Purtis Creek State Park Campground

Texas, USA

About the Campground

Purtis Creek offers 59 campsites with water and electricity, five walk-in tent sites, and 13 primitive hike-in sites. The park is a known bass fishing destination with various water access points.

Official trip-planning information

Eustace, TX (Park headquarters location) Official park/unit coordinates, not an individual campsite.

Checked October 8, 2026: Camping is listed, but no year-specific campground opening calendar was confirmed. Posted wood/charcoal burn ban. Primitive area and Beaver Slide Trail hunting closures October 23–24, January 8–9 and 22–23 have no explicit year. Confirm exact times. Confirm current closures and your dates with the operator; no live availability is guaranteed.

The 355-acre lake features bass, catfish, and crappie. No license is required to fish from shore. Night fishing requires a permit, though campers are exempt. Check current local fishing rules before fishing. The camping-loop pier prohibits fishing after 10 p.m. The posted day-use pier repair end date has passed; confirm reopening rather than assuming it is open.

Source checked 2026-10-08: Official park campground page.

Official reservations — non-affiliate link. Outland Atlas does not show live availability or take bookings.

Only source-reviewed listings are shown. Unverified seed listings are withheld. Official links are not live availability; confirm dates, closures, access and fishing rules with the operator before travel.

Amenities

Optional tent-camping equipment

For a trip with a confirmed tent campsite, a headlamp helps with hands-free tasks and a foam pad provides a sleeping surface. These items do not establish camping permission or availability. Choose your sleeping bag and insulation for the forecast; this pad alone is not an all-weather sleep system.

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Camping & Fishing at Purtis Creek State Park Campground

Plan your stay at Purtis Creek State Park Campground in Texas, USA using the official campground information above. Confirm current closures, operating dates and reservation availability before travelling.