How much does it cost to camp at Windmill Backback Area — Colorado Bend State Park?

Camping at Windmill Backback Area — Colorado Bend State Park can starts at $10.00.

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Windmill Backback Area — Colorado Bend State Park

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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.

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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.

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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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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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Windmill Backback Area — Colorado Bend State Park is located in Texas

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31.047 N
98.516 W

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Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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lauren B.

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 29, 2021

Great stay at the backcountry windmill area

We stayed in the backcountry windmill area… at site 8 I believe. It was one of the farthest back sites and was a great one! This is the type of place to call and ask which site is the best because not all of them were equal. There is a great loop you can do around the entire park if you want to backpack it all. It was very hot when we went, we recommend going on a cooler day ;)

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Month of VisitAugust

Alexandra

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Reviewed Jan. 4, 2021

Beautiful views, challenging hikes

We started our trip by going to Gorman Falls. Hike is pretty steep on the way down - it would probably be hard to do this with little kids (my fur child made things difficult for me). Super beautiful. we walked around at the bottom for a while and found other pretty rock formations and things to look at. Hiked back up and prepped for our primitive/backcountry campsite Windmill area 08. Site was gorgeous and felt completely isolated. we could hear people occasionally at other campsites but other than that we did feel like we were alone except for the gunshots every 30 minutes or so (my partner said there was a safari nearby). We didn't mind too much as we still felt like we had our privacy.

The next morning we got up and went to Spicewood Springs. wonderfully challenging hike! loved it.

Will certainly be coming back to Colorado Bend. I can see why everyone in Texas speaks so highly of it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Windmill Backback Area — Colorado Bend State Park?
Camping at Windmill Backback Area — Colorado Bend State Park can starts at $10.00.