Description

What better way to get after a beautiful day than a gorgeous sunrise hike on the San Marcos River Trail? At sites 1-19, you’ll be ready to go after a goodnight’s sleep thanks to an array of amenities at this RV-exclusive area which include water and electricity hookups, restroom and shower facilities, picnic tables and fire rings. Over the river and through the woods you’ll find sites 20-37, for the more rugged, tent-campers. These sites have nearby restrooms, fire rings, picnic tables and are located right next to the playground!

Campsite area

Bring your own tents, vans, trailers, RVs

38 sites

Up to 8 guests per site

Park at listing

No ADA access

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Essentials

Campfires allowed

Toilet available

Pets allowed

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Amenities

Potable water available

Picnic table available

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Activities

Offered near the campground.

Biking

Biking through the Palmetto trails is a great way to spend the day! There are 8 trails that are all relatively short. But check...Read more

Biking through the Palmetto trails is a great way to spend the day! There are 8 trails that are all relatively short. But check out a few on your bike and make sure to stop and smell the palmetto plants.

Boating

At Palmetto State Park you can rent four-person pedal boats, three-person canoes, one-person kayaks, one-person paddle boards, ...Read more

Fishing

There is a great fishing pier in the Oxbow Lake right near camp. There is fishing equipment to loan if you don't bring your own.

Hiking

The trails at Palmetto State Park are all relatively flat, making for great walking paths. The trails range from .25 miles to 1...Read more

The trails at Palmetto State Park are all relatively flat, making for great walking paths. The trails range from .25 miles to 1.25 miles. The trails are all very well maintained and offer stopping points for enjoying the scenery.

Paddling

Kayaks and canoes are available for rent for day use on the lake.

Swimming

Swimming in the lake is a great way to cool off in the Texas heat! There is a great floating dock in the middle of the lake for...Read more

Wildlife watching

One of the best parts of Palmetto State Park is that the area resembles the tropics more than Central Texas. The park is filled...Read more

One of the best parts of Palmetto State Park is that the area resembles the tropics more than Central Texas. The park is filled with dwarf palmettos that surround the park's swamps. Another great thing about Palmetto State Park is that it is located on the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail and is a birding hot spot. Birders have observed more than 240 species of birds in the park.

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Natural features you'll find at Palmetto Campground.

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Ashton B.

didn't provide a recommendation.

January 18th, 2015

Palmetto Campground

If you go here be sure to check out the Palmetto Interpretive Trail. It's a very short trail but you feel like you're walking through the time of the dinosaurs.

lake side camping is close to the lake but not very private

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Michelle F.

didn't provide a recommendation.

April 19th, 2017

Palmetto Campground

Great park to see handy work of the CCC, aside from being a lush and tropical adventure. We were there in the spring, when it was rainy and overcast. The park was green and lively, even the water was covered in either tiny water plants or algae? it was beautiful, whatever it was. Several hiking trails, fishing and camping ( of course). Look out for dinosaurs.... or snakes!