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Everything you need to know about camping at Monahans Sandhills State Park. Updated for 2026.
Texas Parks and Wildlife reservation guidance · Checked 2026-09-07.
Campsites at Monahans Sandhills State Park range from $15 to $15 per night, plus a $4/person daily entrance fee. Water + Electric (): $15/night. Equestrian (): $15/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.
Monahans Sandhills State Park has 28 total sites. 25 Water + Electric sites in the loop, 3 Equestrian sites in the loop.
It depends on what you're looking for. For Families: Book the water-and-electric sites - they're close to the dunes, visitor center, and restrooms with showers. For Privacy: The equestrian sites are quieter and more set apart, but note tents are not allowed there. For RVs: Reserve the water-and-electric sites first - they have the hookups RVs need and go fastest.
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. Good overnight stop between Dallas and Big Bend or Carlsbad Caverns
October through April. Summer is brutally hot (110°F+). Spring break draws families for sand surfing.
Cancellations at Monahans Sandhills 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 Monahans is a solid backup you can book today.
Monahans Sandhills State Park doesn't have traditional cabins, but offers Water + Electric, Equestrian camping options.
Yes. Water + Electric (): max 25 sites, Water and electric hookup; picnic table, fire ring, waist-high grill; restrooms with showers nearby. Equestrian (): max 3 sites, Potable water available, shaded horse pens, picnic tables, outdoor grills; no electric; tents not allowed. Check equipment length limits for your specific RV.
Monahans Sandhills State Park is about 5 hr 30 min from downtown Austin. Located near Monahans, TX in the West Texas region.
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