FAQs : Texas Historical Commission

Is Confederate Reunion Grounds a Texas State Park and do you accept the State Park Pass or Parklands Passport?
Do you have camping?
Do you work with civic organizations and groups, such as scouts, for volunteer work days?
Can groups such as scouts, living history musters and paddling clubs camp overnight at the site?
Who owns Confederate Reunion Grounds?
Do you participate in the free fishing program? Do you require a fishing permit?
Is our Texas Parks Pass or Texas Parklands Passport accepted at this site?

Is Confederate Reunion Grounds a Texas State Park and do you accept the State Park Pass or Parklands Passport?

Do you work with civic organizations and groups, such as scouts, for volunteer work days?

Can groups such as scouts, living history musters and paddling clubs camp overnight at the site?

Do you participate in the free fishing program? Do you require a fishing permit?

Is our Texas Parks Pass or Texas Parklands Passport accepted at this site?

Q: Is Confederate Reunion Grounds a Texas State Park and do you accept the State Park Pass or Parklands Passport? A: No, effective January 1, 2008, Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site was transferred to the Texas Historical Commission (THC) from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and is no longer considered a Texas State Park. The State Park Pass and Parklands Passport are statewide passes for parks operated by TPWD. Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site is managed by the THC. Find out more about Confederate Reunion Grounds's admission fees on the Hours & Admission page.
Q: Do you have camping? A: We offer group camping with the rental of the pavilion. Refer to our overnight camping policies. We do not offer individual camping.
Q: Do you work with civic organizations and groups, such as scouts, for volunteer work days? A: Yes, we are interested in working with civic organizations and groups for volunteer projects. Admission and overnight camping fees are waived when the visit includes a worthwhile volunteer project.
Q: Can groups such as scouts, living history musters and paddling clubs camp overnight at the site? A: Yes, overnight camping is offered with the rental of the pavilion. For special groups, such as scouts, living history musters and paddling clubs, overnight camping is offered without the rental of the pavilion. Daily admission fees apply.
Q: Who owns Confederate Reunion Grounds? A: The state of Texas owns Confederate Reunion Grounds. In 2008, the state legislature transferred the site from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to the Texas Historical Commission (THC). It is no longer affiliated with the state park system. The THC is the state agency for historic preservation.
Q: Do you participate in the free fishing program? Do you require a fishing permit? A: We do not participate in the Texas Parks free fishing program. A fishing permit is required when fishing from the banks of the Navasota River and Jack’s Creek at the Confederate Reunion Grounds. We do not sell fishing licenses. If you have questions regarding registering boats or obtaining hunting and fishing licenses, contact TPWD in Austin at 1.800.792.1112 or visit its web site.
Q: Is our Texas Parks Pass or Texas Parklands Passport accepted at this site? A: No. The Texas Parks Pass and Texas Parklands Passport are programs of TPWD.

Q: Is Confederate Reunion Grounds a Texas State Park and do you accept the State Park Pass or Parklands Passport?

No, effective January 1, 2008, Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site was transferred to the Texas Historical Commission (THC) from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and is no longer considered a Texas State Park. The State Park Pass and Parklands Passport are statewide passes for parks operated by TPWD. Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site is managed by the THC. Find out more about Confederate Reunion Grounds's admission fees on the Hours & Admission page.

Q: Do you have camping?

We offer group camping with the rental of the pavilion. Refer to our overnight camping policies. We do not offer individual camping.

Q: Do you work with civic organizations and groups, such as scouts, for volunteer work days?

Yes, we are interested in working with civic organizations and groups for volunteer projects. Admission and overnight camping fees are waived when the visit includes a worthwhile volunteer project.

Q: Can groups such as scouts, living history musters and paddling clubs camp overnight at the site?

Yes, overnight camping is offered with the rental of the pavilion. For special groups, such as scouts, living history musters and paddling clubs, overnight camping is offered without the rental of the pavilion. Daily admission fees apply.

Q: Who owns Confederate Reunion Grounds?

The state of Texas owns Confederate Reunion Grounds. In 2008, the state legislature transferred the site from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to the Texas Historical Commission (THC). It is no longer affiliated with the state park system. The THC is the state agency for historic preservation.

Q: Do you participate in the free fishing program? Do you require a fishing permit?

We do not participate in the Texas Parks free fishing program. A fishing permit is required when fishing from the banks of the Navasota River and Jack’s Creek at the Confederate Reunion Grounds. We do not sell fishing licenses. If you have questions regarding registering boats or obtaining hunting and fishing licenses, contact TPWD in Austin at 1.800.792.1112 or visit its web site.

Q: Is our Texas Parks Pass or Texas Parklands Passport accepted at this site?

No. The Texas Parks Pass and Texas Parklands Passport are programs of TPWD.