Colorado Bend State Park Camping
in March
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