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Lake Colorado City State Park
Lake Colorado City State Park occupies a stretch of semi-arid West Texas terrain on the shores of a 1,600-acre reservoir. The park offers an uncrowded lakeside camping experience with good fishing and boating, plus native mesquite and juniper habitat that attracts roadrunners and other desert wildlife.
112 campsitesWest Texas4 hr from Austin$4/person entrance fee
Short answer
Lake Colorado City State Park campsites release on a rolling 5-month window at 8 a.m. Central. Popular dates sell out fast. If your dates are already taken, privately-owned cabins and vacation rentals around Colorado City are bookable today.
Getting a site at Lake Colorado City State Park
Texas state parks release campsites on a rolling 5-month window at 8 a.m. Central, and Lake Colorado City State Park fills up fast for weekends and holidays. Popular dates can be gone within minutes of the window opening. If your dates are already taken, the surest way to lock in a place to stay is a cabin or vacation rental nearby.
Places to stay near Lake Colorado City State Park
Desert-edge cabins and rustic lake homes await near the vast, uncrowded reservoir.
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Texas state parks don’t have live cancellation alerts yet — but most sold-out sites free up 1–2 weeks before the date. We’ll email you the booking playbook (exact release times, the cancellation window, how to pounce) and tell you first if live Texas alerts launch.
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Campsite Types
Water + Electric
$20/night*69 sites
Water, 30/50-amp electric (no sewer)RV OKTent OK
Water + Electric
$22/night*9 sites
Water, electric, pull-through parking (no sewer)RV OKTent OK
Water Only
$15/night*34 sites
Water at site, no electric, restrooms with showers nearbyRV OKTent OK
Cabin
$60/night*11 sites
A/C, ceiling fan, heater, electricity, small refrigerator; no kitchen, no bathroom inside (restrooms with showers nearby); linens not provided
Lake Colorado City State Park fills up fast — lock in a cabin nearby
Desert-edge cabins and rustic lake homes await near the vast, uncrowded reservoir.
See cabins & rentals near Lake Colorado City State Park →We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Guide to Lake Colorado City State Park
Best Campsites
For Families:Book a campsite with electricity — the standard water/electric sites are close to restrooms with showers and work well for families
For Privacy:The water-only sites are more basic and tend to be quieter than the electric loops
For RVs:Choose the pull-through electric sites first — they are the easiest to park a rig in and go fastest
When to Go
March through November. Almost never sells out — a great fallback when other parks are full.
Tips
- →Great last-resort option — availability is almost guaranteed
- →The redfish stocking program makes fishing interesting here
- →Bring sun protection — there is almost no natural shade
- →Good overnight stop between Dallas and Big Bend
Highlights
1,600-acre reservoir for boating and fishingUncrowded camping experienceDesert wildlife viewing (roadrunners, javelinas)Good bass and redfish fishingSandy beach areaDark skies for stargazing
Lake Colorado City State Park — Frequently Asked
Is Lake Colorado City State Park hard to book?+
Yes. Lake Colorado City State Park is one of the more popular Texas state parks and fills up quickly, especially on weekends and holidays. March through November. Almost never sells out — a great fallback when other parks are full. If your dates are already full, book direct on ReserveAmerica the moment the 5-month window opens, or reserve a cabin or vacation rental nearby that you can book today.
How many campsites does Lake Colorado City State Park have?+
Lake Colorado City State Park has 112 campsites, including Water + Electric, Water Only, Cabin. Sites start at $15/night plus a $4/person entrance fee.
What is the entrance fee at Lake Colorado City State Park?+
The entrance fee at Lake Colorado City State Park is $4 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 Lake Colorado City State Park?+
Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance, at 8 a.m. Central. For Lake Colorado City State Park, popular weekends can sell out within minutes of the window opening, so book the instant it opens. If your dates are already full, a cabin or vacation rental near Colorado City is the quickest place to stay you can lock in today.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Lake Colorado City State Park?+
Cancellations at Lake Colorado City State Park happen regularly, most often 1 to 3 weeks before the date, so it is worth checking ReserveAmerica directly for openings. If nothing is available for your dates, privately-owned cabins and vacation rentals near Colorado City are bookable today as a backup.
Parks Near Lake Colorado City State Park
Cabins & vacation rentals near Lake Colorado City State Park
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