Lakeside camping trip with Bayou City Outdoors

Camp like a pro even if it's your first time!

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Gear needed

Discover what you need, when to spend money or save money, and how to camp without gear!

camping food

What to eat

From simple no cook meals to full on Dutch Oven cooking.

BCO members having fun. BCO spelled in rocks on the sand.

Where to go

Find the best camping spots and discover how to ensure you get one.

No Experience Needed: Join our camping 101 free training and when you stay until the end, we tell you how you can join us on our next camping trip.

Try it before you Buy it

Gear is expensive and there is so much to get.

How do you know what to buy?

Do you really have to spend all that money before you even know if you like camping?

Use BCO gear during our Camping Trips!

Friday Dec 13th - 15th

Camping at Lake Somerville

Friday Dec 27th - 29th

Camping at Lake Houston Wilderness Park

2 camping trips: Pick 1 or go to both!

Camping Somerville

Lake Somerville

Dec 15 - 17th

1.5 - 2 hours Northwest of Houston, we have our own loop in the park with views of the lake. Lake access close by for kayaking, swimming, SUP.

Included:

  • Small Meteor Shower during trip (meteor sightings not guaranteed. :D)
  • Open area for stargazing
  • Tent (if needed) & Kitchen equipment included
  • All food included (Fri dinner to Sun breakfast)
  • Vegetarian Option available
  • Kayaks & SUPs for everyone to share
  • Firewood for group campfire
  • Electric at each site
  • Full bathrooms nearby
  • Parking at campsite
  • Coolers are for community food only
  • Fun, new friends to camp with!
  • Sleeping bag, sheets or blankets not included
  • Entrance fees for optional hiking at State Park
  • Personal Drinks or specific snacks/food
  • Coolers for personal food or drinks

$180 per person Early Bird

(add a 2nd person for $67. Must share tent)

Camping Lake Houston Wilderness Park

Lake Houston Wilderness Park Dec 27rd -29th

Just 30 minutes from Houston! We have our own area in the woods.

Included:

  • 30 miles of hiking trails!
  • Darker area for Stargazing
  • Tent (if needed) & Kitchen equipment included
  • All food included (Fri dinner to Sun breakfast)
  • Vegetarian Option available
  • Games throughout the weekend
  • Firewood for group campfire
  • Primitive site. 1 electric outlet available for group
  • Full bathrooms nearby
  • Parking near campsite
  • Coolers are for community food only
  • Fun, new friends to camp with!
  • Sleeping bag, sheets or blankets not included
  • Entrance fees (additional $6 per person)
  • Personal Drinks or specific snacks/food
  • Coolers for personal food or drinks

$180 per person Early Bird

(add a 2nd person for $67. Must share tent)

Bonuses included with either trip:

Bonus 1

Bonus #1

Camping Workbook, Checklists and Gear Recommendations

($27 Value)

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Bonus #2

Camping, Kayaking & SUP 101 videos to prep before trips

($57 value)

bonus 3

Bonus #3

3 months membership to Bayou City Outdoors

($105 value)

Plus FREE Online Camping 101 - Live Webinar & REPLAY: On Nov 20th at 7 pm, we go live to talk about camping 101, and answer questions. Click on the button below for RSVP for Live Online Camping 101! If you can't join live, you'll get a replay link but you must RSVP to receive it.

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Camping 101 Online

Nov 20, 2024 @ 7pm Central - Sign to attend live or get the replay link.

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