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San Angelo Campground

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San Angelo Campgrounds can actually be divided up into several different camping areas which include Lakeview, Red Arroyo, Chaparral, River Bend, North Concho and Bald Eagle.

These sites are spaced out mostly around the western and northern shores of O.C. Fisher Lake, providing varying levels of amenities and facilities so you’ll be able to choose the best situation to accommodate your camping needs. While there are some primitive sites, most areas come with picnic tables, electricity/water hookups and restrooms. Most camping grounds also have showers on site (and therefore cost a bit more), but for the 42 developed-sites without, just jump on in the lake!

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Joel R.recommends

March 3, 2017

I stayed in river bend area. Was the only one out there for miles. Very peaceful

Ryan L.

July 28, 2016

Staff was great! I showed up just before 10pm and the gate was closed. I pulled over and tried to figure out my next move when a worker, who I had obviously woken up, came cheerfully to assist me and help me find a site. The sites are very spread out, even for the RVers. The facilities, picnic tables and bath house, do show their age a bit. Definitely desert climate with plenty of pest to bother you throughout the day and night. I could barely get my tent stakes in the ground it was so dry. I can't comment on the trails or other activities as my stay was just an overnighter. It was very quiet, which is always my biggest concern.

Your guide to camping in San Angelo Campground

Overview

Biking

Step back in time on San Angelo State Park’s two-mile Dinosaur Trail, where you’ll be able to see fossilized dinosaur tracks from the Permian period. Test your skills on the challenging Roller Coaster, Playground, and Turkey Creek trails. For something a bit more moderate, try the Winding Snake trail. Most of the trails here are multi-use, so you can expect to share the trail with hikers and equestrians. Many of the trails here connect and intersect, so grab yourself a trail map and get after it!

Boating

Use one of the park’s two boat ramps to head out for a day on O.C. Fisher Lake. A drought in 2011 left the water levels here too low for boating, so be sure to check the most recent report of water levels.

Fishing

Extremely low water levels brought on by drought in 2011 led to the loss of all the sportfish in the lake. San Angelo State Park does not recommend fishing O.C. Fisher Reservoir until the fish are able to re-establish their populations to healthy levels. The park does regularly stock Javelina Pond, so you can try fishing there.

Hiking

There is always something exciting to see when hiking at San Angelo State Park, from fossilized dinosaur tracks and American Indian rock art to bison and Texas longhorns. Grab a trail map and start exploring the park’s 50-miles of multi-use and hiking only trails. Many of the trails intersect, so you can choose something short and quick, or make a day of it.

Horseback riding

Meander with your horse along nearly 50 miles of trails at San Angelo State Park. If you want to spend the night, check out the park’s North Concho equestrian camping area, where you can choose between primitive sites with pole tethers or water & electric sites with pens and pole tethers. You're also permitted to bring in a portable horse pen. For even more fun, look into the equestrian events that the park hosts throughout the year.

Swimming

Cool off with a swim in O.C. Fisher Lake, but know that no lifeguards are on duty. You can also travel about ten minutes away from San Angelo State Park to jump in for a swim at Lake Nasworthy or Twin Buttes Reservoir.

Wildlife watching

Situated at the junction of four ecological zones (High Plains, Texas Hill Country, Rolling Plains, and the Trans-Pecos), San Angelo State Park is home to a diverse array of plant and animal life. Keep your eyes peeled for more than 350 species of birds, along with bison, Texas longhorns, and nearly 50 other mammal species.