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Blanco State Park | One Night Event | Texas Outdoor Family (OPEN)
When 
Sat, 6/12/2021 9:30am to Sun, 6/13/2021 12:00pm
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Where 
Blanco SP
101 Park Road 23
Blanco, TX, 78606
United States (512) 389-8903
Description:

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 and electricity 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
  • Geocaching
  • Fire building
  • Sounds of the night presentation
  • 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 the weather will impact your camping experience. TOF staff will notify you via email and telephone if your event cancels. If cancelled, we will add your reservation to our transfer list to be eligible for a future event, pending availability. Due to the state's process for handling funds, refunds cannot be offered.

All deposits are non-refundable; however, we will allow you to reschedule to another TOF Workshop if we are notified 10 business days prior to the arrival date.  All cancellations within 10 business days or less of arrival date will result in a loss of payment; unless you provide documented circumstances of illness or emergency.

Safety

All participants are highly encouraged to wear face coverings and respect social distancing rules throughout the camping workshop when applicable.

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 - June 12th. 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 1pm 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.

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Ages: 
All ages