Best Tent Camping near Bend, TX
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Best Tent Sites Near Bend, TX (16)
1. Colorado Bend State Park Campground
Bend, Texas32 Reviews•124 Photos•411 SavesColorado Bend State Park is one of central Texas’s most popular destinations. Two hours northwest of Austin, this park offers cave tours, river recreation, and over 35 miles of hike and bike trails. Visit in the off-season and enjoy a break from the intense Texas heat or take a dip in the cool, clear waters of Spicewood Springs for a refresher on warmer days. Texas’s tallest waterfall, Gorman Falls, is the prime attraction for visitors of Colorado Bend State Park. This 70-foot marvel can be reached from a moderate 3-mile hike where you can enjoy cool mist from the spring-fed waters upon your arrival. There are 15 drive in campsites at Colorado Bend where you can park RVs up to 30 feet, though the rest require some extra work to reach. 28 walk-in campsites can be found in the main campground, as can two primitive group campsites near the river. Looking for even more rugged seclusion? Hike to the Backcountry Windmill area where you will find designated backcountry sites just a mile from the trailhead. Every camper will find what they need at Colorado Bend State Park.
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2. North Area Primitive Site — Colorado Bend State Park
Bend, Texas17 Reviews•123 Photos•38 SavesSites #1-29 are only for tents, and are along the riverbank. You must carry your gear about 50 yards. Water is in the area, but not at each site. Picnic table Fire ring Water nearby Lantern post Restrooms nearby
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$13 - $23 / night
3. Moss Lake Area — Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Willow City, Texas28 Reviews•114 Photos•18 Saves- Pets
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$14 - $24 / night
4. River Backpack Area — Colorado Bend State Park
Bend, Texas3 Reviews•55 Photos•12 SavesThis is a backcountry wilderness, low-impact, limited footprint camping area. It is not a group camp area. All tents must be in the boundary of the sites, with only four people per site. Camping outside the designated area is prohibited. Campsites are one mile from the Windmill Trailhead, but you can park at any trailhead in the park to customize your hike. The Windmill Backpack Area is five miles from the river and the main campground. No water or toilets are available in this area. No open fires are allowed, but you may use containerized fuel stoves for cooking. Carry out all trash and dispose of it properly.
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$10 / night
5. Windmill Backback Area — Colorado Bend State Park
Bend, Texas2 Reviews•14 Photos•8 SavesThis is a backcountry wilderness, low-impact, limited footprint camping area. It is not a group camp area. All tents must be in the boundary of the sites, with only four people per site. Camping outside the designated area is prohibited. Campsites are one mile from the Windmill Trailhead, but you can park at any trailhead in the park to customize your hike. The Windmill Backpack Area is five miles from the river and the main campground. No water or toilets are available in this area. No open fires are allowed, but you may use containerized fuel stoves for cooking. Carry out all trash and dispose of it properly.
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$10 / night
6. Walnut Springs Area — Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Willow City, Texas24 Reviews•64 Photos•18 SavesMoss Lake (eight sites) and Walnut Springs (12 sites) are a 1 to 3 mile hike over rugged terrain. We charge an excess vehicle fee of $6 per car, per night, for each vehicle over two per campsite. No ash-producing fires are permitted in this area. You may use containerized fuel stoves that can be turned off for cooking. Minors (under 17) who are not camping with a sponsored group must provide a written consent form to stay overnight. No hammocks allowed in primitive camping areas.
Magical, Mystical, Enchanted Climb the ancient dome for amazing Hill Country views.
The massive pink granite dome rising above Central Texas has drawn people for thousands of years. But there’s more at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area than just the dome. The scenery, rock formations and legends are magical, too!
Things to Do You can hike, backpack, camp, rock climb, picnic, bird, study nature, geocache and stargaze. (You cannot swim here or ride bikes on the trails.)
Hiking Explore nearly 11 miles of hiking trails. Take a virtual tour with our Interactive Trails Map.
All trails close 30 minutes after sunset, except the Loop Trail. The Summit Trail may close in wet weather. Check our trail status here or visit our Facebook page or Twitter feed. Rock Climbing Rock climbers must check in at park headquarters. You can pick up route maps there and read the climbing rules. Read through our Climbing Information before you come.
