Everything you need to know about camping at Goliad State Park. Updated for 2026.
Texas Parks and Wildlife reservation guidance · Checked 2026-09-07.
Campsites at Goliad State Park range from $10 to $25 per night, plus a $4/person daily entrance fee. Full Hookup (): $25/night. Water + Electric (): $20/night. Water Only (): $10/night. Walk-in Tent (): $10/night. Screened Shelter (): $25/night.
Most Texas state park overnight camping and lodging reservations can be made up to five months in advance. Confirm the current reservation schedule for your accommodation and dates with Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Goliad State Park has 63 total sites. 20 Full Hookup sites in the loop, 14 Water + Electric sites in the loop, 14 Water Only sites in the loop, 10 Walk-in Tent sites in the loop, 5 Screened Shelter sites in the loop.
It depends on what you're looking for. 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.
Essentials: tent or RV (depending on site type), sleeping bags, cooler with ice, firewood (can't collect wood in most Texas parks), sunscreen, bug spray, water bottles, and headlamps. Goliad Market Days (2nd Saturday each month) adds a fun small-town experience
October through April. Spring history events draw crowds. Summer is hot but manageable. Rarely sells out.
Cancellations at Goliad State Park post directly to the ReserveAmerica booking system, so check it there for openings, especially midweek. If nothing opens up, a cabin or vacation rental near Goliad is a solid backup you can book today.
Goliad State Park doesn't have traditional cabins, but offers Full Hookup, Water + Electric, Water Only, Walk-in Tent, Screened Shelter camping options.
Yes. Full Hookup (): max 20 sites, Water, sewer, 20/30/50-amp electric. Water + Electric (): max 14 sites, Water, 20/30/50-amp electric. Check equipment length limits for your specific RV.
Goliad State Park is about 2 hr 30 min from downtown Austin. Located near Goliad, TX in the South Texas region.
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