Camping, RV Resorts, and RV Rentals in Texas
It just doesn’t get much better than camping or spending some in an RV Resort in Texas with friends & family – burgers on the grill, a full moon, games around the picnic table, enjoying the great outdoors, & songs, stories, & marshmallows around the campfire. Or enjoying all of the amenities of a luxury Texas RV resort – swimming pools, playgrounds, club houses, laundry rooms, tons of activities, full hook-ups and more. Here you’ll find information on all of the Texas State Parks plus some Texas RV Parks, Lower Colorado River Authority campgrounds, & city/country parks for camping. Texas Outside’s campground and RV Park reviews provide detailed information about the campground, the sites, the Park’s amenities & things to do. The campground ratings tell you what we think of the park & result in our Best Texas State Parks & Best RV Park lists. Plus in this section on camping in Texas you’ll find cabins, camping coupons, places to rent an RV, or great Parks to host your RV rally, & lots more.
Map of Campgrounds
Locate a Texas State or RV Park
Use Texas Outside to quickly find a Texas State Parks or any of several Texas RV Parks by name, city, or regional map. Here you’ll also find lake campgrounds, Texas State Parks and RV Parks with cabins & golf courses, or RV Parks in major metropolitan cities. Find a Park and read the review to learn more about it.
State Park & RV Park Reviews
Texas Outside has reviewed lots of State Parks & RV Parks & the reviews provide plenty of pictures & detailed information about the Park – you’ll find information about the campsites, amenities, things to do, nearby activities, & more. Plus the reviews have a rating that is based on several criteria.
Best Texas State Parks & RV Parks
Texas Outside’s’ RV & State Park reviews also have our rating of the Park & each rating is based on five criteria – scenic beauty, campsites, Park amenities, Park condition, & things to do in & nearby the park. The ratings result in our Best State Parks, Best RV Parks, & other best of the best lists.
Camping Coupons & Discounts
You can use one of these Camping & RV Park coupons, specials, or discounts to save some some of your hard earned money on your next camping trip any of several excellent RV Parks. All you need to do is find a coupon for the park you want to visit, click on the coupon, print it, & then present it at the time you register for your RV site. Can’t get much easier than than!
RV & State Parks with Lodging
Several RV Parks and Texas State Parks are adding cabins, cottages, and a variety of rentals (RVs, travel trailers, or yurts for example) to their list of amenities. Most of the rental lodging is fully furnished, sleeps 2 to 8, & has everything you need for a fun weekend or longer. Great for when friends with no RV want to join you or as an alternative to staying in a small expensive hotel room.
RVing In Texas
If you don’t have an RV & you want to try one before you spend all that money to buy one or if you need something for a weekend camping trip or vacation, here you can find a place in Texas to rent an RV, a travel trailer, or a pop-up. You’ll also find information on Texas RV dealers for buying or selling RVs & places in Texas to store your RV or to have it detailed or serviced.
Out of State RV Park Reviews
Every once in awhile it’s ok to escape Texas & check out some other campgrounds & RV Resorts. We’ve done just that & here are Texas Outside’s reviews & ratings of RV Parks outside of Texas. The RV Park reviews have lots of information about the Park plus a Park rating & fun things to do nearby.
Fun Stuff To See & Do
If you’re going camping in Texas, why not pick a campground that is close to something fun to see & do – like a waterpark, zoo, aquarium,, golf course, or a nearby city to explore. Texas Outside lists hundreds of fun things to do & once you find something, then use our campground maps to find a nearby campground.
Our Latest Texas Camping Articles
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A Visit To PuresolSpa & Salt Cave
During our stay at Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort, my wife and I played 36 holes of golf, hiked some trails up the rolling hills, and rode bikes. After two days, I was tired, sore, and ready for a massage at PuresolSpa & Salt Cave, located across the yard from our resort room. On the last morning, we Read more…
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Typhoon Texas Waterpark & Adventure Park Pflugerville
On a hot summer day in Texas, it’s hard to beat a day zooming down several slides into a pool of water. Well, unless you take several laps around a lazy river. You can also bounce in a tube in a wave pool or lounge under a cabana with shaved ice. That’s what my family Read more…
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Exploring Tyler and Lake Palestine
We decided to head east for a change and explore Tyler and Lake Palestine. On the way through Tyler, we had dinner at Mercados. It was recommended by a couple of different people. We had a good margarita and okay traditional Mexican fare. We spent Thursday and Friday night in one of the lodge rooms Read more…
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Golfing, Camping, and Bar Hopping in New Braunfels
The mid-February forecast called for 70 degrees with sunny skies. That means “hit the road, play some golf, and find new fun bars and restaurants in New Braunfels.” With set two golf tee times, booked an RV site, and found some bars and restaurants in New Braunfels. It’s now one of our favorite Texas cities. Read more…
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Fun Family Weekend in Austin
For no better reason than it was time to get together and party, our Dallas daughter and her family joined Mr. and Mrs. Texas Outside at our Austin daughter’s house. Austin is home to two family dogs and three grand kids! My Dallas daughter has an 8- and a 12-year-old. The Dallas group arrived late but Read more…
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Taking It To the Max in Laredo
While going through my 200 morning emails, I almost deleted one I thought was going to tell me a deceased Arab general left me $1.5 million. Instead, it said, “We’d like to invite you to visit Laredo, stay in a nice hotel, and review the Max Golf Course.” Since it didn’t ask for my social Read more…
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Texas Spring Break Vacation
It was spring break and time to get out of town. So, we loaded the camper, made sure the bikes were still attached to the Jeep bike rack, and headed south towards San Antonio for a spring break vacation. Funny, but the bikes had been on that rack all winter and were screaming to be Read more…
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Wine and Music in Fredericksburg and Luckenbach
My family and I had a great weekend in Fredericksburg, Texas. We drank lots of good wine at some of the local wineries, heard some excellent live music at several different venues, hiked to the top of Enchanted Rock, and ate some good food. The weekend started with our grandson’s first tackle football game (I Read more…
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A Fun Weekend in Horseshoe Bay on Lake LBJ
Some good friends invited us to spend the weekend with them at their lake house on Lake LBJ. It’s one of our favorite Texas lakes. That’s why it took us a millisecond to ask, “What time should we be there?” In no time, the car was loaded with beer, golf clubs, swim suits, and games. Delaware Read more…
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Museum of South Texas History – Edinburg, Texas
On a rainy, cold, and windy day, my family needed to find something to do inside. Luckily, we found the Museum of South Texas History in Edinburg. The museum features very interesting and unique exhibits on the history of the Rio Grande Valley as well as the rest of South Texas and Northern Mexico. You’ll take a Read more…
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Palo Duro Canyon: Playing in the Panhandle
What’s better than enjoying Palo Duro Canyon, a round of golf at Comanche Trails Golf Complex, a tasty steak at Big Texan, and a relaxing evening at Starlight Canyon B&B?Nothing! So, grab your hiking shoes, mountain bike, and golf clubs and head to Amarillo for a fun weekend. Here’s the plan: Bike, ride, or hike Read more…
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Cruisin’ Clifton and the Surrounding Area
Travels with Grandma… Preserving the stories, legends & history of Texas for generations to come… Today We’re Cruisin’ Clifton Hi! This is Grandma. I hope you’ve had a good week and I’m glad to see you are back. Today, we’re going to Clifton, Texas. I was thinking that some of my favorite family stories have Read more…