Texas campground opening dates
107 campgrounds tracked (72 US Army Corps of Engineers, 20 National Park Service, 15 USDA Forest Service). View Texas on the map
Today: 7 open · 17 open year-round · 1 closing within 30 days · 2 closed · 80 not yet known. See them on the map?state=TX.
| Campground | Park / forest | State | Season | Reservations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 277 North Group Campground | Amistad National Recreation Area | TX | Recreation.gov: Amistad National Recreation Area offers 12 boat ramps allowing access to Lake Amistad, however, due to low water levels only 4 ramps remain open. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Airport ParkYear-round | Waco Lake | TX | Open year-round | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Alley Creek Camp | Lake O' The Pines | TX | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Bear Creek Campground | Benbrook Lake | TX | Recreation.gov: The campground closes at 10:00 p.m. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Bird Island Basin Campground | Padre Island National Seashore | TX | — | — |
| Black Creek Lake CampgroundYear-round | National Forests and Grasslands in Texas | TX | Open year-round | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Blue West Campground | Lake Meredith National Recreation Area | TX | — | — |
| Bois D' Arc Campground | National Forests and Grasslands in Texas | TX | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Boles Field Campground | National Forests and Grasslands in Texas | TX | Open now (per National Forests and Grasslands in Texas (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Boykin Springs Camping Campground | National Forests and Grasslands in Texas | TX | Open now (per National Forests and Grasslands in Texas (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Brushy Creek Campground | Lake O' The Pines | TX | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Buckhorn Creek Campground | Lake O' The Pines | TX | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Cagle Recreation Area | National Forests and Grasslands in Texas | TX | Open now (per National Forests and Grasslands in Texas (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Caney Creek Campground | National Forests and Grasslands in Texas | TX | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Cedar Breaks Park | Georgetown Lake | TX | Recreation.gov: The trail extends completely around Georgetown Lake via the dam and is open to hiking and biking. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Cedar Canyon Campground | Lake Meredith National Recreation Area | TX | — | — |
| Cedar Ridge CampgroundYear-round | Belton Lake | TX | Open year-round | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Cedron Creek Campground | Whitney Lake | TX | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Chisos Basin Campground | Big Bend National Park | TX | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Chisos Basin Group Campground | Big Bend National Park | TX | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Clear Lake Campground | Lavon Lake | TX | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Clear Springs Campground | Wright Patman Lake | TX | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Coffee Mill CampgroundYear-round | National Forests and Grasslands in Texas | TX | Open year-round | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Copperas Creek Campground | Proctor Lake | TX | Recreation.gov: Large, open grassy areas; Cottonwoods; Black Willow; and Cypress trees characterize the campground: Some campsites have shade and the lake views are plentiful.The surrounding towns of Comanche, De Leon, and Dublin offers historical attractions, antique stores. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Cottonwood Campground | Big Bend National Park | TX | Recreation.gov: It is relatively cool in the peak seasons of fall and winter due to cold air sinking into the lower elevations. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Cranes Mill Park | Canyon Lake | TX | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Damsite Texas | Lake Texoma | TX | Recreation.gov: Enterance gates stay open Park closed from December 1 - March 31st. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Dana Peak Campground | Stillhouse Hollow Lake | TX | Recreation.gov: Much of the lake area is forested, though the campground is mostly grassy, flat and open with little to no shade. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Double Lake Recreation Area | National Forests and Grasslands in Texas | TX | Open now (per National Forests and Grasslands in Texas (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| East Fork CampgroundYear-round | Lavon Lake | TX | Open year-round | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Ebenezer Park | Sam Rayburn Reservoir | TX | Recreation.gov: The designated Day Use swim beach is open seasonally from Apr 1 to Labor Day. Swim beach closes after Labor Day and re-opens April 1st. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Flatrock (texas) Campground | Hords Creek Lake | TX | Recreation.gov: The swim beach, open to all overnight campers, is in Flatrock Park in area #1. Due to low lake levels all boat ramps are CLOSED Hords Creek Lake is in the center of Texas, north of the Texas Hill Country. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Friendship Park | Granger Lake | TX | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Frijole Horse Corral CampgroundYear-round | Guadalupe Mountains National Park | TX | Open year-round | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Guadalupe Peak Campground | Guadalupe Mountains National Park | TX | — | — |
| Hanks Creek Campground | Sam Rayburn Reservoir | TX | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Harbor Bay Campground | Lake Meredith National Recreation Area | TX | Recreation.gov: The area features both designated sites and open meadow camping. | — |
