Adventures for Teens and Tweens in Texas
We pulled these 23 teen-worthy adventures out of our full catalog of kid-friendly spots in Texas. Every listing has the ages it suits, what it costs, how long to budget, parking notes, and what to pack.
23 adventures found
Colorado Bend State Park
Bend, TX
Hiking70-foot Gorman Falls waterfall with spring-fed swimming holes. Paid entry. Best from about age 4. …
Big Bend National Park
Big Bend National Park, TX
HikingSpectacular desert mountains and canyons along the Rio Grande. Paid entry. Best from about age 5. …
Inks Lake State Park
Burnet, TX
SwimmingSpring-fed lake swimming and cliff jumping at Devil's Waterhole. Paid entry. Best from about age 3. …
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Canyon, TX
HikingSecond-largest US canyon with the iconic Lighthouse Trail hike. Paid entry. Best from about age 4. A …
Enchanted Rock Walk-In Camping
Fredericksburg, TX
CampingWalk-in tent sites and primitive backcountry camping at the granite dome, and the reliable way in …
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Glen Rose, TX
HikingReal dinosaur tracks in a riverbed plus 20 miles of trails. Paid entry. Best from about age 3. A …
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
Mineral Wells, TX
Rock-ClimbingNatural rock climbing at Penitentiary Hollow plus lake swimming and trails. Paid entry. Best from …
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Salt Flat, TX
HikingHighest point in Texas and stunning McKittrick Canyon fall foliage. Paid entry. Better for ages 6 …
Lost Maples State Natural Area Camping
Vanderpool, TX
CampingRiverside campsites and hike-in primitive sites at the one Texas park with real fall color, and your …
Colorado Bend State Park Camping
Bend, TX
CampingRustic no-hookup river camping down six miles of gravel road, with Gorman Falls and guided wild cave …
Reveille Peak Ranch
Burnet, TX
Rock-ClimbingGranite bouldering and mountain biking near Burnet. Paid entry. Best from about age 5. Easily a full …
Possum Kingdom State Park
Caddo, TX
SwimmingClear blue lake swimming and canyon trail hiking. Paid entry. Best from about age 3. A half-day …
Cedar Hill State Park
Cedar Hill, TX
HikingFamily-friendly state park on Joe Pool Lake just 20 minutes from Dallas - swimming, hiking, camping, …
Cleburne State Park
Cleburne, TX
CampingNo-wake lake for safe paddling and swimming near Fort Worth. Paid entry. Best from about age 3. A …
Eisenhower State Park
Denison, TX
CampingBlufftop trails and lake swimming on Lake Texoma. Paid entry. Best from about age 3. A half-day …
Reimers Ranch Park
Dripping Springs, TX
Rock-ClimbingPremier Central Texas rock climbing with 18 miles of trails. Paid entry. Better for ages 6 and up. A …
Davis Mountains State Park
Fort Davis, TX
CampingCool mountain camping with skyline trail and historic pueblo lodge. Paid entry. Best from about age …
Rough Creek Lodge
Glen Rose, TX
CampingLuxury family ranch resort with outdoor activities near Glen Rose. Paid entry. Best from about age …
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Presidio, TX
Hiking300,000-acre desert wilderness along the Rio Grande for experienced families. Paid entry. Better for …
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
Quitaque, TX
HikingRed rock canyons with free-roaming bison and a bat colony tunnel. Paid entry. Best from about age 4. …
Grelle Recreation Area
Spicewood, TX
HikingUncrowded Lake Travis cove with wooded trails and swimming. Paid entry. Best from about age 4. A …
Pace Bend Park
Spicewood, TX
SwimmingRocky limestone coves and cliff jumping on Lake Travis. Paid entry. Best from about age 3. A …
Lost Maples State Natural Area
Vanderpool, TX
HikingStunning fall foliage and limestone canyon trails along the Sabinal River. Paid entry. Best from …