Waco, Texas
Top Spots in and near Waco
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Waco, Texas
Hike Cameron Park
4.57.2 mi / 639 ft gainCameron Park is shared by hikers, trail runners, mountain bikers, horseback riders, and dog walkers. You can also fish and canoe in the park. The trail system offers scenic views of the surrounding landscape and is a great place to see wildflowers and wildlife. There are restrooms, water fountai...Read more -
Crawford, Texas
Tonkawa Falls
Tonkawa Falls Park is located just outside Crawford, TX (28 minutes, 21 miles) West from Waco, TX. The pocketed limestone bluffs that surround Tonkawa Falls hosts a number of established boulder problems ranging in difficulty from (V1 - V6+). Gravel parking is located to the North of the waterfal...Read more -
Hubbard, Texas
Stargaze at Hubbard City Lakes Park
4.5Hubbard City Lakes Park is located about two miles south of the town center of Hubbard off of Highway 31. If you're heading south on 31 you'll make a right on to Country Road 3360 (and if you're heading north you'll make a left). It will be a dirt road, but I took my VW wagon on it so most cars ...Read more -
Clifton, Texas
Cliff Jump at Lake Whitney
Lake Whitney is about 35 miles north of Waco, Texas. From Gholson Road, go left on Ranch Road 2114; then a left on Hwy 22, exit on FM 56 North, then exit on FM 2841. Google Maps will take you to the correct location if you head to Walling Bend Park. There will be a parking lot on the left, and r...Read more -
Mexia, Texas
Navasota River Trail
5.03.37 mi / 197 ft gainNavasota River Trail is an approximately 3.4 mile out and back trail following along the Navasota with several viewpoints located near Mexia, TX. This is a great trail for hiking, running, or simply stretching your legs. Dogs are welcome on the trail on-leash.Read more -
Mexia, Texas
Springfield Nature Trail
5.02.62 mi / 236 ft gainSpringfield Nature Trail is a loop trail that runs along the southeast side of Springfield Lake in Fort Parker State Park located near Mexia, TX. This trail is used by both hikers and runners and is family friendly. Dogs are permitted on this trail.Read more -
Salado, Texas
Hike the Chalk Ridge Falls Trail
3.02.5 mi / 131 ft gainThe Chalk Ridge Falls Trail can be found within Chalk Ridge Falls Park just outside of Belton, Texas. The trail features one main waterfall as well as a neat suspension bridge. The hike to the waterfall and the bridge are not but about half a mile from the parking lot. Overall the trail is about ...Read more -
Harker Heights, Texas
Dana Peak Park Loop
3.08 mi / 705 ft gainThis trail is shared by hikers, mountain bikers, horseback riders, and trail runners. The trail is open year-round, but is best travelled from October through April. Dogs are allowed on this trail but should be kept on leash. The peak offers scenic views of central Texas. You can park inside or o...Read more
Camping and Lodging in Waco
Waco, Texas
Midway
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Midway Park is ideal for families and friends to enjoy sightseeing and water activities, all while staying within the Waco city ...
Waco, Texas
Speegleville Park
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Speegleville Park is perched on the south end of a scenic cove of Waco Lake. The park provides outdoor recreation options like b...
Waco, Texas
Twin Bridges Group Shelter
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Twin Bridges, located on one of Waco Lake's sandy beaches, is ideal for families and friends to enjoy picnicking, sightseeing an...
Waco, Texas
Airport Beach Shelter
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Airport Beach Shelter, located on one of Waco Lake's sandy beaches, is ideal for families and friends to enjoy picnicking, sight...
Waco, Texas
Airport Park
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The year-round campground at Airport Park is perfectly located between Waco Lake and the Waco Airport. Campers can look south an...
Waco, Texas
Reynolds Creek
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Reynolds Creek sits on the scenic shores of Waco Lake and provides a variety of outdoor activities, including equestrian camping...