Balmorhea is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. Balmorhea is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Discover great camping spots near Balmorhea, reviewed by campers like you.
$10 - $170 / night
"Attractive, well maintained large sites, good privacy if no hook ups needed. Site 81 was my favorite. Water, picnic table, fire ring. I’d give it a 5 star review but no cell service, or WiFi."
"Lovely wide open spaces in a valley."
$35 - $75 / night
"Since there was just one other visitor in a camper trailer, no reservation was required. Tent camping was rather basic at each location, which offered water and electricity but no other facilities."
RangerAttractive, well maintained large sites, good privacy if no hook ups needed. Site 81 was my favorite. Water, picnic table, fire ring. I’d give it a 5 star review but no cell service, or WiFi.
TravelerWe camped here for three nights. Great spot, deer came through csmp every evening. We watched the horses in the pasture. Staff was very friendly. Close to Fort Davis, McDonald Observatory. Not far from Balmorhea, Marfa.
RangerLovely wide open spaces in a valley. The park has hiking, a nature center, horse trails, and we were lucky enough to go on a ranger-led hike highlighting the history of the area including Native Americans and the fort. My husband was definitely feeling the elevation here, so make sure to drink and eat enough. The campground is wide open but sites are huge so you don’t feel penned in. They have fire bans sometimes so talk to the host before lighting anything. They supply water, hookups, even a shower house.
Ranger$40 for 2 people on bikes with one tent. That’s the highest price we’ve ever paid for one night of tent camping with our own gear. This is a very nice place though. The camping area was spacious and we had a picnic table and small tree next to where we set up. Bathrooms, outdoor showers that are nice and hot with good pressure, sinks available. The self check in was great- book on Hipcamp.com, show up, grab a map of the campground and find your spot on your own. The other lodging options, ie tipis, canvas tents, yurts, etc seemed pretty cool but it appears they book up fast this time of year (week of Thanksgiving). The campground is close to town where you can find food and groceries. The only problem I find with these types of campgrounds is that there are a lot of novice campers who are inconsiderate of their noise late at night and in the early morning. Some people do actually want to sleep!
TravelerBeautiful location, most sites have shade and/or trees. Elevation is around 5000', so temps are nice and cool (for West Texas). Some nice hiking in the park, including primitive areas & Ft. Davis overlook. Excellent birding/butterfly opportunities - there are two bird feeding stations with blinds in the campground. Great staging location for riding Ft. Davis scenic loop, McDonald Observatory hill climb, etc. One or two decent MTB trails in the park, Prude Ranch trail system about 5mi away. Sites can be reserved at TX Parks/Wildlife website. Full services a few miles away in Ft. Davis.
GuideThe WiFi worked well for me even out in the camping area, working remote with email, video meetings, uploading and downloading. No problem there. Bathrooms are barely clean. There was tp and hand soap, showers, sink. Quiet neighbors the night I was there. Not crowded. Lots of Highway noise. Freight trains too. Very basic. $15 a night for dry camping no hookups. Hit me through the night. Bonus: walking distance to Marfa bars and restaurants.
RangerPretty valley with hills and canyons, vegetation is mostly shrubs. Came here for the birding and hiking. There were a few ranger programs going on while we were here but didn’t catch any of them. Basic tent campsites are far apart which was great, but not shady (at least not by my raised-in-the-northeast standards). Quails running right by my tent made this especially memorable. Everything clean and well-maintained.
GuideMy family and I enjoyed the park. I have 3 boys, 4 month old, 5 & 6 year old, they had a blast. The weather was perfect, high 90s and low 60s. The park and views are just breath taking. Love that the restroom are very clean. We stayed in campsite 70. FYI very little shade, no water spout on site, and restroom are a little far. We went during the 4th of July, and went to the top of the mountain to watch the fire works. Very nice park, we will definitely be back.
GuideThis site is on private land with no shower, restrooms, water or electricity, so come prepared. There are abundant trails for Mt biking/moto or hiking. Night skies are spectacular.
The host is very friendly and professional. Site is clean and well maintained. I was able to connect with T-Mobile (Mint) without any issue. Tried mobile hot spot and could get connection but not for long as it kept dropping out.
If your looking for primitive camping in the Texas desert this is the place!
Balmorhea, Texas, offers some fantastic options for tent camping, allowing outdoor enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the stunning landscapes of West Texas.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Balmorhea, TX is Davis Mountains State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 53 reviews.
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