| Hickory Creek Campground | Lewisville Lake | TX | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| High View Campground | Bardwell Lake | TX | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Holiday (Texas) Campground | Benbrook Lake | TX | Recreation.gov: There are plenty of wide-open spaces for activities. Boat launch ramp and fishing docks are available.Holiday Park campground varies from wooded bottoms to upland prairie, with open shorelines and rocky hillsides. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Jim Hogg Park | Georgetown Lake | TX | Recreation.gov: The trail wraps completely around Georgetown Lake via the dam and is open to both hiking and biking. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Johnson Creek Camp | Lake O' The Pines | TX | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Juniper Point Campground | Lake Texoma | TX | Recreation.gov: Juniper East will be closed during the winter months from December 1 - February 28 Some sites in Juniper will be closed during the off season. Park will be fully open from March 1 - November 30. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Kimball Bend Park | Whitney Lake | TX | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Lakeside Campground | Hords Creek Lake | TX | Recreation.gov: The Lakeside Campground and Recreation Area is partially open year-round on the northern side Hords Creek Lake and fully open March 1 through September 30 .All of the campsites have water and electric hookups, some have sewer hookups. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Lavonia Campground | Lavon Lake | TX | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Liberty Hill Campground | Navarro Mills Lake | TX | Recreation.gov: This facility is open year-round 6 a.m. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Live Oak Ridge CampgroundYear-round | Belton Lake | TX | Open year-round | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Lofers Bend East Campground | Whitney Lake | TX | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Lofers Bend West Campground | Whitney Lake | TX | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Magnolia Ridge Campground | Steinhagen Lake | TX | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Malaquite Campground | Padre Island National Seashore | TX | Recreation.gov: Malaquite Campground is open to tents and RVs on a first-come, first-served basis (no reservations). | — |
| Malden Lake Campground | Wright Patman Lake | TX | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| McBride Canyon and Mullinaw Creek Campgrounds | Lake Meredith National Recreation Area | TX | Recreation.gov: This trail system is open to hiking, biking, and horseback riding. | — |
| Mccown Valley CampgroundYear-round | Whitney Lake | TX | Open year-round | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Midway Campground | Waco Lake | TX | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Mill Creek (texas) Campground | Sam Rayburn Reservoir | TX | Recreation.gov: There's also a group shelter, boat ramp, designated swimming beach (open Apr-Sep), a playground, and volleyball court for family entertainment.The campground is on the southeast shores of Sam Rayburn Reservoir. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Mott Campground | Bardwell Lake | TX | Recreation.gov: Additional amenities include a swimming area with benches, two fishing areas, public restrooms with showers, one four-lane boat ramp and a courtesy dock.The park is grassy and partially forested with plenty of open space where children can play. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Murrell Park | Grapevine Lake | TX | Recreation.gov: This facility is open year-round, but particularly in hot summer months, the cool water provides a refreshing break from the Texas heat.This facility offers 11 tent-only campsites along the lakeshore with views of the water. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| North Park | Canyon Lake | TX | Closes Sep 30, 2026; reopens Apr 1, 2027 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Oak Campground | Navarro Mills Lake | TX | Recreation.gov: This facility is open year-round 6 a.m. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Pat Mayse East CampgroundYear-round | Pat Mayse Lake | TX | Open year-round | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Pat Mayse West CampgroundYear-round | Pat Mayse Lake | TX | Open year-round | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Pecan Point Park | Navarro Mills Lake | TX | Recreation.gov: This facility is open April 1 - September 30 from Friday - Sunday, 6 a.m. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Pine Springs CampgroundYear-round | Guadalupe Mountains National Park | TX | Open year-round | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Piney Point Campground | Wright Patman Lake | TX | Recreation.gov: Shreveport, Louisiana offers river boat gambling, horse races and numerous festivals, including the Four State Fair and Rodeo and the Jump, Jive and Jam Festival.Piney Point has plenty of open space and shade in which children can play, as well as a volleyball court and a 1.3-mile hi | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Plowman Creek CampgroundYear-round | Whitney Lake | TX | Open year-round | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Plum Creek Campgrounds | Lake Meredith National Recreation Area | TX | Recreation.gov: These cottonwoods turn various colors of red, yellow, orange, and gold during the fall season. | — |
| Potters Creek ParkYear-round | Canyon Lake | TX | Open year-round | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Preston Bend Campground | Lake Texoma | TX | Recreation.gov: Park Closes during the off season months from October 1 to March 31. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Promontory Campground | Proctor Lake | TX | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Ratcliff Lake Recreation AreaYear-round | National Forests and Grasslands in Texas | TX | Open year-round | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Rayburn Campground | Sam Rayburn Reservoir | TX | Recreation.gov: A resident population of wood ducks remains in the forest year-round.Rayburn park is open year-round and features 16 campsites with water and 50 amp electric hookups. