Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit Camping
in October

🌡️ 60-80°F● very high crowds🏕️ 40 campsites🚗 2 hr 30 min from Austin

Booking Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit in October

October is a very high-crowd month at Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit. Best weather — October weekends sell out in minutes. Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance — for October dates, that window opens in May. Popular weekends disappear within minutes of the booking window opening. Your best bet is setting a Camp.land alert to catch cancellations.

What to Expect in October

Temperatures run 60-80°F at Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit in October. 60-80°F_ADVICE

Best activities: hiking, fall foliage viewing, photography.

Park Highlights

  • Excellent bass and catfish fishing on Choke Canyon Reservoir
  • Abundant wildlife including alligators and javelinas
  • Waterfront campsites with reservoir views

Tips for October

  • Keep an eye out for alligators near the water — they are active here
  • Bring plenty of insect repellent — mosquitoes are fierce near the reservoir

Common Questions

Is Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit crowded in October?

October sees very high crowds at Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit. Best weather — October weekends sell out in minutes.

When do reservations open for October?

Texas state parks open reservations 5 months in advance. For October, the booking window opens in May. Set a Camp.land alert to catch cancellations any time.

What should I pack for October camping?

For October at Choke Canyon State Park - Calliham Unit (60-80°F): 60-80°F_ADVICE

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October at a Glance

Weather
60-80°F
Crowds
Very High
Campsites
40
Activities
hiking