Colorado Bend State Park Campground
Texas State Park
Write a Review 1201 Colorado Park Road Bend, TX 76824 325-628-3240 Reservations: 512-389-8900 Official WebsiteGPS: 31.0228, -98.4425
Overview of Colorado Bend State Park Campground
$5 per person park entry fee in addition to camping fees.
Last Price Paid: $30
Reported by camper-817771 on 7/7/2023
Longest RV Reported: 28 feet (Travel Trailer)
Reported by Bullwinkle on 4/4/2022
Number of Sites 47
Pad Type gravel
Reservations yes
Elevation 1,017 ft / 309 m
Max Stay 14
Max Length 30 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Colorado Bend State Park Campground 12 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 11/30/2021
Confirmed by 1 User
Last reported 2/23/2020
“Not For Truck Campers. ”
Reviewed 9/30/2023
| Days stayed: | 0 |
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| Site Number: | 08 |
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Interesting Park. Saw Lots Of Native Wildlife. The River was Low but we loved Looking At The Cliffs.
Not for truck campers though. Booked one of the primitive sites to find we had to walk down stairs to where the campsites and fire ring was. Complete waste of time for us. But a wonderful park for tent campers.
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“A beautiful location, well kept and reasonably priced.”
Reviewed 7/7/2023
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 046 North Area |
| RV Length: | 26' (Travel Trailer) |
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We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Colorado Bend State Park though we would suggest cooler times of the year to better enjoy the many trails and other features. The staff was very pleasant and helpful. The bathrooms are very clean and in general, the park is a gem. We plan to return with the return of cooler weather. Sites 41 ... more
We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Colorado Bend State Park though we would suggest cooler times of the year to better enjoy the many trails and other features. The staff was very pleasant and helpful. The bathrooms are very clean and in general, the park is a gem. We plan to return with the return of cooler weather. Sites 41 and 46 (tent or RV) afford really good shade in the afternoon from large trees beside each site. Sites 35-39 (tents only) nestle up against the bluff and are also well-shaded in the afternoon.
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camper-817771 would stay here again
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“It was pretty, but zero cell service”
Reviewed 11/14/2022
| Nightly rate: | $15 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 42 |
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It's a pretty place, but the cell service was terrible. I work remote and need a decent signal throughout the day. There is one place they dubbed "cellphone hill" about a mile from the camp spots that worked great for coverage though. Other than the "no service," I like the area. It's what I figured for a state park. OH!! and it is pri... more
It's a pretty place, but the cell service was terrible. I work remote and need a decent signal throughout the day. There is one place they dubbed "cellphone hill" about a mile from the camp spots that worked great for coverage though. Other than the "no service," I like the area. It's what I figured for a state park. OH!! and it is primitive camping only!
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camper-764960 would stay here again
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“Great Park But Not The Best Camping For RV’s”
Reviewed 10/11/2022
| Days stayed: | 2 |
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Park is pretty remote but the staff is very friendly. For how big the park is I was very disappointed in how they pack in the RVs right next to each other. If you are tent camping you can get some better more private spots close to the river, when it has water.There is some good hiking but make sure you take your maps and water because... more
Park is pretty remote but the staff is very friendly. For how big the park is I was very disappointed in how they pack in the RVs right next to each other. If you are tent camping you can get some better more private spots close to the river, when it has water.There is some good hiking but make sure you take your maps and water because the trails do not lead necessarily back to the campsites. If I were ever to go back, it would be After some good rain falls and I would pick the campsites that are furthest from the water as those are a little more private.
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“Bumpy road, no hookups, great hikes”
Reviewed 4/4/2022
| Nightly rate: | $12 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 42 |
| RV Length: | 28' (Travel Trailer) |
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Boondocking in April in Texas should be OK, but we hit a day in the upper 80s and the camper didn’t cool off enough at night for my liking. The road to the park should be traveled at no more than 20 mph to avoid disaster inside. However, a hike to the Gorman Falls, though treacherous the last 200 yards is rewarded with a closeup view... more
Boondocking in April in Texas should be OK, but we hit a day in the upper 80s and the camper didn’t cool off enough at night for my liking. The road to the park should be traveled at no more than 20 mph to avoid disaster inside. However, a hike to the Gorman Falls, though treacherous the last 200 yards is rewarded with a closeup view of a unique geological formation. We got what we came for, but left after one night. Checked off our list. Many nicer State Parks in Texas.
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“Small but Amazing park”
Reviewed 11/30/2021
| Nightly rate: | $15 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 45 |
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While this is a bit out of the way it has a lot to offer. Only a few sites will fit a small/med Rv's the rest are for tents. No dump station or electric but there's water available. The hiking trails are beautiful and plentiful as is the fishing. While had a good time the sites need some TLC along with the bathroom.
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“Colorado Bend SP is not good for a quick overnight…”
Reviewed 3/27/2020
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 43, 39 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Class C) |
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Because, besides being rather remote, there is too much to do and see during a short stay. Don’t cheat yourself - leave enough time to explore! This is a no-frills park and is nicely suited for tent campers. It is well worn, like your favorite pair of shoes. Colorado Bend may not be shiny and new but it is very enjoyable and makes you... more
Because, besides being rather remote, there is too much to do and see during a short stay. Don’t cheat yourself - leave enough time to explore! This is a no-frills park and is nicely suited for tent campers. It is well worn, like your favorite pair of shoes. Colorado Bend may not be shiny and new but it is very enjoyable and makes you feel good. Some aspects of this park could use some TLC but overall, it’s there for the great natural setting. which should be savored.
