Lake Arrowhead State Park Camping
in December
Booking Lake Arrowhead State Park in December
December is a very low-crowd month at Lake Arrowhead State Park. Cold, quiet — great for solitude. Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance — for December dates, that window opens in July. Walk-up availability is often possible this month, but setting an alert guarantees you get the best site.
What to Expect in December
Temperatures run 32-52°F at Lake Arrowhead State Park in December. 32-52°F_ADVICE
Best activities: hiking, wildlife viewing, stargazing.
Park Highlights
- ✓Prairie dog town (kids love it)
- ✓16,200-acre reservoir for fishing and boating
- ✓Rolling prairie landscape
Tips for December
- →Visit the prairie dog town — it is surprisingly entertaining
- →The mountain biking trails here are underrated
Common Questions
Is Lake Arrowhead State Park crowded in December?
December sees very low crowds at Lake Arrowhead State Park. Cold, quiet — great for solitude.
When do reservations open for December?
Texas state parks open reservations 5 months in advance. For December, the booking window opens in July. Set a Camp.land alert to catch cancellations any time.
What should I pack for December camping?
For December at Lake Arrowhead State Park (32-52°F): 32-52°F_ADVICE
Get Notified
Set a December Alert
We scan Lake Arrowhead State Park every 5 minutes and email you the moment a site opens.
Set Free Alert →Free first alert · no credit card
December at a Glance
- Weather
- 32-52°F
- Crowds
- Very Low
- Campsites
- 48
- Activities
- hiking