Inks Lake State Park Camping
in May

🌡️ 75-95°F● medium crowds🏕️ 190 campsites🚗 1 hr 15 min from Austin

Booking Inks Lake State Park in May

May is a medium-crowd month at Inks Lake 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 Inks Lake State Park in May. 75-95°F_ADVICE

Best activities: swimming, kayaking, fishing, hiking.

Park Highlights

  • Constant lake level — swimming and boating year-round, even in drought
  • Devil's Waterhole — cliff jumping and swimming in a natural granite cove
  • Canoe, kayak, and paddleboard rentals right in the park

Tips for May

  • Devil's Waterhole is the park's signature spot — get there early on weekends before it gets crowded
  • The lake stays full even during drought — a major advantage over other Highland Lakes parks

Common Questions

Is Inks Lake State Park crowded in May?

May sees medium crowds at Inks Lake 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 Inks Lake State Park (75-95°F): 75-95°F_ADVICE

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May at a Glance

Weather
75-95°F
Crowds
Medium
Campsites
190
Activities
swimming