Camping in Texas

[turnip4545]

South and south-west US is my primary destination while DRY camping. TX unfortunately doesn't seem to have any BLM land and only few National Forest sites. Does this mean I need to purchase
https://texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com/posProductDetails.do?id=70656&contractCode=TXthis ^^ pass to camp in TX state parks? I am interested in dry camping only. I don't need any services.

The pass above is 70$ but I seem to remember there was some other TX land pass for dry campers and it was much less expensive, something like 12$/6month. But can't find it anymore.

What do I really need to dry camp in TX? I'm ok with paying before hand(such as buying a pass) but not with registering to camp on a certain date, as I don't like to keep a schedule on my travels.

 

[tx2sturgis]

There are not as many federal, state, or public places in Texas where you can just go plop your stuff and hang out for a couple of weeks. But...that does not mean there are no free spots.

Lake Meredith, NE of Amarillo, has free camping for up to 14 days at a time, and IIRC, 60 days limit per year. Also, Rosita Flats in the Canadian River area, directly north of Amarillo also has free 14 day camping.

Lake Belton also has free camping. And there are lots of free listings on freecampsites.net

https://freecampsites.net/#!Texas&query=region
Several small towns in the Texas Panhandle offer free RV hookups at city owned parks for 3 or 4 days. After that you pay a small daily fee or 'donation'.

Of course you can usually stay for a free night in most Walmarts, rest areas, and truck stops in Texas.

So if you are just crossing the state, it's easy... but if you intend to stay all winter, you will probably have to move around a bit.

 

[WanderingRose]

And I don’t believe the Texas Park Pass then allows you to camp for free in state parks, but gives you admission without a fee,

 

[Freelander]

Here is a place I have used before.

https://www.tcfreshwater.com
you can stay upto 10 days at a time.