Colorado Bend State Park Camping
Rustic no-hookup river camping down six miles of gravel road, with Gorman Falls and guided wild cave tours for older kids
The most remote-feeling park within striking distance of Austin, reached by six miles of gravel road along the Colorado River. Camping is deliberately rustic: river-access drive-up sites and walk-in sites with no hookups, composting or vault toilets in most areas, and very little light pollution. The draw is Gorman Falls, a seventy-foot travertine waterfall reached by a rocky mile-and-a-half hike, plus guided wild cave tours for older kids. Come prepared, because the nearest real supplies are a long drive back out.
Pricing
Adults (13+) $5/day entrance, Kids 12 and under free. Campsites and cave tours are reserved separately through Texas State Parks and cave tours sell out first (verify)
Common Questions
- How much does Colorado Bend State Park Camping cost?
- Admission to Colorado Bend State Park Camping is paid. Adults (13+) $5/day entrance, Kids 12 and under free. Campsites and cave tours are reserved separately through Texas State Parks and cave tours sell out first (verify)
- What ages is Colorado Bend State Park Camping good for?
- Colorado Bend State Park Camping is best for kids ages 5 to 18+.
- Is Colorado Bend State Park Camping stroller friendly?
- No, Colorado Bend State Park Camping is not considered stroller friendly.
- Can I bring my dog to Colorado Bend State Park Camping?
- Yes, dogs are welcome at Colorado Bend State Park Camping.
- How hard is Colorado Bend State Park Camping?
- The difficulty level is moderate. Plan for about 24 hours.
- Is Colorado Bend State Park Camping free?
- No, there is a cost to visit Colorado Bend State Park Camping. Adults (13+) $5/day entrance, Kids 12 and under free. Campsites and cave tours are reserved separately through Texas State Parks and cave tours sell out first (verify)
- What should I bring to Colorado Bend State Park Camping?
- Tent, sleeping bags, camp stove, all drinking water, sturdy shoes for the Gorman Falls trail, headlamps
- How long does Colorado Bend State Park Camping take?
- Most families spend about 24 hours at Colorado Bend State Park Camping.
- When is the best time to visit Colorado Bend State Park Camping?
- October through April. Summer heat plus no hookups is a hard combination.
- Is there parking at Colorado Bend State Park Camping?
- Parking at each campsite. The six-mile access road is gravel and slow but passable in a car.
Plan Your Visit
1201 Colorado Park Rd, Bend, TX 76824