Welcome to Camping Guide
Beach Camping Tents Article
. For a permanent link to this article, or to bookmark it for further reading, click here.
You may also listen to this article by using the following controls.
Tent camping in Texas - a whole other experience
from:Make no mistake about it, Texas is huge. The Lone Star State is the largest of the 48 contiguous US states, taking up over 8% of the USA. It is three times the size of the UK and more than twice the size of Germany. Texas is huge.
In such a vast and geographically diverse state it's easy to find great places for tent camping. Whether it's for a weekend with the family or weeks in the wild, Texas has it all. From lonely natural reserves to beautiful beaches and numerous state parks and there's a place for every style of tent camping in Texas.
Of course, one short article can barely scratch the surface as far as describing the huge (there's that word again) variety of environments and opportunities for outdoor adventure while tent camping in Texas. Here's an overview of three of the most popular:
* Big Bend National Park
This park is home to some of the most beautiful and wild land in the USA. It covers 1,100 square miles of land, including desert, river and mountains soaring to almost 8,000 feet. Big Bend National Park is host to many outdoor activities. Hiking, backpacking, biking, fishing, rafting and of course camping, can all be enjoyed in Big Bend. For those who wish to tent camp, there are three main campgrounds, with a variety of sites within each of them. It is worth nothing that all the campsites are located at elevations of 1,800 feet or higher and they are extremely popular. It is advisable to make tent camping reservations early if you want to enjoy what Big Bend has to offer.
* Padre Island National Seashore
This is the longest undeveloped stretch of barrier island in the world, stretching from Corpus Christi to the Port Mansfield Cut. The Padre Island region is home to remarkably beautiful and remote seashore, not to mention the wide variety of animal and floral life that goes with it. It almost goes without saying that there is a great array of outdoor activities in this area, from bird and aquatic animal watching to biking, hiking and beachcombing.
There are several campsite choices along the Padre Island stretch and they range from extremely basic to more sophisticated facilities. Camping fees are dependent on the level of facilities, but all campers must get a permit before camping. Permits are provided free of charge.
For those who desire more of a "back to nature" tent camping experience, the campsites at North and South beaches and Yarborough Pass have no facilities. Other sites, such as Malaquite Beach Campground, do offer facilities.
* Hueco Tanks State Historic Site
Hueco Tanks is a fascinating area. Apart from offering various outdoor activies, including camping and rock climbing its main distinction is the ancient Native American rock paintings on many of its cave walls. There is a fee payable on entering the site but this entitles visitors to free historical and outdoor activity tours. The popularity of this site means that campers should make reservations at least two days in advance.
Beach Camping Tents News
Occupy DC protesters try to stave off eviction - Los Angeles Times
Occupy DC protesters try to stave off eviction Los Angeles Times View Post» Monday marks 67 years since Allied forces landed on a swath of beaches in Nazi-occupied France in World War II's most ambitious operation. The June, 6, 1944, invasion and... View Post» Associated Press Members of one of the last major Occupy ... |
The Day's Best | 02.04.12 - News & Observer
 News & Observer | The Day's Best | 02.04.12 News & Observer AP US Park Police take a member of Occupy DC into custody when he refused to leave a library tent while a section of McPherson Square was closed February 4, 2012 in Washington, DC. US Park police raided the Occupy DC camp at McPherson Square before ... |
$15 per night for an RV Campsite at Sandy Beach RV Resort - Concord Monitor
$15 per night for an RV Campsite at Sandy Beach RV Resort Concord Monitor Situated among stately pines, overlooking a picturesque New England spring fed lake, it has also been one of the best kept secrets in New Hampshire for RVs, Popups and Tents. Sandy Beach RV Resort is centrally located in Contoocook, New Hampshire. |
NiteTalk: Michael Hansen Gives Us a Snapshot of GrassRoots Fest - NBC 6 Miami (blog)
NiteTalk: Michael Hansen Gives Us a Snapshot of GrassRoots Fest NBC 6 Miami (blog) There is a core team that organizes the festival logistically from start to finish, as well as many friends who help us build the stages, put up the tents, and run the sound. We also have a strong group of volunteers. What made you decide to bring it ... |
Carry on camping in the beauty of Brittany - shropshirestar.com
Carry on camping in the beauty of Brittany shropshirestar.com It is home to seemingly endless beautiful, sandy beaches and rocky headlands combined with smaller coves where you can park up for free and just spend the day sitting, paddling, exploring rock pools and enjoying a picnic. Then there are its amazing ... |