Stephen F. Austin State Park

Stephen F. Austin State Park sits along the Brazos River at the site of San Felipe de Austin — the capital of Stephen F. Austin's colony and the birthplace of Anglo-American Texas. The park combines rich Texas history with excellent river access, shaded camping in bottomland forest, and an 18-hole golf course.

80 campsites|Central Texas|2 hr from Austin|$5/person entrance fee

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Campsite Types

Full Hookup

$25/night

Meadow Loop · Sites 30-55 · 26 sites

Water, Sewer, 30/50-amp ElectricRV OKTent OK

Water + Electric

$22/night

Riverside Loop · Sites 1-30 · 30 sites

Water, 30-amp ElectricRV OKTent OK

Walk-in Tent

$15/night

Bottomland Loop · Sites 56-80 · 24 sites

Water nearbyTent OK

Guide to Stephen F. Austin State Park

Best Campsites

For Families:Sites 1-30 (Riverside) — water/electric, close to river and playground

For Privacy:Sites 60-80 (Bottomland) — tent sites in dense forest

For RVs:Sites 30-55 (Meadow) — full hookup pull-through pads

When to Go

March through November. Houston-area families keep spring and fall weekends busy. Midweek is usually available.

Tips

→Visit the San Felipe de Austin historic site across the road — free and fascinating
→Play the golf course — it is beautiful and affordable
→The Brazos River can flood after heavy rain — check conditions
→Shaded sites in the bottomland forest are a huge plus in summer

Highlights

Historic birthplace of Anglo-American TexasBrazos River access for fishing and paddling18-hole golf courseBottomland hardwood forest shadeSan Felipe de Austin historic site12 miles of hiking and biking trails

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