Colorado Bend State Park Camping
in January

🌡️ 45-65°F● very low crowds🏕️ 57 campsites🚗 2 hr from Austin

Booking Colorado Bend State Park in January

January is a very low-crowd month at Colorado Bend State Park. One of the quietest months — easy to book. Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance — for January dates, that window opens in August. Walk-up availability is often possible this month, but setting an alert guarantees you get the best site.

What to Expect in January

Temperatures run 45-65°F at Colorado Bend State Park in January. 45-65°F_ADVICE

Best activities: wildlife viewing, hiking, photography.

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 January

  • 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 January?

January sees very low crowds at Colorado Bend State Park. One of the quietest months — easy to book.

When do reservations open for January?

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

What should I pack for January camping?

For January at Colorado Bend State Park (45-65°F): 45-65°F_ADVICE

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January at a Glance

Weather
45-65°F
Crowds
Very Low
Campsites
57
Activities
wildlife viewing