Colorado Bend State Park, TX

Prescribed burns are planned during this timeframe (September-March), depending on weather and other factors. Prescribed fire operations and associated smoke may impact your visit. Some camping areas, lodging facilities, trails, and day-use areas may be closed for public safety. Contact the park to learn how this may affect your stay.

October 7, 2025 - Burn ban in effect until further notice. Only containerized fuel, no wood or charcoal is allowed. 

PARK HUNT DATES:
Oct. 21-23, Oct. 31-Nov. 2, Nov. 18-20, Dec. 5-7, Jan.13-15
The entire park will be closed from 5pm the night before the hunt and will reopen at 5pm on the last day of the hunt.

HEAT WARNING
With hotter temperatures, if you are coming to the park, be sure to being plenty of water for you, your family, and pets.
It's recommended to have at least 1 liter of water per hour of activity, per person. Water spigots are available in the campground for refilling water bottles. Make sure your pets are safe with enough water and watch the temperatures on the rocks!

Colorado Bend State Park has an automated gate that closes at 10pm and opens at 6am daily. Park is closed at 10pm, except for overnight customers. Campers with a reservation that will be arriving after 10pm should call the park Headquarters before 4:15pm to obtain the gate code.

The park headquarters is located in the main campground near the end of the six mile park road. A self-pay station is located at the park entrance and should be used only for day use fees. All overnight customers arriving after 4:15pm should check-in using the After Hour Check-in Procedures posted outside the headquarters.

In the event the park is sold out, sites may be assigned at closing time with the site assignments posted outside headquarters to ensure every reservation has a site. Walk-in campers without a reservation may NOT occupy a site when there are no-vacancies.