Camping

Camping in Texas

Discover 92 state parks offering camping in Texas

🏕️ Camping in Texas State Parks at a Glance

Book ahead 5 months

Nightly fee $10–$35

Max stay 14 consecutive nights (some parks set other limits)

Booking system ReserveAmerica

Reservation fee: No separate per-transaction booking fee; a deposit (first night's site fee, or full amount for short stays) is collected at booking. Change/cancel penalty up to $10
RV hookups: Available at many parks — water, electric (typically 30/50 amp), and full hookup (water/electric/sewer) sites; varies by park
Pets: Allowed; max 6-ft leash at all times, not left unattended, not allowed in park buildings, current rabies vaccination proof required
Firewood: Buy firewood where you burn it; gathering firewood is prohibited unless the park superintendent allows it. Most parks sell firewood on-site
Good to know: A per-person daily entrance fee is charged in ADDITION to the nightly site fee (unless you hold a Texas State Parks Pass); the 5-month rolling window opens daily at 8 a.m. Central.

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Official agency: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD)

Booking windows, fees and rules shown as of June 2026 and change periodically — always confirm current details on the official reservation portal above before booking.

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Texas State Parks with Camping

Abilene State Park

Atlanta State Park

Balmorhea State Park

Barton Warnock Visitor Center

A stone gazebo at a State Park sits on top of a hill under a cloudy sky.

Bastrop State Park

a look across the river from Bentsen-Rio Grand Valley State Park

Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Big Bend Ranch State Park

Big Spring State Park

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Blanco State Park

Bonham State Park

Brazos Bend State Park

Buescher State Park

Caddo Lake State Park

Caprock Canyons State Park

Cedar Hill State Park

Choke Canyon State Park

Cleburne State Park

Coleto Creek Park and Reservoir

Colorado Bend State Park

Cooper State Park

Copper Breaks State Park

Daingerfield State Park

Davis Mountains State Park

Devils River State Natural Area

Dinosaur Valley State Park

Eisenhower State Park

Massive pink granite dome of Enchanted Rock rising from Texas Hill Country at sunset with bluebonnets

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

Estero Llano Grande State Park

Falcon State Park

Fort Boggy State Park

Fort Griffin State Historic Site

Fort Parker State Park

Fort Richardson State Park

Franklin Mountains State Park

Galveston Island State Park

Garner State Park

Goliad State Park

Goose Island State Park

Government Canyon State Natural Area

Guadalupe River State Park

Hill Country State Natural Area

Hueco Tanks State Park

Huntsville State Park

Inks Lake State Park

Isle Du Bois State Park

Kickapoo Cavern State Park

Lake Arrowhead State Park

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Lake Bob Sandlin State Park

Lake Brownwood State Park

Lake Casa Blanca International State Park

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Lake Colorado City State Park

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Lake Corpus Christi State Park

Lake Livingston State Park

Lake Mineral Wells State Park

Lake Somerville State Park

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Red wood fence on the edge of Lake Tawakoni

Lake Tawakoni State Park

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Lake Whitney State Park

Lockhart State Park

the roof of the cave at If the very mention of the word 'spelunking' gets your adventurous juices flowing then you'll definitely want to visit Longhorn Cavern State Park.

Longhorn Cavern State Park

Lost Maples State Natural Area

Lyndon B. Johnson State Park

Martin Creek Lake State Park

Martin Dies Jr. State Park

Matagorda Island State Park

McKinney Falls State Park

Meridian State Park

Mission Tejas State Park

Monahans Sandhills State Park

Mother Neff State Park

Mustang Island State Park

Nails Creek Unit

Old Tunnel State Park

Palmetto State Park

Palo Duro Canyon with Lighthouse hoodoo formation at sunset Texas

Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park

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Pedernales Falls State Park

Turquoise water and limestone cliffs at Possum Kingdom Lake Texas

Possum Kingdom State Park

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Purtis Creek State Park

Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area

Ray Roberts Lake State Park

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Resaca de la Palma State Park

Sabine Pass Battleground State Historic Site

San Angelo State Park

San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site

Sea Rim State Park

Seminole Canyon State Park

Sheldon Lake State Park

South Llano River State Park

Stephen F. Austin State Park

Tyler State Park

Village Creek State Park

Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site

Other Places with Camping in Texas (Not State Parks)

These places are run by a county, city, federal agency, another state agency, a tribe or a private owner, not by Texas’s state park system. State park passes, rules and reservations may not apply, so check with the operator before you go.

Boca Chica State Park

Run by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Hamilton Pool Preserve

Run by Travis County

Jim Hogg Historic Site

Run by the City of Rusk

Sam Rayburn Reservoir

Run by the US Army Corps of Engineers

Texana Park

Run by the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority

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W.G. Jones State Forest

Run by the Texas A&M Forest Service

❓ Camping in Texas — FAQ

How far ahead can I book Texas state park campsites?

You can reserve Texas state park campsites 5 months in advance via ReserveAmerica. Booking windows change periodically, so confirm on the official reservation portal before planning. (As of June 2026.)

How much does camping cost in Texas state parks?

Nightly campsite fees in Texas state parks typically run $10–$35, depending on site type (tent vs. RV/full-hookup), season and residency. Exact rates are shown at booking.

How long can I stay at a Texas state park campground?

The maximum stay is 14 consecutive nights (some parks set other limits). Confirm current limits with the official agency before your trip.