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Texas Camping Awards 2026: TACO and Campspot Name Top Parks

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Texas Camping Awards 2026: TACO and Campspot Name Top Parks — © Woodall's Campground Magazine - Daily News & Information for the Outdoor Hospitality Industry

The Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO) announced the winners of its annual park awards at the spring convention in Conroe, Texas. Winners include:

Lagoon Ranch RV Resort (Onalaska, 194 RV sites, 24 cabins, lagoon pool) — Large Park of the Year (over 125 sites).
River's Edge Campground (Johnson City, 57 sites on the Pedernales River) — Small Park of the Year.
Camp Quitcherbichen (Lake Bridgeport) — Glamping Resort of the Year.

Wild Energy was named Supplier of the Year for utility sub-metering technology. The Spirit Award went to Terry Munoz of Campground Consulting Group.

Earlier in February 2026, booking platform Campspot revealed its Campspot Awards winners, selecting top campgrounds across the US and Canada in RV, glamping, family, and unique categories based on over 3.3 million data points including guest reviews and park features.

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