Longhorn Camping Area — Goliad State Park

With full RV hookups including electric, water, and sewer connections, Longhorn Camping Area provides drive-in and walk-in access within Goliad State Park. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department manages this $10-per-night campground, which includes showers, a dump station, and allows both campfires and pets. Sites feature picnic tables, with several offering notable shade coverage along the river.

Reviewers highlight the maintained trails that follow the waterway, providing hiking access and bike trail connections. The campground sits close to the historic Presidio La Bahía and downtown Goliad, making it a convenient base for exploring the area's Spanish colonial history. For different camping experiences, Jacales Camping Area offers another option within the same state park.

Fee Info

Information and prices can change. Parks charge a daily entrance fee in addition to any facility fees, unless otherwise stated.

Purchase a Texas State Park Pass to enjoy free entry to more than 80 state parks for you and your guests for one year.

You may bring pets to most state parks, but they cannot enter Texas State Park buildings. Learn about rules for pets at state parks. For park-specific pet restrictions, contact the park.

Call the park or the Customer Service Center (512) 389-8900 for more information.

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Location

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Longhorn Camping Area — Goliad State Park is located in Texas

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Directions

From Austin: Hwy 183 South to Goliad. From Houston: Hwy 59 South to Goliad. Left on Hwy 77A/183, one mile south. From Corpus Christi: IH 37 to Hwy 77. Right on Hwy 77 to Refugio. Left on Hwy 77A/183 North to Goliad State Park. From San Antonio: Hwy 181 to Kenedy. Left on FM 72 then right on FM 239 Left on Hwy 59 to Hwy 77A/183. Right on 77A/183 one mile south to Goliad State Park. From Laredo: Hwy 59 North to Goliad. Right on Hwy 77A/183 one mile to Goliad State Park.

Address

108 PARK ROAD 6
Goliad, TX 77963

Coordinates

28.656704505152277 N
97.38559663548891 W

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Connectivity

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    Excellent Coverage
    Verified by 8 users
    Last on 4/4/26
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    Verizon5G
    Good Coverage
    Verified by 6 users
    Last on 4/4/26
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    AT&T5G
    Excellent Coverage
    Verified by 2 users
    Last on 2/24/26

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Connectivity

  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile5G
    Excellent Coverage
    Verified by 8 users
    Last on 4/4/26
  • signal strength bars
    Verizon5G
    Good Coverage
    Verified by 6 users
    Last on 4/4/26
  • signal strength bars
    AT&T5G
    Excellent Coverage
    Verified by 2 users
    Last on 2/24/26

Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Cabins

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Electric Hookups
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups

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Visitors consistently highlighted the park's well-maintained facilities and rich historical significance. Multiple campers appreciated the shaded trails along the river and proximity to downtown Goliad and the Presidio. The bike trail and paddle access were commonly noted as valuable amenities for outdoor activities.

Reviewed Apr. 6, 2021

Great State Park

Well maintained park, close to Presidio and Goliad downtown. Nice bike trail and paddle destination.

Reviewed Aug. 10, 2020

Great shady trails

Great historic site. Shady trails, too, along the river. We stayed at site 14. It looks like number 17 and number 19 are real shady.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Longhorn Camping Area — Goliad State Park have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Longhorn Camping Area — Goliad State Park has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

Are fires allowed at Longhorn Camping Area — Goliad State Park?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Longhorn Camping Area — Goliad State Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at Longhorn Camping Area — Goliad State Park?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is excellent coverage for AT&T, excellent coverage for T-Mobile, and good coverage for Verizon.

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Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Longhorn Camping Area — Goliad State Park. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Longhorn Camping Area — Goliad State Park, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

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