North Park
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.
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Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Site mix
| Tent-only | 19 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
19 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Shade | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Partial | No / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 02 | Partial | No / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 03 | Partial | No / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 04 | Partial | No / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 06 | Partial | No / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 07 | Partial | No / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 08 | Partial | No / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 09 | Partial | No / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 10 | Partial | No / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 11 | Partial | No / – | Lakefront | 10 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Park is only Open April 1st through the last weekend in September. Park only opperates Friday at 3 pm until Sunday at 2 pm. |
Available facilities in the park include a vault restroom, 3 water fountains, 20 tent only campsites.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
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.
| Nearest town | Canyon Lake, Texas |
| Coordinates | 29.8750° N, 98.2050° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
The reservation system sets all change and cancellation fees.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx Hays 9282
22 mi from the campground · 140 acres · 0% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 17.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | San Antonio RVs ↗ | 24.4 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Cabela's ↗ | 26.8 mi |
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Natural features
North Park is perched on top of a limestone bluff overlooking the beautiful blue waters of Canyon Lake.
Recreation
Canyon Lake has become well known for boating, swimming, scuba diving, and so much more.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at North Park?
Sites at North Park are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at North Park?
Park is only Open April 1st through the last weekend in September. Park only opperates Friday at 3 pm until Sunday at 2 pm.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at North Park?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does North Park have?
20 sites, including 19 tent-only sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at North Park?
Yes, pets are allowed at North Park. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at North Park?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Is there cell service at North Park?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the nearest town to North Park?
Canyon Lake, Texas.
Source: Getting there
What if North Park is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Potters Creek Park (4.6 mi), Cranes Mill Park (5.3 mi), and Tejas Park (61 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby