recreation AreaAmistad National Recreation AreaAn oasis in the desert, Amistad National Recreation Area consists of the US portion of the International Amistad Reservoir. Amistad, a Spanish word meaning "friendship," is known for excellent water-based recreation, camping, hiking, and rich cultural history dating back nearly 5,000 years. Amistad is also home to a wide variety of plant and animal life both above and below the water.2 in the park · 20 within 50 mi · 1 free nearby3 alerts
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National PreserveBig Thicket National PreserveLife of all types abounds in the Big Thicket. This national preserve protects the incredible diversity of life found where multiple habitats meet in southeast Texas. Hiking trails and waterways meander through nine different ecosystems, from longleaf pine forests to cypress-lined bayous. It is a place of discovery, a place to wander and explore, a place to marvel at the richness of nature.72 within 50 mi · 5 free nearby1 alert
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National MonumentWaco Mammoth National MonumentStanding as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and only recorded evidence of a nursery herd of ice age Columbian mammoths.43 within 25 mi · 2 free nearby
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National Historical ParkSan Antonio Missions National Historical ParkWelcome to San Antonio Missions, a National Park Service site and the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Texas. Each mission in the park is a center of community and has been since the early 1700s. They changed life in this region, introducing new technologies while enforcing new cultural guidelines. As you visit, reflect on change, culture, power, and how people have used the land.39 within 25 mi · 1 free nearby
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National Historical ParkPalo Alto Battlefield National Historical ParkOn May 8, 1846, U.S. and Mexican troops clashed on the prairie of Palo Alto. The battle was the first in a two-year long war that changed the map of North America. Although the two countries have developed strong bonds and friendly ties since the war ended in 1848, these neighbors continue to contend with the legacy of the war.37 within 25 mi1 alert
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National Historical ParkLyndon B Johnson National Historical ParkLyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th president beginning with his ancestors until his final resting place on his beloved LBJ Ranch. This entire "circle of life" gives the visitor a unique perspective into one of America's most noteworthy citizens by providing the most complete picture of any American president.27 within 25 mi1 alert
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National MonumentAlibates Flint Quarries National Monument13,000 years ago, Alibates Flint was used by mammoth hunters as a source of flint for tools. Learn how important this site was to the survival, commerce, and culture of the people of the High Plains.25 within 25 mi · 2 free nearby2 alerts
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National MemorialChamizal National MemorialChamizal is more than just an urban park to recreate or enjoy a quiet afternoon. These grounds are a reminder of the harmonious settlement of a 100-year boundary dispute between the United States and Mexico. We celebrate the cultures of the borderlands to promote the same mutual respect that helped to diplomatically resolve an international disagreement.13 within 25 mi
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