Possum Kingdom State Park Camping
in May

🌡️ 70-88°F● medium crowds🏕️ 127 campsites🚗 3 hr 30 min from Austin

Booking Possum Kingdom State Park in May

May is a medium-crowd month at Possum Kingdom State Park. Great weather before summer heat. 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 70-88°F at Possum Kingdom State Park in May. 70-88°F_ADVICE

Best activities: swimming, kayaking, fishing, hiking.

Park Highlights

  • Crystal-clear blue water — some of the clearest lake water in Texas
  • Dramatic rocky shoreline and bluff camping with lake views
  • Excellent fishing — striped bass, largemouth bass, catfish

Tips for May

  • The water really is that blue — it's the limestone geology of the lake bed, not a filter
  • Hell's Gate (the famous cliff-jumping spot) is outside the park on private land — check access before you go

Common Questions

Is Possum Kingdom State Park crowded in May?

May sees medium crowds at Possum Kingdom State Park. Great weather before summer heat.

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 Possum Kingdom State Park (70-88°F): 70-88°F_ADVICE

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May at a Glance

Weather
70-88°F
Crowds
Medium
Campsites
127
Activities
swimming