Inks Lake State Park — Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about camping at Inks Lake State Park. Updated for 2026.
How much does it cost to camp at Inks Lake State Park?
Campsites at Inks Lake State Park range from $15 to $80 per night, plus a $6/person daily entrance fee. Full Hookup (Post Oak): $25/night. Water + Electric (Live Oak): $20/night. Water + Electric (Pecan Flats): $20/night. Walk-in Tent (Valley Spring Creek): $15/night. Cabin (Lakeshore): $80/night.
How far in advance can I book Inks Lake State Park?
Texas state parks open reservations 5 months in advance. For popular weekends at Inks Lake 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 Inks Lake State Park have?
Inks Lake State Park has 190 total sites. 49 Full Hookup sites in the Post Oak loop, 41 Water + Electric sites in the Live Oak loop, 49 Water + Electric sites in the Pecan Flats loop, 26 Walk-in Tent sites in the Valley Spring Creek loop, 20 Cabin sites in the Lakeshore loop.
What's the best campsite at Inks Lake State Park?
It depends on what you're looking for. For Families: Sites 50-90 (Live Oak) — water + electric, close to the swimming area and store. For Privacy: Sites 140-165 (Valley Spring Creek) — walk-in tent sites, wooded and secluded. For RVs: Sites 1-49 (Post Oak) — full hookups, pull-through available, larger pads. For Couples: Cabins — 20 climate-controlled cabins with lake views, kitchenettes, and covered porches.
What should I bring to Inks Lake 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. Sites closer to the lake can be noisier on summer weekends — back loops are quieter
When is the best time to visit Inks Lake State Park?
March through September. Summer weekends book up fast since the lake is the main draw. The lake's constant level makes this a solid choice even in drought years when other parks' lakes are low.
What if Inks Lake 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 Inks Lake State Park have cabins?
Yes! Inks Lake State Park has cabins available. 20 cabins at $80/night. Cabins book up fast — set an alert on Camp.land to get notified when one opens.
Can I bring an RV to Inks Lake State Park?
Yes. Full Hookup (Post Oak): max 49 sites, Water, Sewer, 30/50-amp Electric. Water + Electric (Live Oak): max 41 sites, Water, 20/30-amp Electric. Water + Electric (Pecan Flats): max 49 sites, Water, 20/30-amp Electric. Check equipment length limits for your specific RV.
How far is Inks Lake State Park from Austin?
Inks Lake State Park is about 1 hr 15 min from downtown Austin. Located near Burnet, TX in the Hill Country region.
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