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Everything you need to know about camping at Abilene State Park. Updated for 2026.
Texas Parks and Wildlife reservation guidance · Checked 2026-09-07.
Campsites at Abilene State Park range from $12 to $50 per night, plus a $5/person daily entrance fee. Full Hookup (): $24/night. Water + Electric (): $12/night. Water Only (): $12/night. Screened Shelter (): $18/night. Yurt (): $50/night.
Most Texas state park overnight camping and lodging reservations can be made up to five months in advance. Confirm the current reservation schedule for your accommodation and dates with Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Abilene State Park has 81 total sites. 3 Full Hookup sites in the loop, 54 Water + Electric sites in the loop, 12 Water Only sites in the loop, 5 Screened Shelter sites in the loop, 7 Yurt sites in the loop.
It depends on what you're looking for. For Families: Book a yurt if you want a roof over your head - they have electricity and a microwave/refrigerator, with restrooms and showers nearby. For Privacy: The tent-only water sites tucked in the Pecan Grove area offer the quietest, most natural setting.
Essentials: tent or RV (depending on site type), sleeping bags, cooler with ice, firewood (can't collect wood in most Texas parks), sunscreen, bug spray, water bottles, and headlamps. The pool is a major draw — check seasonal hours before visiting
Spring and fall. Summers are hot but the pool draws crowds.
Cancellations at Abilene State Park post directly to the ReserveAmerica booking system, so check it there for openings, especially midweek. If nothing opens up, a cabin or vacation rental near Tuscola is a solid backup you can book today.
Abilene State Park doesn't have traditional cabins, but offers Full Hookup, Water + Electric, Water Only, Screened Shelter, Yurt camping options.
Yes. Full Hookup (): max 3 sites, Water, sewer, electric. Water + Electric (): max 54 sites, Water and electric (some sites 50-amp). Check equipment length limits for your specific RV.
Abilene State Park is about 3 hr 30 min from downtown Austin. Located near Tuscola, TX in the West Texas region.
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