Camping Palmetto State Park

Camping close to Houston!  You don’t have to drive too far for this one and you can cool off in the river.

The park is nice and there are plenty of shaded areas.  A little hiking and river.  Grab a tube or chair and let’s relax!

Member Only Information: 

We got the group site area!  This group site is amazing because it’s right next to the water, it’s really large and it’s completely away from other campsites!  So excited about this group site.

Example of Food Menu (We decide the menu based on who’s attending and # of people):

• Breakfast:  Eggs, Bacon/Chorizos, Potatoes/Tacos/Bagels, Fruit, Coffee
• Lunch:  Sandwiches or chicken wraps
• Dinners:  Amy’s Chili, Beef or Veggie Fajitas
• Snacks:  Brie Cheese, Hummus & Veggies, Fruit, Nuts, Dips, and chips
• Desert:  Smore’s, Brownies

Drinks BYOB.  We’ll have coffee and tea.  Plus creamer for coffee.

You will have access to the snacks and lunch ingredients throughout the day so you can grab what you need if you get hungry.

If you have dietary restrictions, please let us know when you RSVP.  We can create Veggie, Vegan, Gluten-Free, etc options.  If you don’t eat beef/pork/etc we can make that happen but please note, we’re not “kosher”.  So our pots have had meat in them previously.

NOTE on food restrictions. If you request something specific, you must eat what we made for you.  So if you request gluten-free and we make a really good mac and cheese, you can’t have the mac and cheese.  We put a lot of effort into the menu and to ensure there is enough for everyone, please select a restriction if you will stick to it.

What to bring:

• Tent
• Sleeping Bag
• Sleeping Pad (remember, air mattresses are cooler than laying on the ground)
• Pillow – I always forget mine!
• Layers of clothes
• Sturdy shoes for hiking
• Comfy shoes for camping
• Headlamp or light source
• Camping Chair
• Beverage and cooler for beverages (we don’t have space in the community food cooler for beverages)
• Plate/Bowl/Silverware/Cup to eat and drink with
• Toiletries
• Games/Books
• Chargers, phones, cameras

We do the shopping, packing (of food and kitchen) for you!  So you can just throw your stuff in the car and go.

Fees:  Includes campsite fees, food for the entire weekend, and firewood.

• Members & Members’ Guests – $50 per person   Ask to borrow a tent.
• Non Members, bring your own tent, plate, utensils – $80 per person
• Non Members, borrow a tent, plate, utensils – $110 per person – You must bring your own ground pad & sleeping bag or sheets.

Refunds:

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

Additional Fees – pay at the park:

Entrance Fee = $6 per person per day unless you have a state park pass, then it’s free.

Extra car fees = the first 15 cards are included. Please try to carpool.  Each car after 15 will have to pay an extra car fee.

How to find the group:

Go to the group camping site.  We have our own dedicated parking.

What to do in the park:

• About 5 miles of hiking
• River access for tubing & lounging in the water
• Geocaching
• There is a small lake/pond for SUP or paddle boating (you can rent at the park)
• Fishing