Texas State Park Cabins With Fireplaces

Curl up next to an indoor fireplace at one of the state parks in Texas.

A sparkling fire can make a room warm, inviting, and even romantic. Several state parks in Texas have indoor fireplaces in their lodges. And a few might be on this list of Texas State Parks with affordable stays. Whether it’s a gas fireplace, electric, or one that calls for wood, a fire inside is just magical on a cool winter evening. This is a list of Texas State Park cabins with fireplaces.

Texas State Park Cabins With Fireplaces

Make sure the lodging description mentions a fireplace explicitly so you reserve the right kind of stay—an outdoor fire pit isn’t the same experience. Then you can look forward to unwinding by a cozy indoor fire after a crisp winter day.

Here are a few things to consider when staying in Texas State Parks.

• No pets are allowed in Texas State Parks.
• Most cabins don’t come supplied with cooking utensils or linens.
• You’ll need to pay the entrance and cabin rental fees.
• Some parks have on-site stores, some do not.
• If you plan to stay in several cabins in one year, consider buying the Texas State Park pass – you will save money, and there are other benefits in having one.
• Leave No Trace – means you leave your site the way you found it.

Caddo Lake State Park

One of the best East Texas State Parks is Caddo Lake State Park for its scenic views and cypress trees; it’s also said to be haunted.

Five cabins with gas-powered fireplaces and four with electric fireplaces. There is also a group hall with a fireplace and a kitchen.

Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Palo Duro Canyon State Park is the most scenic state park in Texas, offering excellent views. And, if you haven’t heard, this park is considered the Grand Canyon of Texas – it says so on the website! There are seven cabins with wood-burning fireplaces. From what I hear, the cabins fill up quickly, so make your reservations well in advance.

Each cabin sleeps four and comes with heating and air conditioning, an indoor bathroom with a shower, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee pot. Linens, pillows, and towels are provided. Firewood not included.

Check this out – they offer horseback rides at Old West Stables, and hot meals and camping essentials at the Palo Duro Trading Post.

You must take a hike when visiting. I ziplined here many years ago, and it was special. It actually got me hooked on the sport. Sadly, the zipline is no longer here.

Cost of Cabin: $60, $125, $150

Bastrop State Park

Bastrop State Park offers some of the best cabins in a beautifully tucked‑away section of the park — and there’s even a large swimming pool to enjoy when the weather’s warm. The park offers 13 cabins with wood-burning fireplaces and a group hall with a fireplace for large gatherings.

The largest cabin, Number 12, offers four bedrooms and a screened porch overlooking a quiet pond. The remaining cabins sleep two to six guests, and all include heating and air conditioning, full kitchens, and outdoor grills. Linens are provided.

Beyond the cabins with fireplaces, the park offers a swimming pool, golf course, canoe rentals, and miles of hiking and biking trails.

Possum Kingdom State Park

Set amid the rugged canyon country of the Brazos River Valley, Possum Kingdom Lake is known for its obvious, deep‑blue water—some of the most beautiful in the Southwest. Possum Kingdom State Park offers seven cabins with a/c and a heater, but only four with indoor fireplaces.

While here, you can hike, geocache, enjoy the lake, and so much more.

Cost of cabins: $75

Garner State Park

Garner State Park in Central Texas, near the Frio River, is ranked among the top 11 prettiest Texas State Parks. It offers numerous cabins with wood-burning fireplaces.

Cost of cabins with fireplace: $150

Big Bend National Park

Tucked into the Chisos Basin at 5,400 feet, the Chisos Mountains Lodge offers the park’s only in‑park accommodations. Choose from comfortable rooms and cottages and enjoy access to a gift shop, camper store, and full‑service dining room. Open year‑round, it’s the perfect base for exploring Big Bend’s high‑country beauty. Big Bend Ranch features a wood-burning fireplace inside its rustic bunkhouse—making it an ideal setting for any adventure‑ready group getaway.

Please check your dates if going here. Renovations will begin later in 2026 and may affect lodging in the park. However, many other accommodations may not include a fireplace. Big Bend National Park.

FYI: Pets are allowed.

Galveston Island State Park

Galveston Island State Park offers two lodges with wood-burning fireplaces. And of course, you have the Gulf at your fingertips.

Cost of Cabins: Ranch House with Fireplace – $175-$250/nightly

Daingerfield State Park

When fall arrives, this state park is the most colorful in Texas, with its yellow, orange, brown, and red hues from the fallen leaves. Daingerfield State Park has one cabin with an indoor wood fireplace. It’s a two‑bedroom cabin that sits above a quiet, tree‑rimmed lake. Bass Lodge shares the same view, offering five bedrooms, two baths, a fireplace, and back‑door steps that lead straight to the water. These cabins also include a kitchen, a/c, and full bathrooms.

There is also a swimming beach, picnic area, and a boathouse where visitors can rent pedal boats and canoes. If you’re a fisherman, you’ll be happy to know that the lake is full of crappie, perch, catfish, and bass. Hiking enthusiasts will enjoy 2.5 miles of trails winding through the wooded hillsides.

In spring, dogwoods, redbuds, and wisteria brighten the landscape; in fall, sweetgum, oak, and maple take the lead, with pines remaining green year-round. Linens and towels are provided.

Cost of cabins: $95 – NOTE: This cabin will be closed from January 1 through April 2026.

Our research on Texas State Park cabins with fireplaces ends here, but your adventure starts now! Have fun!

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