Stephen F. Austin State Park — Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about camping at Stephen F. Austin State Park. Updated for 2026.
How much does it cost to camp at Stephen F. Austin State Park?
Campsites at Stephen F. Austin State Park range from $15 to $25 per night, plus a $5/person daily entrance fee. Full Hookup (Meadow): $25/night. Water + Electric (Riverside): $22/night. Walk-in Tent (Bottomland): $15/night.
How far in advance can I book Stephen F. Austin State Park?
Texas state parks open reservations 5 months in advance. For popular weekends at Stephen F. Austin State Park, you'll want to book the moment the window opens — at midnight, exactly 5 months before your arrival date. Midweek stays are much easier to find.
How many campsites does Stephen F. Austin State Park have?
Stephen F. Austin State Park has 80 total sites. 26 Full Hookup sites in the Meadow loop, 30 Water + Electric sites in the Riverside loop, 24 Walk-in Tent sites in the Bottomland loop.
What's the best campsite at Stephen F. Austin State Park?
It depends on what you're looking for. 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.
What should I bring to Stephen F. Austin State Park?
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. Shaded sites in the bottomland forest are a huge plus in summer
When is the best time to visit Stephen F. Austin State Park?
March through November. Houston-area families keep spring and fall weekends busy. Midweek is usually available.
What if Stephen F. Austin State Park is sold out?
Use Camp.land to set a free availability alert. We scan official booking systems every 5 minutes and notify you the instant a cancellation happens. People cancel all the time — especially midweek. You can also try walk-up sites on the day of arrival, but availability isn't guaranteed.
Does Stephen F. Austin State Park have shelters?
Stephen F. Austin State Park doesn't have traditional cabins, but offers Full Hookup, Water + Electric, Walk-in Tent camping options.
Can I bring an RV to Stephen F. Austin State Park?
Yes. Full Hookup (Meadow): max 26 sites, Water, Sewer, 30/50-amp Electric. Water + Electric (Riverside): max 30 sites, Water, 30-amp Electric. Check equipment length limits for your specific RV.
How far is Stephen F. Austin State Park from Austin?
Stephen F. Austin State Park is about 2 hr from downtown Austin. Located near San Felipe, TX in the Central Texas region.
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