Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Goliad State Park & Historic Site adventure.
Camp in the shadows of an 18th-century Spanish mission.
Enjoy the singular experience of camping on historic grounds at Goliad State Park, the site of Mission Espíritu Santo, a Spanish mission, and Presidio La Bahia, a fort used to protect the mission that played a role in the Texas Revolution. Park rangers lead historic talks and guided hikes at Goliad, which also offers spacious, pet-friendly camping. Hipcampers will enjoy fishing, a hiking and biking trail, and launching kayaks and canoes to paddle the six miles of Goliad Paddling Trail on the San Antonio River. Nearby is the birthplace of General Ignacio Zaragoza, the Mexican general who led the charge against French troops on what is now celebrated as Cinco de Mayo. Goliad State Park is located two hours southeast of San Antonio and within an hour’s drive of the Texas Gulf Coast.
The park’s busiest season is December through March. The summer months in south Texas can be very hot and humid. Consider visiting during shoulder seasons of October and November or April and May.