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This is a backcountry wilderness, low-impact, limited footprint camping area. It is not a group camp area. All tents must be in the boundary of the sites, with only four people per site. Camping outside the designated area is prohibited. Campsites are one mile from the Windmill Trailhead, but you can park at any trailhead in the park to customize your hike. The Windmill Backpack Area is five miles from the river and the main campground. No water or toilets are available in this area. No open fires are allowed, but you may use containerized fuel stoves for cooking. Carry out all trash and dispose of it properly.
Information and prices can change. Parks charge a daily entrance fee in addition to any facility fees, unless otherwise stated.
Purchase a Texas State Park Pass to enjoy free entry to more than 80 state parks for you and your guests for one year.
You may bring pets to most state parks, but they cannot enter Texas State Park buildings. Learn about rules for pets at state parks. For park-specific pet restrictions, contact the park.
Call the park or the Customer Service Center (512) 389-8900 for more information.
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My wife and I hiked right at 5 miles; to the Water Falls and then across to the springs and back. Very gorgeous area and with the weather finally cooling down it was perfect!
I know the park can get packed quickly so I would suggest getting here early in the morning or during lunch when most people are out grabbing food. The scenery was wonderful, weather was great and the trails we very well kept.
Loved Colorado Bend State Park, this is my 3rd time visiting; first time camping here. The park is well kept with plenty of restrooms and accessability. The trails are clean but maybe not for everyone as some parts of some of the trails have rocks poking out of the ground (not suitable for biking or wheelchair access.) A LOT of wild armadillos here and other wildlife. We saw 6 wild Bighorn Sheep in the park while we were there (extremely rare in Texas, but a true testament to the size and remoteness of the park as a whole.) Staff were very helpful and caring about making sure we had all the information we needed. Only negative is that most of this park does not have cell phone service (could be a plus, depending on what you're looking for)
This park has some spectacular scenery. It is one of my favorite places in Texas right at the bend.
We go visiting here all the time when we take family down south just before we go to Dallas we always go down to the bend State Park we have some great memories here with family and friends.
This is one of the best parks in Texas and I recommend everybody come and check it out for yourself.
You can either bring your camper or pitch a tent you could bring your dogs as long as they're leashed there's a safe environment for family, for young kids, toddlers, Etc.
This place is amazing...
Very rugged trails but worth the hike...
We didn't have enough daylight to see everything but we did get to witness a beautiful waterfall "Gorman"
We are definitely going back for an all day experience...
Great park that I have visited many times. My dog loves it. Easy 90-minute drive from metro Austin. It's probably best known for the falls, but it's a large park with a variety of different trails and diverse terrain. A few things to know:
1. Very limited cell service.
2. By mid/late summer, the river and falls can be virtually dry. Best viewed in winter and spring.
3. In my experience, the booth at the entrance gate is usually closed. Entrance fees are required, and the Rangers office is a few miles. I usually book online and print the pass to put on my dash.
There's an ostrich farm as you approach Bend just a few miles from the park. We always stop if the ostriches are hanging out. They seem just as interested in us!
