The South Texas Plains camping region has more than perfect climate, combined with friendly people, and many historic and exciting vacation destinations this is a favorite area to enjoy the best of camping Texas: a place to experience Texas history, culture and fun.
The area's largest city and the number 1 vacation destination in Texas, San Antonio boasts many fabulous attractions: The Alamo, River Walk, SeaWorld San Antonio, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, San Antonio Zoo, Guinness World Records Museum, Ripley's Haunted Adventure, and the San Antonio Children's Museum.
The region is located on the southeast corner of the semi-tropical Rio Grande Valley and is packed with adventures; rich in history from the conquistadores who once traveled through on their explorations to find gold to where Franciscan monks set up missions to Christianize and educate the natives. Texas is said to have the finest examples of Spanish mission architecture in the United States, some of which can be found in the mission district of San Antonio and Mission Espiritu Santo in Goliad.
For birders the semi-tropical Rio Grande Valley is one of the best bird watching spots in North America, with more than 600 bird species and 400 kinds of butterflies. Located where major North American bird migratory routes converge, this region features the World Birding Center, a network consisting of nine sites with their headquarters located in the Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park near Mission Texas.
The Rio Grande Valley is a very popular winter camping destination due to its semi-tropical climate. “Winter Texans” move into the Valley for long stays, most return every year. The perfect climate and wonderfully mild winter allows visitors to the South Plains to enjoy golf, tennis, camping, fishing and other outdoor activities year-round.