Pets To protect this Natural Area, pets are only allowed in the designated day-use picnic areas, the campgrounds, and on the Loop Trail (pets are not allowed on any other trail). Don't leave pets unattended, including in vehicles and at campsites, and keep them on a leash no longer than six feet at all times.
Shopping Our park store carries some gift items. You can buy wood for campfires at the park. Please bring your own drinking water, as it is in short supply due to the ongoing drought.
Get involved Enchanted Rock needs your help! We will match your abilities to our many needs. You might guide a group to the summit, lead a tour of the loop trail, provide information to park visitors, or help maintain park facilities. Visit our Volunteer page to learn more.
Join or donate to the Friends of Enchanted Rock.
Outfitters and guide services The following guides lead rock climbing tours at Enchanted Rock:
Austin Ascents, austinascents@gmail.com Outpost Wilderness Adventure, info@owa.com Rock-About Climbing Adventures, Adam@Rock-About.com Texas Climbing Adventures, info@texasclimbingadventures.com Ranger Programs Enjoy a star party or a nature hike led by a park ranger, or contact the park for special tours for your group.
Check our Events page for upcoming programs. Become a Junior Ranger! Pick up a Junior Ranger Activity Guide and borrow an explorer pack. Email us to schedule a school or youth group tour. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Area Attractions Visit Fredericksburg for a taste of German culture in the Texas Hill Country. There you can shop, dine, visit museums and find outdoor activities. Stop by Llano, known as the “Deer Capital of Texas,” for museums, music and more.
President Lyndon B. Johnson was born near Johnson City. Learn about this colorful Texan at the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park. Tour the Texas White House and Johnson’s boyhood home. The Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site and the Sauer-Beckmann living history farm are nearby.
Drive the Peach Loop, one of TPWD’s Great Texas Wildlife Trails. It will lead you to some of the best wildlife observation points in this area.
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$10 / night
7. Cedar Point Recreation Area
Buchanan Dam, Texas2 Reviews•5 Photos•52 Saves- Pets
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9. Shaffer Bend Recreation Area
Spicewood, Texas7 Reviews•39 Photos•54 Saves- Pets
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10. Tejas Park
Liberty Hill, Texas10 Reviews•62 Photos•162 SavesOverview
Tejas Park sits on the south side of Georgetown Lake in the Hill Country of Texas, about 25 miles north of Austin. 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.
Recreation
Boating is the most popular way to enjoy the clear waters of the lake. Fishing is excellent in the area, and the lake contains Black bass, White bass, Hybrid stripers, White crappie, Channel catfish and Flathead catfish, but its most known for its abundance of Smallmouth bass. The San Gabriel River Trail is a 26 mile rugged trail winding through dense juniper forest, hardwood bottomlands and prairie grasslands. The trail wraps completely around Georgetown Lake via the dam and is open to both hiking and biking. Hunting is available for for small game like dove, waterfowl, rabbit and squirrel, as well as white tail deer. Hunting is by permit only.
Natural Features
Lake Georgetown is a reservoir on the north fork of the San Gabriel River in central Texas. The dam was completed in 1979 to provide flood control and water supply for the nearby community of Georgetown, and now provides countless recreation opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.
Nearby Attractions
The nearby town of Georgetown offers gas, groceries and more. The historic downtown square district has shops and restaurants, and concerts and events are held on a regular basis. Additionally, Austin is located just 25 miles from the lake, offering countless tourist attractions.
Charges & Cancellations
Cancellations: Once a reservation date has begun, customers cannot change a reservation using the online system or through the Call Center. On-site personnel are not able to modify reservations. Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee. Refunds: Customers can request refunds online up to 7 days after the scheduled departure date. After 7 days, customers must request refunds through the call center. Cancellation fees are non-refundable.
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$14 - $16 / night
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Recent Tent Reviews in Bend
354 Reviews of 16 Bend Campgrounds
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Inks Lake State Park Campground
Clean and Quiet
This site was very clean and the bath houses were tidy and neat. We stayed right on the water and it was beautiful. Park staff was present and we would see them often driving around and checking on things.
