South Llano River State Park
South Llano River State Park is a Hill Country paradise along the crystal-clear South Llano River. Known for its wild turkey roosts (one of the largest in Texas), excellent river swimming, and scenic hiking, it offers a quintessential Texas Hill Country camping experience. The river is spring-fed and perfect for tubing, swimming, and fishing.
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Campsite Types
Water + Electric
$20/night*56 sites
Walk-in Tent
$15/night*6 sites
Primitive Hike-in
$10/night*5 sites
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Guide to South Llano River State Park
Best Campsites
When to Go
March through November. Summer weekends are hot but the river keeps you cool. Spring and fall are ideal.
Tips
- →Bring a tube and float the river — it is clear, cool, and beautiful
- →Watch the wild turkey roost at dusk from the observation blind (fall-winter)
- →Golden-cheeked warblers nest here in spring — bring binoculars
- →The walk-in tent sites along the river are some of the best in the Hill Country
Highlights
South Llano River State Park — Frequently Asked
Is South Llano River State Park hard to book?+
Yes — South Llano River State Park is one of the more popular Texas state parks and fills up quickly, especially on weekends and holidays. March through November. Summer weekends are hot but the river keeps you cool. Spring and fall are ideal. 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 South Llano River State Park have?+
South Llano River State Park has 67 campsites, including Water + Electric, Walk-in Tent, Primitive Hike-in. Sites start at $10/night plus a $5/person entrance fee.
What is the entrance fee at South Llano River State Park?+
The entrance fee at South Llano River 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 South Llano River State Park?+
Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance. For South Llano River 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=south-llano-river — cancellations happen regularly.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at South Llano River State Park?+
The best strategy for last-minute campsites at South Llano River 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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