Franklin Mountains State Park Camping
in October
🏕️ 19 campsites🚗 8 hr from Austin📅 Book in May
Booking Franklin Mountains State Park in October
Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance at 8 a.m. Central — so for a October trip, the booking window opens in May. Popular weekends can disappear within minutes of the window opening. If your dates are already full, set a Camp.land alert and we’ll email you the moment a cancellation opens.
What to Expect in October
Cooler weather and fall color (especially in the Hill Country) bring a second peak season.
Park Highlights
- ✓Largest urban wilderness park in the US
- ✓26,000+ acres of Chihuahuan Desert
- ✓Tom Mays area camping and hiking
- ✓Aerial tramway to summit nearby
Tips
- →Bring plenty of water — desert conditions year-round
- →The Wyler Aerial Tramway nearby offers stunning views of El Paso and Juárez