South Llano River State Park Camping
in October

🌡️ 60-80°F● very high crowds🏕️ 58 campsites🚗 2 hr 30 min from Austin

Booking South Llano River State Park in October

October is a very high-crowd month at South Llano River 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 South Llano River State Park in October. 60-80°F_ADVICE

Best activities: hiking, fall foliage viewing, photography.

Park Highlights

  • Crystal-clear spring-fed South Llano River
  • Wild turkey roosting site (one of Texas's largest)
  • River swimming and tubing

Tips for October

  • Bring a tube and float the river — it is clear, cool, and beautiful
  • Watch the wild turkey roost at dusk from the observation blind (fall-winter)

Common Questions

Is South Llano River State Park crowded in October?

October sees very high crowds at South Llano River 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 South Llano River 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
58
Activities
hiking