Palmetto State Park Campground Texas

Palmetto State Park Overview

Palmetto State Park campground has 37 single-family campsites located in a tropical forest and next to the San Marcos River. There are 17 sites water & electric hookups, 1 full hookup site and 19 other sites with water. One cabin and 1 group site are also available.

Campground amenities include drinking water, flush toilets, hot showers and a dump station. There’s also a camp store, playground and a group picnic shelter with a kitchen. Each campsite also has a table, fire ring and grate.

Palmetto State Park – Area Recreation & Info

Named for the dwarf palmetto found in its swamps, this 289-acre riparian refuge resembles the tropics more than the surrounding brush country. This botanical wonderland attracts more than 200 bird species. A historic pump forces artesian water into a 1930s-era cistern and water tower for release into a swampy woodlands along a nature trail. The San Marcos River also flows through the park and offers kayaking, canoeing, tubing, swimming and fishing opportunities. Other activities include hiking, biking, picnicking and wildlife viewing.

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Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Camp Store
• Campsite Tables
• Comfort Station
• Drinking Water
• Dump Station
• Electrical Hookup
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Grills
• Group Camping
• Group Pavilion
• Ice
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Ranger Station
• Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
• RV Hookups
• Showers
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Canoeing
• Creek
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Kayaking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Playground
• River
• Swimming
• Walking Trails
• Water Sports
• Wildlife Viewing