Everything you need to know about camping at Blanco State Park. Updated for 2026.
Campsites at Blanco State Park range from $20 to $30 per night, plus a $5/person daily entrance fee. Full Hookup (): $25/night. Full Hookup (): $23/night. Water + Electric (): $20/night. Screened Shelter (): $30/night.
Texas state parks open reservations 5 months in advance. For popular weekends at Blanco 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.
Blanco State Park has 36 total sites. 8 Full Hookup sites in the loop, 9 Full Hookup sites in the loop, 12 Water + Electric sites in the loop, 7 Screened Shelter sites in the loop.
It depends on what you're looking for. 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.
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. Sites are close together — this isn't the park for solitude, but the vibe is friendly
April through September for river swimming. This small park fills up fast on summer weekends. Spring and fall are perfect for a quieter visit.
Cancellations at Blanco 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 Blanco is a solid backup you can book today.
Blanco State Park doesn't have traditional cabins, but offers Full Hookup, Full Hookup, Water + Electric, Screened Shelter camping options.
Yes. Full Hookup (): max 8 sites, Water, sewer, 30/50-amp electric. Full Hookup (): max 9 sites, Water, sewer, 30-amp electric. Water + Electric (): max 12 sites, Water, 30-amp electric. Check equipment length limits for your specific RV.
Blanco State Park is about 50 min from downtown Austin. Located near Blanco, TX in the Hill Country region.
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