camping near houston

Thinking about going camping in Houston? Give your kids the nostalgia of childhood and enjoy the great outdoors as a family. There’s no need to drive for hours and hours- Houston has plenty of nearby parks for you to set up camp.


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List of top 10 places to go camping in Houston – state parks, campsites & more! 

1. Brazos Bend State Park

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Enjoy hiking, biking, nature walks, and horseback riding at this state park, and a great place to go camping near Houston. They offer campsites, screened shelters, and cabins.
Where: 21901 Farm to Market Rd 762, Needville, TX 77461
Park Entrance Fee: 13 Years and Older: $7 Per Person, 12 Years and Under: Free
Campsite Fee Per Night: Primitive Campsite: $12, Campsite with Electricity: $25, Premium Campsite: $25
Operating Hours: Open daily 8:00 am – 10:00 pm


2. Galveston Island State Park

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Here, you can swim, bird watch, hike, mountain bike, and go paddling. 
Where:14901 FM3005, Galveston, TX 77554
Park Entrance Fee: $5 per person and free for kids under 12
Campsite Fee Per Night: Campsites: $15 – $35 (Beachside), Campsite with rent a lodge: $200 a night. 
Operating Hours: Open daily 7:00 am – 10:00 pm


3. Lake Livingston State Park

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Camp lakeside at Lake Livingston. You can swim, go boating, hike and bike, and more.
Where: 300 State Park Rd 65, Livingston, TX 77351
Park Entrance Fee: $5 for everyone over the age of 12
Campsite Fee Per Night: Camping options include tent sites, screened shelters, and more, starting at $10
Operating Hours: Open daily 8:00 am – 10:00 pm


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4. Jellystone Park

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Jellystone Park really puts all others to shame- this is a Houston-area campground and water park all in one. Rates aren’t cheap but you can play all day in their amazing pools, lazy rivers, water slides, and more. They also have a fishing lake, a golf course, sports arenas, and more. It’s located just 35 miles outside of Houston.
Where: 34843 Betka Rd, Waller, TX 77484
Campsite Fee Per Night: Campsites start at $43 per night and admission to the park is not included. 
Operating Hours: Check-in time: 1:00 PM | Check-out time: 12:00 PM


5. Splashway Water Park & Campground

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This water park has a variety of camping options from cabins to cottages to RV sites and more. They also have hike and bike trails, catch and release fishing, sports, games, and more. 
Where: 5211 Main Street, Sheridan, Texas 77475
Campsite Fee Per Night: Campsites start at $45 per night (Tent Sites) and admission to the waterpark is not included. 
Operating Hours: Open daily 11:00 am – 6:00 pm


6. Stephen F Austin State Park

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Stay on the banks of the Brazos River, see the wildlife, explore their trails, and check out the local history. 

Where: Park Road 38, San Felipe, TX 77473
Park Entrance Fee: $5 Daily, 12 years & under: Free
Campsite Fee Per Night: Campsites with electricity are available at $28 per night
Operating Hours: Saturday – Thursday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | Friday 8:30 am – 6:30 pm


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7. Sea Rim State Park

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If the beach is more your thing, the 5 miles of beach-side camping should do the trick. Enjoy fishing, birding, kayaking, and more. Admission is $3 for people 13 and older. Campsites are $10 a night and cabins are available.

Where:19335 State Hwy 87, Sabine Pass, TX 77655
Park Entrance Fee: Adult: $3 Daily, Children 12 Years and Under: Free
Campsite Fee Per Night: Campsites with electricity are available at $20 per night. Floating (boat-in) campsites are available at $15 per night
Operating Hours: Open daily 6:00 am – 10:00 pm


8. Huntsville State Park

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The East Texas Piney Woods is waiting for you. Activities include fishing, swimming, canoeing, and more. Campsites, screened-in shelters, and cabins are available.

Where: 565 Park Road 40 west, Huntsville, TX 77340
Park Entrance Fee: 13 years & older : $7 Daily, 12 years & under: Free
Campsite Fee Per Night: Campsites with electricity are available at $20 per night
Operating Hours: Open daily 6:00 am – 10:00 pm


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9. Village Creek State Park

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The amazing diversity of both plants and wildlife makes Village Creek State Park a very special place. The park is 10 miles north of Beaumont on the edge of the Big Thicket. Come to camp, canoe, or just enjoy the quiet – you’ll be glad you did!

The park sits along Village Creek, one of the few free-flowing creeks in Texas. Here you can camp, picnic, fish, hike, mountain bike, geocache, study nature, and view wildlife. Rent the covered picnic pavilion for your next group gathering.
Where: 8854 Park Rd 74, Lumberton, TX 77657
Park Entrance Fee: $4 Daily, 12 years & under: Free
Campsite Fee Per Night: Campsites with electricity are available at $15 per night
Operating Hours: Open daily 8:00 am – 10:00 pm


10. Lake Houston Wilderness Park

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This is the only place inside the Houston Parks & Recreation Department where you can camp overnight! You can hike and bike for over 20 miles, kayak on the creek, or go horseback riding. 

Where: 25840 FM 1485 New Caney, TX 77357
Park Entrance Fee: $3 for everyone over 12 years of age
Campsite Fee Per Night: Campsites start at $7 per night
Operating Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday 7:00 am – 6:00 pm | Tuesday CLOSED | Friday & Saturday 7:00 am – 8:00 pm


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