Colorado Bend State Park

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Primitive Campsites (Drive-up)

  • People per Site: 8
  • Number of Sites: 15

Drive-up sites #35-47 are 75 to 100 yards from the river. Potable water is in the area, but not at each site. Self-contained RVs (up to 30 feet) are allowed. Sites don't have hookups of any kind. The park does not have RV sewage disposal facilities.

  • Picnic table
  • Water nearby
  • Lantern post
  • Fire ring with grill

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$15

Nightly

Plus daily
entrance fee

Primitive Campsites (Walk-in)

  • People per Site: 8
  • Number of Sites: 28
  • Yards to Facility: 50

Sites #1-29 are only for tents, and are along the riverbank. You must carry your gear about 50 yards. Water is in the area, but not at each site.

  • Picnic table
  • Fire ring
  • Water nearby
  • Lantern post
  • Restrooms nearby

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$13

Nightly

Plus daily
entrance fee

Primitive Campsites (Hike-in | Backcountry River Area)

  • People per Site: 4
  • Miles to Facility: 0.6

This is a backcountry wilderness, low-impact, limited footprint camping area. It is not a group camp area. Only four people should camp together. Larger groups should split into four-person groups and camp separately. Campsites are less than one mile from the River Trailhead, but you can park at any trailhead in the park to customize your hike. No water or toilets are available in this area. No open fires are allowed, but containerized fuel stoves are allowed for cooking. Carry out all trash and dispose of it properly.

  • No Water
  • No Restrooms

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$10

Nightly

Plus daily
entrance fee

Primitive Campsites (Hike-in | Backcountry Windmill Area)

  • People per Site: 4
  • Miles to Facility: 1.0

This is a backcountry wilderness, low-impact, limited footprint camping area. It is not a group camp area. All tents must be in the boundary of the sites, with only four people per site. Camping outside the designated area is prohibited. Campsites are one mile from the Windmill Trailhead, but you can park at any trailhead in the park to customize your hike. The Windmill Backpack Area is five miles from the river and the main campground. No water or toilets are available in this area. No open fires are allowed, but you may use containerized fuel stoves for cooking. Carry out all trash and dispose of it properly.

  • No Water
  • No Restrooms

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$10

Nightly

Plus daily
entrance fee

Group Camp (Grey Fox)

  • People per Site: 16

Vehicle parking at the campsite is allowed. Potable water and composting toilets are available in the area.

  • Maximum of 16 people
  • Large fire ring with grill
  • 3 picnic tables
  • Lantern post
  • ~150-yards from the river

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$35

Nightly

Plus daily
entrance fee

Group Camp (Canyon)

  • People per Site: 16

Vehicle parking at the campsite is allowed. Potable water and composting toilets are available in the area.

  • Lantern post
  • Maximum of 16 people
  • Large fire ring
  • ~150-yards from the river

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$35

Nightly

Plus daily
entrance fee

Group Camp (River Area)

  • People per Site: 48

Potable water and composting toilets are within .25 mile. Parking is within 50 yards of the camp. Dispose of all trash properly (dumpster is within .25 mile)

  • Maximum of 48 people
  • Large fire ring
  • Picnic tables
  • Lantern holders
  • Next to the river

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$75

Nightly

Plus daily
entrance fee

Notes

Information and prices can change. Parks charge a daily entrance fee in addition to any facility fees, unless otherwise stated.

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You may bring pets to most state parks, but they cannot enter Texas State Park buildings. Learn about rules for pets at state parks. For park-specific pet restrictions, contact the park.

Call the park or the Customer Service Center (512) 389-8900 for more information.