Campfire Gatherings
September 2026
Sep
18
7:30p
End Date
International Observe the Moon Night 🌙
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Join Ranger Omar under the glow of the full moon and discover what makes Big Bend Ranch State Park such a special place!
Sep
19
3:00p
End Date
Girl Scout Weekend: Historic Foodways Campfire Talk
Cedar Hill State Park
What was cooking in Texas like 200 years ago? What about 1000 years ago?
October 2026
Oct
10
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Purtis Creek State Park
Come check out what the Purtis Creek Dutch Oven Society is all about and enjoy good food with even better friends!
Oct
23
6:00p
End Date
History of Enchanted Rock- Campfire Chat
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Sit around the campfire and learn about the geologic and human history of our State Natural Area.
Oct
30
7:00p
End Date
Moth Madness Campfire Chat
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Clair and her trusty bug sheet around the campfire for an exploration on the insect offerings of Erock.
Oct
30
7:30p
End Date
Sounds of the Night
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Come out and hear examples of our nightlife.
Oct
31
12:00p
End Date
State Park Spook-Tacular
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Join rangers to celebrate Halloween all day long!
Oct
31
5:00p
End Date
Campfire Chat
Lost Maples State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a s’more and a nice evening by the fire!
November 2026
Nov
7
5:30p
End Date
History of Enchanted Rock Campfire Chat
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Sit around the campfire and learn about the geologic and human history of our State Natural Area.
Nov
14
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Purtis Creek State Park
Come check out what the Purtis Creek Dutch Oven Society is all about and enjoy good food with even better friends!
Nov
20
5:00p
End Date
Campfire Chat
Lost Maples State Natural Area
Join a ranger for a s’more and a nice evening by the fire!
Nov
20
7:00p
End Date
Moth Madness Campfire Chat
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Clair and her trusty bug sheet around the campfire for an exploration on the insect offerings of Erock.
December 2026
Dec
12
9:00a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cooking
Purtis Creek State Park
Come check out what the Purtis Creek Dutch Oven Society is all about and enjoy good food with even better friends!
Dec
12
6:00p
End Date
Coastal Campsite Lights Night
Galveston Island State Park
Get ready for a festive evening on the coast as our campers light up the night with creative, family‑friendly campsite decorations!
Dec
12
7:00p
End Date
Holiday Hot Chocolate with a Ranger!
Mission Tejas State Park
Join park rangers for an evening cup of hot chocolate around the campfire and settle in for "tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago!"
Dec
18
7:00p
End Date
Moth Madness Campfire Chat
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Ranger Clair and her trusty bug sheet around the campfire for an exploration on the insect offerings of Erock.
Dec
19
10:00a
End Date
Campfires and Cocoa
Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Come enjoy a hot cup of cocoa around a nice toasty campfire.
Dec
19
5:30p
End Date
History of Enchanted Rock Campfire Chat
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Sit around the campfire and learn about the geologic and human history of our State Natural Area.
Dec
19
6:00p
End Date
A Polar Express Christmas Event!
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Hot! Hot! Hot chocolate! And cookies, and trains, and crafts, and so much more to celebrate this holiday season!
Dec
19
7:00p
End Date
Christmas Campfire Story and S'mores
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Bring a blanket and settle in for a festive story read by a ranger, then make s'mores over our campfire.
Dec
24
10:30a
End Date
Dutch Oven Cookies & Cowboy Coffee
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Join Rangers for cozy sweet treats on Christmas Eve and learn about park history at our Day Use Area.
Dec
31
11:00a
End Date
Learn Something New for New Years
Lost Maples State Natural Area
Finish the year strong with a new skill!