Colorado Bend State Park Camping
in May

🌡️ 75-95°F● medium crowds🏕️ 57 campsites🚗 2 hr from Austin

Booking Colorado Bend State Park in May

May is a medium-crowd month at Colorado Bend State Park. Weekdays easy, weekends filling fast. Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance — for May dates, that window opens in December. You have more flexibility, but holiday weekends and popular sites fill quickly. An alert is your insurance policy.

What to Expect in May

Temperatures run 75-95°F at Colorado Bend State Park in May. 75-95°F_ADVICE

Best activities: swimming, kayaking, fishing, hiking.

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 May

  • 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 May?

May sees medium crowds at Colorado Bend State Park. Weekdays easy, weekends filling fast.

When do reservations open for May?

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

What should I pack for May camping?

For May at Colorado Bend State Park (75-95°F): 75-95°F_ADVICE

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May at a Glance

Weather
75-95°F
Crowds
Medium
Campsites
57
Activities
swimming