Texas' Best-Kept Camping Secret Is This Waterfront Spot With Nearly 200 Glorious Campsites
By Katie Lawrence|Published August 30, 2021
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
The beach isn’t the only place where you can camp right by the water. Inks Lake State Park is a little-known destination deep in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, boasting nearly 200 campsites within its rugged, otherworldly landscape. It’s truly one of our state’s best-kept camping secrets, and you’ll never forget your stay.
Just an hour northwest of Austin, Inks Lake State Park embodies everything we all know and love about the Texas Hill Country.
From breathtaking wildflowers and lush forestry to babbling brooks to rugged geologic formations, every type of terrain imaginable can be found here. It's a nature lover's paradise!
It's certainly possible to condense your trip into a single day, but we highly recommend staying overnight for the fullest experience - and with nearly 200 campsites to choose from, it's almost guaranteed you'll be able to lock down a spot.
No matter how you choose to camp, the views from each and every site are unbeatable. You'll be directly on the waterfront, so boundless adventure is never more than a few steps away.
There's nothing like a Hill Country sunset, and campers at Inks Lake get to enjoy a front-row seat to the nightly spectacle.
Cast a line and wait for a bite as Mother Nature paints a beautiful picture in the sky. Then, once the last hint of daylight has faded away, gather 'round the campfire and tell ghost stories into the wee hours of the morning.
Campsites range from $11 to $23 per night depending on the amenities offered, and the park entrance fee is $6 for adults (children 12 and under get in free). Visit the park’s website or Facebook page to learn more.
Have you ever been to Inks Lake State Park? If so, was it a day trip or did you camp out overnight? Tell us all about your experience in the comments section below, then check out our previous article for more waterfront camping opportunities in Texas.
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