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Goliad State Park
Goliad State Park sits along the San Antonio River near the historic Presidio La Bahia and the site of the Goliad Massacre during the Texas Revolution. The CCC-built park combines Texas history with nature, offering river access, fishing, hiking, and a reconstructed Spanish mission.
63 campsitesSouth Texas2 hr 30 min from Austin$4/person entrance fee
Short answer
Goliad 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 Goliad are bookable today.
Getting a site at Goliad State Park
Texas state parks release campsites on a rolling 5-month window at 8 a.m. Central, and Goliad 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 Goliad State Park
Riverfront cabins and historic hacienda homes await near the Alamo's ghost town history.
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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
$25/night*20 sites
Water, sewer, 20/30/50-amp electricRV OKTent OK
Water + Electric
$20/night*14 sites
Water, 20/30/50-amp electricRV OKTent OK
Water Only
$10/night*14 sites
Water at site, no electric; river accessTent OK
Walk-in Tent
$10/night*10 sites
Shared water spigots, no electric; 30-100 yard walk from parkingTent OK
Screened Shelter
$25/night*5 sites
Water, 20/30/50-amp electric, ceiling fan, interior light; restrooms with showers nearby (no A/C, kitchen, or private bathroom)
Goliad State Park fills up fast — lock in a cabin nearby
Riverfront cabins and historic hacienda homes await near the Alamo's ghost town history.
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Guide to Goliad State Park
Best Campsites
For Families:Book the full-hookup or water-and-electric sites first - they have the most amenities and go fastest
For Privacy:The walk-in water sites along the river offer the most solitude, a short 30-100 yard walk from parking
For RVs:The full-hookup sites offer water, sewer, and 20/30/50-amp electric for most RVs
When to Go
October through April. Spring history events draw crowds. Summer is hot but manageable. Rarely sells out.
Tips
- →Visit Presidio La Bahia — one of the most important Texas Revolution sites
- →The reconstructed mission is worth touring
- →Paddle the San Antonio River if water levels allow
- →Goliad Market Days (2nd Saturday each month) adds a fun small-town experience
Highlights
Adjacent to Presidio La Bahia (Texas Revolution site)Reconstructed Mission Espiritu SantoSan Antonio River accessCCC-built park structuresNature trail along the riverRich Texas Revolution history
Goliad State Park — Frequently Asked
Is Goliad State Park hard to book?+
Yes. Goliad State Park is one of the more popular Texas state parks and fills up quickly, especially on weekends and holidays. October through April. Spring history events draw crowds. Summer is hot but manageable. Rarely sells out. 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 Goliad State Park have?+
Goliad State Park has 63 campsites, including Full Hookup, Water + Electric, Water Only, Walk-in Tent, Screened Shelter. Sites start at $10/night plus a $4/person entrance fee.
What is the entrance fee at Goliad State Park?+
The entrance fee at Goliad 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 Goliad State Park?+
Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance, at 8 a.m. Central. For Goliad 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 Goliad is the quickest place to stay you can lock in today.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Goliad State Park?+
Cancellations at Goliad 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 Goliad are bookable today as a backup.
Cabins & vacation rentals near Goliad State Park
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