Goliad State Park — Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about camping at Goliad State Park. Updated for 2026.
How much does it cost to camp at Goliad State Park?
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.
How far in advance can I book Goliad State Park?
Texas state parks open reservations 5 months in advance. For popular weekends at Goliad State Park, you'll want to book the moment the window opens — at 8 a.m., exactly 5 months before your arrival date. Midweek stays are much easier to find.
How many campsites does Goliad State Park have?
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.
What's the best campsite at Goliad State Park?
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.
What should I bring to Goliad State Park?
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
When is the best time to visit Goliad State Park?
October through April. Spring history events draw crowds. Summer is hot but manageable. Rarely sells out.
What if Goliad State Park is sold out?
Use Camp.land to set a free availability alert. We scan official booking systems every 10 minutes and notify you the instant a cancellation happens. People cancel all the time — especially midweek. You can also try walk-up sites on the day of arrival, but availability isn't guaranteed.
Does Goliad State Park have shelters?
Goliad State Park doesn't have traditional cabins, but offers Full Hookup, Water + Electric, Water Only, Walk-in Tent, Screened Shelter camping options.
Can I bring an RV to Goliad State Park?
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.
How far is Goliad State Park from Austin?
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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