Guadalupe River State Park — Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about camping at Guadalupe River State Park. Updated for 2026.
How much does it cost to camp at Guadalupe River State Park?
Campsites at Guadalupe River State Park range from $12 to $20 per night, plus a $7/person daily entrance fee. Water + Electric (Turkey Sink): $20/night. Water + Electric (River Bend): $20/night. Water Only (Wagon Ford): $15/night. Walk-in Tent (Cedar Sage): $12/night.
How far in advance can I book Guadalupe River State Park?
Texas state parks open reservations 5 months in advance. For popular weekends at Guadalupe River State Park, you'll want to book the moment the window opens — at midnight, exactly 5 months before your arrival date. Midweek stays are much easier to find.
How many campsites does Guadalupe River State Park have?
Guadalupe River State Park has 87 total sites. 34 Water + Electric sites in the Turkey Sink loop, 21 Water + Electric sites in the River Bend loop, 14 Water Only sites in the Wagon Ford loop, 18 Walk-in Tent sites in the Cedar Sage loop.
What's the best campsite at Guadalupe River State Park?
It depends on what you're looking for. 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.
What should I bring to Guadalupe River 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. Flash flooding is possible after heavy rains — stay off the river if storms are upstream
When is the best time to visit Guadalupe River State Park?
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.
What if Guadalupe River State Park is sold out?
Use Camp.land to set a free availability alert. We scan ReserveAmerica 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 Guadalupe River State Park have shelters?
Guadalupe River State Park doesn't have traditional cabins, but offers Water + Electric, Water + Electric, Water Only, Walk-in Tent camping options.
Can I bring an RV to Guadalupe River State Park?
Yes. Water + Electric (Turkey Sink): max 34 sites, Water, 20/30-amp Electric. Water + Electric (River Bend): max 21 sites, Water, 20/30-amp Electric. Check equipment length limits for your specific RV.
How far is Guadalupe River State Park from Austin?
Guadalupe River State Park is about 1 hr 15 min from downtown Austin. Located near Spring Branch, TX in the Hill Country region.
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