Tejas campground
Tejas
Nearby points of interest include the historic downtown Georgetown, where visitors can enjoy local shops, restaurants, and the famous Georgetown Palace Theatre. The San Gabriel River is also nearby, offering opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and tubing.
The campground amenities include restrooms, showers, picnic tables, and fire pits. The Tejas Camping Area operates on a first-come, first-serve basis, and there are 20 campsites available.
An interesting fact about the area is that Lake Georgetown was created in the 1970s as a flood control measure by the US Army Corps of Engineers. The lake covers over 1,200 acres and is a popular spot for boating and fishing.
The best time of year to visit the Tejas Camping Area is during the spring or fall when temperatures are mild, averaging around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. In the summer, temperatures can reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and in the winter, temperatures can drop below freezing. Overall, the Tejas Camping Area is a fantastic destination for nature lovers looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
What's on-site at Tejas
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Tejas, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Beard | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Captain Hook | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Davey Crockett | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Dry Gulch | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Shuttle Port | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Tejas -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ck At Grand Prairie | 15 cfs | → |
| W Fk Trinity Rv At Grand Prairie | 271 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At Dallas | 550 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv Bl Dallas | 710 cfs | → |
| Turtle Ck At Dallas | 5 cfs | → |
| Walnut Ck Nr Mansfield | 1 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Camp Wisdom
- Camp Whispering Cedars
- Camp El Har
- North Quail Run Park
- Lakeside City Park
- Chris Paris Park
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Tejas as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Tejas
Can I make reservations at Tejas?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Tejas?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Tejas.