Colorado Bend State Park Camping
in April
Booking Colorado Bend State Park in April
April is a high-crowd month at Colorado Bend State Park. Beautiful weather, busy weekends — book 4-5 months out. Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance — for April dates, that window opens in November. 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 April
Temperatures run 65-85°F at Colorado Bend State Park in April. 65-85°F_ADVICE
Best activities: hiking, swimming, kayaking, wildflower viewing.
Park Highlights
- ✓Gorman Falls — a 70-foot spring-fed waterfall covered in moss and maidenhair ferns
- ✓Wild cave tours led by park staff (reservation required)
- ✓Colorado River fishing and swimming
Tips for April
- →The last several miles to the park are unpaved — it's doable in a car but slow going after rain
- →Gorman Falls trail is 1.5 miles one way — moderate difficulty with some scrambling near the falls
Common Questions
Is Colorado Bend State Park crowded in April?
April sees high crowds at Colorado Bend State Park. Beautiful weather, busy weekends — book 4-5 months out.
When do reservations open for April?
Texas state parks open reservations 5 months in advance. For April, the booking window opens in November. Set a Camp.land alert to catch cancellations any time.
What should I pack for April camping?
For April at Colorado Bend State Park (65-85°F): 65-85°F_ADVICE
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April at a Glance
- Weather
- 65-85°F
- Crowds
- High
- Campsites
- 57
- Activities
- hiking