Blanco State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Open daily; hours not posted
- Entrance fee
- $5 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- Required
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 29 campsitesAlso glamping or camper cabins
- Official site
- tpwd.texas.gov(830) 833-4333
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
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June 13, 2026 - New world screwworm has been found in parts of Texas. Check your pets and livestock often. If you see unusual wounds or maggots, do not move the animal. Call the Texas Animal Health Commission at (800) 550‑8242 or contact a private veterinarian. For wildlife with suspicious wounds or maggots, notify park staff or call (512) 389‑4505.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
In Blanco County, in Blanco, Blanco State Park covers about 95 acres.
Visitors come for historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, fishing, and hiking. Overnight options include 29 campsites across 5 camping areas, with RV sites with full hookups and showers. There are also camper cabins or similar shelters for rent.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Open daily (hours not posted) | ||
Official wording
Open daily. To enter, you must 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 | $5 |
| Child 12 Years and Under | Free |
Official wording
• Adult: $5 Daily • Child 12 Years and Under: Free • School - Sponsored Group: Contact the Park
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
- Required
- Booking system
- Texas State Parks reservation system (ReserveAmerica)
- Phone
- (512) 389-8900
To enter, you must reserve passes online or by calling the customer service center before you visit.
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 (Premium - 30/50-amp) Non-peak is November through February. | 8 | Water hookup; Sewer hookup; 30 amp hookup; 50 amp hookupPicnic tableShade shelterLantern postRestrooms nearbyFire ring with grillCampsites #3-10 | $25 Nightly Plus daily entrance fee $155 Weekly |
| Full Hookup Campsites (30-amp) Non-peak is November through February. | 9 | Water hookup; Sewer hookup; 30 amp hookupPicnic tableShade shelterLantern postRestrooms nearbyFire ring with grill | $23 Nightly Plus daily entrance fee $144 Weekly |
| Campsites with Electricity Non-peak is November through February. | 12 | Water hookup; 30 amp hookupPicnic tableShade shelterLantern postRestrooms nearbyFire ring with grill | $20 Nightly Plus daily entrance fee $125 Weekly |
| Excess Vehicle Parking Number of vehicles may be restricted. Contact the park for more information. | — | $6 Nightly | |
| Excess Occupancy Fee Contact the park for more information. | — | $6 Nightly |
Camping details from the park
Choose from full hookup sites or sites with water and electricity. Or reserve a screened shelter overlooking the river.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursFishingHikingCanoeing and kayakingPicnickingSwimmingCamping
Swimming
Swim anywhere along the river. Small children will enjoy the shallow wading pool next to Falls Dam.
Boating and paddling
Bring your canoe, kayak or boat (electric motors only).
Fishing
Anglers fish for largemouth and Guadalupe bass, channel catfish, sunfish and rainbow trout. TPWD stocks the river with trout in the winter. You do not need a license to fish from shore within the park.
- Borrow fishing rods and reels at headquarters to use in the park (when available).
- Fishing Tip Sheet
- Winter Trout Stocking Schedule
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Park or camp store
- Restaurant or food service
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
Camping
- RV dump station
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
Lodging
- Glamping or camper cabins
✓ 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
Screen shelters #43 and 47 are ADA accessible. An ADA parking space is nearby, and the building is accessible by a wheelchair. The outdoor picnic table is wheelchair-friendly. The interior of the shelter has one regular picnic table and a concrete floor.
A wheelchair accessible restroom with ADA parking is in the campground loop next to the main restroom. Check with park headquarters or the park host for the restroom door code. Campground restrooms are for overnight visitors only.
The Pavilion has two ADA parking spaces and a sidewalk leading to the building.
The Pumphouse Trail is made of caliche and is smooth and level. The bird blind located along the trail has a caliche ramp to the entrance and benches inside. The deck located at the end of the trail overlooks the river and is level with the trail.
Read more from the park
The park also has an ADA accessible kayak launch. A wide sidewalk leads from the parking lot to the river where there is a launch area large enough for a wheelchair, and two rails.
Virtually visit the park by exploring our 360° photos. For more information about trails and the park’s points of interest, visit the trails information page.
Conditions can change quickly. Contact the park for more information and to ask about the status of particular accessible features.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 101 Park Road 23
Blanco, TX 78606 - Nearest town
- Blanco
- Coordinates
- 30.0931, -98.4239
- Phone
- (830) 833-4333
- BlancoSP@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
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“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