Palmetto State Park
The park entrance is 7.5 miles from Harwood. 36 campsites. Day use costs $3 daily adult entrance. Hours: Open daily. Palmetto State Park is a state park in Gonzales County, Texas.
Palmetto State Park map
Palmetto State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Palmetto State Park has 36 developed campsites. Sites can be reserved in advance. 17 sites have utility hookups.
- Entry to Palmetto State Park costs $3 daily adult entrance. Hours: Open daily.
- Palmetto State Park is 7.5 miles from Harwood.
- Yes, 17 campsites at Palmetto State Park have utility hookups.
- Drinking water available. Showers available. Flush restrooms.
- Yes, Water Lake is open to swimming at Palmetto State Park.
- Yes, Palmetto State Park has cabins available.
Before you go
Palmetto State Park is 7.5 miles from Harwood.
- Drinking water available
- Showers available
- Flush restrooms
Camping at Palmetto State Park
Palmetto State Park has 36 developed campsites. Sites can be reserved in advance. 17 sites have utility hookups.
What to see
- Spring Spring Mentioned in Wikipedia park article
Swimming
- Water Lake
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