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.
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Campsite Types
Full Hookup
$30/night*38 sites
Water Only
$20/night*39 sites
Primitive Hike-in
$15/night*25 sites
Cabin
$75/night*1 sites
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Guide to Stephen F. Austin State Park
Best Campsites
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
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. 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 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. For Stephen F. Austin 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=stephen-f-austin — cancellations happen regularly.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Stephen F. Austin State Park?+
The best strategy for last-minute campsites at Stephen F. Austin 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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