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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 campsitesCentral Texas2 hr from Austin$5/person entrance fee
Short answer
Fort Parker 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 Mexia are bookable today.
Getting a site at Fort Parker State Park
Texas state parks release campsites on a rolling 5-month window at 8 a.m. Central, and Fort Parker 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 Fort Parker State Park
Stone-built cabins and hardwood retreats await along the Navasota River and deep woods.
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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
Water + Electric
$20/night*24 sites
Water, 30-amp electricRV OKTent OK
Water + Electric
$20/night*1 sites
Water, 30-amp electric (tent only)Tent OK
Water Only
$12/night*10 sites
Water spigots in area, no individual hookups (tents only)Tent OK
Cabin
$45/night*2 sites
Air-conditioning, heat, electricity; no beds and no bathroom (restrooms with showers nearby)
Fort Parker State Park fills up fast — lock in a cabin nearby
Stone-built cabins and hardwood retreats await along the Navasota River and deep woods.
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Guide to Fort Parker State Park
Best Campsites
For Families:Book a water-and-electric site near the restrooms with showers — most sit along the lake's edge and several have lake views
For Privacy:The water-only tent sites are quieter and more spread out than the electric loop
For RVs:Reserve the water-and-electric sites first; only a few are pull-through, so they go fastest
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
Fort Parker State Park — Frequently Asked
Is Fort Parker State Park hard to book?+
Yes. Fort Parker State Park is one of the more popular Texas state parks and fills up quickly, especially on weekends and holidays. March through November. Rarely sells out. A reliable option when other Central Texas parks are full. 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 Fort Parker State Park have?+
Fort Parker State Park has 35 campsites, including Water + Electric, Water Only, Cabin. Sites start at $12/night plus a $5/person entrance fee.
What is the entrance fee at Fort Parker State Park?+
The entrance fee at Fort Parker State Park is $5 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 Fort Parker State Park?+
Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance, at 8 a.m. Central. For Fort Parker 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 Mexia is the quickest place to stay you can lock in today.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Fort Parker State Park?+
Cancellations at Fort Parker 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 Mexia are bookable today as a backup.
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Cabins & vacation rentals near Fort Parker State Park
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