Balmorhea State Park — Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about camping at Balmorhea State Park. Updated for 2026.
How much does it cost to camp at Balmorhea State Park?
Campsites at Balmorhea State Park range from $20 to $30 per night, plus a $7/person daily entrance fee. Water + Electric (): $20/night. Water + Electric (): $30/night.
How far in advance can I book Balmorhea State Park?
Texas state parks open reservations 5 months in advance. For popular weekends at Balmorhea State Park, you'll want to book the moment the window opens — at 8 a.m., exactly 5 months before your arrival date. Midweek stays are much easier to find.
How many campsites does Balmorhea State Park have?
Balmorhea State Park has 33 total sites. 18 Water + Electric sites in the loop, 15 Water + Electric sites in the loop.
What's the best campsite at Balmorhea State Park?
It depends on what you're looking for. For Families: Book the back-in water/electric sites — they allow tents and sit near the restroom with showers. For Privacy: The pull-through sites with a shelter over the picnic table offer welcome shade in the desert heat. For RVs: Pull-through sites have 50-amp service and are the easiest for larger rigs to maneuver into.
What should I bring to Balmorhea State Park?
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. Summer daytime temperatures regularly exceed 100°F — the pool is your friend
When is the best time to visit Balmorhea State Park?
March through October. Summer weekends sell out months in advance. The pool is open year-round but lifeguards are seasonal.
What if Balmorhea State Park is sold out?
Use Camp.land to set a free availability alert. We scan official booking systems every 10 minutes and notify you the instant a cancellation happens. People cancel all the time — especially midweek. You can also try walk-up sites on the day of arrival, but availability isn't guaranteed.
Does Balmorhea State Park have shelters?
Balmorhea State Park doesn't have traditional cabins, but offers Water + Electric, Water + Electric camping options.
Can I bring an RV to Balmorhea State Park?
Yes. Water + Electric (): max 18 sites, Water, 20/30-amp electric, picnic table, grill, fire ring; restroom with showers nearby. Water + Electric (): max 15 sites, Water, 20/30/50-amp electric, pull-through; most have a shelter over the picnic table. Tents not allowed. Check equipment length limits for your specific RV.
How far is Balmorhea State Park from Austin?
Balmorhea State Park is about 5 hr 30 min from downtown Austin. Located near Toyahvale, TX in the West Texas region.
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