Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Texas's newest state park, opened in 2024. Rugged terrain in the Palo Pinto Mountains with hiking, swimming, and camping in the heart of Central Texas.
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Campsite Types
Water + Electric
$30/night*23 sites
Water Only
$15/night*12 sites
Primitive Hike-in
$12/night*13 sites
Equestrian Water + Electric
$30/night*10 sites
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Guide to Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Best Campsites
When to Go
Spring and fall. Great alternative to overcrowded Hill Country parks.
Tips
- →New park — book early as word spreads
- →Great alternative to Enchanted Rock for hikers
Highlights
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park — Frequently Asked
Is Palo Pinto Mountains State Park hard to book?+
Yes — Palo Pinto Mountains State Park is one of the more popular Texas state parks and fills up quickly, especially on weekends and holidays. Spring and fall. Great alternative to overcrowded Hill Country parks. 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 Palo Pinto Mountains State Park have?+
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park has 58 campsites, including Water + Electric, Water Only, Primitive Hike-in, Equestrian Water + Electric. Sites start at $12/night plus a $7/person entrance fee.
What is the entrance fee at Palo Pinto Mountains State Park?+
The entrance fee at Palo Pinto Mountains State Park is $7 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 Palo Pinto Mountains State Park?+
Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance. For Palo Pinto Mountains 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=palo-pinto-mountains — cancellations happen regularly.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Palo Pinto Mountains State Park?+
The best strategy for last-minute campsites at Palo Pinto Mountains 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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