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Everything you need to know about camping at Lake Tawakoni State Park. Updated for 2026.
Texas Parks and Wildlife reservation guidance · Checked 2026-09-07.
Campsites at Lake Tawakoni State Park range from $20 to $24 per night, plus a $5/person daily entrance fee. Full Hookup (): $24/night. Water + Electric (): $22/night. Water + Electric (): $20/night. Water + Electric (): $24/night.
Most Texas state park overnight camping and lodging reservations can be made up to five months in advance. Confirm the current reservation schedule for your accommodation and dates with Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lake Tawakoni State Park has 78 total sites. 16 Full Hookup sites in the loop, 16 Water + Electric sites in the loop, 44 Water + Electric sites in the loop, 2 Water + Electric sites in the loop.
It depends on what you're looking for. For Families: Book the full-hookup or water/electric sites near the swimming beach and showers — they go fastest on summer weekends. For Privacy: The 30-amp water/electric sites in the wooded loop offer more separation than the busier hookup areas. For RVs: Reserve the full-hookup 30/50-amp sites first — they include water, sewer, and electric and fill earliest.
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. Book 2-3 months out for weekend camping in spring and fall
March through October. Summer weekends fill up due to DFW proximity. The fishing pier draws anglers year-round.
Cancellations at Lake Tawakoni State Park post directly to the ReserveAmerica booking system, so check it there for openings, especially midweek. If nothing opens up, a cabin or vacation rental near Wills Point is a solid backup you can book today.
Lake Tawakoni State Park doesn't have traditional cabins, but offers Full Hookup, Water + Electric, Water + Electric, Water + Electric camping options.
Yes. Full Hookup (): max 16 sites, Water, sewer, 30/50-amp electric; fire ring, picnic table, restrooms/showers nearby. Water + Electric (): max 16 sites, Water, 30/50-amp electric; fire ring, picnic table. Water + Electric (): max 44 sites, Water, 30-amp electric; outdoor grill, fire ring, picnic table, lantern post. Water + Electric (): max 2 sites, Water, 30/50-amp electric; ADA-accessible features, fire ring with raised grill. Check equipment length limits for your specific RV.
Lake Tawakoni State Park is about 3 hr 30 min from downtown Austin. Located near Wills Point, TX in the North Texas / DFW region.
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