Texas
Learn about camping and boondocking in Texas
Buffalo Creek Reservoir, Iowa Park, Texas
There is free camping allowed at the boat ramp area of Buffalo Creek Reservoir, about a mile west of Iowa Park, TX. The boat ramp facility is operated by the City of Iowa Park, TX, even though it is outside city limits. There are no marked campsites, no other amenities.
Red Bluff Dam Park, Orla, Texas
Red Bluff Dam and Reservoir is located on the Pecos River in Loving and Reeves counties. Red Bluff Reservoir is 50 miles from Pecos, Texas, and 40 miles from Carlsbad, New Mexico. Red Bluff Reservoir is privately owned and operated by the Red Bluff Water Power Control District. The district operates a park and campground at the southern tip of the reservoir next to the dam. Free camping with no reservations or permits.
Rules for Using Rest Areas in Texas
Synopsis: This is the only state law addressing the use of rest areas in Texas
Camping Laws and Regulations in Texas
All the laws and regulations within the State of Texas that pertain to camping, campfires, and other activities associated with camping, including overnight parking.
Can You Sell Products at a Texas Rest Area?
Existing state regulations seem unclear on whether or not you can sell products at a Texas rest area. This is because existing Texas State Code and Department of Transportation regulations do not specifically address vending...
Can You Park Overnight On the On-Ramp or Off-Ramp to a Rest Area in Texas?
Yes, you can park overnight on the on-ramp and off-ramp to a rest area in Texas. The Texas Transportation Code contains a section addressing parking in certain places, but does not...
A Guide to Boondocking in Texas
Boondocking in Texas! Boondocking in Texas is found mostly at the state’s five national forests and five national grasslands. There is also free camping along South Padre Island, and at two National Wildlife Refuges. The Army Corps of Engineers offers free camping at several of its reservoirs. You can find free camping in the state’s wildlife management areas. Texas Boondocking Map This Texas Boondocking Map contains locations of free boondocking and free campgrounds where bloggers and YouTubers have produced detailed reviews. Click on a map marker to access their reviews… [AK] [AL] [AR] [AZ] [CA] [CO] [CT] [DE] [FL] [GA] ... Read more
Texas Rest Area Map
Locations pinned in the Texas rest area map below were collected from data published by the Texas Department of Transportation. Click on a map pin to see more information...
Texas Rest Area Rules
Does Texas allow you to park overnight at their rest areas? Is sleeping in your car permitted at Texas Rest Areas? How many hours can you stay at a Texas Rest Area? Is camping allowed at Texas Rest Areas?
