Atlanta State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $3 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- RecommendedCan reach capacity
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 58 campsites
- Official site
- tpwd.texas.gov(903) 796-6476
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert Burn BanAug. 18, 2026 - The park is under a burn ban. No wood or charcoal fires are allowed. You may cook with containerized fuel stoves. Park Closures The… (more)
Aug. 18, 2026 - The park is under a burn ban. No wood or charcoal fires are allowed. You may cook with containerized fuel stoves. Park Closures The park will be closed on the following dates: • Noon on Nov. 30 to 8 a.m. on Dec. 4 • Noon on Dec. 27 to 8 a.m. on Dec. 31 • Noon on Jan. 15 to 8 a.m. on Jan. 19 Only permitted hunters will be allowed on these dates. Contact the park for more information. Check back for updates.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Atlanta State Park is a park in Cass County, about 9 miles northwest of Atlanta.
Visitors come for winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and biking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. Camping is available: 58 campsites across 6 camping areas, including RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, and showers.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Open daily, 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. We often reach capacity; reservations are highly recommended for both camping and day use. To guarantee entrance reserve passes online, or by calling the customer service center, before you visit.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Pets
Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times and are not permitted in any buildings at Texas State Parks. Some parks restrict pets on certain trails.
Statewide rule from Texas's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Adult | $3 |
| Child 12 Years and Under | Free |
Official wording
• Adult: $3 Daily • Child 12 Years and Under: Free
Texas park passes
- Texas State Parks Pass — $70 per year. Free entry for the holder and guests at the state parks it covers, plus camping and store discounts; a second pass for someone at the same address is $25 Details
- Texas Parklands Passport. Discounted or free entry for qualifying seniors, people with disabilities, veterans and Gold Star family members Details
From the Texas state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- Recommended
- Camping
- Recommended
- Booking system
- Texas State Parks reservation system (ReserveAmerica)
- Phone
- (512) 389-8900
We often reach capacity; reservations are highly recommended for both camping and day use.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Hookup Campsites (50-amp) These sites (16 - 23) are located in the Knights Bluff Camping Area. You may set up no more than two tents per site. | 8 | Water hookup; Sewer hookup; 50 amp hookupPull-throughPicnic tableFire ringTent padLantern post | $16 Daily Plus daily entrance fee |
| Full Hookup Campsites (30-amp) These sites (10-15) are located in the Knights Bluff Camping Area. These sites have parking for two vehicles (including an RV unit). Additional vehicles must park in overflow parking areas, which might not be near the campsite. You may set up no more than two tents per site. | 6 | Water hookup; Sewer hookup; 30 amp hookupBack-inPicnic tableFire ringTent padLantern post | $16 Daily Plus daily entrance fee |
| Campsites with Electricity (50-amp) These sites (24-26 and 41-43) are in Wilkins Creek Camping Area. You may set up no more than two tents per site. | 6 | Water hookup; 50 amp hookupPull-throughPicnic tableTent padLantern post | $14 Daily Plus daily entrance fee |
| Campsites with Electricity (30-amp) These are in Knights Bluff (back-in sites 1-7), Wilkins Creek (pull-through sites 27-40), and White Oak Ridge (back-in sites 44-59) camping areas. Up to two tents are allowed per site, except for #44, which does not have suitable sites for tents. Back-in sites have parking for two vehicles (including an RV unit). Additional vehicles must park in overflow parking areas, which might not be near the campsite. | 38 | Water hookup; 30-amp hookupPicnic table | $14 Daily Plus daily entrance fee |
| Excess Occupancy | — | $2 Nightly Plus daily entrance fee | |
| Excess Vehicle Parking | — | $2 Daily |
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingBoatingFishingHikingCanoeing and kayakingPicnickingSwimmingWinter sportsCamping
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Park or camp store
- Parking
Water
- Boat ramp
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Park headquarters has a drive-up window for check-in during office hours.
We have a Grit wheelchair available for use in the park. Email or call us to ask about borrowing the chair on your visit.
Day-use Areas
The group pavilion is the only site designated as accessible. It has designated parking and a sidewalk to the covered pavilion. One of the picnic tables has an extended top and there is a raised grill.
One picnic site near the pavilion is on a concrete pad, has a table with an extended top and a raised grill.
The restroom in this area does not have designated parking but has a small ramp and narrow toilet stalls with grab bars.
The bathrooms in the Knights Bluff camping area, which is near the day-use area, have some accessible features. These include a ramp; shower with seat, grab bars and lowered controls; and a smallish toilet stall with grab bars. Sinks and doors have handles rather than knobs.
Trails
The Arrowhead Trail is not designated accessible but is fairly level with hard-packed sand. It might be usable for some chair users when dry.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 927 Park Road 42
Atlanta, TX 75551 - Nearest town
- Atlanta — about 9 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 33.2307, -94.2497
- Phone
- (903) 796-6476
- AtlantaSP@tpwd.texas.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Texas State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- TPWD state parks map (embedded park data)
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology