Mustang Island State Park Camping
in May

🌡️ 75-88°F● medium crowds🏕️ 96 campsites🚗 3 hr 30 min from Austin

Booking Mustang Island State Park in May

May is a medium-crowd month at Mustang Island State Park. Pre-summer sweet spot. 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 75-88°F at Mustang Island State Park in May. 75-88°F_ADVICE

Best activities: swimming, kayaking, fishing, hiking.

Park Highlights

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

Tips for May

  • 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 May?

May sees medium crowds at Mustang Island State Park. Pre-summer sweet spot.

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 Mustang Island State Park (75-88°F): 75-88°F_ADVICE

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May at a Glance

Weather
75-88°F
Crowds
Medium
Campsites
96
Activities
swimming