Cleburne State Park Camping
in January
🏕️ 64 campsites🚗 2 hr 45 min from Austin📅 Book in August
Booking Cleburne State Park in January
Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance at 8 a.m. Central — so for a January trip, the booking window opens in August. Popular weekends can disappear within minutes of the window opening. If your dates are already full, set a Camp.land alert and we’ll email you the moment a cancellation opens.
What to Expect in January
Cool, quiet days — among the easiest months to book, and excellent for hiking and stargazing.
Park Highlights
- ✓Spring-fed Cedar Hollow Lake
- ✓Swimming beach and fishing
- ✓5 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails
- ✓Scenic limestone bluffs
- ✓Canoe and kayak rentals (seasonal)
- ✓Easy access from Fort Worth (45 minutes)
Tips
- →Arrive early on summer weekends — day use parking fills up fast
- →No motorized boats on Cedar Hollow Lake — bring kayaks and canoes
- →The Limestone Trail offers the best views from the bluff
- →Water clarity in the spring-fed lake is excellent for swimming