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Lake Livingston State Park
Lake Livingston State Park is a family-friendly East Texas destination on the shores of the 83,000-acre Lake Livingston — one of the largest lakes in the state. The pine-forested park offers swimming, fishing, boating, and horseback riding. Its proximity to Houston makes it a popular weekend getaway.
143 campsitesEast Texas3 hr from Austin$6/person entrance fee
Short answer
Lake Livingston 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 Livingston are bookable today.
Getting a site at Lake Livingston State Park
Texas state parks release campsites on a rolling 5-month window at 8 a.m. Central, and Lake Livingston 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 Livingston State Park
Pine-forested lake cabins and rustic ranches await on the shores of East Texas's largest lake.
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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
Full Hookup
$25/night*75 sites
Water, sewer, 50-amp electric (some sites also 20/30-amp)RV OKTent OK
Water + Electric
$18/night*52 sites
Water and electricityRV OKTent OK
Water Only
$14/night*16 sites
Water nearby; tent camping only, no RVs or generatorsTent OK
Screened Shelter
$35/night*10 sites
Electricity, picnic table, water and restrooms nearby
Lake Livingston State Park fills up fast — lock in a cabin nearby
Pine-forested lake cabins and rustic ranches await on the shores of East Texas's largest lake.
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Guide to Lake Livingston State Park
Best Campsites
For Families:Book the water-and-electric sites first — they balance hookups with easy access to the pool and playground, and they go fastest on summer weekends
For Privacy:The water-only tent loop is tent-camping exclusively (no RVs or generators), so it stays the quietest part of the campground
For RVs:Reserve a full-hookup site for the only water, sewer, and 50-amp electric in the park — these fill earliest, so book 2-3 months out
When to Go
March through October. Summer weekends fill up due to Houston proximity. Book 2-3 months ahead for weekends.
Tips
- →The white bass run in spring (February-March) is worth planning around
- →Equestrian campsites and trails available — call ahead to reserve
- →The swimming pool is seasonal (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
- →Lake Livingston is massive — bring a boat to access the best fishing
Highlights
83,000-acre lake — one of Texas's largestSwimming pool and wading poolHorseback riding and equestrian trailsExcellent white bass and catfish fishingLarge campground with variety of site types2 hours from Houston
Lake Livingston State Park — Frequently Asked
Is Lake Livingston State Park hard to book?+
Yes. Lake Livingston State Park is one of the more popular Texas state parks and fills up quickly, especially on weekends and holidays. March through October. Summer weekends fill up due to Houston proximity. Book 2-3 months ahead for weekends. 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 Livingston State Park have?+
Lake Livingston State Park has 143 campsites, including Full Hookup, Water + Electric, Water Only, Screened Shelter. Sites start at $14/night plus a $6/person entrance fee.
What is the entrance fee at Lake Livingston State Park?+
The entrance fee at Lake Livingston State Park is $6 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 Livingston State Park?+
Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance, at 8 a.m. Central. For Lake Livingston 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 Livingston is the quickest place to stay you can lock in today.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Lake Livingston State Park?+
Cancellations at Lake Livingston 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 Livingston are bookable today as a backup.
Parks Near Lake Livingston State Park
Cabins & vacation rentals near Lake Livingston State Park
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