Everything you need to know about camping at Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit. Updated for 2026.
Texas Parks and Wildlife reservation guidance · Checked 2026-09-07.
Campsites at Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit range from $12 to $50 per night, plus a $5/person daily entrance fee. Water + Electric (): $22/night. Walk-in Tent (): $12/night. Cabin (): $50/night.
Most Texas state park overnight camping and lodging reservations can be made up to five months in advance. Confirm the current reservation schedule for your accommodation and dates with Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit has 69 total sites. 40 Water + Electric sites in the loop, 9 Walk-in Tent sites in the loop, 20 Cabin sites in the loop.
It depends on what you're looking for. For Families: Book the water-and-electric sites first — they have 50-amp power and restrooms nearby, and they fill up fastest. For Privacy: The walk-in tent sites sit a short walk from parking and offer the most solitude. For RVs: The water-and-electric sites are the only RV-friendly option here, with 50-amp hookups.
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. Very limited shade — bring a canopy or tarp
October through April. Summer is brutally hot. Winter and spring offer the best fishing and comfortable temperatures.
Cancellations at Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit 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 Calliham is a solid backup you can book today.
Yes! Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit has cabins available. 20 cabins at $50/night. Cabins book up fast — check ReserveAmerica directly for openings, or book a nearby cabin or vacation rental as a backup.
Yes. Water + Electric (): max 40 sites, Water, 50-amp electric, restrooms nearby. Check equipment length limits for your specific RV.
Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit is about 2 hr 30 min from downtown Austin. Located near Calliham, TX in the South Texas region.
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