Best Dispersed Camping near Austin, TX
Primitive camping spots outside Austin require some advance planning if you're looking to get away from the usual campgrounds. Cedar Breaks Campground sits near Lake Georgetown with minimal facilities but good access to natural areas. You'll need to either hike or boat into Sawyer Park Primitive Campsites since they don't allow vehicles in most areas, which helps keep it feeling remote. Walnut Springs Primitive Campground has a true backcountry feel with zero facilities - bring everything you need and know how to use it. Pack out all your trash following Leave No Trace guidelines when camping at these spots. Check if fire bans are active before planning to cook over an open flame, as restrictions are common in this area. Most of these undeveloped sites allow stays up to 14 days before you need to move on. Many dirt roads leading to these areas get muddy and rutted after rain, so higher clearance vehicles work best. Keep your camp at least 200 feet from any water sources to help protect local streams and ponds. Since there are no bathrooms, you'll need to dig cat holes for waste disposal when nature calls.
