Huntsville State Park Camping
in March
🏕️ 154 campsites🚗 2 hr 30 min from Austin📅 Book in October
Booking Huntsville State Park in March
Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance at 8 a.m. Central — so for a March trip, the booking window opens in October. 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 March
Spring break and early wildflowers make this one of the busiest months — book the moment your window opens.
Park Highlights
- ✓Lake Raven — 210-acre lake for canoeing, kayaking, and fishing
- ✓Tall loblolly pine forest — shaded campsites and easy trails
- ✓Nature center with live animal exhibits
- ✓20+ miles of hiking and biking trails through piney woods
- ✓Canoe and kayak rentals available in the park
- ✓Two cabins available for a more comfortable stay
Tips
- →Lake Raven is catch-and-release for largemouth bass — bring your rod even if you're casual
- →The humidity and mosquitoes can be intense in summer — bring repellent and breathable clothing
- →The Chinquapin Trail is a nice easy 3-mile loop — good for a morning walk
- →Huntsville is right off I-45, making this an easy stop between Austin/San Antonio and Houston
- →The Sam Houston statue and museum in town are worth a quick side trip