Everything you need to know about camping at South Llano River State Park. Updated for 2026.
Campsites at South Llano River State Park range from $10 to $20 per night, plus a $5/person daily entrance fee. Water + Electric (): $20/night. Walk-in Tent (): $15/night. Primitive Hike-in (): $10/night.
Texas state parks open reservations 5 months in advance. For popular weekends at South Llano River 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.
South Llano River State Park has 67 total sites. 56 Water + Electric sites in the loop, 6 Walk-in Tent sites in the loop, 5 Primitive Hike-in sites in the loop.
It depends on what you're looking for. For Families: Book the standard sites with water and electricity — they have nearby restrooms with showers and are the most family-friendly option. For Privacy: The primitive hike-in sites (at least 1.5 miles from the trailhead) offer the most solitude, with the walk-in sites a closer second. For RVs: The water-and-electric sites are the only RV-friendly option; they go fastest, so book early.
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 walk-in tent sites along the river are some of the best in the Hill Country
March through November. Summer weekends are hot but the river keeps you cool. Spring and fall are ideal.
Cancellations at South Llano River 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 Junction is a solid backup you can book today.
South Llano River State Park doesn't have traditional cabins, but offers Water + Electric, Walk-in Tent, Primitive Hike-in camping options.
Yes. Water + Electric (): max 56 sites, Water, 30-amp electric; restrooms with showers nearby. Check equipment length limits for your specific RV.
South Llano River State Park is about 2 hr 30 min from downtown Austin. Located near Junction, TX in the Hill Country region.
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