Pedernales Falls State Park Camping
in October

🌡️ 60-80°F● very high crowds🏕️ 69 campsites🚗 50 min from Austin

Booking Pedernales Falls State Park in October

October is a very high-crowd month at Pedernales Falls 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 Pedernales Falls State Park in October. 60-80°F_ADVICE

Best activities: hiking, fall foliage viewing, photography.

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 October

  • 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 October?

October sees very high crowds at Pedernales Falls 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 Pedernales Falls 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
69
Activities
hiking