Camping Essentials: Gear, Food, and Top Campground Guides

Planning a camping trip involves selecting the right gear, from canvas versus nylon tents to propane stoves. Explore a 3-day camping food list and discover the most beautiful national parks and luxury sites for your next outdoor adventure.

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Tent Camping in Galveston, Texas

Camp at water's edge at Galveston Island State Park on the west end of Galveston Island. The park, the only place within 100 miles to pitch a tent, has 2,000 acres of natural habitat, ideal for a camping getaway.

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Camping at Crystal Beach, Texas

The Bolivar Peninsula, off the east end of Galveston Island, has 30 miles of sparkling beaches accessible by motor vehicle, horseback, bicycle or foot. The most popular -- Crystal Beach -- stretches along the peninsula's southern shore. You can set up a tent or park your RV anywhere along its 7 miles of white sand.

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