Mustang Island State Park Camping
in April

🌡️ 68-82°F● medium crowds🏕️ 96 campsites🚗 3 hr 30 min from Austin

Booking Mustang Island State Park in April

April is a medium-crowd month at Mustang Island State Park. Ideal beach weather, filling up. Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance — for April dates, that window opens in November. You have more flexibility, but holiday weekends and popular sites fill quickly. An alert is your insurance policy.

What to Expect in April

Temperatures run 68-82°F at Mustang Island State Park in April. 68-82°F_ADVICE

Best activities: hiking, swimming, kayaking, wildflower viewing.

Park Highlights

  • Beach camping on the Gulf of Mexico
  • 5 miles of pristine beach
  • Paddling trail on Corpus Christi Bay

Tips for April

  • Beach primitive camping is first-come, first-served — arrive early
  • Bring sand stakes for your tent — regular stakes will not hold in sand

Common Questions

Is Mustang Island State Park crowded in April?

April sees medium crowds at Mustang Island State Park. Ideal beach weather, filling up.

When do reservations open for April?

Texas state parks open reservations 5 months in advance. For April, the booking window opens in November. Set a Camp.land alert to catch cancellations any time.

What should I pack for April camping?

For April at Mustang Island State Park (68-82°F): 68-82°F_ADVICE

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April at a Glance

Weather
68-82°F
Crowds
Medium
Campsites
96
Activities
hiking