Stephen F. Austin State Park

Category: State park

Address: Park Rd 38, San Felipe, TX 77473, USA

Phone: +19798853613

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–10PM

Monday: 8AM–10PM

Tuesday: 8AM–10PM

Wednesday: 8AM–10PM

Thursday: 8AM–10PM

Friday: 8AM–10PM

Saturday: 8AM–10PM

Reviews

Quentin W

Jul 4, 2022

Quiet park that’s good for easy biking, hiking, walking, bird and wildlife viewing. Fishing is a decent option as well but requires a walk. Facilities are very clean and modern. There’s an abundance of shaded campground sites and plenty of screened shelters.

Lance Larson

May 13, 2022

Very well manicured park with beautiful and easy to navigate trials for hiking or biking. No swimming or fishing spots, but it was really quiet and peaceful with plenty of wildlife. The restrooms were the cleanest we've been to. There was always a Park Host available on the camping loop and they had a watchful eye. Ice and firewood available for a few bucks. Really ideal for the older camping crowd. Stephen F Austin Golf Course borders the Park and it looked AMAZING.

diRty!Muddman

May 3, 2022

Great place to go camping. They have full hook ups for trailers, tent spots, and cabins you could also stay in. Beautiful trails with so many wild dew berries if you come at the right season. The trails are beautiful, and some off map trails as well. One off map trail can also lead you to the shore of the brazos river, although it's a steep incline, and off map so caution when going off map. Overall had a great experience here with the family. Also the park pass let's you go camping at any Texas state Park for free for one year.

Anthony I

Dec 8, 2021

What an awesome state park! I have been to a few state and national parks. This one has been the best so far! Restrooms are extremely well maintained and clean! The staff at the front and patrolling the grounds are friendly. Amazing trails with easy to follow maps. Plenty of parking and campsites available from the looks of it. We were only there for the day. We saw a lot of deer, birds and beautiful views! I will definitely be back

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Questions & Answers

Is there's a safe place to go swimming and fishing

Angel Mitchell | Jun 1, 2021
Jenny Neasbitt | Jun 2, 2021

There's a small beach area that you have to go down steep terrain to get to, so not exactly safe. And definitely no swimming.

Can I pitch a tent on the site with my RV.

Stephen Boynton | Jun 2, 2019
William Peniche Jr | Jun 3, 2019

They will allow you to do so. There are even fire pits, grills, and seating. Bathrooms are near by as well

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Is there a concern of feral hogs?

Melissa Free | Jun 1, 2020
Nathan Michalik | Jun 2, 2020

There's always a possibility of feral hogs in southeast Texas... Any time you go walking in the woods be alert and aware.

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Can you camp there?

Oscar Ruiz | Jun 1, 2020
Richard Smith | Jun 2, 2020

Yes. They have recovered from all the flooding and the restroom facilities are in great shape. The tent areas are well maintained and very nice.

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Is there anywhere to kayak here?

Ryan Propes | Jun 2, 2019
F Petit | Jun 3, 2019

There is a river, but pretty good hike from the park. Don't know about kayaking

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Are there bike paths?

barry barton | Jun 1, 2020
Richard Smith | Jun 2, 2020

Yes. There's about 6 miles of trail that is great for moderate to above easy trails

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Is fishing available?

Josh l | Jun 2, 2019
michael sullivan | Jun 3, 2019

Brazos banks are so muddy, pretty tough to get to. I have never seen the river here due to flood closures of trails.

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Hows the fishing here???

Casper35 | Jun 2, 2019
michael sullivan | Jun 3, 2019

Brazos river typically changes level quite a bit and has pretty muddy banks. I'd think it would be hard to fish...

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Are dogs allowed?

Luis Miramontes | Jun 2, 2018
James Surles | Jun 3, 2018

Yes.. leashed dogs are allowed.

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Is park open now?

Debra Wawarofsky | Jun 2, 2018
Tom Shaughnessy | Jun 3, 2018

The park reopened end of March 2018. Some buildings remain closed but most trails and all campsites and screened shelters are open. Day use areas and most trials are open. As will any park any time, best to call ahead for conditions. Happy Trails!

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Does it have a swimming area?

Nancy Garza | Jun 1, 2020
M. I | Jun 2, 2020

No it does not. Just camping and hiking

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Can I swim in the river?

Gabriel Segovia | Jun 2, 2019
Michael Briggs | Jun 3, 2019

No you can't, but I don't think I would swim in the river even if they allowed it.

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Is there a facility for Kayaking?

Rohith Gundapaneni | Jun 2, 2019
William Peniche Jr | Jun 3, 2019

Not at this park, no.

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Is there crocodiles or alligators here?

Nahima Abea | Jun 2, 2019
Amah | Jun 3, 2019

Didn't encounter any when I went last year

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I would like to purchase a one year texas state park pass, but no one will answer my calls. Does such a thing exist?

Judy Reidy | Jun 1, 2020
Kimberly Edwards | Jun 2, 2020

Bought mine online while booking a reservation. Card arrived in mail. Easy.

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Are there any mosquitoes this time of year?

Iryna | Jun 2, 2019
D P | Jun 3, 2019

At times, we have been here since Wednesday, it has not been bad, we also got a mosquito ring you burn, and that has basically eliminated the issue. It cost a dollar for 4 of them at family dollar store, so we just keep them burning with great success.

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Do they sell wood for bonfires here?

Slim Jim Jr. | Jun 2, 2019
D Boggs | Jun 3, 2019

Yes. Purchase from the camp host. $5

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Can I do a bonefire with my friends?

Hosanna Church | Jun 2, 2019
James Surles | Jun 3, 2019

As lomg as there is no fire ban in place, you can have campfires within the fire ring.. keep in mind thay as this is abstate park, you may not gather any firewood from the park. You can bring your own or buy wood bundles from the park hosts.

