Lake Arrowhead State Park Camping
in May

🌡️ 70-88°F● medium crowds🏕️ 48 campsites🚗 4 hr from Austin

Booking Lake Arrowhead State Park in May

May is a medium-crowd month at Lake Arrowhead State Park. Great weather before summer heat. 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 70-88°F at Lake Arrowhead State Park in May. 70-88°F_ADVICE

Best activities: swimming, kayaking, fishing, hiking.

Park Highlights

  • Prairie dog town (kids love it)
  • 16,200-acre reservoir for fishing and boating
  • Rolling prairie landscape

Tips for May

  • 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 May?

May sees medium crowds at Lake Arrowhead State Park. Great weather before summer heat.

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 Lake Arrowhead State Park (70-88°F): 70-88°F_ADVICE

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May at a Glance

Weather
70-88°F
Crowds
Medium
Campsites
48
Activities
swimming