While Houston may not be considered an outdoor city, many adventurers forget about the namesake national forest just to the north. If you’re looking for camping spots in south Texas, Sam Houston National Forest is the place to stop.
If you’re looking for the best camping near Houston, you can find a handful of RV resorts in city limits, especially near George Bush Park. If you’re willing to drive a bit for your campsite, Sam Houston National Forest is around an hour out of the city, near Huntsville, TX. If you don’t want to drive that far, look for a campground near Trinity Bay, east of the city.