Inks Lake State Park Camping
in October
🏕️ 190 campsites🚗 1 hr 15 min from Austin📅 Book in May
Booking Inks Lake 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
Avg temps81° / 56°FDemandModerate
Mild, pleasant camping with light crowds. The water is cooling but the shoreline trails and fishing are excellent.
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
- ✓9-hole golf course inside the park
- ✓Pink granite shoreline for sunbathing and fishing
- ✓20 climate-controlled cabins with kitchenettes
Tips
- →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
- →Bring a canoe or kayak (or rent one) — paddling the shoreline coves is the best way to experience the park
- →The 9-hole golf course is surprisingly fun and dirt cheap
- →Sites closer to the lake can be noisier on summer weekends — back loops are quieter