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These 10 Amazing Camping Spots Around Austin Are An Absolute Must See

Explore ten must-see campgrounds near Austin for an unforgettable outdoor adventure.

Published Apr 17, 2016

Written by 

Elaine Heng

If you're an outdoor explorer and need to feed that hunger, there are many amazing places for camping in Austin and the surrounding area that are an absolute must see.

1. Catch a beautiful sunrise and sunset at Pedernales Falls Campground.

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2. Enjoy the simplicities of life at Palmetto Campground.

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3. Get in touch with nature at Inks Lake Campground.

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4. Take your famous Bluebonnet photos at Pace Bend Campgrounds.

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5. Sit back and enjoy the waterfalls at Moss Loop Campground.

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6. Capture the best memories with the kids at Colorado Bend State Park Campground.

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7. Go on a bike ride or walk through the woods at Lakeview Campground.

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8. Just 45 minutes outside of Austin, you'll be a world away at Clear Fork Creek Campground.

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9. Rest peacefully in the valleys of Wagon Ford Campground.

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10. Pitch a tent, have a picnic, just enjoy yourself at Stephen F. Austin Campground.

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It's so awesome to have these campgrounds a stone's throw away from the city. Any other places to go camping in Austin or the surrounding area that you enjoy?

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