North Park
Campground · Texas · 19 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
- 19
- Bookable sites
- up to 10
- People per site
- 1,000 ft
- Elevation
Overview
North Park is only open Friday at 3pm until Sunday at 2pm April 1 - Sept 30. The Park is a primitive campground and each site comes with a picnic table, grill, fire ring, and access to the lake.
Recreation
Canyon Lake has become well known for boating, swimming, scuba diving, and so much more.
Facilities
Available facilities in the park include a vault restroom, 3 water fountains, 20 tent only campsites.
Natural Features
North Park is perched on top of a limestone bluff overlooking the beautiful blue waters of Canyon Lake.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (830) 964-3341.Nearby Attractions
Charges & Cancellations
The reservation system sets all change and cancellation fees.
The facts
- 19 bookable sites
- 20 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Up to 10 people per site
- Loops: 01
Site types
- 19 Tent Only Nonelectric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups.
20 campsites at North Park
Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 02 | 01 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 03 | 01 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 04 | 01 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 05 | 01 | Management | — | — | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 06 | 01 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 07 | 01 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 08 | 01 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 09 | 01 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 10 | 01 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 11 | 01 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | Lakefront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 12 | 01 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | Lakefront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 13 | 01 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | Lakefront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 14 | 01 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | Lakefront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 15 | 01 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 16 | 01 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 17 | 01 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 18 | 01 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 19 | 01 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 20 | 01 | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
Getting there
North Park is located off FM 306 near the dam.
From IH 35: Take FM 306 exit 191 located just west of New Braunfels. Travel west on FM 306 for about 18.5 miles until you get to North Park Road. Turn left onto North Park Road and follow it until you come to the park at the far end of the road.
From US Hwy 281: Take FM 306 east about 16.5 miles until you get to North Park Road. Turn right onto North Park Road and follow it until you come to the park at the far end of the road.
29.87500, -98.20500 · 29°52'30.0"N 98°12'18.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 2.3 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
Park is only Open April 1st through the last weekend in September. Park only opperates Friday at 3 pm until Sunday at 2 pm.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about North Park
- Can you reserve a site at North Park?
- Yes, North Park is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does North Park have?
- 20 sites in total, of which 19 can be booked.
- Are pets allowed at North Park?
- Yes, pets are allowed at North Park.
- Does North Park have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at North Park?
- Campfires are allowed at North Park. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near North Park
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- San Marcos National Fish Hatchery and Technology Center 14 mi · Facility
- Visitor Center and Park Headquarters 30.2 mi · Facility
- Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site Visitor Center 35.5 mi · Facility
- The Alameda 35.6 mi · Facility
- Hangar Visitor Center 35.7 mi · Visitor Center
- Visitor Center at Mission San José 39.2 mi · Facility
- Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library and Museum 40.2 mi · Library
- Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery 59.5 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 830-964-3341
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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