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Tyler State Park
Tyler State Park is one of the most beautiful CCC-built parks in Texas, featuring a pristine 64-acre spring-fed lake surrounded by towering pine and hardwood forest. The park's stone dam, bathhouse, and bridges are stunning examples of Depression-era craftsmanship. Swimming, paddling, fishing, and scenic trails make it a top East Texas destination.
101 campsitesEast Texas3 hr 30 min from Austin$6/person entrance fee
Short answer
Tyler 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 Tyler are bookable today.
Getting a site at Tyler State Park
Texas state parks release campsites on a rolling 5-month window at 8 a.m. Central, and Tyler 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 Tyler State Park
Stone-structured cabins and pine-canopied homes await near the spring-fed lake.
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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
$32/night*18 sites
Water, sewer, 30/50-amp electric (Lakeview, lake-front)RV OKTent OK
Full Hookup
$28/night*39 sites
Water, sewer, 30/50-amp electric (Big Pine, RV only - no tents)RV OK
Water + Electric
$24/night*12 sites
Water, 30/50-amp electric (Cedar Point)RV OKTent OK
Water Only
$18/night*30 sites
Water at site, no electricRV OKTent OK
Cabin
$60/night*6 sites
Limited-use cabins: A/C, heater, electricity, water, queen bed, microwave, refrigerator. No bathroom or kitchen; restrooms with showers nearby. Bring your own linens.
Tyler State Park fills up fast — lock in a cabin nearby
Stone-structured cabins and pine-canopied homes await near the spring-fed lake.
See cabins & rentals near Tyler State Park →We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Guide to Tyler State Park
Best Campsites
For Families:Book the full-hookup Lakeview sites first - they are close to the lake and beach but go fastest
For Privacy:The water-only sites tend to be the quietest and least crowded
For RVs:The Big Pine full-hookup loop is RV-only (no tents) with 30/50-amp service, ideal for larger rigs
When to Go
March through November. Fall foliage (late October-November) is the biggest draw. Summer weekends fill up fast.
Tips
- →Fall foliage here rivals Daingerfield for best in Texas
- →Rent a canoe or paddleboat to explore the lake — it is beautiful
- →The CCC stonework is worth touring — the bathhouse and dam are architectural gems
- →Book 3-4 months ahead for fall weekend camping
Highlights
Stunning CCC-built stone structures64-acre spring-fed lakeSwimming, canoeing, and paddleboatingDense pine and hardwood forest13 miles of hiking and biking trailsCanoe and paddleboat rentals
Tyler State Park — Frequently Asked
Is Tyler State Park hard to book?+
Yes. Tyler State Park is one of the more popular Texas state parks and fills up quickly, especially on weekends and holidays. March through November. Fall foliage (late October-November) is the biggest draw. Summer weekends fill up fast. 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 Tyler State Park have?+
Tyler State Park has 101 campsites, including Full Hookup, Water + Electric, Water Only, Cabin. Sites start at $18/night plus a $6/person entrance fee.
What is the entrance fee at Tyler State Park?+
The entrance fee at Tyler State Park is $6 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 Tyler State Park?+
Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance, at 8 a.m. Central. For Tyler 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 Tyler is the quickest place to stay you can lock in today.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Tyler State Park?+
Cancellations at Tyler 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 Tyler are bookable today as a backup.
Cabins & vacation rentals near Tyler State Park
Privately-owned cabins and rentals around Tyler are bookable today on Vrbo.
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