{"id":2420,"date":"2020-08-09T19:57:06","date_gmt":"2020-08-09T19:57:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/?p=2420"},"modified":"2022-02-15T15:43:34","modified_gmt":"2022-02-15T15:43:34","slug":"10-best-places-to-go-camping-near-austin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/10-best-places-to-go-camping-near-austin\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Destinations to Go Camping Near Austin, TX"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ee462c6481e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #bc2041;color:#bc2041\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #bc2041;color:#bc2041\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ee462c6481e\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/10-best-places-to-go-camping-near-austin\/#Bastrop_State_Park\" >Bastrop State Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/10-best-places-to-go-camping-near-austin\/#Blanco_State_Park\" >Blanco State Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/10-best-places-to-go-camping-near-austin\/#Cedar_Breaks_Park\" >Cedar Breaks Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/10-best-places-to-go-camping-near-austin\/#Enchanted_Rock\" >Enchanted Rock<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/10-best-places-to-go-camping-near-austin\/#Guadalupe_River_State_Park\" >Guadalupe River State Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/10-best-places-to-go-camping-near-austin\/#Inks_Lake_State_Park\" >Inks Lake State Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/10-best-places-to-go-camping-near-austin\/#Lockhart_State_Park\" >Lockhart State Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/10-best-places-to-go-camping-near-austin\/#McKinney_Falls_State_Park\" >McKinney Falls State Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/10-best-places-to-go-camping-near-austin\/#Pedernales_Falls_State_Park\" >Pedernales Falls State Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/10-best-places-to-go-camping-near-austin\/#Sandy_Creek_Park\" >Sandy Creek Park<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re a veteran hiking fanatic or simply looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city living for a weekend, we\u2019ve put together a list of our ten favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.austinmonthly.com\/the-11-best-camping-sites-near-austin\/\">camping spots<\/a> in parks around Austin, Texas. There is a campsite on this list for every\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">level of expertise, and each destination offers breathtaking scenery and plenty of activities to keep you entertained.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2421\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-1.jpg\" alt=\"camping austin\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-1-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-1-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-1-406x271.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bastrop_State_Park\"><\/span>Bastrop State Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First on the list of great camping spots near Austin is Bastrop State Park, one of the oldest parks in the state of Texas. There are plenty of camping options on offer, from RV pitches to Glamping, and despite the park being devastated by forest fires in recent years, it remains a breathtakingly beautiful place to spend a weekend, with abundant wildlife and vast swathes of ancient pine forest.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2426\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-2.jpg\" alt=\"camping austin\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-2-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-2-406x305.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Blanco_State_Park\"><\/span>Blanco State Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This small but perfectly formed campsite near Austin, Texas occupies a 105-acre site along the shores of the Blanco River. The main feature of the park is the beautiful dam, fed by natural springs and streams. There are plenty of places to swim, hike, or pitch a tent, and the park has multiple BBQ areas where you can enjoy a spot of al-fresco eating.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2430\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-3.jpg\" alt=\"camping austin\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-3-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-3-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-3-406x270.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cedar_Breaks_Park\"><\/span>Cedar Breaks Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just off of Lake Georgetown, Cedar Breaks Park has 59 campsites, all with excellent facilities, including flushing toilets and electrical hookups for RVs. The surrounding countryside is wooded with plenty of shade and is a popular spot for family camping, so bring your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campingconsole.com\/propane-camping-heater\/\">portable propane heater<\/a>, tent, and loved ones and enjoy the amenities at Cedar Breaks Park.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2428\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-4.jpg\" alt=\"camping austin\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-4-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-4-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-4-406x270.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enchanted_Rock\"><\/span>Enchanted Rock<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just north of Fredericksburg, Enchanted Rock near Austin, Texas is a breathtaking pink granite mountain with a series of strenuous hiking trails leading to the summit. The surrounding area has plenty of selection when it comes to campsites, with group camping, RVs, and walk-ins all catered for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2431\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-5.jpg\" alt=\"camping austin\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-5-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-5-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-5-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-5-406x271.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guadalupe_River_State_Park\"><\/span>Guadalupe River State Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\">This is a great park for fans of rafting and kayaking.\u00a0Once you are back from the trip, don&#8217;t forget to share your experience about the 5-mile paddling trail with other kayaking enthusiasts\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/xtremesport4u.com\/paddling\/kayaking\/kayaking-near-me\/\">through this kayaking near me interactive map<\/a>. Situated around 50 miles south of Austin, Guadalupe River State Park is a clean and well-equipped park with masses of camping options and easy access to a wealth of hiking trails.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2424\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-6-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-6-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-6-406x305.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inks_Lake_State_Park\"><\/span>Inks Lake State Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for beautiful camping spots near Austin, <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Inks Lake State Park is home to the famous \u201cDevil\u2019s Watering Hole.\u201d This park has around 200 campsites and over 20 cabins.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0The lake is a fantastic place for water sports and fishing, and there are over nine miles of hiking trails around its scenic shores.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2429\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-7.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-7-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-7-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-7-406x270.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lockhart_State_Park\"><\/span>Lockhart State Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lockhart State Park is definitely the most fully-featured site on this list: The park has hiking trails, a swimming pool, RV and camping pitches with electric hookups, and even its own 9-hole golf course! Lockhart State Park is a relatively small, low-key affair, and despite its wealth of facilities, is a peaceful park that\u2019s a great place to unwind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2425\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-8-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-8-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-8-406x270.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"McKinney_Falls_State_Park\"><\/span>McKinney Falls State Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This camping destination is situated southeast of Austin and is a great spot for tourists using the city as a base, as it\u2019s a relatively short drive away from civilization. McKinney Falls has plenty of hiking and biking trails, some of which wind along the beautiful Onion Creek, with its limestone ledges and picturesque scenery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2423\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-9.jpg\" alt=\"camping austin\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-9.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-9-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-9-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-9-406x270.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pedernales_Falls_State_Park\"><\/span>Pedernales Falls State Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pedernales Falls is popular amongst locals and tourists alike. The scenery features a stunning mixture of limestone rocks, waterfalls, watering holes, and caves, and there are masses of trails crisscrossing the surrounding countryside. Camping options here are endless, and there\u2019s even an equestrian school for those keen to take to the trails on horseback!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2422\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-10.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-10-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-10-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-10-370x248.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/austin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Camping-10-406x272.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sandy_Creek_Park\"><\/span>Sandy Creek Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last on our list of camping spots near Austin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is Sandy Creek Park, a quiet, laid-back destination in nearby Leander County. Sandy Creek is a traditional, old-school kind of place and as such, you won\u2019t find modern facilities or even electric hook-ups, making the park the perfect place to unplug and get off of the grid.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So there you have it. Ten fantastic camping places in driving distance of Austin that offer great opportunities to wind down and escape the pressures of city living. Why not begin planning an adventure today?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re a veteran hiking fanatic or simply looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city living for a weekend, we\u2019ve put together a list of our&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":60,"featured_media":2431,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,17,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2420","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-category-best-of-austin","category-category-summer-hub","category-category-things-to-do"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>10 Best Destinations to Go Camping Near Austin, TX | UrbanMatter Austin<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you&#039;re looking to escape 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