Established Camping
Windmill Backback Area — Colorado Bend State Park
Windmill Backback Area in Colorado Bend State Park features rugged terrain with rocky hills and sparse vegetation. Temperatures range from 40°F in winter to 95°F in summer. Visitors can explore nearby attractions like Gorman Falls and the Colorado River.
Description
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Colorado Bend State Park
This is a backcountry wilderness, low-impact, limited footprint camping area. It is not a group camp area. All tents must be in the boundary of the sites, with only four people per site. Camping outside the designated area is prohibited. Campsites are one mile from the Windmill Trailhead, but you can park at any trailhead in the park to customize your hike. The Windmill Backpack Area is five miles from the river and the main campground. No water or toilets are available in this area. No open fires are allowed, but you may use containerized fuel stoves for cooking. Carry out all trash and dispose of it properly.
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.
Reservation 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.
Location
Windmill Backback Area — Colorado Bend State Park is located in Texas
Directions
From Austin: Take Hwy 183 North to Lampasas. Take FM 580 West for 24 miles to Bend, Tx. From Bend, head South for 10 miles following signs to the park. Once at the park's entrance continue 6 miles to the Park Headquarters. Be sure to follow the signs. From Waco: Take I 35 South to Belton. Exit to Hwy 190 West and go to Lampasas. Take FM 580 West for 24 miles to Bend, Tx. From Bend, head South for 10 miles following signs to the park. Once at the park's entrance continue 6 miles to the Park Headquarters. Be sure to follow the signs. From Lampasas: Take FM 580 West for 24 miles to Bend, Tx. From Bend, head South for 10 miles following signs to the park. Once at the park's entrance continue 6 miles to the Park Headquarters. Be sure to follow the signs. From San Saba: Take HWY 190 East to FM 580 East. Take FM 580 for 19 miles to Bend, Tx. From Bend, head South for 10 miles following signs to the park. Once at the park's entrance continue 6 miles to the Park Headquarters. Be sure to follow the signs.
Address
1201 Colorado Park Rd.
Bend, TX 76824
Coordinates
31.047 N
98.516 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 11 min from Killeen
- 1 hr 35 min from Austin
- 1 hr 56 min from Waco
- 2 hrs 8 min from San Antonio
