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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.
102 campsitesCentral Texas2 hr from Austin$5/person entrance fee
Short answer
Stephen F. Austin State Park campsites release on a rolling 5-month window at 8 a.m. Central. Popular dates sell out fast. If your dates are already taken, privately-owned cabins and vacation rentals around San Felipe are bookable today.
Getting a site at Stephen F. Austin State Park
Texas state parks release campsites on a rolling 5-month window at 8 a.m. Central, and Stephen F. Austin State Park fills up fast for weekends and holidays. Popular dates can be gone within minutes of the window opening. If your dates are already taken, the surest way to lock in a place to stay is a cabin or vacation rental nearby.
Places to stay near Stephen F. Austin State Park
Brazos River cabins and historic ranches echo the birth of Texas frontier life.
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Texas state parks don’t have live cancellation alerts yet — but most sold-out sites free up 1–2 weeks before the date. We’ll email you the booking playbook (exact release times, the cancellation window, how to pounce) and tell you first if live Texas alerts launch.
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Campsite Types
Full Hookup
$30/night*38 sites
Water, sewer, electric (RVs or pop-up campers only)RV OK
Water Only
$20/night*39 sites
Water at site, no electricTent OK
Primitive Hike-in
$15/night*25 sites
No hookups - walk-in tent sitesTent OK
Cabin
$75/night*1 sites
AC/heat, microwave, mini-fridge, beds; no kitchen or bathroom, restrooms nearby
Stephen F. Austin State Park fills up fast — lock in a cabin nearby
Brazos River cabins and historic ranches echo the birth of Texas frontier life.
See cabins & rentals near Stephen F. Austin State Park →We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Guide to Stephen F. Austin State Park
Best Campsites
For Families:The water-only sites are roomy and tent-friendly with restrooms nearby — a solid pick for families
For Privacy:The primitive walk-in sites in the bottomland offer the most solitude and shade
For RVs:Book the full-hookup sites first — they are RV/pop-up only and go fastest
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
Stephen F. Austin State Park — Frequently Asked
Is Stephen F. Austin State Park hard to book?+
Yes. Stephen F. Austin State Park is one of the more popular Texas state parks and fills up quickly, especially on weekends and holidays. March through November. Houston-area families keep spring and fall weekends busy. Midweek is usually available. If your dates are already full, book direct on ReserveAmerica the moment the 5-month window opens, or reserve a cabin or vacation rental nearby that you can book today.
How many campsites does Stephen F. Austin State Park have?+
Stephen F. Austin State Park has 102 campsites, including Full Hookup, Water Only, Primitive Hike-in, Cabin. Sites start at $15/night plus a $5/person entrance fee.
What is the entrance fee at Stephen F. Austin State Park?+
The entrance fee at Stephen F. Austin 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 Stephen F. Austin State Park?+
Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance, at 8 a.m. Central. For Stephen F. Austin State Park, popular weekends can sell out within minutes of the window opening, so book the instant it opens. If your dates are already full, a cabin or vacation rental near San Felipe is the quickest place to stay you can lock in today.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Stephen F. Austin State Park?+
Cancellations at Stephen F. Austin State Park happen regularly, most often 1 to 3 weeks before the date, so it is worth checking ReserveAmerica directly for openings. If nothing is available for your dates, privately-owned cabins and vacation rentals near San Felipe are bookable today as a backup.
Cabins & vacation rentals near Stephen F. Austin State Park
Privately-owned cabins and rentals around San Felipe are bookable today on Vrbo.
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