Plan Your Fall Camping Now | Road Trip! Davis Mountains | Campfire Tips | Elevate Your Camping | and MORE!



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*Make Time for Fall Camping*
Campers at Tyler State Park, link to video [ [link removed] ]

If you've been spending a lot of time in air-conditioned buildings during the long, hot summer, now's the time to plan your escape. Autumn will soon arrive with its cool breezes and fancy fall colors, the perfect time to go camping at your parks [ [link removed] ]. There are a variety of camping facilities at most parks, check out these:


* Lake Tawakoni [ [link removed] ] – near DFW
* Guadalupe River [ [link removed] ] – near San Antonio
* Lake Somerville [ [link removed] ] – near Houston
* Atlanta [ [link removed] ] – near Tyler
* Copper Breaks [ [link removed] ] – near Wichita Falls (International Dark Sky Park [ [link removed] ])

Insider tip: For a list of primo campsites, see the "Texas Parks & Wildlife" magazine story Prime State Park Campsites [ [link removed] ]. They're popular, so make your reservations [ [link removed] ] sooner rather than later.

If you want to improve your camp skills, try our guided Texas Outdoor Family Workshops [ [link removed] ]. Find out how a family repaired itself after taking a workshop in the magazine story Saved by Camping [ [link removed] ]. Life's better outside, and we'll see you there!

*Road Trip! Davis Mountains*
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Davis Mountains [ [link removed] ] is called a sky island because its elevation creates a climate very different from the surrounding Chihuahuan Desert. Its cooler temps make the park a haven for a variety of wildlife [ [link removed] ], including javelinas and hummingbirds [ [link removed] ], and viewing stations give you a front-row seat to their antics.

This park has many facets – the Skyline Drive offers a breathtaking 360-degree view, historic buildings are rich in handcrafted beauty, hiking and biking trails offer spectacular vistas, and the view of the night sky is so fine, the McDonald Observatory was built next door. 

There are plenty of campsites [ [link removed] ], ranging from full hookups to hike-in primitive spaces, so plan to visit this much-loved West Texas jewel soon. 




Tips for a Safe and Cozy Campfire



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Campfires are great for s'mores, snuggling and storytelling. You can have a campfire in most parks, but follow park rules [ [link removed] ]. For tips on building one, watch our short video Campfire Tips [ [link removed] ].

It's important that you don't carry any firewood in or out of your parks. Tree-killing insects and disease can hitch a ride on firewood and spread to more trees. Burn it where you buy it! [ [link removed] ]

 



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Campfires are the #1 source of human-caused wildfires. The 2 basic tips for campfire safety: 


* Never leave a campfire unattended
* Put out the fire with water, stir it with a shovel, then water again

For more tips on building a campfire, see Smokey Bear's Campfire Safety [ [link removed] ].  





*Easy Ways to Elevate Your Camping*

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Looking for simple ways to give your camping experience a big boost? Ranger John and Ranger Lisa share their expert tips for outdoor cooking, recreation for all ages, and how to make your campsite special – all in the video How to Elevate Your Camping Experience [ [link removed] ]. 




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*Throw Your Next Party at a Park*
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If you want your next event to be affordable AND unique, throw an activity-themed party at a park. Kayaking, nature walks, caving and geocaching are just a few fun park activities. Add on some grilling and picnicking, and you've got an event that's memorable and Instagram-able!

To get started, choose a park activity [ [link removed] ] appropriate for your group. Then pick from the list of parks that offer it. Or start by finding a park in a specific location [ [link removed] ], and seeing which activities they offer that appeal to you. Many parks also offer group facilities [ [link removed] ] you can rent. Be it a family reunion or your child's birthday, your parks are a special place to celebrate. 

Insider Tip:

If you enjoy tent camping, and you prefer to camp in an area without RVs, choose a campsite without electricity.

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