Brazos Bend Camping & Meteor Shower

A member favorite: there is a meteor shower, and we’re kind of close to the new moon, so let’s do an easy camping trip close to Houston but with a good night sky. There is plenty of hiking, or bring your bike to cruise the park. There are plenty of wildlife and landscape photography plus astrophotography opportunities.

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A quick trip down to Brazos Bend State Park gets you a good view of the night sky.

What to bring:

• All camping equipment and food
• Chair
• Dinner & Drinks
• Telescope and/or laser pointer if you have one
• Red light to keep eyes adapted to the dark.  You can put red tissue paper over a regular light.

HTXO will provide firewood for 1 community fire. If you want to cook over a fire, you’ll need to purchase some extra wood in the park.

Electric & Water Spots: Dog Friendly: Yes, for good dog owners.

Fees:  There are 2 required fees

1. Pay below on BCO site:
   • Members & Member Guests:  $30 per tent
   • Non-Members:  $40 per tent
2. Pay at the park:
   • Park Entrance Fees – $7 per person per day
     • If you have a state park pass; then your whole car gets in for free… so carpool!
     • If the park says an entrance fee has been paid already, please tell than that wasn’t for you and you need to pay for your spot. Thanks!
3. Optional – Amy’s Chili Dinner (no veggie option this time)
   • On Friday night I’m making a big batch of chili.  If you’re interested, sign up below. This is optional.  The camping event is DIY so you’re responsible for bringing your own food and equipment so Friday night chili helps give you time to setup and not have to pack as much.  Want some for Sat or take home with you?  Place more than 1 order below.

Refunds:

• More than 2 weeks – 95% refund
• Within 2 weeks – no refund unless someone takes your place, then 90%

Parking: Please allow at least 10 additional minutes from what your GPS says to drive through the park to get to the meetup location.  

Where to meet:  Let me know if you have a state park pass and you’re ETA, and I’ll assign camping spots the day before the arrival date.