Cleburne State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $6 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- RecommendedCan reach capacity
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 58 campsitesAlso cabins, glamping or camper cabins
- Official site
- tpwd.texas.gov(817) 645-4215
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 534 acres, Cleburne State Park lies in Johnson County, about 11 miles southwest of Cleburne.
Popular activities here are mountain biking, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp, a fishing pier, and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are 58 campsites across 6 camping areas (RV sites with full hookups, group camping, and showers). If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins and camper cabins or similar shelters.
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 | 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Open daily, 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. We often reach capacity and highly recommend reservations for both camping and day use. To guarantee entry, 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 |
|---|---|
| 13 years & older | $6 · day |
| 12 years & under | Free |
Official wording
• 13 years & older: $6 Daily • 12 years & 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 and highly recommend reservations 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 (20/30/50 amp) These sites are in the Poplar Point camping area. | 15 | Water hookup; Sewer hookup; 20 amp hookup; 30 amp hookup; 50 amp hookupPicnic tableLantern postRestrooms nearbyFire ring with grill | $30 Nightly Plus daily entrance fee |
| Full Hookup Campsites (20/30 amp) These sites are in the North Creek Area. | 12 | Water hookup; Sewer hookup; 20 amp hookup; 30 amp hookupPicnic tableLantern postRestrooms nearbyFire ring with grill | $28 Daily Plus daily entrance fee |
| Campsites with Electricity (20/30/50 amp) These water and electric sites are in the Shady Springs camping area. | 7 | Water hookup; 20 amp hookup; 30 amp hookup; 50 amp hookupPicnic tableLantern postRestrooms nearbyFire ring with grill | $25 Daily Plus daily entrance fee |
| Campsites with Electricity (20/30 amp) These water and electric sites are in the Cedar Grove and Keyhole areas. | 24 | Water hookup; 20 amp hookup; 30 amp hookupPicnic tableLantern postRestrooms nearbyFire ring with grill | $20 Daily Plus daily entrance fee |
| Group Camp (Youth) We rent this primitive group camp to youth groups or other groups with superintendent approval. Area borders the lake. | — | Water nearbyRestrooms nearby | $42 Daily Plus daily entrance fee |
| Excess Vehicle Parking | — | $5 Daily Plus daily entrance fee |
Camping details from the park
All campsites have water and electricity; some have sewer hookups as well. You can also reserve a screened shelter or cabin (bathrooms with showers are nearby).
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingBoatingHistoric sites and toursFishingHikingMountain bikingCanoeing and kayakingPicnickingSwimmingCamping
Trails
Trails range from easy to strenuous. Choose a leisurely stroll or a high-intensity hike. Follow the Spillway Trail to the hand-carved three-tiered spillway, which resembles a large waterfall after rains.
Mountain bikers: Experience challenging downhills, fast smooth flats, and everything in between. Our technical and wooded trails form a 6-mile loop.
Learn more about our trails on the Interactive Trails Map page, or download the Trails Map | PDF. Learn more on the Trails Information page.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Park or camp store
- Restaurant or food service
- Parking
- Group facilities
Water
- Boat ramp
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
- Fishing pier
Camping
- RV dump station
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
- Group camping
Lodging
- Cabins
- 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
Cleburne State Park has an accessible fishing pier with ADA parking and a wheelchair accessible ramp from the parking lot to the pier.
The restrooms at Cedar Lodge Group Hall and day-use area are accessible with ADA parking. These restrooms have larger stalls with a handrail, showers with stools and lowered shower heads. These are the most wheelchair-friendly restrooms in the park.
The restrooms in the North Creek and Poplar Point camping areas are smaller and less wheelchair friendly but have ADA parking.
The Group Camp Barracks and Bunkhouse are accessible with ADA parking, concrete paths to the entrances and accessible barrack restrooms.
Several points of interest can be visited by car including the Camp Creek Day Use Area (#2), the Camp Creek Bridge (#3), and Park Road 21 Overlook (#4). There is ADA parking at Cedar Lodge near Cedar Lake Beach, however there are no paths leading directly to the beach which is rugged and grassy.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 5800 Park Road 21
Cleburne, TX 76033 - Nearest town
- Cleburne — about 11 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 32.2524, -97.5496
- Phone
- (817) 645-4215
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