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.
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Campsite Types
Full Hookup
$25/night8 sites
Full Hookup
$23/night9 sites
Water + Electric
$20/night12 sites
Screened Shelter
$30/night7 sites
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Guide to Blanco State Park
Best Campsites
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 36 campsites 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 State Park — Frequently Asked
Is Blanco State Park hard to book?+
Yes — Blanco State Park is one of the more popular Texas state parks and fills up quickly, especially on weekends and holidays. April through September for river swimming. This small park fills up fast on summer weekends. Spring and fall are perfect for a quieter visit. Using a campsite alert service like Camp.land to catch cancellations is the most reliable way to get a site when it appears sold out.
How many campsites does Blanco State Park have?+
Blanco State Park has 36 campsites, including Full Hookup, Water + Electric, Screened Shelter. Sites start at $20/night plus a $5/person entrance fee.
What is the entrance fee at Blanco State Park?+
The entrance fee at Blanco State Park is $5 per person per day. A Texas State Parks Pass ($70/year) waives entrance fees for you and all passengers in your vehicle.
How far in advance should I book Blanco State Park?+
Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance. For Blanco State Park, popular weekends sell out within minutes of the booking window opening. If your dates are already showing as full, set a Camp.land alert at camp.land/pricing?park=blanco — cancellations happen regularly.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Blanco State Park?+
The best strategy for last-minute campsites at Blanco State Park is to monitor for cancellations. Camp.land (camp.land) scans every 10 minutes and emails you the moment a site opens up, with a direct booking link. Cancellations are most common 1–3 weeks before the reservation date.
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