About University Camp

Photo taken by Sonia Vela

Texas State University's Camp is a 126-acre camp ground located in Wimberly, Texas that is open to current Texas State students, faculty, staff and alumni. The campground provides access to the Blanco River, along with four day-use sites, six campsites, two lodges, and several miles of hiking trails.

The camp, which was donated to the University in 1958 from the local Boy Scouts, is formerly known as Southwest Texas State University Camp. When Southwest Texas State University became Texas State University in 2003, the camp also changed its name, and has been known as Texas State University camp since. Many students also refer to the campsite                                                                                                            as U-Camp.

Access to the University Camp can be reserved through the Outdoor Center located at Sewell park in San Marcos, Texas. Reservations are available to students, faculty, staff, and Texas State Alumni Association members. Reservations may be made in person, during the Outdoor Center's normal hours, or over the phone at 512-245-2004. Reservations must be held with a valid credit card and weekend use of the camp requires registration of both Friday and Saturday nights.

Map retrieved from http://www.maps.txstate.edu/moremaps/ucamp.html

For more information on U-Camp please visit: http://www.campusrecreation.txstate.edu/outdoor/university-camp.html

Written by Mary Wink