A spot by a crackling fire. A stick. A bag of marshmallows, a box of graham crackers, a few bars of Hershey’s chocolate. Nothing ever tasted as good as a s’more consumed the right way, with friends or family and a ghost story or two, the air filled with the half-comforting, half-scary sounds of frogs, cicadas, and mysterious snapping branches, reminding campers that they’re on an adventure. And as the fire dies down and bodies tired after a day of hiking, swimming, canoeing, or horseback riding—depending—settle into their sleeping bags and tents for the night, a familiar kind of peace descends. Trips like these are, after all, a Texan rite of passage, thanks to the Lone Star State’s 95 state parks and countless other options for communing with the great outdoors. Whatever your experience level—whether you’re just getting your feet wet with this camping thing, you don’t mind hiking up the side of a mountain with your gear, or you’re more of a glamper—there’s a trip for you. And maybe one for your dog, too.
Inks Lake State Park Is So Beautiful, Even Newbies Will Come Around
New to camping? Inks Lake will ease you into the experience.
Sleep On the Beach at Sea Rim State Park
The peaceful park in the marsh is chock-full of wildlife, too.
Embrace the Surprises at Palmetto State Park
The swampy state park is a birder's paradise, for one.
Glamp to Your Heart’s Content at Lake Houston Wilderness Park
Camp in style and comfort, only minutes from home.
Caprock Canyons State Park Is Where the Hardcore Hikers Go
It's a trip both challenging and rewarding.
10 Must-Haves For Your Next Camping Trip
Because you need fancy marshmallows.
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