Family Camping Activities for All Ages: Games, Hiking, and Campfire Fun
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Palmetto State Park Tent Campground offers a charming and secluded tent camping experience nestled in the heart of Texas. Located at 78 Park Rd 11 S, Gonzales, TX 78629, this campground provides a perfect blend of nature and convenience. Surrounded by lush greenery, the campsite is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering easy access to the lake and the San Marcos River, ideal for swimming, fishing, and renting kayaks or paddleboards.
Our tent-only camping area features clean restrooms with showers, ensuring comfort amidst nature. The campground is known for its quiet atmosphere and well-maintained hiking trails that cater to all levels of adventure seekers. Nearby attractions include the serene beauty of Palmetto State Park, enhancing your outdoor experience.
Customer Feedback: "Very quiet. Beautiful campgrounds, lots of hiking trails." "Nice tent camping area. It is small but has ice restrooms with a shower. The lake is close, and so is the San Marcos river."
Picnics
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
RV camping
RV electric hookup
RV water hookup
Hiking
Barbecue grill
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Public shower
Restroom
Running water
Swings
Tent sites
Camping fee
Credit cards
Debit cards
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
Playground
On-site parking
Dogs allowed
Nice tent camping area. It is small but there are. Ice restrooms with a shower. The lake is close, and so is the San Marcos river. Swimming and fishing are allowed, and there are kayaks and paddleboards available for rent.
Very quiet. Beautiful campgrounds, lots of hiking trails. They just need to fix their signage going into the second campground area and fixed the road in the one spot where there a big dip but besides that beautiful.
Just beautiful! The state park is so beautiful and peaceful. They have RV hook ups with electric and water only. They have a dump station. Many tent camping sites. You can rent kayaks and paddle boats. You can come for the day or you can stay several days camping or RVing. The fishing is beautiful and swimming as well. It has gorgeous overlook. Walking paths. Biking hiking etc whatever your heart desires.
Very nice place to camp, fish, and go hiking
Beautiful area to walk, and it's kid and animal friendly.