Falcon State Park
State park in Starr County, in the South Texas Plains region. Established 1965. 576 acres.
Falcon State Park sits on the 84,000-acre Falcon International Reservoir, which spans the border between Texas and Mexico north of Roma. TPWD calls it one of the best freshwater fishing lakes in South Texas, and the mild winters draw both people and birds. You can fish, swim, water-ski and boat, and stay in campsites, screened shelters or cabins.
Things to do
Camping
The pull-through campsites are half full hookup and half water and electricity. Water-only sites can't be reserved. There are also 12 screened shelters and 12 cabins.
| Site type | Sites | Sleeps | Per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Hookup Campsites (Javelina Run)Full hookup | 31 | 8 | $18 |
| Campsites with Electricity (Mesquite Bend)Water and electric | 31 | 8 | $16 |
| Campsites with Water (Black Bass Loop)Tent sites with water | 36 | 8 | $10 |
| Screened SheltersScreened shelters | 12 | 8 | $25 |
| CabinsCabins | 12 | 8 | $40 |
Nightly rates are on top of the daily entrance fee. Book a site with Texas State Parks reservations, or call (512) 389-8900.
Visiting with dogs
Dogs are allowed on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Like every Texas state park, they can't go into park buildings or designated swimming areas.
Swimming
Swimming is allowed in designated areas. There are no lifeguards at Texas state parks.
Best time to go
- Busy season
- Fall and winter
- January low
- 44°F
- July high
- 99°F
- Rain per year
- 20.6 in.
- Night sky
- Bortle 4
TPWD lists fall and winter as the busy season, when the climate is mild. July averages 99°F.
Averages and busy season from TPWD. The Bortle scale runs from 1 (darkest sky) to 9 (inner city).
Getting there
Falcon Heights, TX 78545
(956) 848-5327
Open in OpenStreetMap (26.5828, -99.1427)
| From | Approx. drive | Straight line |
|---|---|---|
| McAllen | 1 hr 29 min | 61 mi |
| San Antonio | 4 hr 24 min | 203 mi |
| Corpus Christi | 4 hr 28 min | 146 mi |
| Austin | 5 hr 55 min | 270 mi |
| Houston | 7 hr 37 min | 318 mi |
| Waco | 7 hr 41 min | 363 mi |
Nearby parks
- Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
- Lake Casa Blanca International State Park
- Estero Llano Grande State Park
- Resaca de la Palma State Park
- Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Straight-line distance. See every park in the South Texas Plains.
Questions people ask
How big is Falcon Lake?
Falcon International Reservoir covers 84,000 acres and spans the Texas–Mexico border.
How much does Falcon State Park cost?
Day-use entry is $3 per adult ($5 on holidays), and kids 12 and under get in free.
Photo credits
- Hypocala andremona 60591537.jpg by Susan Blayney, CC BY 4.0.
- Xylosma flexuosa 108761342.jpg by Melissa McMasters, CC BY 4.0.
- Serjania dissecta 237100760.jpg by Michelle W., CC BY 4.0.
Sources
Last checked October 14, 2026. Fees, hours and rules change; the official TPWD page for Falcon has current alerts and closures.
- TPWD: Falcon State Park, retrieved October 14, 2026
- TPWD state parks map (amenities, contact), retrieved October 14, 2026
- TPWD GIS: Texas State Parks Public Areas, retrieved October 14, 2026
- TPWD: Bortle ratings by region, retrieved October 14, 2026
- TPWD: Falcon State Park campsites, retrieved October 14, 2026
- TPWD: Falcon State Park screened shelters, retrieved October 14, 2026
- TPWD: Falcon State Park cabins and lodging, retrieved October 14, 2026
- TPWD: Falcon State Park history, retrieved October 14, 2026
- TPWD: state park rules (pets, swimming), retrieved October 14, 2026
- Wikipedia: List of Texas state parks, retrieved October 14, 2026
- OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data (approximate drive times), retrieved October 14, 2026
- Wikimedia Commons (photos), retrieved October 14, 2026