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Brazos Bend State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family | Houston Area (SOLD OUT)

9:30a Sat, November 23, 2024 to 11:00a Sun, November 24, 2024
Customer Service
(512) 389-8903

Join us for a fun-filled weekend and discover the joys of camping in your Texas State Parks.

Family posed in front of small tent

General Program Details

Equipment

  • We provide basic camping equipment needed for the weekend (pictured below). You provide sheets, blankets, food and personal items.
  • Download the TOF Welcome Packet for a more detailed list of what we provide and what you should bring. 

A 6 Person Tent, Propane Stove and Fuel, 2 Cooking Pots, 1 Frying Pan, 2 Cots, Tongs, Cooking Spoons, Spatula, 1 Foam Pad per Youth, Wash Basins, Broom, Dust Pan, Mallet, and Coffee Press (on request)

Fees

The cost is $75 per family (up to 6 individuals) which includes all park entry and camping fees.

Meals

You provide your own meals. Read the TOF Welcome Packet to find camp meal ideas.

Conclusion & Departure

Texas Outdoor Family camping workshops conclude with borrowed gear returned at or before 11am on Sunday. Your onsite Ranger will provide more details at the event.

Specific Program Details

Facilities

  • Individual car camping sites for each family
  • Potable water at or near each campsite
  • Restrooms with hot showers
  • Overnight ranger presence for comfort and confidence

Activities Specific to this Workshop

  • Tent setup demonstration
  • Leave No Trace
  • Biking
  • Fire building
  • Night activity
  • Junior Ranger journal

All activities are subject to weather conditions. View our Sample Agenda.

Program Policies

Pets

Pets are not allowed on TOF camping workshops.

Weather and Cancellation

We recognize that weather can impact your camping experience. TOF staff will notify you via email and telephone if your event cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. If your event is canceled by TOF staff, your payment will be refunded.

If you need to cancel your reservation, we will refund your payment if we are notified at least 10 business days before your camping workshop arrival date.  Cancellations within 10 business days or less of the arrival date will result in a loss of payment; unless you provide documented circumstances of illness or emergency.

How to Register

Check availability and make an online reservation at your convenience. Click on this link to open the online reservations system. Make a note of the workshop date - November 23rd. It will be required on the next page to complete your reservation. 

You also have the option to call (512) 389-8903 and speak to one of our "Texas Outdoor Family" customer service representatives Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

All reservations must be made by noon on the Wednesday prior to the event.

Still have questions?

Visit our FAQ page for more program details.

You can also email tofsp@tpwd.texas.gov for answers.