Welcome to the Austin Happy Campers! We're a group of (mostly) Austin-area camping enthusiasts, with members statewide. We started in September 2006 and try to have at least one camping trip each month. Most of our trips are casual weekends at state and county parks, but we do enjoy the occasional back country adventure as well as extended excursions.

If you're eager to get out and have a new adventure or just like to hang by the fire, please join us today.

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  • Meetup
    Camping Fee:
    $5.00 per person
    RSVP deadline:
    Apr 7, 2012 3:00 PM
    Colorado Bend State Park
    County Road 442, Bend, TX (map)
    Colorado Bend State Park, a 5328.3-acre facility, is located west of Lampasas in San Saba and Lampasas counties. The park site was purchased partly in 1984, with the balance acquired in 1987; the park was subsequently opened in 1987. Activities: The park currently offers the outdoor enthusiast access to primitive camping, hiking, mountain... Learn more

    Hosted by: Jessica (Organizer)

    • Sandy
      Sandy:

      I work most weekends and don't have my schedule for Apr yet, but if I have off, Im in, first event for me. Lived in Kauai for 3 1/2 years and Anchorage for a year, but from Minnesota. Love the outdoors, but new at tent camping.

      Posted February 3 at 7:48 AM

Recent Meetups

  • January 1 at 1:00 PM, 3 Campers attended

    TPWD: First Day Hikes

    They rated it 4.00 4.001 (1 ratings)

    This is a TPWD event that I thought y'all might be interested in doing. "Start the New Year off right with a hike in the woods. Discover life in our unique pine forest... Learn more
  • December 16, 2011 at 3:00 PM, 11 Campers attended

    Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

    They rated it 5.00 5.004 (4 ratings) and uploaded 63 photos

    Our group was an eclectic group of Happy Campers. ...

    Donna

    Best experience yet for hiking at the park, despite the porcupine. eek. I hope Victor is improving.

    Emily Mullan

  • November 11, 2011 at 3:00 PM, 4 Campers attended

    Colorado Bend State Park

    They rated it 5.00 5.001 (1 ratings)

    Colorado Bend State Park, a 5328.3-acre facility, is located west of Lampasas in San Saba and Lampasas counties. The park site was purchased partly in 1984, with the... Learn more
  • October 14, 2011 at 3:00 PM, 7 Campers attended

    Hill Country State Natural Area

    They rated it 4.50 4.502 (2 ratings) and uploaded 52 photos

    Hill Country State Natural Area is a rugged, undeveloped, and secluded retreat. Nearly 40 miles of multi-use trails offer great views of grassy valleys, spring-fed... Learn more
  • September 15, 2011 at 7:00 PM, 2 Campers attended

    REI Classes - Backpacking Basics
    This is a free class offered by REI Downtown. You MUST register with REI. I'm providing this meetup event so you can see if other campers are going. I will not be... Learn more
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What's new

  • New Member
    Douglas Hall Douglas Hall joined
    Yesterday at 7:34 PM
  • New Member
    Anthony Anthony joined
    Yesterday at 7:04 PM
    Anthony
    "I just moved into Austin from Baton Rouge. I am very excited about the hiking, camping, and outdoors activities that the hill country around Austin has to offer. I'm also very much into live music, astronomy, geology, and awesome adventures!"
  • New Member
    Jennifer Miller Jennifer Miller joined
    Wednesday at 10:03 PM
  • New Member
    Cody Cody joined
    Wednesday at 8:35 PM
    Cody
    "Hi! My name's Cody and I love to go camping. My newest obsession is backpacking... we're planning a trip to Big Bend in the fall."
  • New Member
    Lisa Scheps Lisa Scheps joined
    Wednesday at 1:39 PM
  • New Member
    Danielle Danielle joined
    Tuesday at 7:30 PM
  • New RSVP
    Chadillac Chadillac RSVPed Yes for Colorado Bend State Park
    Monday at 5:24 PM
    Chadillac
    Apr 27
    Colorado Bend State Park
    Friday 3:00 PM at Colorado Bend State Park
    8 attending
  • New Member
    Judy Wright Judy Wright joined
    Monday at 2:33 PM
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    Jim Jim joined
    February 12 at 5:04 PM
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    Sid Momtaz Sid Momtaz joined
    February 12 at 4:08 PM
 
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