our pastimes: GLAMPING
Texas Hill Country Glamping
Colorado Bend State Park
By MARSHA BROWN
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e absolutely loved Colorado Bend, one of the
younger Texas’ state parks. It’s quiet, peaceful and
lush. If you enjoy hiking through the gorgeous scenery of
the Texas Hill Country, this is the Glamping adventure for
you.
Don’t miss the trek back to Gorman Falls. It’s a true
gem of the Texas Hill Country.
There are several campgrounds to choose from in the
park. We drew Spot #22. It was perfect. Ask for it.
Overlooking the Colorado River, it’s a beautifully
scenic camp site, and because it’s situated under a giant
cedar tree it provides privacy and welcome shade in the
warmer months.
Colorado Bend is one of the most spectacularly pictur-
esque state parks in Texas, in part because of the water-
falls.
The hike on the trail to Gorman Falls is a little bit
challenging, especially toward the end, so be prepared
and try to schedule your visit during one of the dryer
months so you can enjoy your treks. It’s not as pleasant
making this hike in a torrential downpour; it was slippery
Photo by Betty Aparicio
and it was cold, but once you reach the falls the scenery
makes you glad you braved the rain, so I can only imag-
ine how much fun it would be in more pleasant weather.
We wouldn’t recommend bringing small children or
small pets, but this is a great place to bring your teens,
especially if you’re Glamping with other families that
have teenagers, particularly if they have lots of energy
and a strong love for the great outdoors.
It’s a great place for a romantic getaway or an outing
with several couples as well. There’s definitely a romance
about the place. The stars shine brighter here than just
about anywhere in Texas.
If you’re going during one of the warmer months,
don’t forget your insect repellent and your sunscreen.
But also don’t forget your swimwear, either. There’s fun
swimming adventures and wading opportunities as well.
The park is laced with ponds and small waterfalls as well
as a few big waterfalls.
Parts of this place strongly resemble a setting for a
John Ford Western. Enjoy. We did.