Guadalupe River State Park

Guadalupe River State Park is where Hill Country camping, river tubing, and good old-fashioned swimming hole culture come together. The Guadalupe River flows through the park over a series of shallow rapids and deep pools — perfect for tubing on a lazy summer afternoon or cooling off after a hike through the adjacent Honey Creek State Natural Area. The campground sits on a bluff above the river with a mix of shaded and open sites, and the drive out from Austin or San Antonio is an easy one.

87 campsites|Hill Country|1 hr 15 min from Austin|$7/person entrance fee

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Campsite Types

Water + Electric

$20/night

Turkey Sink Loop · Sites 1-34 · 34 sites

Water, 20/30-amp ElectricRV OKTent OK

Water + Electric

$20/night

River Bend Loop · Sites 35-55 · 21 sites

Water, 20/30-amp ElectricRV OKTent OK

Water Only

$15/night

Wagon Ford Loop · Sites 56-69 · 14 sites

WaterTent OK

Walk-in Tent

$12/night

Cedar Sage Loop · Sites 70-87 · 18 sites

Water nearbyTent OK

Guide to Guadalupe River State Park

Best Campsites

For Families:Sites 35-55 (River Bend) — water + electric, closest access to the river swimming area

For Privacy:Sites 70-87 (Cedar Sage) — walk-in tent sites, tucked into the cedars away from the main loops

For RVs:Sites 1-34 (Turkey Sink) — water + electric, larger pads, near the main entrance

For Couples:Sites 56-69 (Wagon Ford) — water only, quieter, shaded by oaks along the bluff

When to Go

May through September for river activities. Spring and fall have the best hiking weather. The river can run low in late summer during dry years.

Tips

→The park rents tubes at the concession stand, or you can bring your own
→Honey Creek tours happen on Saturday mornings — check the schedule and sign up early
→Water levels in the Guadalupe vary a lot — check USGS gauges before planning a tubing day
→Bring water shoes — the rocky river bottom is tough on bare feet
→Flash flooding is possible after heavy rains — stay off the river if storms are upstream

Highlights

Tubing and swimming in the Guadalupe River — classic Texas Hill Country experienceHoney Creek State Natural Area — guided nature hikes through a pristine ecosystem5.3 miles of hiking trails along the river and through Hill Country terrainExcellent fishing — Guadalupe bass (the state fish) live hereRiver rapids and deep pools for all skill levelsEquidistant from Austin and San Antonio — easy day trip or weekend

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