Texas State Parks

Camping Near Abilene, TX

Abilene punches above its weight for camping. The namesake state park has a Texas State Longhorn herd, and the surrounding region has lake parks, canyon parks, and rolling mesquite country with great stargazing.

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Abilene State Park

30 min

Home to the official Texas State Longhorn herd — swimming pool, shady CCC-era campsites, great for families

87 campsites

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Lake Brownwood State Park

1 hr

Central Texas reservoir with excellent bass fishing and quiet camping on the shore

67 campsites

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Possum Kingdom State Park

1 hr 30 min

Spectacular canyon lake with towering limestone cliffs, cliff jumping at Hell's Gate, and crystal blue water

112 campsites

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San Angelo State Park

1 hr 15 min

Texas State Longhorn herd on O.C. Fisher Reservoir — over 50 miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails

100 campsites

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Colorado Bend State Park

1 hr 45 min

Remote Hill Country park with Gorman Falls waterfall, cave tours, and primitive camping on the Colorado River

44 campsites

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How to Get a Campsite Near Abilene

Book 5 months out. Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance. Possum Kingdom is particularly popular with DFW campers and books quickly.

Watch for cancellations. Camp.land checks every park every 30 minutes and emails you instantly when a site opens.

Spring bluebonnet season is special. Central Texas wildflowers peak March–April and the rolling hills around Abilene are stunning in spring.

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