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Meridian State Park
Meridian State Park is a charming CCC-built park surrounding a 72-acre spring-fed lake in the limestone hills north of Waco. The Bosque River Valley setting, clear lake waters, and dense juniper woodland create an inviting landscape. The park is known for excellent birdwatching, particularly for the endangered golden-cheeked warbler.
26 campsitesCentral Texas2 hr from Austin$5/person entrance fee
Short answer
Meridian 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 Meridian are bookable today.
Getting a site at Meridian State Park
Texas state parks release campsites on a rolling 5-month window at 8 a.m. Central, and Meridian 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 Meridian State Park
Rustic, wood-fired cabins and modern, secluded luxury homes offer nature's retreat near the park.
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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*8 sites
Water, sewer, electric (pull-through)RV OKTent OK
Water + Electric
$20/night*6 sites
Water and electric; no RVs over 19 feetRV OKTent OK
Primitive Hike-in
$15/night*8 sites
No water - pack in; restrooms a short walk awayTent OK
Cabin
$50/night*3 sites
Electricity, A/C and heat, outside water spigot, two bunk beds; restrooms with showers nearby; no linens
Meridian State Park fills up fast — lock in a cabin nearby
Rustic, wood-fired cabins and modern, secluded luxury homes offer nature's retreat near the park.
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Guide to Meridian State Park
Best Campsites
For Families:Book the full-hookup sites first - they have sewer, water and electric and go fastest
For Privacy:The primitive tent sites offer the most solitude, with restrooms a short walk away
For RVs:The pull-through full-hookup sites suit larger rigs; the water/electric sites cap RVs at 19 feet
When to Go
March through November. Small campground fills up on spring and fall weekends. Golden-cheeked warblers arrive March-April.
Tips
- →Come in March-April for golden-cheeked warbler sightings
- →The clear spring-fed lake is excellent for swimming
- →The CCC stonework throughout the park is beautiful
- →Small campground — reserve early or come midweek
Highlights
72-acre spring-fed lakeGolden-cheeked warbler habitatCCC-built stone structuresExcellent birdingClear lake swimming5 miles of hiking trails
Meridian State Park — Frequently Asked
Is Meridian State Park hard to book?+
Yes. Meridian 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 fills up on spring and fall weekends. Golden-cheeked warblers arrive March-April. 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 Meridian State Park have?+
Meridian State Park has 26 campsites, including Full Hookup, Water + Electric, Primitive Hike-in, Cabin. Sites start at $15/night plus a $5/person entrance fee.
What is the entrance fee at Meridian State Park?+
The entrance fee at Meridian State Park is $5 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 Meridian State Park?+
Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance, at 8 a.m. Central. For Meridian 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 Meridian is the quickest place to stay you can lock in today.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Meridian State Park?+
Cancellations at Meridian 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 Meridian are bookable today as a backup.
Cabins & vacation rentals near Meridian State Park
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