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Everything you need to know about camping at Pedernales Falls State Park. Updated for 2026.
Campsites at Pedernales Falls State Park range from $12 to $20 per night, plus a $6/person daily entrance fee. Water + Electric (Oak Flat): $20/night. Water + Electric (Juniper Ridge): $20/night. Water Only (Bluff View): $15/night. Walk-in Tent (Primitive): $12/night.
Texas state parks open reservations 5 months in advance. For popular weekends at Pedernales Falls State Park, you'll want to book the moment the window opens — at 8 a.m., exactly 5 months before your arrival date. Midweek stays are much easier to find.
Pedernales Falls State Park has 69 total sites. 29 Water + Electric sites in the Oak Flat loop, 19 Water + Electric sites in the Juniper Ridge loop, 11 Water Only sites in the Bluff View loop, 10 Walk-in Tent sites in the Primitive loop.
It depends on what you're looking for. For Families: Sites 30-48 (Juniper Ridge) — water + electric, close to restrooms and trailhead. For Privacy: Sites 60-69 (Primitive area) — walk-in tent sites with the most space between neighbors. For RVs: Sites 1-29 (Oak Flat) — water + electric, some pull-through sites for larger rigs. For Couples: Sites 49-59 (Bluff View) — smaller loop, shaded, quieter feel.
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. The park entrance is off a winding Hill Country road — it's pretty, but give yourself time
March through October. Weekends fill up 3-5 months in advance, especially during wildflower season (March–April). The falls area can close after heavy rain due to flash flood danger.
Cancellations at Pedernales Falls 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 Johnson City is a solid backup you can book today.
Pedernales Falls State Park doesn't have traditional cabins, but offers Water + Electric, Water + Electric, Water Only, Walk-in Tent camping options.
Yes. Water + Electric (Oak Flat): max 29 sites, Water, 20/30-amp Electric. Water + Electric (Juniper Ridge): max 19 sites, Water, 20/30-amp Electric. Check equipment length limits for your specific RV.
Pedernales Falls State Park is about 50 min from downtown Austin. Located near Johnson City, TX in the Hill Country region.
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