Lake Livingston State Park — Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about camping at Lake Livingston State Park. Updated for 2026.
How much does it cost to camp at Lake Livingston State Park?
Campsites at Lake Livingston State Park range from $15 to $75 per night, plus a $5/person daily entrance fee. Screened Shelter (Shelters): $75/night. Full Hookup (Piney Hill): $25/night. Water + Electric (Lakeview): $22/night. Water + Electric (Forest Glen): $20/night. Walk-in Tent (Pine Forest): $15/night.
How far in advance can I book Lake Livingston State Park?
Texas state parks open reservations 5 months in advance. For popular weekends at Lake Livingston 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 Lake Livingston State Park have?
Lake Livingston State Park has 154 total sites. 4 Screened Shelter sites in the Shelters loop, 41 Full Hookup sites in the Piney Hill loop, 50 Water + Electric sites in the Lakeview loop, 29 Water + Electric sites in the Forest Glen loop, 30 Walk-in Tent sites in the Pine Forest loop.
What's the best campsite at Lake Livingston State Park?
It depends on what you're looking for. For Families: Sites 1-50 (Lakeview) — water/electric, close to pool and playground. For Privacy: Sites 120-150 (Pine Forest) — walk-in tent sites in the pines. For RVs: Sites 50-90 (Piney Hill) — full hookup pull-through sites.
What should I bring to Lake Livingston 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. Lake Livingston is massive — bring a boat to access the best fishing
When is the best time to visit Lake Livingston State Park?
March through October. Summer weekends fill up due to Houston proximity. Book 2-3 months ahead for weekends.
What if Lake Livingston State Park is sold out?
Use Camp.land to set a free availability alert. We scan official booking systems every 5 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 Lake Livingston State Park have shelters?
Lake Livingston State Park doesn't have traditional cabins, but offers Screened Shelter, Full Hookup, Water + Electric, Water + Electric, Walk-in Tent camping options.
Can I bring an RV to Lake Livingston State Park?
Yes. Full Hookup (Piney Hill): max 41 sites, Water, Sewer, 30/50-amp Electric. Water + Electric (Lakeview): max 50 sites, Water, 30-amp Electric. Water + Electric (Forest Glen): max 29 sites, Water, 20-amp Electric. Check equipment length limits for your specific RV.
How far is Lake Livingston State Park from Austin?
Lake Livingston State Park is about 3 hr from downtown Austin. Located near Livingston, TX in the East Texas region.
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