Blanco State Park

Blanco State Park is small, simple, and wonderful. It's basically a campground built around a gorgeous stretch of the Blanco River right in the town of Blanco, and it does one thing exceptionally well: getting you on the river. The dam creates a swimming hole perfect for tubing and splashing around, the cypress-shaded banks are ideal for fishing, and the campsites are compact but well-maintained. It's not a wilderness experience — you can walk to town for coffee — but that's part of the charm. Great for a quick Hill Country getaway without a big production.

37 campsites|Hill Country|50 min from Austin|$5/person entrance fee

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Campsite Types

Water + Electric

$20/night

Pecan Grove Loop · Sites 1-14 · 14 sites

Water, 20/30-amp ElectricRV OKTent OK

Water + Electric

$20/night

Riverside Loop · Sites 15-25 · 11 sites

Water, 20/30-amp ElectricRV OKTent OK

Water Only

$15/night

Creekside Loop · Sites 26-29 · 4 sites

WaterTent OK

Water Only

$15/night

Upper Bluff Loop · Sites 30-37 · 8 sites

WaterTent OK

Guide to Blanco State Park

Best Campsites

For Families:Sites 15-25 (Riverside) — water + electric, steps from the river and the swimming dam

For Privacy:Sites 30-37 (Upper Bluff) — water only, slightly elevated and more secluded from the main area

For RVs:Sites 1-14 (Pecan Grove) — water + electric, the most level pads with easiest access

For Couples:Sites 26-29 (Creekside) — smaller, shaded sites right along the river, romantic setting

When to Go

April through September for river swimming. This small park fills up fast on summer weekends. Spring and fall are perfect for a quieter visit.

Tips

→With only 37 sites this park books up fast — plan ahead for any warm-weather weekend
→The dam swimming hole is the main attraction — bring tubes and pool noodles
→Walk into downtown Blanco for breakfast at the Real Ale Brewing taproom — it's literally a few blocks
→The Blanco River can flash flood — check weather forecasts and avoid the river during storms
→Sites are close together — this isn't the park for solitude, but the vibe is friendly

Highlights

Blanco River swimming and tubing right from your campsiteHistoric CCC-built dam creates a perfect swimming holeCypress-lined riverbanks — beautiful and shadyWalking distance to downtown Blanco — shops, restaurants, and Real Ale BrewingFishing for Guadalupe bass, catfish, and sunfishOne of the smallest and most intimate state parks in Texas

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