 Just about every Texan knows the state parks of the Lone Star State are great places to commune with the natural wonders of Texas and to get lost beneath the big blue sky.
Some of the parks are, of course, better than others to RVers, but it won't be a long search to find just the perfect place to set up camp and feel the comfort and economy of RVing the state park system of Texas.
 When we discovered the following information on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Web site. we thought it a shame if anyone misses its message and use the resources you'll find there in learning more about great state park RV opportunities in Texas. Glance over the feature and link to the Web site and get started finding your perfect park.
For RV enthusiasts, state parks in Texas offer the best of both worlds: a safe place to circle the wagons and a beautiful, natural setting. RV travelers enjoy a little bit of home on four wheels, as well as a chance to get away from it all and enjoy the natural and cultural riches of Texas.
Here, you’ll find room to stretch out and relax, take a leisurely hike, great places to fish, share a picnic with friends or just take in a Lone Star sunset. You can do as much, or as little, as you like.
And more than half of Texas state parks and historic sites have campsites with at least limited hookups for RVs, and more than 20 parks have full hookups available for RVers. At some state parks you can even connect your cable television.
 Many sites also offer spacious group facilities for dinners or a game of 42. You’ll find comfortable dining halls with fully functional kitchens and group shelters and picnic pavilions in lovely scenic settings. Many of these group facilities are the historic well-maintained rustic stone and log structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corp in the 1930s.
At Abilene State Park, RV groups can circle their vehicles in a special camping space surrounding a round, tin-roofed dining hall with a kitchen and big outdoor grill in the center. Handicapped-accessible trails lead to a well-stocked fishing pond, and in easy walking distance are the large swimming pool, horseshoe pits and playground. As guests gather around the campfire, a park interpretive specialist spins stories of the Old West. Learn about the history, wildlife and people that make our beloved state so colorful, as well as enjoy the outdoors.
For RV groups and clubs that like to travel together, a number of state parks offer special package rates with group facility rental, entry fees and overnight fees combined into one discounted rate. Just contact the customer contact center at (512) 389-8900, and ask to speak with an RV group reservation representative. This friendly specialist will be happy to help you, including making sure you know about the other nearby attractions in the area.
At the popular campsites at Galveston Island, fronting the Gulf of Mexico, RVers can catch a sea breeze, sunbathe and go fishing or shelling on the beach. The park spans the entire width of the island, from beach to dunes to coastal prairie and salt marshes, hosting a variety of wading and soaring birds to watch.
An RV is a great way to experience the wonders, sights and sounds of Texas, and there’s no better place for that than at a state park or historic site.
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