Full hookup
about $20-40/night
Water, electric, and sewer - for RVs and pop-ups.
Camping / Campsites & gear
Campsites, costs, and gear.
Parks offer everything from a bare tent pad to a full-hookup RV site to a cabin. Here are the common types with typical price ranges - and a program that lends you the gear if you've never camped.
Kinds of campsites
All campsite fees are plus the daily entrance fee, and prices vary a lot by park - always check the park's own 'Fees & Facilities' page. Most sites list a people-per-site number (often up to 8) and a vehicle limit (often 2); an extra vehicle usually runs about $5-6/day.
Water + electric
about $20-35/night
Popular all-purpose sites for RVs or tents.
Water only
about $15-25/night
Usually tent sites.
Primitive / walk-in
about $10-20/night
Basic tent sites a short hike in, often just a fire ring with water nearby.
Group camps
about $12-150+/night
For big groups; priced per site, and the range is wide.
Screened shelters, cabins & lodges
varies (higher)
Walls and a roof for more comfort. These book up the fastest.
Check-in & check-out
Check-in is commonly 2 p.m. for campsites and screened shelters (3 p.m. for cabins, lodges, and rooms). Check-out is noon for campsites and screened shelters (11 a.m. for cabins and rooms). Your reservation confirmation lists the exact times.
How long can I stay?
Stays are limited, and the limit varies by park - some cap camping at around two weeks. Check your park's rules if you want a long stay.
New to camping?
Borrow the gear: Texas Outdoor Family
New to camping? Texas State Parks runs a beginner program called Texas Outdoor Family. A park ranger teaches you the basics, and they provide the gear.
Cost: $75 for a one-night workshop, $95 for two nights - for a family or group of up to 6 people. That includes the campsite and all park entry and camping fees.
They provide: They provide a 6-person tent, cots (for two adults), foam sleeping pads (for children), a camp stove, a lantern, cooking pots and pans, utensils, and even a coffee press.
You bring: You bring bedding, food, and personal items (they even share recipes).
Activities: Activities include geocaching, kayaking, fishing, stargazing, and Dutch-oven cooking.
No pets at these events, and the youngest recommended age is about 5. TPWD also hosts separate accessible and adaptive events for families with disabilities.
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Official sources
Site types, fees, and the Texas Outdoor Family program come from Texas State Parks. Prices vary by park - check the park's own page.
- Data vintage:
- Site and program details as reviewed June 2026
- Last reviewed:
- June 15, 2026
- TPWD Camping & Lodging - Site types and what to expect
- TPWD Texas Outdoor Family
- TPWD Reservation portal
Caution: Fees vary by park and drift over time. Each park's Fees & Facilities page is the final word.
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