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Daingerfield State Park
Daingerfield State Park is a hidden gem in the piney woods of East Texas, renowned for its spectacular fall foliage — one of the best displays in the state. The 80-acre spring-fed lake, surrounded by hardwoods and pines, offers swimming, fishing, and paddling in a setting that feels more like the Ozarks than Texas.
58 campsitesEast Texas4 hr 30 min from Austin$4/person entrance fee
Short answer
Daingerfield 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 Daingerfield are bookable today.
Getting a site at Daingerfield State Park
Texas state parks release campsites on a rolling 5-month window at 8 a.m. Central, and Daingerfield 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 Daingerfield State Park
Stone-dam cabins and pine-scented homes await among the brilliant fall colors.
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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
$20/night*30 sites
Water, sewer, electric (back-in)RV OK
Full Hookup
$25/night*10 sites
Water, sewer, electric (pull-through)RV OK
Water Only
$10/night*18 sites
Water only - tent sites in the Cedar Ridge areaTent OK
Cabin
$85/night*3 sites
Bathroom, kitchen (microwave, refrigerator, two-burner stove), A/C and heat; sleeps 4-6. Bring your own linens, towels, and cooking utensils
Daingerfield State Park fills up fast — lock in a cabin nearby
Stone-dam cabins and pine-scented homes await among the brilliant fall colors.
See cabins & rentals near Daingerfield State Park →We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Guide to Daingerfield State Park
Best Campsites
For Families:Book the full-hookup sites in the Big Pine area first - they go fastest and offer the easiest setup near the lake
For Privacy:The water-only tent sites in the Cedar Ridge area are quieter and more wooded than the hookup loops
For RVs:The full-hookup back-in and pull-through sites have water, sewer, and electric and suit RVs of all sizes
When to Go
October through November for fall color. Spring weekends are also popular. Summer is warm but the lake makes it comfortable.
Tips
- →Visit in late October to early November for peak fall color
- →Rent a canoe to see the fall foliage from the water — spectacular
- →The CCC stonework is worth exploring — built in the 1930s
- →Book early for fall weekends — they sell out months ahead
Highlights
Best fall foliage in Texas (late October - November)80-acre spring-fed lakeCCC-built stone dam and structuresCanoe and kayak rentals2.5 miles of hiking trailsExcellent bass fishing
Daingerfield State Park — Frequently Asked
Is Daingerfield State Park hard to book?+
Yes. Daingerfield State Park is one of the more popular Texas state parks and fills up quickly, especially on weekends and holidays. October through November for fall color. Spring weekends are also popular. Summer is warm but the lake makes it comfortable. 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 Daingerfield State Park have?+
Daingerfield State Park has 58 campsites, including Full Hookup, Water Only, Cabin. Sites start at $10/night plus a $4/person entrance fee.
What is the entrance fee at Daingerfield State Park?+
The entrance fee at Daingerfield 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 Daingerfield State Park?+
Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance, at 8 a.m. Central. For Daingerfield 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 Daingerfield is the quickest place to stay you can lock in today.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Daingerfield State Park?+
Cancellations at Daingerfield 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 Daingerfield are bookable today as a backup.
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