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Aaron D.
GuideInks Lake State Park Campground
Hill Country Getaway On The Lake
We stayed at spot 50 in the west look. It was extremely hard to back into, there is a tree right in front that you have to angle around. Site was somewhat level. Bathrooms were a little far away, you could see them from the spot, but it was about a.2 mile walk. Not a lot of street lights throughout the campground made things nice and quiet at night. The site had good Verizon cell service, around 25-50 mbps. The Tmobile service was around the same. The lake was beautiful and there were a ton of trails and spots to sightsee. The big draw for this campground is the proximity to Longhorn Caverns state park, which is a must see and do. Overall the campground was clean, relatively quiet, right next on the lake, with a ton of activities. I would recommend staying at one of the other areas that have bathrooms closer and better sites.
Monica J.Scout
Camp Creek Recreation Area
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Denis A.Scout
WyldStay Muleshoe Bend
One more place on the river
Worth staying for a day
- TTravis L.Scout
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Shaffer Bend Recreation Area
Shaffer Bend Recreation Area
Shaffer Bend Recreation Area is a great destination for nature lovers, close to Lake Travis and great outdoor activities. Relaxing on the beach or enjoying the sunrise from the 15th location is an experience not to be missed. Don't forget to de-stress with a io games after a day of exploring!
- KKevin A.Scout
Hidden Falls Adventure Park
Hidden Falls Adventure Park
Hidden Falls Adventure Park is a great destination for those who love challenges and exploration. Just like in the Slope Game where you have to control the character to overcome obstacles and achieve high scores, this park is also full of exciting challenges such as climbing, ziplining and hiking.
loinse B.Scout
Krause Springs
game
I love this trip, it gives me a lot of memories. drift hunters
Karrah C.Traveler
Barefoot Fishing Camp & RV Park
Hidden Gem
Camped here in a tent for 5 days last spring with my best friend. Very friendly staff, awesome showers and bathrooms, lots of birding and wildlife viewing opportunities. Saw my first tarantula and painting buntings here. Overall cozy vibe, Would 100% camp here again if I was back in Texas. Nestled in the woods beyond Lampasas, it’s not a bad drive back into town if you’re wanting to treat yourself to a meal out. Has an awesome General Store right outside the campgrounds, where you can purchase forgotten items and grab a bite to eat at their little restaurant. Everyone in the area is super friendly and helpful. The General Store people had a potbelly pig they let us feed snacks to when we were there.
franco T.ScoutKrause Springs
We have enjoyed to much in the Camp
Our College has organize a trip is very joyful.
Lexi W.
RangerInks Lake State Park Campground
Must Go!
I had the most amazing time! The Lake is beautiful and the camp grounds are right on the water. Restrooms and showers are clean and close too! Spread out enough to where you aren’t on top of your neighbors, I will definitely be back!
- SStuart G.Guide
Inks Lake State Park Campground
Bluebonnets everywhere
Stayed in mid March, site 62. Nice site with lots of tree cover. Only downside was the multiple squirrels that drove our dogs nuts. Hiking trails are very well maintained, and there’s plenty variety in difficulty level / length. We’ve never seen so many wildflowers, especially bluebonnets. The display was stunning. Facilities at the park were very clean, and it really has everything that you need.
Roger W.
Legend
Colorado Bend State Park Campground
Hiked Here and Visited the Campgr
Lots of high reviews for this park. I thought the hiking was okay. The campground layout for the RV area is not nicely laid out in my opinion. See my pics. The group and many tent areas are exceptional. The bathrooms are okay. Volunteer friendliness is much better than the staff for my experience here.
- Roger W.Legend
Inks Lake State Park Campground
Fabulous Fishing and Great Hiking
Inks Lake SP: The campground is okay. Get a site that has a water view. The hiking was great.
(Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good(71 yr olds in 17’ trailer.) Overall Rating: Campground only a 3.5 for the campground layout. If you like hiking, then bump up to a 4.5. Amazing Security: Locked gate in the evening Usage during visit: Very full over the nice weekend. Less during the week. Site Privacy: None.
