Lake Livingston State Park Camping
in May
🏕️ 143 campsites🚗 3 hr from Austin📅 Book in December
Booking Lake Livingston State Park in May
Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance at 8 a.m. Central — so for a May trip, the booking window opens in December. 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 May
Warming up, with Memorial Day weekend selling out fast. Weekdays stay calmer.
Park Highlights
- ✓83,000-acre lake — one of Texas's largest
- ✓Swimming pool and wading pool
- ✓Horseback riding and equestrian trails
- ✓Excellent white bass and catfish fishing
- ✓Large campground with variety of site types
- ✓2 hours from Houston
Tips
- →The white bass run in spring (February-March) is worth planning around
- →Equestrian campsites and trails available — call ahead to reserve
- →The swimming pool is seasonal (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
- →Lake Livingston is massive — bring a boat to access the best fishing