Notable Campgrounds
- Best for groups: Grab a set of reservations at Turkey Sink for plenty of space and full electric and water hookups.
- Best for water lovers: Cedar Sage has several sites that are close to the Guadalupe River, with full electrical hookups.
- Best for adventurers: The walk-in, primitive sites at Wagon Ford are just a 100-yard hike in and yield amazing views from a terrace above the Guadalupe.
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
- Book your reservation in advance at the Texas State Parks reservation website.
- Peak season weekend campsites get booked up to five months in advance, so try to reserve as early as possible. Weekday stays are generally your best bets if other sites are booked.
When to Go
Camping is available year-round, but the park is most popular from March through November—summer is a great time to visit and cool off on the Guadalupe. If you time your stay just right in October or November, you might glimpse some spectacular leaf colors. If visiting on a Saturday, check out the ranger-led programs to access Honey Creek State Natural Area.
Know Before You Go
- An on-site store sells firewood, gifts, and supplies. Fishing gear rentals are also available.
- No license is required to fish from the river bank.
- You can take your kayak or canoe down the Guadalupe as part of the five-mile Guadalupe River Paddling Trail.
- Some trails are available for horseback riding, but horse camping is not available at this park.
Guadalupe River State Park
Beautiful and rugged riverfront acreage plus family-friendly amenities.
Considered one of the finest state parks in Texas, Guadalupe River State Park combines with Honey Creek State Natural Area to provide nearly 5,000 acres of preserved natural land. The Guadalupe River is a key attraction for visitors to wade, swim, kayak, and canoe. Check out the park’s 13 miles of hike and bike trails, or bring the kids to the hands-on Discovery Center. The park is home to 85 electric- or water-provided campsites, plus nine hike-in, primitive camp spots.
Considered one of the finest state parks in Texas, Guadalupe River State Park combines with Honey Creek State Natural Area to provide nearly 5,000 acres of preserved natural land. The Guadalupe River is a key attraction for visitors to wade, swim, kayak, and canoe. Check out the park’s 13 miles of hike and bike trails, or bring the kids to the hands-on Discovery Center. The park is home to 85 electric- or water-provided campsites, plus nine hike-in, primitive camp spots.
Activities in the park
3 campgrounds in Guadalupe River State Park
Cedar Sage Campground is close to all of the action -- the Guadalupe River, a nearly 2-mile-long trail, and the activity hub of the park, where the Children’s Discovery Center is located, is within easy walking distance of the campground. The 37 campsites feature water hookups, picnic tables, grills, and fire rings. If you want to wake up to the s Read more...
Cozy up to your neighbor at Turkey Sink; the 48 sites at this campground are packed pretty tightly together. But stay here and you’ll get water and electric hook ups, plus picnic tables and a fire ring or grill at each campsite. We predict that after a fun day on the river, you’ll be calling your campground neighbors friends in no time. Read more...
If you can’t bear to be far from the Guadalupe, then Wagon Ford Campground is for you. The nine walk-in tent sites are situated on a terrace above the river; you’ll have to trek no more than 100 yards from the parking lot to reach your site. Each campsite comes with a picnic table, grill, and fire ring, and campers share four communal water spigot Read more...
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Notable Campgrounds
Notable Campgrounds
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
When to Go
Camping is available year-round, but the park is most popular from March through November—summer is a great time to visit and cool off on the Guadalupe. If you time your stay just right in October or November, you might glimpse some spectacular leaf colors. If visiting on a Saturday, check out the ranger-led programs to access Honey Creek State Natural Area.
Know Before You Go
Public campgrounds (book externally) —