One of the biggest celestial events of the year is just a few months away, the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2023. An influx of visitors is expected to arrive in the path of totality and the Texarkana area is one of those regions.

Many hotels, motels, and places to stay in the area have already been booked up for months however, if you are looking for a different option and you have an RV or camper there are several campgrounds in the surrounding area where you can hunker down to watch this cosmic spectacle.

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Make sure to check with each RV campsite to make sure they have accommodations available, many may already be booked. The closer to the event the harder it will be to reserve your spot to watch.

Texarkana RV campsites

Shady Pines RV Park

Texarkana RV Music Park

Lone Star RV Park

Country Paradise RV

Watercolor RV Park

Forest Lake RV Park

New Wave RV Park

RV Campsites at Wright Patman Lake

Piney Point

Big Creek Park

Rocky Point

Clear Springs

White Oak Ridge Campground

Malden Lake Campground

Wilkins Creek Camping Area

Army Corps of Engineers Campgrounds

KTAL News put together a complete list of other nearby RV campsites in East Texas go here.

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Get a precise time of when the solar eclipse will occur for each region and see an interactive Eclipse map for the path of totality.

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Any of the above campgrounds is perfect for getting one of the best views of the solar eclipse but you may choose to watch from work or the backyard at your home. Just remember that you need specially-made solar glasses to view the eclipse. If you are looking through a telescope make sure the telescope is equipped with a solar lens.

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Amazon has a great selection of solar glasses if you are unable to find them locally.

Warning: Looking directly at the sun with the naked could cause you to go blind or damage your eyes permanently. Use common sense when viewing the solar eclipse. If you experience blurry vision or black spots for an extended period after watching the eclipse seek out medical attention as soon as possible.

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