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University Camp Amenities

Beretta Lodge

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  • • 20 person capacity (bunk beds)

    • Full kitchen - Oven/stove top, sink, refrigerator/freezer, coffee machine, microwave, toaster, One large frying pan & one small frying pan, 3 variety size saucepans, Vegetable peeler, Potato Masher, Cooking Spatula, Whisk, Tongs, Bottle opener, Cooking Scissors, Measuring cups/Measuring Spoons, Cheese Grater, Can Opener, Rubber Spatula, Ladle, Large Serving Spoon, Pizza Cutter

    • Window air-conditioning units w/ceiling fans

    • Fireplace 

    • Bathroom - 2 showers, 1 toilet, 1 urinal

    • Air hockey table

    • Ping pong table

    • Tables & chairs for dining

    • Lounge Chairs

  • • Fire pit

    • 5 Picnic tables

    • Charcoal grill

    • Volleyball net

    • Bedding (pillows, blankets, and sheets)
    • Personal towels and washcloths
    • Personal soap, shampoo and other toiletries
    • Personal plates, bowls, cups and eating utensils
    • Napkins and paper towels
    • Extra trash bags
    • Charcoal, lighter and lighter fluid if planning on using the grill
    • No firewood. Available for purchase on-site 

Beretta Kitchen

Beretta Lounge

Jeffersonian Lodge

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  • • 14-person capacity (bunk beds)

    • Full kitchen - Oven/stove top, sink, refrigerator/freezer, coffee machine, microwave, One large frying pan & one small frying pan, 3 variety size saucepans, Vegetable peeler, Potato Masher, Cooking Spatula, Whisk, Tongs, Bottle opener, Cooking Scissors, Measuring cups/Measuring Spoons, Cheese Grater, Can Opener, Rubber Spatula, Ladle, Large Serving Spoon, Pizza Cutter

    • Pot belly furnace for wood burning

    • Window air-conditioning units

    • Foosball table

    • Tables & Chairs for dining

    • Lounge Chairs

  • • Fire pit

    • 2 Picnic tables

    • Charcoal grill

    • Bedding (pillows, blankets, and sheets)
    • Personal towels and washcloths
    • Personal soap, shampoo and other toiletries
    • Personal plates, bowls, cups and eating utensils
    • Napkins and paper towels
    • Extra trash bags
    • Charcoal, lighter and lighter fluid if planning on using the grill
    • No firewood. Available for purchase on-site 

Jeffersonian Lounge

Jeffersonian Bunkhouse

Campsites

All sites

  • Picnic table
  • Fire pit
  • Charcoal grill
  • Communal dish washing station

Campsite #1 - 4, 9

  • Fully tree-shaded 

Campsite #5

  • Partially tree-shaded

Campsite #6

  • Hike-in access
  • Partially tree-shaded

Campsite #7 - 8

  • Shaded Pavilion

Day Use Sites

• Picnic Table

• Charcoal Grill

Available for Purchase

Item Cost
Cooking Firewood $10/Bundle
Campfire Firewood $7/Bundle

Only firewood that is purchased at University Camp is permitted on the property.

Equipment Rental

• All rentals require an ID card and signed waiver upon pickup
• Equipment rented at University Camp must be returned to University Camp Staff before departure
• A photo ID and a signed waiver are required for all rentals
• Equipment that is returned damaged, missing parts, excessively dirty, or late will result in additional charges
• All equipment is available first-come first-served, and can only be paid with credit or debit card

Recreation (available at University Camp)

Item Rate
Single Kayak* $10
Tandem Kayak* $10
Tube $6
Trail Bike w/ Helmet $10

• Rates are per item, per day

• Rental price includes the selected watercraft and appropriate number of life jackets and paddles

• All watercraft must be returned by end of day, unless reserved for multiple days

• All watercraft must remain within the property boundary lines, as they extend into the Blanco River

 

Camping (available at University Camp)

Item # Available Rate
2-Person Tent 2 $8
3-Person Tent 4 $10
4-Person Tent 2 $12
Sleeping Bag 30º 14 $5

• Limited quantity. Rates are per item, per night

• Rent camping equipment from the Outdoor Center for your reservation at 50% off!

University Camp Geocaching

Looking for adventure and treasure? Come experience Geocaching at Texas State University by tracking numerous coordinate sites and exploring the University Camp property.

Steps to get involved:

  1. Choose a location based on the provided coordinates.
  2. Enter the coordinates into a GPS device (such as a cell phone). 
  3. Navigate to each location.
  4. Locate the geocache container, and look inside!
  5. Replace geocache container to original location.
  6. Continue the search for the other geocaches!