Friendship Park
Friendship Park is located in the gently rolling hills of the Texas Blackland Prairie. In the Spring it offers and exceptional array of wildflowers that blanket the landscape. Friendship Park is approximately 15 miles from Taylor, TX and 40 miles from Austin, TX.
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Site mix
| group standard electric | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Surface | Shade | Power | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G01 | Paved | Partial | 15 amp | 50 / 20 | Yes | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 10:00 AM, checkout 10:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric |
| Equipment | Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Site G01 is listed accessible |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
From I-35 take Highway 79 east to Highway 95. Go North to FM 1331 then go East on FM 1331 for approximately 7 miles to the entrance of Granger Dam. Turn left and continue across Dam. Turn left on FM 971 go for approximately 1.5 miles and turn left into the park.
| Nearest town | Granger, Texas |
| Coordinates | 30.7300° N, 97.3397° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx Bastrop 9278
34 mi from the campground · 85 acres · 0% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | MVP Trailer Sales ↗ | 17.3 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Bass Pro Shops ↗ | 23.5 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 28.7 mi |
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Friendship Park?
Sites at Friendship Park are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Friendship Park?
Check-in 10:00 AM, checkout 10:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Friendship Park have?
1 site, including 1 group standard electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Friendship Park?
Friendship Park is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Does Friendship Park have hookups?
Yes, electric hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Friendship Park?
Yes, pets are allowed at Friendship Park. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Friendship 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
Are there accessible sites at Friendship Park?
Site G01 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is the nearest town to Friendship Park?
Granger, Texas.
Source: Getting there
What if Friendship Park is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Wilson H Fox (3.5 mi), Willis Creek (4.4 mi), and Taylor (4.8 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby