Colorado Bend State Park Camping
in March

🌡️ 60-80°F● very high crowds🏕️ 57 campsites🚗 2 hr from Austin

Booking Colorado Bend State Park in March

March is a very high-crowd month at Colorado Bend State Park. Spring break + bluebonnets = hardest month to book. Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance — for March dates, that window opens in October. 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 March

Temperatures run 60-80°F at Colorado Bend State Park in March. 60-80°F_ADVICE

Best activities: wildflower photography, hiking, spring wildlife 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 March

  • 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 March?

March sees very high crowds at Colorado Bend State Park. Spring break + bluebonnets = hardest month to book.

When do reservations open for March?

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

What should I pack for March camping?

For March at Colorado Bend State Park (60-80°F): 60-80°F_ADVICE

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March at a Glance

Weather
60-80°F
Crowds
Very High
Campsites
57
Activities
wildflower photography