xxjeffspicolixx

Hello im kinda in a pickle here. Ive been researching camp sites around the San Antonio, Austin area and I hit a brick wall.....I was wondering if anyone can give me a tip to where would be a good secluded primitive camping spot that will allow a gound fire, and water suply that doesent have to be too close..........I recently found out that u can start ground fires or burn wood in SP's that sucks it kinda robs the experince of moral....well any info would be good this will be my first camping experince in TX....and i wanna make it a good one....i was in the Navy/Marine Corps for a couple of years and we did alot of camping, ofcorse that was forced and kinda ruinded it for me for a wile so im trying to get back into touch with nature......thanks anyone who can help!..................

Troop198

In general unless there is an enforced burn ban there are a number of hike in parks reviewed on this site where you can have a fire. Here is a link to the state parks, some in the area you asked about. TPWD: Campsites

potable water might be a different for example hill country sna notes

Be sure to bring drinking water; Potable water is not available;
All water must be treated.
Camp fires permitted in fire rings only, except during burn bans.

TPWD: Hill Country State Natural Area

just read through the parks on this site and on the state parks site:yes:

Choderus

http://tfsfrp.tamu.edu/wildfires/DecBan.png

You can check this site for daily updated information.

Jeff Marshall

Hi Jeffspicoli,

I am afraid I have not camped in that area so I don't have anything to offer. However, I am curious to know if you found any good places.

Best,
Jeff Marshall
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funrivers

I am of course partial to the Frio Area and plenty of great places to camp, however not sure about the level of primitive you are looking for. I could be wrong but the really primitive places are probably people's land (private). I remember Boy Scout Camps fitting your criteria but probably only for them. You may or may know the Frio Area bc of Garner State Park. It's about an hour and half from S.A. and definitely worth checking out regardless.

However, you will have to check out the Burn Ban.. it's off and on here lately.

Good Luck

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Choderus

The burn ban map is looking a LOT better!

funrivers

Choderus..

That's great! Thanks for sharing... Is that an official guide?

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(nvm) Happened to read that it's a public service.. regardless it's a great guide and if kept up regularly.. it can be the unofficial official guide!

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Turn Key

Not really. If you read the "Disclaimer" it states that the ban (or its lifting) comes from individual county judges or county commisioners. Have noted over the years that county judges can be notoriously fickle in their decisions. As the disclaimer states, it is best to contact the individual county or park your intending to visit. When in doubt, I call the park the day I'm going to load the firewood. It has saved me work on more then one occasion!

Just my !

Happy Camping!

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funrivers

Turn Key,

Thanks, actually I edited my comment/reply after seeing that it's a public service but I do appreciate the elaborate explanation.

We have to call the sheriff's office when burning trash to make sure but would be nice if there was an "official" guide to go by.. I'm sure this would take the burden off the dept from calls everyday with this question.

Thanks again..

funrivers.com

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Choderus

Exactly. The map is updated daily but I think most counties in Texas only choose to lift or renew a ban on a weekly basis. So it really is best to always call the park directly. You might find that the county has a ban but the park still allows some fires or charcoal cooking.