Texas

In a modern world often dominated by big cities, big concrete, and little computer screens, The Best in Tent Camping: Texas is not only a guidebook, but also an escape manual for all nature lovers who dare to dream of a different existence. This book will help the reader navigate the back roads of Texas to find those special locales that will give the over-worked, over-stressed city dweller 50 special places to re-charge his head, heart, and soul.The book provides detailed campground maps, key information (such as facility details, fees, restrictions), driving directions, a rating system (subjective, of course), and most importantly, first-hand information about which sites provide the best tent-camping experience to avoid the R.V. scene as much as possible.To help make the perfect campground easy to find, the guide is divided into the major geographical areas of Texas and provides cross-referencing for parks which emphasize certain activities.

The book provides detailed campground maps, key information (such as facility details, fees, restrictions), driving directions, a rating system (subjective, of course), and most importantly, first-hand information about which sites provide the best tent-camping experience to avoid the R.V. scene as much as possible.

To help make the perfect campground easy to find, the guide is divided into the major geographical areas of Texas and provides cross-referencing for parks which emphasize certain activities. Traveling thousands of miles across the huge expanse of Texas, the author visited each campground to report up-to-date and accurate information to the next tent camper who is looking for that special place of solitude and comfort.

As with all books in this series, the campgrounds selected for "The Best in Tent Camping: Texas" had to meet three criteria: they had to be accessible by car but not overrun with RVs; offer great scenery; and be as close as possible to a wilderness experience. Texas, with its extraordinary diversity of ecosystems, made author Wendel WithrowOCOs search an exciting one. Divided into the stateOCOs major geographical areas, the book is based on the author's 30 yearsOCO experience in following the back roads of Texas. Along with a detailed profile and useful at-a-glance information, clear maps show campground layout, individual sites, and key facilities. Driving directions supplemented with GPS-based coordinates for each campground entrance make getting there a snap. Regional maps and a profile numbering system make the book easy to use and enjoy."