Pedernales Falls State Park Camping
in April

🌡️ 65-85°F● high crowds🏕️ 69 campsites🚗 50 min from Austin

Booking Pedernales Falls State Park in April

April is a high-crowd month at Pedernales Falls State Park. Beautiful weather, busy weekends — book 4-5 months out. Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance — for April dates, that window opens in November. 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 April

Temperatures run 65-85°F at Pedernales Falls State Park in April. 65-85°F_ADVICE

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

Park Highlights

  • Pedernales Falls — dramatic tiered limestone waterfall
  • Swimming hole below the falls (when water levels allow)
  • 19.8 miles of trails for hiking and mountain biking

Tips for April

  • Check water conditions before going — the swimming area closes when the river is too high or too low
  • Flash floods are a real danger here. If you hear thunder, get away from the river immediately

Common Questions

Is Pedernales Falls State Park crowded in April?

April sees high crowds at Pedernales Falls State Park. Beautiful weather, busy weekends — book 4-5 months out.

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 Pedernales Falls State Park (65-85°F): 65-85°F_ADVICE

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April at a Glance

Weather
65-85°F
Crowds
High
Campsites
69
Activities
hiking