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Palmetto State Park, TX

Description

Entrance fee:
$3 per day, per person 13 and older.
$2 per day, per person Texas residents 65 and born 9/1/1930 or later. N/C for persons 12 and under, disabled Veterans, or born before 9/1/30.
Entrance fees are in addition to campsite or day use facility fees.
Gate open except when park is flooded.

Services & Amenities:

More Than Five Miles
  • Golfing
  • Museum & Exhibits
  • Proximity To Town
  • Rental At Park
  • Snack Bar
  • Swimming Pool
More Than 6 Miles
  • Grocery Store
OTHER
  • Biking - Surfaced
  • Bird Watching
  • Canoeing
  • Dumping Station
  • Fishing
  • Nature Study
  • Pedalboats
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Sites
  • Playground
  • Public Phone
  • Rafting
  • Recreational Walking
  • Restrooms
  • Scenic Overlook
  • Showers Hot
  • Store
  • Swimming/Recreation
  • Tour
  • Trails - Hiking
  • Tubing
  • Wildlife Viewing

Alerts and Important Information

Gate is open except when park is flooded.

The 14 day stay policy DOES NOT apply at this park. Customers can stay as long as they like.

Tents are NOT allowed in the premium water and electric sites. (CEP)

CHECK IN: All campers are required to check in at the park headquarters before occupying a site.

PAYMENT: You may pay by cash, check (with valid drivers license), travelers check or credit card (Discover, MasterCard or Visa).

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: Public consumption or display of an open container of an alcoholic beverage is prohibited.

PETS: Pets must be attended and on a six-foot leash at all times. Pets are not allowed in any park buildings, cabins, or shelters.

FIREWOOD: Gathering of firewood is prohibited.

QUESTIONS/CONCERNS: For specific park-related questions/concerns, please contact the park.

CHANGES TO RESERVATIONS: Any changes made to reservations may be calculated at new rates, and will be charged an administrative fee.
Check-in and check-out times subject to change without notice.

CONFIRMED RESERVATION: If your reservation is confirmed, your site will be held on the day of arrival no matter what time you arrive at the park You do not need to call the park. If you do not show up by 9am the following morning, your site will be released and reservations cancelled.

Additional charges may be incurred at the park for entrance fees and other use fees.

REFUND POLICY: The majority of sites - if you cancel and/or make changes more than 2 days prior to arrival, you will receive a full refund minus a $5 admin fee per site plus any reservation fees. Within 48 hours prior to arrival or if you do not go to the park, you will lose the first nights payment.
Group Sites of $100 or more per day - If you cancel and/or make changes more than 60 days prior to arrival, you will receive a full refund minus a $25 admin fee per site plus any reservation fees. Within 60 days prior arrival, you will lose the first nights payment. If you do not go to the park, no refund is given. To cancel a reservation, contact Customer Service at (512) 389-8900, 7 days a week.
FURTHER INFORMATION: For complete information on State Park Rules and Regulations; and, reservation policies, see the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department website at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us.

Getting There:

Palmetto State Park
78 Park Road 11 South
Gonzales TX 78629-5180

From Houston: Take I 10 West to exit #632. Take Hwy 183 South 2 miles to Park Road 11. Park headquarters is on the right, 2 miles ahead, just beyond the four-way stop. From San Antonio: Take I 10 East to exit #632. Take Hwy 183 South for 2 miles to Park Road 11. Park headquarters is on the right, 2 miles ahead, just beyond the four-way stop. From Austin: Take Hwy 183 south under I 10 for 2 miles to Park Rd 11. Park Hdqtr's is 2 miles on rt, just past four-way stop.

Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (830)672-3266
Project Office: (830)672-3266