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Red Hills Lake Campground | National Forests and Grasslands in Texas | TX | May 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Reynolds Creek Campground | Waco Lake | TX | Closes Sep 30, 2026; reopens Apr 1, 2027 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Rio Grande Village Campground | Big Bend National Park | TX | Recreation.gov: During the winter season (November through March) temperatures are warm and pleasant with daily highs in the mid-70s to low 80s. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Rio Grande Village Group Campground | Big Bend National Park | TX | Recreation.gov: During the winter season (November through March) temperatures are warm and pleasant with daily highs in the mid-70s to low 80s. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Rock Quarry Group Campground | Amistad National Recreation Area | TX | Recreation.gov: Amistad National Recreation Area offers 12 boat ramps allowing access to Lake Amistad, however, due to low water levels only 4 ramps remain open. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Rocky Creek Campground | Somerville Lake | TX | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Rocky Creek Park | Benbrook Lake | TX | Recreation.gov: Open 6AM to 9PM.Picnicking, fishing, boating, hiking and birding are all available in the Rocky Creek Park for day use access ONLY. Open 6AM to 9PM. No open boat ramps.First come, first serve picnic areas available, accessible by pedestrian access only. There is additional parking af | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Rocky Point(wright Patman Dam) Campground | Wright Patman Lake | TX | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Russell Park | Georgetown Lake | TX | Recreation.gov: Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring the San Gabriel River Trail.Russell Park is open year round and offers 27 primitive campsites with drinking water and flush toilets close by. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| San Augustine Campground | Sam Rayburn Reservoir | TX | Recreation.gov: Among the many amenities are a group shelter, designated swim beach (open Apr-Sep), volleyball, boat ramp and an interpretive trail.With more than 114,000 surface acres, Sam Rayburn is the largest man-made lake that is completely within the boundaries of the state of Texas. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| San Pedro Group Campground | Amistad National Recreation Area | TX | Recreation.gov: Amistad National Recreation Area offers 12 boat ramps allowing access to Lake Amistad, however, due to low water levels only 4 ramps remain open. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Sanders Cove CampgroundYear-round | Pat Mayse Lake | TX | Open year-round | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Sandy Creek Campground | Steinhagen Lake | TX | Recreation.gov: The lake provides a great getaway for fishing, boating, picnicking, camping and birding.Sandy Creek Park is open year-round and offers numerous campsites, 71 of which have water and electric hookups. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Sanford Yake Campground | Lake Meredith National Recreation Area | TX | — | — |
| Sowell Creek Campground | Proctor Lake | TX | Recreation.gov: Amenities include flush and pit toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station thus creating a comfortable camping environment for visitors.Large, open grassy areas; Black Willow; and Buttonbush characterize the park:. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Speegleville Park | Waco Lake | TX | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Stubblefield Lake Campground | National Forests and Grasslands in Texas | TX | Open now (per National Forests and Grasslands in Texas (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Tadra Point Campground | National Forests and Grasslands in Texas | TX | Open now (per National Forests and Grasslands in Texas (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Taylor Campground | Granger Lake | TX | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Tejas Park | Georgetown Lake | TX | Recreation.gov: Tejas park sits upon the south bank of the North San Gabriel River offering good opportunities for fishing, wading or floating and features plenty of large, grassy open areas for running around and enjoying the scenic Texas countryside.Boating is the most popular way to enjoy the cle | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Tejas Wilderness Campground | Guadalupe Mountains National Park | TX | — | — |
| Townsend Campground | National Forests and Grasslands in Texas | TX | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Twin Dikes Campground | Sam Rayburn Reservoir | TX | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Union Grove CampgroundYear-round | Stillhouse Hollow Lake | TX | Open year-round | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Valley View Group Use | National Forests and Grasslands in Texas | TX | Open now (per National Forests and Grasslands in Texas (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Waxahachie Ck Campground | Bardwell Lake | TX | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| West Lake Davy Crockett Campground | National Forests and Grasslands in Texas | TX | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Westcliff Campground | Belton Lake | TX | Recreation.gov: This park is seasonal, and all but the main road and main boat ramp will close Oct 1 - March 1. Day use areas are open year-round. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| White Flint ParkYear-round | Belton Lake | TX | Open year-round | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Willis Creek Campground | Granger Lake | TX | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Wilson H Fox Campground | Granger Lake | TX | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Winkler Park | Belton Lake | TX | Recreation.gov: This park is seasonal, and will close Nov 1st - February 28th. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Wolf Creek Campground | Navarro Mills Lake | TX | Recreation.gov: This facility is open from April to September 6 a.m. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Yegua Creek Campground | Somerville Lake | TX | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
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