Jacales Camping Area, near Goliad, Texas, is a straightforward spot for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors without too much fuss. It’s got the basics covered with sites that come equipped with picnic tables and grills, making it easy to settle in and enjoy a meal outside.

The campground offers drinking water and electric hookups, which campers appreciate, especially during warmer months. While the bathroom facilities might be on the older side, visitors have noted that the showers have decent water pressure, making it a bit easier to freshen up after a day of exploring. One camper mentioned, “The facilities were in good condition,” which is always a plus.

For those who want to stretch their legs, there’s a bike trail that leads into town and to some historic sites, perfect for a leisurely ride or a brisk walk. The nearby Goliad State Park is rich in history, featuring a 16th-century Spanish mission and opportunities for kayaking along the San Antonio River. 

While some campers felt the sites were a bit close together, many enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and the chance to soak in the local history. Whether you're just passing through or planning a longer stay, Jacales Camping Area offers a solid base for your Texas adventures.

Campsites with Electricity
People per Site: 8 Number of Sites: 14
These sites (# 21-26, 32-33, 39-44) are in the Jacales Camping Area, located near the Group Hall. These sites are suitable for both RV and tent camping.

Picnic table
Water
Fire ring and/or grill
20/30/50-amp electric hookup
Tents allowed
Restrooms with showers nearby

Campsites with Water (Walk-in)
People per Site: 8 Number of Sites: 10
These tent sites (# 27-31, 34-38) are in the Jacales Camping Area and are a good option for a group of campers. There are water spigots in this area that are shared between campsites. Parking is located a short walk away from the campsites.

Covered picnic table
Fire ring and/or grill
Walk in 30-100 yards
Tent camping only
Shared water spigots
Restrooms with showers nearby

Jacales Camping Area — Goliad State Park

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We stayed in a sheltered site in mid-April 2018\. We hired 2 sites for 2 families but only used one of the shelters as they were large enough for us to share.

Shelters are unable to be locked as the fire wardens had deemed it a safety hazard as peole could be locked inside, so all external brackets have been removed. Fair enough.

Our site was nice and shady and really close to the toilet and showers (which were clean and always had paper).

The sheltered site have power and water...plus a ceiling fan inside which is fabulous to keep bugs off food (if you leave the door open or you have kids constantly in &amp; out!)

There is a small playground for the kids - perfect for our ages (3,5 &amp;7).

We did a trail walk one day with was lovely through the trees, but a bit hard to find the opening/start due to the map being different to the grass mowing.

The Spanish mission church and building bear the checking station was a nice touristy thing to do.

We also saw some leaf cutter ants doing their thing. Very interesting why they do it - look it up on google!!!

Shelters have fan inside, great park

This Texas State Park is located in Goliad Texas.   This is in the south central area of the state between Victoria and Austin on Highway 183.  The park has some great historical sites including a 16th century Spanish mission.   The campground is situated along the San Antonio River.   You can kayak along the 6 mile long kayak paddle trail or try your luck at fishing.  The campground is well maintained and offers a nice range of sites from tent to RVs and small cabins.  The sites are located along the river with no privacy.  They have some walk in tent sites as well.  The town of Goliad is a hidden gem with a rich history and some cool antique shops and cafes.  We plan to stop again here on our next trip to the coast.  

Historical Park

I’m from Goliad, so whenever I feel like getting outdoors I can just drive 15 minutes down the road to the park and enjoy a day hike or a weekend out in the woods. The park is awesome lots of Historic sites and lots of history in such a small town. The park has Tent sites, small cabins for rent and restrooms with showers that are always clean.  They also have RV hook ups with plenty of room and shade trees. The nature trail is nice too. Definitely recommend for anyone that has not visited before. 

Goliad state park

Went to Goliad State Park unsure of what to expect. However, I was pleasantly surprised. My wife and I camped at the Jacales loop with a few friends. We were not expecting much given the close proximity to other sites but it turned out there was plenty of room to go around. The facilities were in good condition and the shower had amazing water pressure. Only downside was there was only one shower in the women’s restroom. Other thank that, everything was great. 

Peaceful Getaway 

The Jacales loop is quiet and dark, but it's really just camping in a big parking lot with a picnic table, shade pavilion and grill for each site. There are water and electric at all sites, and each site has two large parking spaces.

Bathroom facilities are old and small. Cleanliness was ok, but moldy shower curtains are gross. (Womens and Men's each have one shower and both curtains were moldy.)

The bike trail that runs to town and to the historic locations was great. The park itself is a great place to learn about history, but we wouldn't spend more than a couple of nights in the Jacales loop while checking out the area.

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