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Is the park still closed

Audrey DeVille | Jun 2, 2018
Sheldon Dedek | Jun 3, 2018

The Park Is OPEN! But, some areas / facilities remain unavailable. Not the best, bit much better than the closed indefinitely message.

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Is the Dining Hall available for rentals again? Looking at next March or April.

JoAnn Wilson-Myers | May 2, 2022
Timothy Karamitsos | May 3, 2022

It seems as though everything is open. We did cub scout camp out here and were able to take a class in the nature center.

Are there any tent areas with a very wide clear view of the sky to take photos?

RTS_VOORRTTEX | Apr 2, 2022
M Dowd | Apr 3, 2022

The tent sites near the RV sites are also nice. Separate loop near plenty of open areas for sky watching.

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Is this place good to go bike riding?

Enrique Garcia | Jul 6, 2021
Rick Peluso | Jul 7, 2021

Yes. Many trails, lots of deer. Saw a juvenile bobcat. One trail leads to the Brazos River.

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Is there any activities for scouts like archery?

brendan woodall | Jun 1, 2021
Gary Rowland | Jun 2, 2021

I would check with the Park if there is an area designated as an archery range. I didn't see one there 2 weekends ago.

Does anyone know if the park will be open this weekend?

Juan Jr Macias | Jun 1, 2020
David Glenn | Jun 2, 2020

Check the Texas parks and wildlife website. Each individual park has information available. Some parks are indeed closing, others have not.

Is motor bikes allowed (go karts ) (dirt bikes)

Fishing with Mario 610 | Jun 1, 2020
NC Craven | Jun 2, 2020

No not allowed!

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Is the park pet friendly

Eugene Aaron | Jun 1, 2020
John Polk | Jun 2, 2020

Yes. Lots of trails and walking paths. And SQUIRRELS !!! (depending on what you think your pet likes)

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Is Stephen F Austin state park leased by the government?

Travis Garrett | Jun 1, 2020
Richard Smith | Jun 2, 2020

No

are cats allowed

Valerie Bennett | Jun 1, 2020
Nicholas Cole | Jun 2, 2020

We have our cat in our camper trailer. Pets need to be kept on a leash when outdoors.

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How much for day passes?

Pablo Galvan | Jun 2, 2019
Jose Capetillo | Jun 3, 2019

5 dlls per person 13 yo and above, 12 and under are free.

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Is there a way to hang a hammock inside the shelters that you can rent?

Bob Whittier | Jun 2, 2019
Yvonne Winsell | Jun 3, 2019

Not that I could see even though they don't have places to hang a hammock we saw trees that were close enough and the camp spaces are very large we really like that that Park we would definitely go there again

Does the park have wildflowers this year?

Don Crawford | Jun 2, 2019
Bobby White | Jun 3, 2019

Yes

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At what time is check out if one camps for the night?

Moises Ruiz | Jun 2, 2019
Athena Rhodes | Jun 3, 2019

Noon

Are showers free?

Shea Roberts | Jun 2, 2019
V M | Jun 3, 2019

Yes

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Can we swimming???

Paulina Delacruz | Jun 2, 2019
Kristin Havelka | Jun 3, 2019

When we were there there wasn't much water, and what was there wouldn't be something I would swim in. There are notifications about snakes, etc.

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Is the park open now? Can you camp ?

Abhilash Shanmugan | Jun 2, 2019
Mark In TX | Jun 3, 2019

As far as I know it's open year round if u come in late pay in the morning

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Is this park good for fishing now? I see all answers dated back to Harvey. Current status please

arun mohan | Jun 2, 2019
V. P. (Vinnie) | Jun 3, 2019

Most of the trails are closed rt now and they still have it posted no fishing.still a good spot to get away trails are closed😕

Are the campgrounds for RVs with hookups

Sandra Peterson | Jun 2, 2019
Mark In TX | Jun 3, 2019

Yes and they are all pull through

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Can you fish at the park

Rene Garces | Jun 2, 2019
D Boggs | Jun 3, 2019

Most, if not all of the trails leading to places to fish are closed.

Do you have to rent a campsite if you're only staying for a few hours or no?

Slim Jim Jr. | Jun 2, 2019
Harold Braucht | Jun 3, 2019

Yes, you don't need to camp, enjoy the Exploring... oh yes, and the Hot Dogs and Schmores, the ones you make of course...

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Is there a dam on the river

Jose Soto | Jun 2, 2019
Edward Fritsch | Jun 3, 2019

No damn.

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Is there a golf course?

James Moses | Jun 2, 2018
Frank Payne | Jun 3, 2018

Adjacent to the park

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Is there a good place to fish for the kids within the state park?

Cameron Meunier | Jun 2, 2018
Tom Shaughnessy | Jun 3, 2018

Park is open! GREAT place for the kids. Combat the Nature Deficit Disorder and get them outside. Under 12 are free.

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Is camping free???

Jessica Getgen | Jun 2, 2018
Karen DeVille | Jun 3, 2018

The park is closed due to damage from the hurricane flooding. Look on Texas Parks website for updates. Camping did start at $15 a night.

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What trails can be allowed for running? Can i run the biking trails?

Bernard Butra Gonzal | Jun 2, 2018
CoverNation Productions | Jun 3, 2018

Some trails are marked no bikes. They are clearly identified and are also marked on the site map available for free in the office at the front gate. When I drove passe there last week they are closed due to the extensive damage from the hurricane Harvey flooding. You may want to call before going.

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Effected by Harvey?

David Taffinder | Jun 2, 2018
Tom Shaughnessy | Jun 3, 2018

Park is open. Bring it!

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