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30 Texas Camping Spots for You to Explore This Year

By San Antonio Current Staff on Mon, Apr 11, 2016 at 8:44 pm

Get out of the hustle and bustle of your daily life and go relax with the great outdoors. Whether you're looking for a quick weekend trip that's close by or an adventure that's far away, we've found a place that's calling your name. Start planning your camping getaway and check out some of the activities these great places have to offer.

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Inks Lake State Park

3630 Park Rd 4 W, Burnet, TX 78611
Distance from San Antonio: 106 miles, 2 hours
Things to do: Swim, boat, water ski, scuba dive and fish. Rent paddle boats, canoes, kayaks or hike the 3.3-mile trails.

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Mustang Island

P. O. Box 326, Port Aransas, TX 78373
Distance from San Antonio: 168 miles, 2.5 hours
Things to do: Hang out at the beach, picnic, fish, mountain bike, kayak, bird watch and geocache.

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Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway

850 Caprock Canyon Park Road, Quitaque, TX 79255
Distance from San Antonio: 430 miles, 6.5 hours
Things to do: hiking, wildlife watching, horseback riding, mountain biking, fishing, swimming and guided tours.

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Pace Bend Park

2011 Pace Bend Rd N, Spicewood, TX 78669
Distance from San Antonio:105 miles, 2 hours
Things to do: hike, mountain bike, horseback riding, swim and rock climb.

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Big Thicket National Preserve

6044 FM 420, Kountze, TX 77625
Distance from San Antonio: 295 miles, 4-5 hours
Things to do: hike, birdwatch, canoe and kayak.

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Possum Kingdom State Park

3901 St Park Rd 33, Caddo, TX 76429
Distance from San Antonio: 286 miles, 5 hours
Things to do:Hike, bike, geocache, swim, boat, water ski, scuba dive, snorkel and fish.

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Lockhart State Park

4179 State Park Rd, Lockhart, TX 78644
Distance from San Antonio: 70 miles, 1 hour
Things to do:swim, picknic, fish, hiking, nature study and play at the nine-hole golf course.

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Sam Houston National Forest

8096 FM 2782, Nacogdoches, TX 75964
Distance from San Antonio: 245 miles, 3.5 hours
Things to do: Fishing, hiking, bicycling and wildlife viewing.

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Angelina National Forest

Lufkin, Texas
Distance to San Antonio:330 miles, 5.5 hours
Things to do: Hike the 5.5 mile Sawmill Trail, fish, boat and water skiing.

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Bastrop State Park

100 Park Rd 1-A, Bastrop, TX 78602
Distance to San Antonio: 95 miles, 1.5-2 hours
Things to do:mountain bike, hike, fish, 12-mile scenic drive

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