Fort Parker State Park

Fort Parker State Park sits along the Navasota River and Springfield Lake, surrounded by bottomland hardwoods. The CCC-built park features historic stone structures, excellent paddling on the river, and a peaceful lake. It is also home to one of the oldest Confederate Reunion Grounds in Texas.

35 campsites|Central Texas|2 hr from Austin|$4/person entrance fee

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Campsite Types

Water + Electric

$20/night

Lakeside Loop · Sites 1-15 · 15 sites

Water, 30-amp ElectricRV OKTent OK

Water Only

$15/night

Riverside Loop · Sites 16-24 · 9 sites

WaterRV OKTent OK

Walk-in Tent

$12/night

River Bend Loop · Sites 25-35 · 11 sites

Water nearbyTent OK

Guide to Fort Parker State Park

Best Campsites

For Families:Sites 1-15 (Lakeside) — water/electric, near the lake and playground

For Privacy:Sites 25-35 (River Bend) — riverside tent sites

For RVs:Sites 1-15 — level pads with water/electric

When to Go

March through November. Rarely sells out. A reliable option when other Central Texas parks are full.

Tips

→Paddle the Navasota River for a different perspective — put in at the park
→The CCC stonework is beautiful — especially the stone dam
→Springfield Lake has excellent crappie fishing in spring
→Combine with a visit to the Confederate Reunion Grounds historic site

Highlights

Springfield Lake and Navasota RiverExcellent kayaking on the Navasota RiverCCC-built stone structuresHistoric Confederate Reunion Grounds nearbyGood bass and catfish fishing3.5 miles of nature trails

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