Colorado Bend State Park — Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about camping at Colorado Bend State Park. Updated for 2026.
How much does it cost to camp at Colorado Bend State Park?
Campsites at Colorado Bend State Park range from $10 to $20 per night, plus a $5/person daily entrance fee. Water + Electric (Lemons Pass): $20/night. Water + Electric (Windmill): $20/night. Water Only (Gorman Springs): $15/night. Primitive Walk-in (River): $10/night.
How far in advance can I book Colorado Bend State Park?
Texas state parks open reservations 5 months in advance. For popular weekends at Colorado Bend State Park, you'll want to book the moment the window opens — at midnight, exactly 5 months before your arrival date. Midweek stays are much easier to find.
How many campsites does Colorado Bend State Park have?
Colorado Bend State Park has 57 total sites. 19 Water + Electric sites in the Lemons Pass loop, 16 Water + Electric sites in the Windmill loop, 9 Water Only sites in the Gorman Springs loop, 13 Primitive Walk-in sites in the River loop.
What's the best campsite at Colorado Bend State Park?
It depends on what you're looking for. For Families: Sites 20-35 (Windmill) — water + electric, closest to restrooms and the trailhead to Gorman Falls. For Privacy: Sites 45-57 (River) — primitive walk-in sites along the Colorado River, true solitude. For RVs: Sites 1-19 (Lemons Pass) — water + electric, but roads are rough — smaller rigs only. For Couples: Sites 36-44 (Gorman Springs) — water only, shaded, quiet, closest to the falls trail.
What should I bring to Colorado Bend State Park?
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. Bring all supplies — the nearest town with a real grocery store is about 45 minutes away
When is the best time to visit Colorado Bend State Park?
March through May and September through November. Summers are brutally hot and the river can run low. Spring is the best time for Gorman Falls when the flow is strongest.
What if Colorado Bend State Park is sold out?
Use Camp.land to set a free availability alert. We scan ReserveAmerica every 10 minutes and notify you the instant a cancellation happens. People cancel all the time — especially midweek. You can also try walk-up sites on the day of arrival, but availability isn't guaranteed.
Does Colorado Bend State Park have shelters?
Colorado Bend State Park doesn't have traditional cabins, but offers Water + Electric, Water + Electric, Water Only, Primitive Walk-in camping options.
Can I bring an RV to Colorado Bend State Park?
Yes. Water + Electric (Lemons Pass): max 19 sites, Water, 20/30-amp Electric. Water + Electric (Windmill): max 16 sites, Water, 20/30-amp Electric. Check equipment length limits for your specific RV.
How far is Colorado Bend State Park from Austin?
Colorado Bend State Park is about 2 hr from downtown Austin. Located near Bend, TX in the Hill Country region.
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