Primitive camping with firewood gathering - Wild Texas Forums: Parks, Travel & Recreation

MarcR · 03-05-2007, 03:15 PM

All SPs prohibit gathering firewood. But, are there any places in Central Texas (or anywhere in Texas for that matter) where you can gather firewood and create a real (responsibly controlled) campfire?

Also, is there a list of any privately-owned camping areas around Central Texas?

Basically, myself and wife and another couple are looking for less restrictive camping options. Any ideas welcome, thanks!

Shannon · 03-05-2007, 04:04 PM

One option:
You can collect driftwood (or bring your own materials) and build a campfire/small bonfire if you're camping along the beach (not in the developed campgrounds) at Padre Island National Seashore.

happybooker1 · 03-05-2007, 08:55 PM

Krause Springs in Spicewood is privately owned. they allow gathering of deadwood & fires.

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Originally Posted by MarcR

Also, is there a list of any privately-owned camping areas around Central Texas?

Basically, myself and wife and another couple are looking for less restrictive camping options. Any ideas welcome, thanks!

aggiehiker92 · 03-06-2007, 02:28 PM

Corps of Engineers lakes may allow you to collect wood, so long as it's dead and on the ground.