Site Spacing: Close. Pad surface: Blacktop Reservations: Yes Campground Noise: Pretty quiet even when full. Road Noise: None Through Traffic in campground: No Electric Hookup: Yes Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: Very nice one.
Potable Water Available: At the site. Bathroom: Clean flush toilets Showers: Clean and private. Pull Throughs: Some Cell Service (AT&T): 2 bars. Setting: Under open wooded area along Inks Lake Recent Weather: We had a tornado warning and fierce thunderstorm while there. Rig Size: Some sites handle large rigs Sites: See pics for some sites I thought were better than many. I did not evaluate the entire cg. 218 is not a water view, but private 
Greg R.Guide
Riverway RV Park
Excellent Campground!
The folks were very nice!
The check-in was as easy as it gets..
The sites were clean and nice and flat.
The laundry, bathroom and showers were spotless.
It's a great scenic location. There's a lot of green grass and a nice walking trail by the river.
Would absolutely stay again.
Bravo and well done!
- mmike F.Scout
Camp Creek Recreation Area
very good
this is fine. Rocket Soccer Derby
David R.GuideInks Lake State Park Campground
Beautiful State Park
I stayed here one night on my way back to Dallas after viewing the eclipse in south Texas.
- JJeremy J.Scout
Camp Creek Recreation Area
fine
Sounds good. mario
- YYvonne M.Guide
Willie Washington Park
Good overnight stay
Quite city park with restrooms, playground, basketball court, picnic areas with water and 110 electric, one pavilion. Full hook ups ( 50 amp and 110) for 6 Rv spots on a gravel pad. Trash cans available within the park/picnic areas. No signage for maximum free stay.
Mike H.ScoutKrause Springs
Scout
Krause Springs: Temporarily closed till February 16, 2024. Historic Texas camping& swimming site nestled in Spicewood, 30 miles from Austin. Ehall pass
Michael B.Traveler
Sulphur Springs Camp
A True Gem
This campground is truly something special. The landscape is breathtaking, the trail leading back to the tent spots is definitely for those looking for something a little more challenging to get to, and the river is there for you to chill by to swim, fish, kayak, etc. There’s also a ton of wildlife. Saw some bald eagles, reptiles, fish, turtles, heard coyotes howling at night, and saw tracks of some larger animals. There’s some stores not too far away if you need things in a pinch. Colorado Bend State Park is right next door for those looking for some additional hikes and sights. And there’s several distilleries and vineyards in close proximity. I’ll definitely be coming back here.
Chereen S.ScoutInks Lake State Park Campground
Not very welcoming
We arrived in the heat of the day. Briefly parked next to the pop up to unload the heavy coolers since we were overheated. Within minutes we were “greeted” by a park ranger issuing a warning for a citation if we didn’t immediately move the truck back on the pavement. Also this park sits next to the highway so there was a constant influx of sirens and traffic taking away from the peaceful setting we were hoping for. Other than that it has beautiful scenery
- BBrian B.Scout
Krause Springs
It's nice for a quick escape, wouldn't make it a destination
Been here a few times now. We camp all the way down back next to the creek (which was stagnant). It's definitely more peaceful and scenic than the other sites, but also places you as far away as you can be from any facilities if you need them. From the site you can walk to the swimming hole which is cool. The walk over is a bit uneven so if you're not balanced you gotta be a little careful. The swimming hole is cool but gets crowded on hot days, particularly weekends, and when crowded it isn't always super clean due to shitty people. They don't do reservations so you can just pull up early afternoon and camp for as long as you like. Overall, it's nice for a quick/last-minute escape from Austin, but I wouldn't make it a destination for a roadtrip or anything.
Madden W.ScoutKrause Springs
Not nice
Cars and trucks come and go all day and night, stirring up a lot of dust because they're too lazy to walk to the bathroom or set up their own breakout game. That is not what I mean by camping.
Julius L.ScoutInks Lake State Park Campground
Great for family
We took our 3 year old on his first camping trip and Inks lake didn’t disappoint. Plenty of activities and not too far from town if you need some ice cream after a long day on the lake.
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