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.

47 campsites|West Texas|4 hr from Austin|$4/person entrance fee

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Campsite Types

Cabin

$75/night

Cabins Loop · Sites Cabins 1-11 · 11 sites

Full amenities

Water + Electric

$20/night

Lakefront Loop · Sites 1-15 · 15 sites

Water, 30-amp ElectricRV OKTent OK

Water Only

$15/night

Desert View Loop · Sites 16-24 · 9 sites

WaterRV OKTent OK

Tent Only

$10/night

Mesquite Flat Loop · Sites 25-36 · 12 sites

Water nearbyTent OK

Guide to Lake Colorado City State Park

Best Campsites

For Families:Sites 1-15 (Lakefront) — water/electric, near beach area

For Privacy:Sites 25-36 — more spread out, away from the main area

For RVs:Sites 1-15 — level pads with water/electric

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

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