Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit Camping
in December

Booking Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit in December

Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance at 8 a.m. Central — so for a December trip, the booking window opens in July. Popular weekends can disappear within minutes of the window opening. If your dates are already full, check the booking system directly for cancellations, or book a cabin or vacation rental nearby.

What to Expect in December

Quiet winter camping — easy reservations and some of the year's best night skies.

Park Highlights

• ✓Excellent bass and catfish fishing on Choke Canyon Reservoir
• ✓Abundant wildlife including alligators and javelinas
• ✓Waterfront campsites with reservoir views
• ✓Warm weather camping most of the year
• ✓Boat ramp access
• ✓Nature trail through South Texas brush

Tips

• →Keep an eye out for alligators near the water — they are active here
• →Bring plenty of insect repellent — mosquitoes are fierce near the reservoir
• →Fall and winter fishing is outstanding for largemouth bass
• →Very limited shade — bring a canopy or tarp