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.
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Campsite Types
Water + Electric
$24/night48 sites
Water + Electric
$20/night37 sites
Walk-in Tent
$15/night9 sites
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Guide to Guadalupe River State Park
Best Campsites
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
Guadalupe River State Park — Frequently Asked
Is Guadalupe River State Park hard to book?+
Yes — Guadalupe River State Park is one of the more popular Texas state parks and fills up quickly, especially on weekends and holidays. 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. Using a campsite alert service like Camp.land to catch cancellations is the most reliable way to get a site when it appears sold out.
How many campsites does Guadalupe River State Park have?+
Guadalupe River State Park has 94 campsites, including Water + Electric, Walk-in Tent. Sites start at $15/night plus a $7/person entrance fee.
What is the entrance fee at Guadalupe River State Park?+
The entrance fee at Guadalupe River State Park is $7 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 Guadalupe River State Park?+
Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance. For Guadalupe River State Park, popular weekends sell out within minutes of the booking window opening. If your dates are already showing as full, set a Camp.land alert at camp.land/pricing?park=guadalupe-river — cancellations happen regularly.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Guadalupe River State Park?+
The best strategy for last-minute campsites at Guadalupe River State Park is to monitor for cancellations. Camp.land (camp.land) scans every 10 minutes and emails you the moment a site opens up, with a direct booking link. Cancellations are most common 1–3 weeks before the reservation date.
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