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These tent-only campsites are in the Cactus or Fortress Cliff areas. Water is in the campground, but not at each site. Restrooms with showers are 1/2 - 2 miles away.
Picnic table
Fire ring
Water nearby
Shade shelter
These are drive-up sites, you do not have to backpack to them. Tent camping only. No pop-up campers, travel trailers, or motor homes are allowed in this area.
Map: https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/park_maps/pwd_mp_p4506_007g.pdf
This campsite was very large, and covered patio made it nice for shade when the temperature in mid-October hit over 100º F on the canyon floor. There is plenty of space for tents and everyone was respectful of noise after 10 pm. Thanks also to TPWD for installing three porta-potties - made a HUGE difference in comfort levels for us.
Long lines but worth the wait we come every Easter it's a great place for families, egg hunts, and grilling. We stayed site 35 good location close to the creek. The trading post has everything you forgot and delicious food the burgers are great and you dress your own The ice cream is cold i mean it's just ice cream. The rangers are nice as heck too.
Picking tables, shelters and fire rings at each campsite is nice. Water is really accessible. Only downside is the sites don't have much privacy, and sounds carry. I could hear every word of the conversation between people arriving and setting up a tent at 12:30am 😑
I enjoyed the experience. Reminiscent of the weekend camping trips when I was 10 years old. I planned ahead of time for the brutal sun and brought reflective coverings and positioned my tent east/west. Instead of building a fire in the grill, I made a canned heat stove using a stainless steel utensil holder. Just right for coffee, oatmeal, and soup!!!
We are staying at Fortress Cliff campground it’s a very nice place the showers are far away but there are porta potties in our loops
