Campfire Gatherings
July 2026
Jul
3
5:30p
End Date
Campfire Chat
Lost Maples State Natural Area
Get ready for July 4th with a s’more and a nice evening by the fire!
Jul
4
11:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Celebrate America250 while we cook some classic American pies!
Jul
10
8:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking - Taste of American History
Purtis Creek State Park
Join us this month for a special demo featuring foods from early American History to celebrate America 250!
Jul
20
10:00a
End Date
Jr. Ranger Academy
Bastrop State Park
Find out what it takes to be a Junior Ranger through four mornings of fun summer programs, activities, and crafts all about the park!
Jul
21
10:00a
End Date
Jr. Ranger Academy
Bastrop State Park
Find out what it takes to be a Junior Ranger through four mornings of fun summer programs, activities, and crafts all about the park!
Jul
22
10:00a
End Date
Jr. Ranger Academy
Bastrop State Park
Find out what it takes to be a Junior Ranger through four mornings of fun summer programs, activities, and crafts all about the park!
Jul
23
10:00a
End Date
Jr. Ranger Academy
Bastrop State Park
Find out what it takes to be a Junior Ranger through four mornings of fun summer programs, activities, and crafts all about the park!
August 2026
Aug
15
8:00p
End Date
Meteor Shower Star Party
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit
Adults and children can view the Perseid Meteor Shower with telescopes, s'mores and more!
September 2026
Sep
5
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Demo
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Someone is cooking something tasty! Come learn from the pros about the versatility of cooking in a Dutch oven!
Sep
12
7:00p
End Date
Trail Songs & Campfire Stories
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Join a park ranger for cowboy music and storytelling!
Sep
24
9:00p
End Date
Marvel at the Moon🌕
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join Ranger Alex under the glow of the full moon and discover what makes Big Bend Ranch State Park such a special place!
November 2026
Nov
24
5:45p
End Date
Marvel at the Moon🌕
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join Ranger Alex under the glow of the full moon and discover what makes Big Bend Ranch State Park such a special place!