Pedernales Falls State Park
Texas Parks and Wildlife- Electric sites
- 69, $20 plus entrance fee
- Hookups
- 30-amp and water
- Primitive
- Hike-in $10
Best for: Quiet electric camping near the falls.
Watch out: Maximum length and dump station were not listed.
The short version
Central Texas’s Hill Country is built around state parks on rivers and lakes, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department lists hookups and fees for each site type. Pedernales Falls offers 69 electric sites, Inks Lake 114 and Garner State Park 12 full-hookup sites plus several electric loops.
Not every park fits an RV. Enchanted Rock’s walk-in and primitive sites are tent camping only, and some water-only areas have length limits of 20 or 26 feet. Daily entrance fees apply on top of the nightly fee.
Best for
- River and lake parks with electric hookups
- Rigs that can camp in standard electric sites
- Travelers who want listed fees per site type
Think twice if
- You want to camp at Enchanted Rock in an RV. The walk-in sites are tent camping
- Your rig is over 26 ft and you want a water-only site at Inks Lake
- You need a dump station at every park. Pages we read did not list them
Rig fit
- Inks Lake water sites: only one RV under 26 ft per site; generators not allowed
- Garner Pecan Grove and Persimmon Hill: units 20 ft or less
- Inks Lake: park units in line on the center of the pad
Trip at a glance
| Pedernales Falls | 69 electric sites with 30-amp and water, $20 plus the daily entrance fee |
|---|---|
| Inks Lake | 114 sites with water and 30/50-amp electric, $23; 42 water-only sites, $16 |
| Garner | 12 full-hookup sites $35; 137 50-amp sites $26; 39 old Garner electric sites $26; 35 30-amp sites $22 |
| Enchanted Rock | 35 walk-in tent sites $20; 20 hike-in primitive sites $14 |
| Reservations | Through the TPWD reservation system. Customer Service Center 512-389-8900 |
| Extra vehicles | $6 nightly at Inks Lake and Enchanted Rock; $5 at Garner |
| State Park Pass | Free entry to more than 80 Texas state parks for one year |
Rig check: site types
TPWD lists limits only for some areas. Use them as a guide and call the park for your exact rig.
- Inks Lake
- Electric sites take 30/50-amp; units must be parked in line on the center of the pad. Water-only sites: one RV under 26 ft per site. Electric tent-only sites (#219–222) allow no RVs.
- Garner
- Full-hookup sites are in Shady Meadows (#144–155); tents are not allowed. Pecan Grove and Persimmon Hill water-only areas: units 20 ft or less.
- Pedernales Falls
- Electric sites with water and 30-amp. A maximum length is not stated.
- Enchanted Rock
- Walk-in sites are tent camping only. Primitive sites are hike-in.
When to go
Summers are hot and busy at the rivers. Spring wildflowers and fall are popular.
| Time of year | What to expect |
|---|---|
| March to May | Wildflowers and mild days. Book popular weekends early. |
| June to August | Hot. Swimming holes at Garner and the lake at Inks are busiest. |
| September to November | Mild and quieter. |
| December to February | Inks Lake offers weekly ($138) and monthly ($552) electric rates. |
Where to stay with an RV
Four parks cover most choices: three with RV sites and one tent-only.
Inks Lake State Park
Texas Parks and Wildlife- Electric
- 114 sites, $23, water and 30/50-amp
- Water only
- 42 sites, $16, RVs under 26 ft
- Weekly/monthly
- $138 / $552 Dec–Feb
Best for: Lake camping with many electric sites.
Watch out: Generators not allowed in water-only sites.
Garner State Park
Texas Parks and Wildlife- Full hookup
- 12 sites, $35
- 50-amp electric
- 137 sites, $26
- 30-amp electric
- 35 sites, $22
- Old Garner electric
- 39 sites, $26
Best for: Full-hookup sites on the Frio River.
Watch out: Water-only areas limit units to 20 ft.
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Texas Parks and Wildlife- Walk-in
- 35 tent sites, $20
- Primitive
- 20 hike-in sites, $14
Best for: Granite dome hiking from a tent.
Watch out: Not an RV campground.
Private RV parks in Johnson City, Fredericksburg and Kerrville offer full hookups. We did not verify specific parks.
Itineraries that work with a rig
Plans assume electric sites at one park.
3 days: Hill Country highlights
First visit.
- Day 1. Set up at Pedernales Falls.
- Day 2. Walk the river and falls.
- Day 3. Day trip to Enchanted Rock.
5 days: Add Inks Lake
Lake time.
- Days 1–3. Follow the three-day plan.
- Day 4. Move to Inks Lake.
- Day 5. Swim or paddle.
7 days: Add Garner
River time.
- Days 1–5. Follow the five-day plan.
- Day 6. Move to Garner.
- Day 7. Swim in the Frio.
What not to miss
Pedernales Falls
A river of limestone ledges.
Inks Lake
A lake with 114 electric sites.
Garner State Park
A river park with 12 full-hookup sites.
Enchanted Rock
A granite dome; camping is tent only.
Getting around with a big rig
Book the right site type. Entrance fees are extra.
Check length. Water-only areas have limits.
Day trip Enchanted Rock. RVs can’t camp there.
Fuel, groceries, water and repairs
Johnson City, Fredericksburg, Llano and Kerrville have fuel and groceries.
Budget snapshot
Fees from the TPWD campsite pages. Entrance fees are extra.
| Item | What we found | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Pedernales Falls electric | $20 | — |
| Inks Lake electric | $23 | $16 water-only |
| Garner full hookup | $35 | $22–$26 electric |
| Enchanted Rock walk-in | $20 | Tent only |
| Excess vehicle | $5–$6 | Per night |
Fees are the amounts listed by the managing agency when this guide was checked. Use the budget worksheet to add fuel, groceries and contingency.
Common questions
Can I camp at Enchanted Rock in an RV?
The walk-in sites are listed as tent camping only.
Does Garner have full hookups?
Yes, 12 sites in Shady Meadows for $35.
What is the length limit at Inks Lake?
Water-only sites allow one RV under 26 feet; electric sites state no length on the page.
Are generators allowed?
Not in Inks Lake water-only sites.
Do I need a State Park Pass?
It gives free entry to more than 80 Texas state parks for a year.
Sources and what to recheck
Rules were checked October 15, 2026. Fees, closures and availability will change, so use the official pages below as the source of truth.
- Pedernales Falls campsites — Sites and fees
- Inks Lake campsites — Sites and limits
- Garner campsites — Sites and fees
- Enchanted Rock campsites — Walk-in and primitive