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.
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Campsite Types
Water + Electric
$20/night*69 sites
Water + Electric
$22/night*9 sites
Water Only
$15/night*34 sites
Cabin
$60/night*11 sites
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Guide to Lake Colorado City State Park
Best Campsites
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
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. 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 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. For Lake Colorado City 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=lake-colorado-city — cancellations happen regularly.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Lake Colorado City State Park?+
The best strategy for last-minute campsites at Lake Colorado City 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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