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The FIVES
The Palmetto State Park Campground, Ottine, Texas

The Campsite
Palmetto State Park Campground
The campground is located near Ottine, Texas. Take the IH 10 exit 632, turn south on US 183 and drive 2.3 miles to Park Road 11 N on the right and the entrance to Palmetto state Park. Turn on the park road and drive two miles to the state Park.

State Park Fees:
Entrance: $3.00

Coordinates: 29.597000 -97.585000

Elevation: feet

The Tropics in Texas
With multiple sources of water including the San Marcos river, Rutledge creek, Ottine swamp spring, Oxbow lake creek, artesian well pond, and warm springs, Palmetto state park is a haven for a wide variety of wildlife and plants.
Here, dwarf palmettos grow under the canopy of tall trees.

The Amenities
Onsite:
There are many activities at this state park, including: swimming, biking, hiking, tubing, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, camping, ranger programs, and summer day camp.

Nearby:
The Alamo in San Antonio.

The Camping
General Information:
Full sites have 20, 30 and 50 amp hookup and sewer hookups
Electric sites have 20, 30 and 50 amp hookup.

Fees:
Full hookup sites: $20.00
Electric hookup sites: $18.00
Tent camping sites: $12.00

Campground Includes:
All campsites have water, picnic tables, outdoor grill, fire ring, lantern post.
Restrooms with flush toilets and hot shower are located in camping areas.

The 2017 Journey, Palmetto State Park Campground
A Wayƒarers Campsites
The Palmetto State Park Campsite
(m4camp-05-tx-palmetto-2017-1105.1800) The Jammer in an electric site at Palmetto SP
Dwarf Palmetto at
Ottine Swamp in State Park
(m4camp-05-tx-palmetto-2017-1106.0813) Dwarf Palmetto at Ottine Swamp
The Reflectory at
Palmetto State Park
(m4camp-05-tx-palmetto-2017-1106.0812) The CCC built Reflectory Palmetto State Park
The Ottine Water Tower at
Palmetto State Park
(m4camp-05-tx-palmetto-2017-1106.0816) Ottine Swamp Spring Water Tower
The Oxbow Lake at
Palmetto State Park
(m4camp-05-tx-palmetto-2017-1106.0828) Oxbow Lake at Palmetto State Park

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