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Bonham State Park
Bonham State Park is a compact 261-acre gem built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. It features a 65-acre lake perfect for fishing and paddling, wooded hiking trails, and historic CCC stone structures. A peaceful getaway for North Texas families.
21 campsitesNorth Texas3 hr 45 min from Austin$4/person entrance fee
Short answer
Bonham 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 Bonham are bookable today.
Getting a site at Bonham State Park
Texas state parks release campsites on a rolling 5-month window at 8 a.m. Central, and Bonham 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 Bonham State Park
Historic CCC cabins and lakefront retreats await amid Texas woodland trails.
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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
$26/night*2 sites
Water, sewer, 30/50-amp electricRV OKTent OK
Water + Electric
$22/night*12 sites
Water, 20/30/50-amp electricRV OKTent OK
Water + Electric
$17/night*7 sites
Water, 20-amp electric (tent only)Tent OK
Bonham State Park fills up fast — lock in a cabin nearby
Historic CCC cabins and lakefront retreats await amid Texas woodland trails.
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Guide to Bonham State Park
Best Campsites
For Families:Book the water + electric sites first - they suit both tents and RVs and fill up fastest on weekends
For Privacy:The tent-only sites with electricity are quieter and set apart from the RV-friendly loop
For RVs:The two full-hookup sites are the only ones with sewer; reserve early since there are just two
When to Go
April through October. Rarely sells out due to its smaller size and location, but spring and fall weekends can fill up.
Tips
- →Great spot for a relaxed weekend away from DFW crowds
- →Bring your own canoe or kayak — no boat rental on-site
- →The CCC stonework throughout the park is worth exploring
- →Gas motors not allowed on the lake — electric trolling motors only
Highlights
Historic CCC-built structures and stonework65-acre lake for fishing and paddlingQuiet, uncrowded atmosphere3 miles of hiking trailsPlayground and picnic areasClose to Sam Rayburn Museum
Bonham State Park — Frequently Asked
Is Bonham State Park hard to book?+
Yes. Bonham State Park is one of the more popular Texas state parks and fills up quickly, especially on weekends and holidays. April through October. Rarely sells out due to its smaller size and location, but spring and fall weekends can fill up. 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 Bonham State Park have?+
Bonham State Park has 21 campsites, including Full Hookup, Water + Electric. Sites start at $17/night plus a $4/person entrance fee.
What is the entrance fee at Bonham State Park?+
The entrance fee at Bonham State Park is $4 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 Bonham State Park?+
Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance, at 8 a.m. Central. For Bonham 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 Bonham is the quickest place to stay you can lock in today.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Bonham State Park?+
Cancellations at Bonham 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 Bonham are bookable today as a backup.
Cabins & vacation rentals near Bonham State Park
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