Stephen F. Austin State Park
Also known as Stephen F Austin State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Open daily; hours not posted
- Entrance fee
- $5 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- RecommendedCan reach capacity
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 102 campsitesAlso cabins, glamping or camper cabins
- Official site
- tpwd.texas.gov(979) 885-3613
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert Special EventTrail Racing Over Texas will be holding a run in the park. Expect heavy traffic on trails on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. or later Park… (more)
Trail Racing Over Texas will be holding a run in the park. Expect heavy traffic on trails on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. or later Park Closures The park will be closed on the following dates: • Noon Nov. 29 to 8 a.m. Dec. 4 • Noon Jan. 3 to 8 a.m. Jan. 8 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
Covering about 464 acres, Stephen F. Austin State Park lies in Austin County, about 5 miles northeast of Sealy.
Visitors come for biking, hiking, and picnicking. For overnight stays there are 102 campsites across 4 camping areas (RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, group camping, and showers). Roofed lodging includes 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 | Open daily (hours not posted) | ||
| Office | Sat–Thu | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | — |
| Fri | 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. | — | |
Official wording
Open daily.
Office hours, Saturday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Fridays: 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. We often reach capacity, and recommend reservations for both camping and day use. To guarantee entry, reserve passes online or by calling the customer service center before you visit. Park headquarters closes at noon on Thanksgiving Day and all day on Christmas (Dec. 25). Trails may be closed due to poor conditions or weather. Please contact the park prior to arrival for current information.
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
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 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 RVs or pop-up campers only. A maximum of two tents may be set up outside the RV or pop-up occupied site. | 38 | Water hookup; Sewer hookup; 30 amp hookupShowersPull-throughPicnic tableFire ringRV camping onlyNo generators allowedCheckout by 12 p.m. | $30 Nightly Plus daily entrance fee |
| Campsites with Water These sites are for tent camping only. RVs and generators are not allowed. Maximum of three tents per site. | 39 | Water; No electricityPicnic tableFire ringRestrooms nearbyNo generators allowedCheckout by 12 p.m. | $20 Nightly Plus daily entrance fee |
| Primitive Campsites (Walk-in) Maximum of three tents per site. RVs and generators are not allowed. | 25 | Water nearby; No electricityFire ringLantern postNo generators allowed3 tents max. per siteCheckout by 12 p.m. | $15 Nightly Plus daily entrance fee |
| Group Camp 1 Located in the Walk-in Campsite area, this is an open area with scattered trees, multiple picnic tables, and a centralized fire ring. A $5 excess vehicle fee will apply beyond 15 vehicles. | — | Water spigot at the site; No electricityShowersPicnic tablesFire ringNo generators allowedCheckout by 12 p.m. | $100 Nightly Plus daily entrance fee |
Camping details from the park
Choose from full hookup or tent sites. We also have a group camp with water.
If you prefer a roof over your head, reserve a screened shelter or our cabin.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingHikingPicnickingCamping
Trails
Five miles of hiking and biking trails wander along the river bank under tall hardwood trees and through the upland swamp.
Learn about the plants in the park along the .12-mile Nature Trail. Find out more on our Trails Information page.
Note: We close trails when they are muddy. Contact the park to check on conditions before you visit.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
- Group facilities
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
- Primitive or backcountry camping
- 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
Two restrooms in the park are ADA accessible: the RV loop restroom and the restroom between the shelter loop and water-only campsites loop. Both facilities have accessible men’s and women’s stalls and showers. Each also has two accessible family restrooms. See a 360° view of one of the family restrooms.
The RV Loop restroom has ADA parking on both sides. For easier access, park on the RV Loop side of the building. The park road side may not work for all users as the sidewalk is narrow and partially obstructed by an ice machine.
The Bullinger Creek Group Hall and Barracks are fully accessible. However, the sidewalks between the buildings don’t quite meet. A person using a wheelchair would need to either cross the grass or travel a longer route on the paved roadway between the buildings.
Read more from the park
The park cabin is accessible, with a concrete sidewalk from the parking area to the cabin entry and outdoor area. The cabin has a pull-out table surface inside. Outside is a raised fire ring and a picnic table with extended ends.
The wildlife viewing station (360° photo) is close to a parking area and has a wide, level trail and slightly arched wooden bridge. The viewing station has peepholes at various heights.
Amphitheater
The amphitheater is not accessible but has a level path from the parking area.
Some park trails are mostly level and might work for some assistive chair users when the ground is dry. All park trails are classified as “easy.” Ask at headquarters for trail recommendations.
The park has no accessible campsites, but many full hookup and tent sites have level surfaces that might work for some campers. You can see photos of individual campsites in our online reservation system.
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
- Park Road 38
San Felipe, TX 77473 - Nearest town
- Sealy — about 5 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 29.8120, -96.1081
- Phone
- (979) 885-3613
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