Lockhart State Park campground
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Lockhart State Park

Lockhart State Park is a compact, CCC-built gem just 40 minutes south of Austin. It features a rare 9-hole golf course (one of only two state park golf courses in Texas), a spring-fed swimming pool, and shaded camping along Clear Fork Creek. And of course, the BBQ capital of Texas is right next door in Lockhart.

20 campsites|Central Texas|40 min from Austin|$3/person entrance fee

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Campsite Types

Full Hookup

$24/night*

10 sites

Water, sewer, 30/50-amp electric; RVs up to 40 feetRV OK

Water + Electric

$20/night*

10 sites

Water, 30-amp electricRV OKTent OK

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Guide to Lockhart State Park

Best Campsites

For Families:The water/electric sites in the Clear Fork Creek Camping Area are shaded by large trees and close to the pool and golf course
For Privacy:The wooded creekside water/electric sites feel the most secluded thanks to mature tree cover
For RVs:Book the full-hookup sites in the Fairway View Camping Area — they have 30/50-amp service and fit RVs up to 40 feet

When to Go

March through November. Small campground means it fills up fast on weekends. Book 2-3 months out.

Tips

  • →Play the 9-hole golf course — it is beautifully maintained and very affordable
  • →Drive into Lockhart for BBQ at Kreuz Market, Smitty's, or Black's
  • →The swimming pool is open Memorial Day through Labor Day
  • →Small campground — book early or try midweek

Highlights

9-hole golf course (CCC-built)Spring-fed swimming poolOnly 40 minutes from AustinAdjacent to Lockhart — BBQ Capital of TexasShaded campsites along Clear Fork CreekCCC-built stone structures

Lockhart State Park — Frequently Asked

Is Lockhart State Park hard to book?+

Yes — Lockhart State Park is one of the more popular Texas state parks and fills up quickly, especially on weekends and holidays. March through November. Small campground means it fills up fast on weekends. Book 2-3 months out. 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 Lockhart State Park have?+

Lockhart State Park has 20 campsites, including Full Hookup, Water + Electric. Sites start at $20/night plus a $3/person entrance fee.

What is the entrance fee at Lockhart State Park?+

The entrance fee at Lockhart State Park is $3 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 Lockhart State Park?+

Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance. For Lockhart 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=lockhart — cancellations happen regularly.

How can I get a last-minute campsite at Lockhart State Park?+

The best strategy for last-minute campsites at Lockhart 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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