A calm river reflecting the clear blue sky and surrounding trees, with a rocky shore in the foreground and a tree-covered hill in the background.

Plum Park on the Colorado

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A man and woman wearing red life jackets and sunglasses paddle a green tandem kayak on calm water. Handwritten text above reads, Solo paddle or tandem? Decisions, decisions.

Plenty Of River - It’s Even in the Name

This is the spot to park your van down by the river. Plum Park on the Colorado offers great river access to fish your heart out or paddle around for the day. Want to stay the night? Extend the experience and camp along the banks, listening to the mighty Colorado flow. 

A woman with long hair wearing a green backpack and yellow shorts walks on a rocky riverbank toward a calm river, with green grass and shrubs on the opposite bank under a blue sky.
A calm river flows past a rocky shoreline, with dense green trees and bushes lining the opposite bank under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
A curved concrete path runs through a grassy park area with trees and shrubs under a partly cloudy sky. A small sign is visible beside the path.
A rustic outdoor picnic setup by a river features colorful plates, cutlery, snacks, and cushions on the ground. People swim in the background, and the scene is surrounded by grass and natural landscape.
Two men play cornhole outdoors near a river. One is tossing a beanbag; he wears sunglasses and American flag shorts. The other stands smiling, holding a drink, both are dressed casually with trees and water in the background.
A woman in a red dress sits in a camping chair beside a parked car, looking at a man standing nearby with fishing gear. They are outdoors near tall grass and trees, under a partly cloudy sky by a body of water.
A calm river reflecting the clear blue sky and surrounding trees, with a rocky shore in the foreground and a tree-covered hill in the background.
A simple black illustration of a winding river or stream with a few tufts of grass and small rocks on a light beige background.

Riverside Camping

Sleep to the sounds Of nature

A concrete picnic table with benches sits on a paved area beside a charcoal grill and a fire ring, surrounded by green grass and trees in a park setting.

Campsites

Maximum of 8
Starting at $25
  • Picnic table
  • Grill
  • Fire ring
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Activities for Every Adventurer

Fishing
Picknicking
Swimming
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Upcoming Events

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Plum Park on the Colorado

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Entrance Fees

  • Adults – $5
  • Children (12 and younger) – Free
  • Seniors (65 and older), Military and Disabled – $2
  • Free with LCRA Parks Pass

Available on-site

  • Picnic Tables and Grills
  • Pet Friendly
  • Restrooms (nonflushing)
  • Swimming Areas