Palmetto State Park Camping
in October
Booking Palmetto State Park in October
October is a very high-crowd month at Palmetto State Park. Best weather — October weekends sell out in minutes. Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance — for October dates, that window opens in May. Popular weekends disappear within minutes of the booking window opening. Your best bet is setting a Camp.land alert to catch cancellations.
What to Expect in October
Temperatures run 60-80°F at Palmetto State Park in October. 60-80°F_ADVICE
Best activities: hiking, fall foliage viewing, photography.
Park Highlights
- ✓Tropical dwarf palmetto landscape
- ✓San Marcos River swimming hole
- ✓Artesian wells with warm mineral water
Tips for October
- →The San Marcos River swimming hole is the best feature — bring towels and swimsuits
- →Walk the Ottine Swamp trail for a unique ecosytem experience
Common Questions
Is Palmetto State Park crowded in October?
October sees very high crowds at Palmetto State Park. Best weather — October weekends sell out in minutes.
When do reservations open for October?
Texas state parks open reservations 5 months in advance. For October, the booking window opens in May. Set a Camp.land alert to catch cancellations any time.
What should I pack for October camping?
For October at Palmetto State Park (60-80°F): 60-80°F_ADVICE
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October at a Glance
- Weather
- 60-80°F
- Crowds
- Very High
- Campsites
- 40
- Activities
- hiking