Free camping in Texas

18 free and low-cost places to camp in Texas, with facilities and directions.

Free camping usually means dispersed camping on national forest or BLM land, typically up to 14 days, with no facilities. Some free campgrounds have toilets and fire rings. Check the land manager’s current fire rules.

Every place we know

From OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), the Department of Conservation (CC BY 4.0) and Roadtrip’s own research. Check prices, rules and booking with the site.

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