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Texas State Campgrounds: the Finest Campgrounds
from: Maxx Adventure TravelTexans definitely know how to do things right -- and the perfect proof is Texas state campgrounds. Camping sites in the Lone Star state are definitely top-notch, making them the perfect destination for campers from anywhere in the world. If you love camping, you're going to love Texas state campgrounds, because they provide everything that makes a camp site a fun and active place to spend your vacation time.
If you're going to be in the Abilene area, a good choice is the Abilene State Park, which is located in north central Texas and has more than 500 acres of space. The park dates all the way back to the 1930s, when it was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. This is a premiere example of Texas state campgrounds which offers a great variety of activities such as hiking, nature studies, swimming, fishing in Buffalo Wallow Park as well as Lake Abilene, along with biking, and picnicking. In addition, you can also take advantage of al the nature trail tours upon request.
A major advantage of staying at a Texas state campground is the many nearby attractions you'll have a great time exploring. At the nearby Abilene State Park, you'll discover Fort Griffin State Park and Historic site. Other sites you'll be interested in checking out include Lake Abilene, the Paramount Theater, the Abilene Fine Arts Museum, plus the Abilene Zoo.
Abilene State Park boasts very comfortable facilities, including a swimming pool, wading pool for children, playground, volleyball pit, and a horseshoe pit. In addition, there's plenty of space for playing baseball, soccer, and football. As you can see, Abilene State Park is a Texas state campground you'll have lots of fun exploring.
Another great Texas state campground worth visiting is the Stephen F. Austin State Park and San Felipe State Historic Site. Austin, who's known as the father of Texas, brought nearly 300 families to colonize this area of the state. In the early 1800s, San Felipe de Austin was considered the capital of the colonies in Texas.
In addition to being of great historic interest, the park also offers an lots of activities, from fishing, hiking to golf and nature tours. Campers can also take advantage of a many nearby attractions, including the San Jacinto battleground, San Jacinto monument, the Hermann Park Zoo, AstroWorld, and the Museum of Natural Science.
The Austin State Park also features high-quality facilities, including screened shelters, a museum, water, electricity, and sewer service, and a fully functional kitchen.
Texas state campgrounds are both tranquil and high-energy, pastoral and filled with entertainment and represent one of the Southwest's premiere vacation spots -- definitely worth the trip -- regardless of where you happen to be.
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