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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.
36 campsitesHill Country50 min from Austin$5/person entrance fee
Short answer
Blanco State Park campsites release on a rolling 5-month window at 8 a.m. Central. Popular dates sell out fast. If your dates are already taken, privately-owned cabins and vacation rentals around Blanco are bookable today.
Getting a site at Blanco State Park
Texas state parks release campsites on a rolling 5-month window at 8 a.m. Central, and Blanco State Park fills up fast for weekends and holidays. Popular dates can be gone within minutes of the window opening. If your dates are already taken, the surest way to lock in a place to stay is a cabin or vacation rental nearby.
Places to stay near Blanco State Park
Cypress-lined river cabins await, nestled by the flowing Blanco River and historic dam.
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Texas state parks don’t have live cancellation alerts yet — but most sold-out sites free up 1–2 weeks before the date. We’ll email you the booking playbook (exact release times, the cancellation window, how to pounce) and tell you first if live Texas alerts launch.
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Campsite Types
Full Hookup
$25/night*8 sites
Water, sewer, 30/50-amp electricRV OKTent OK
Full Hookup
$23/night*9 sites
Water, sewer, 30-amp electricRV OKTent OK
Water + Electric
$20/night*12 sites
Water, 30-amp electricRV OKTent OK
Screened Shelter
$30/night*7 sites
Water, electricity, ceiling fan; no pets, restrooms nearbyTent OK
Blanco State Park fills up fast — lock in a cabin nearby
Cypress-lined river cabins await, nestled by the flowing Blanco River and historic dam.
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Guide to Blanco State Park
Best Campsites
For Families:The full-hookup sites are the easiest base camp for families — water, sewer, and electric, with restrooms nearby and the river close by
For Privacy:This is a compact park, so true solitude is limited — the screened shelters give you a more enclosed, set-apart spot than the open RV pads
For RVs:Book the premium 30/50-amp full-hookup sites first — they offer the most amperage and go fastest in warm weather
For Couples:The screened shelters are a cozy option for two — they include a ceiling fan, electricity, and water, just steps from the river
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 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
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. If your dates are already full, book direct on ReserveAmerica the moment the 5-month window opens, or reserve a cabin or vacation rental nearby that you can book today.
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, at 8 a.m. Central. For Blanco State Park, popular weekends can sell out within minutes of the window opening, so book the instant it opens. If your dates are already full, a cabin or vacation rental near Blanco is the quickest place to stay you can lock in today.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Blanco State Park?+
Cancellations at Blanco State Park happen regularly, most often 1 to 3 weeks before the date, so it is worth checking ReserveAmerica directly for openings. If nothing is available for your dates, privately-owned cabins and vacation rentals near Blanco are bookable today as a backup.
Cabins & vacation rentals near Blanco State Park
Privately-owned cabins and rentals around Blanco are bookable today on Vrbo.
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