The first thing is getting here – from Bend, it is another 10 miles on a winding, narrow road that crosses several low water crossings (the first is 0.5 miles after Bend - a single lane "bridge" and crumbling), with the last ½ mile of the road dropping into the campground at a steep angle. The road within the park itself is fine.
This is not a big rig friendly park though my neighbors managed to wrangle their vintage 32’ super C and trailer in. RVs must TURN LEFT upon arriving!!! There is no sign saying this, I found out the hard way. Only tent camping (sites 1-16) is to the right (plus the boat launch) and turning around is not easy. 30' is the official size limit - I did fine in my 25' class C with a tow.
In the north camping area, sites 17 – 29 are walk-in tent campsites. Sites 35 – 47 are great for RVs. Only smaller (Class C/smaller trailers) will comfortably fit in sites 35-39. These sites have the benefit of some shade from the late afternoon sun. Sites 40 – 47 work for larger motorhomes & trailers but for the most part lack shade. Each has a covered picnic table, however.
There are 3 group campsites, one in the south area and 2 in the north area. In addition, there are two hike-in primitive camping areas, one on the River, and the other at the end of the Windmill trail much closer to the park entrance.
Nearly all of the tent campsites lie on the grassy lower bank of the river with terrific views of the river and the cliffs on the other side (sites 26-29 are on the higher campground level). During high water/heavy rains, these sites are likely deluged from the looks of all the runoff channels cut through the woods from the upper camping area down to the river. In addition, the dam upstream could release water. It turns out the access road into the park easily floods as well so do check the forecast & call the park to verify the road conditions and site availability.
Fishing from the banks is very popular as well as from a kayak or canoe. There are usually kayak rentals. The river current was slow enough to easily navigate both ways, with a good push upstream from a prevailing southerly breeze. There are resident turkey vultures constantly soaring, lots of turtles sunning, fish jumping, deer, Texas Hill Country Ring Tails (new to me!), birds & bats. And bugs – beetles, ants, wasps, caterpillars, flying creatures of all sorts – I just forgot how prolific they can be after being in the desert for 3 months!
The trails span the entire park and are open to hiking and most to biking. While biking the River Trail, I came across Gorman Cave, not marked on the park trail map for some reason. There was a narrow ledge path with a cable that prevented biking beyond it to Gorman Falls, but the cave was interesting to see (no access to preserve the bat population). Cedar Chopper Trail and the Windmill/Lively Loop combo were also great for biking and avoiding serious elevation issues. Do check out the park trail map carefully as there are many options (see link under the notes tab), some best accessed by driving back up towards the entrance to their trailheads, though most connect to the river in one way or another.
The park staff was helpful – all that was required at check-in was to pick-up your window tag for each vehicle. Online reservations seemed to work well although the only equipment option is “TENT” even for the RV sites. They are aware of this issue. There is a double water spigot on the right just before the host trailer as you enter the north camping area. There is also an outside cold rinse shower. Several vault toilets are spaced around the camping areas. There is no dump – I went to the Lometa Regional Park dump station, the closest I could find on Campendium, and it was fine for $5.
There is NO cell reception of any kind in the main campground. There is free WIFi at the campground office which is enough to get a few messages out and make a call. To access AT&T, T-Mobile or Verizon, you need to drive a mile up out of the canyon to the Scenic Overlook pullout. A 2-3 bar signal with data can be obtained there. There is a free 911 emergency “pay” phone at the park office.
One final note - unfortunately, generators, though there weren’t many, are allowed all day and evening, except during quiet hours. My neighbors with the super C took full advantage of this. But as I said, most of the campers were there in small trailers or tents and generator free.
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Wandering Pulse would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Customer service is horrible. ”
Reviewed 2/23/2020
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The park is beautiful and Texas is lucky to have the land being preserved. The staff is very difficult to work with and seem to not care about the visitors. Texas is a big friendly state - there has to be people out there that would be a better representative than their current staff. Very unfortunate situation.
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“Armadillos everywhere!”
Reviewed 11/7/2019
| Nightly rate: | $15 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 44 |
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We accidentally booked a walk in spot instead of a drive in and the ranger was super friendly in helping us change our site to a beautiful one with views of the river
Outdoor Cold shower/water tap and pit toilets. Big sites and a beautiful park.
Adventure On The Move would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Noisy”
Reviewed 1/31/2019
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 6 |
| RV Length: | 16' (Travel Trailer) |
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This park has great river access for fishing/canoeing and great hiking trails. THat said, it is dry camping, water available, no dump station. The RV sites are just a line up of spots, nothing special. This place used to be quiet, remote and did I say quiet? They paved the road in and it's now overrun by people in tents learning how... more
This park has great river access for fishing/canoeing and great hiking trails. THat said, it is dry camping, water available, no dump station. The RV sites are just a line up of spots, nothing special. This place used to be quiet, remote and did I say quiet? They paved the road in and it's now overrun by people in tents learning how to camp and many to lazy to walk to the pit toilets. The Staff is over run and over worked. I went mid week and it was crazy and it's close to Austin. It is a long drive in and no groceries stories close. No cell service.
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- boat ramp
- boat rental
- fishing
- picnic area
- recreation trail
- water access
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- firewood
- general store
- group sites
- restrooms: vault
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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