Mission Tejas State Park Camping
in October

Booking Mission Tejas State Park in October

Most Texas state park overnight camping and lodging reservations can be made up to five months in advance. Confirm the current reservation schedule for your accommodation and dates with Texas Parks and Wildlife.

Texas Parks and Wildlife reservation guidance · Checked 2026-09-07.

What to Expect in October

Cooler weather and fall color (especially in the Hill Country) bring a second peak season.

Park Highlights

• ✓Replica of the 1690 San Francisco de los Tejas mission — significant Texas history
• ✓Surrounded by Davy Crockett National Forest — access to miles of forest trails
• ✓Rice Family Log Home from the 1830s, a well-preserved pioneer homestead
• ✓Tall loblolly pines and hardwoods provide excellent shade
• ✓Wildflowers in spring — dogwood, azaleas, and native wildflower meadows
• ✓Birding — Pileated woodpeckers, Red-cockaded woodpeckers, and more

Tips

• →The mission replica is small but historically significant — bring kids who love Texas history
• →Davy Crockett National Forest is accessible directly from the park — bring a forest map
• →Mosquitoes can be intense in summer — bring strong repellent
• →The park is on the way between Houston and Dallas — good midpoint stop
• →Cell service is spotty — download offline maps before you go