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Cleburne State Park
Cleburne State Park is a popular DFW-area escape featuring a spring-fed lake, limestone bluffs, and rolling prairie. Cedar Hollow Lake provides swimming, fishing, and non-motorized boating, while the 5-mile trail system winds through varied terrain. A great option for families south of Fort Worth.
64 campsitesNorth Texas / DFW2 hr 45 min from Austin$6/person entrance fee
Short answer
Cleburne 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 Cleburne are bookable today.
Getting a site at Cleburne State Park
Texas state parks release campsites on a rolling 5-month window at 8 a.m. Central, and Cleburne 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 Cleburne State Park
Spring-fed lakefront cabins and prairie-view retreats await among the limestone bluffs.
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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
$28/night*27 sites
Water, sewer, 20/30/50-amp electricRV OKTent OK
Water + Electric
$20/night*31 sites
Water, 20/30/50-amp electricRV OKTent OK
Screened Shelter
$30/night*3 sites
Water, electricity, picnic table, fire ring; restrooms with showers nearby (no A/C, no private bathroom)
Cabin
$60/night*3 sites
Air conditioning and heat, electricity, two sets of bunk beds, picnic table, fire ring, outside water spigot; restrooms with showers nearby (no kitchen, no private bathroom, no linens provided)
Cleburne State Park fills up fast — lock in a cabin nearby
Spring-fed lakefront cabins and prairie-view retreats await among the limestone bluffs.
See cabins & rentals near Cleburne State Park →We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Guide to Cleburne State Park
Best Campsites
For Families:Book the screened shelters or cabins if you want shelter and electricity near the restrooms - they sleep up to 8 and are great for families
For Privacy:The water-and-electric-only sites tend to be quieter than the full-hookup loops
For RVs:Reserve the full-hookup sites first - they have water, sewer, and 50-amp service and go fastest
When to Go
March through November. Spring and fall weekends sell out quickly due to DFW proximity. Book 3-4 months ahead for weekends.
Tips
- →Arrive early on summer weekends — day use parking fills up fast
- →No motorized boats on Cedar Hollow Lake — bring kayaks and canoes
- →The Limestone Trail offers the best views from the bluff
- →Water clarity in the spring-fed lake is excellent for swimming
Highlights
Spring-fed Cedar Hollow LakeSwimming beach and fishing5 miles of hiking and mountain biking trailsScenic limestone bluffsCanoe and kayak rentals (seasonal)Easy access from Fort Worth (45 minutes)
Cleburne State Park — Frequently Asked
Is Cleburne State Park hard to book?+
Yes. Cleburne State Park is one of the more popular Texas state parks and fills up quickly, especially on weekends and holidays. March through November. Spring and fall weekends sell out quickly due to DFW proximity. Book 3-4 months ahead for weekends. 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 Cleburne State Park have?+
Cleburne State Park has 64 campsites, including Full Hookup, Water + Electric, Screened Shelter, Cabin. Sites start at $20/night plus a $6/person entrance fee.
What is the entrance fee at Cleburne State Park?+
The entrance fee at Cleburne State Park is $6 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 Cleburne State Park?+
Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance, at 8 a.m. Central. For Cleburne 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 Cleburne is the quickest place to stay you can lock in today.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Cleburne State Park?+
Cancellations at Cleburne 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 Cleburne are bookable today as a backup.
Cabins & vacation rentals near Cleburne State Park
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