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Campgrounds in Southern Texas

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Southern Texas spans from the Rio Grande Valley to the Gulf of Mexico. Travelers may experience a subtropical climate and environments from desert to forest. Campgrounds in the region stand out because of the unusual and extensive activities available on-site or within a short drive of the base camps.

Big Bend Resort &amp; Adventures

Big Bend Resort offers 131 pull-through campsites with full hookups, wireless Internet and cable service available. Basic tent camping is also supplied. The resort has a guest laundry and travelers can enjoy on-site cafe dining with carry-out lunches for the road. The resort includes a par 72 golf course that provides desert scenery and rental carts. This location is less than 3 miles from Big Bend National Park, where visitors will find several mountain bike courses, touching all levels of difficulty and offering 13 to 35 mile rides. Guests can also float the Rio Grande River and hike the backcountry.

Big Bend Resort & Adventures

Route 118 at Route 170



Terlingua, TX 79852

Koyote Ranch

Guests of Koyote Ranch can select from rustic tent camping, tent sites with modern conveniences, RV sites including a patio and full hookups or cabin accommodations. Lakeside views are available for tent campers. The ranch’s beer and wine garden hosts live music and a large restaurant and store combination sells snack items and full meals. The ranch sits on 100 acres and provides a pool for visitors to use. Lost Maples State Natural Area, 36 miles from the ranch, supplies travelers with spectacular views of foliage in the fall and sightings of rare species of birds all year long. Hiking and backpacking are popular in the park and a swimming area is provided.


23195 State Highway 16 N.

Medina, TX 78055




Rockin OK RV Park

Rockin OK RV Park has back-in RV sites and tent camping centered around a spring-fed lake. The lake is a haven for scuba diving and divers can pay a discounted fee for overnight access. Guests can try night diving. An underwater dive platform is provided. Swimming is also allowed at the lake. Brazos Bend State Park is 23.5 miles southwest of the park, offering 21 miles of bike trails, camping and alligator viewing along Elm Lake Trail.


4411 County Road 418

Rosharon, TX 77583








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