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Estero Llano Grande State Park

Premier birding destination in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. The shallow lake and native subtropical vegetation attract hundreds of bird species year-round.

20 campsites|Rio Grande Valley|5 hr 30 min from Austin|$4/person entrance fee

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Campsite Types

Electric

$25/night

Main Loop · Sites 1-20 · 20 sites

30-amp electricRV OKTent OK

Guide to Estero Llano Grande State Park

Best Campsites

For Birders:Sites near the lake observation deck

When to Go

Winter for peak bird diversity and migration.

Tips

  • Book well in advance — birding season fills up fast
  • Join a guided birding tour for best species sightings

Highlights

Top-10 birding site in the USSubtropical lake habitat300+ bird species recordedGuided birding tours available

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