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Site 071 — MUSTANG

MUSTANG · Texas · Loop MUSTANG NON SITE SPECIFIC

Campsite 071 at MUSTANG in Texas. TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC site. No utility hookups. Reservable in advance on Recreation.gov.

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32.59278, -97.48000
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5-Day Forecast

Weather at MUSTANG

Live forecast for the campground. Use it to pack and plan.

Avg High79°F
Avg Low69°F
Peak Rain Chance40%
Humidity87%
UV (avg)4
Today
🌧
Heavy Rain
83°/70°
💧 40%🌬 17mph
↑ 7:24 AM ↓ 7:14 PM
Fri
🌧
Heavy Rain
76°/69°
💧 26%🌬 15mph
↑ 7:24 AM ↓ 7:13 PM
Sat
🌧
Rain
73°/68°
💧 32%🌬 11mph
↑ 7:25 AM ↓ 7:11 PM
Sun
🌧
Heavy Drizzle
78°/69°
💧 19%🌬 11mph
↑ 7:26 AM ↓ 7:10 PM
Mon
⛅
Partly Cloudy
84°/68°
💧 1%🌬 12mph
↑ 7:26 AM ↓ 7:09 PM

Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.

👔 What to Wear

  • 👕
    Moisture-wicking T-shirt
    Light color, breathable.
  • 🩳
    Lightweight shorts or pants
    Quick-dry preferred — sweat dries fast.
  • 🧢
    Brimmed sun hat
    Better than a cap for back-of-neck protection.
  • 🥾
    Trail runners
    Breathable mesh uppers.
  • ☔
    Rain jacket / shell
    40% chance of precipitation in the forecast.

🎒 What to Pack

  • 💧
    Water
    Bring at least 1L of water; more in heat.
  • 🍫
    High-energy snacks
    A snack for the trail.
  • 🧴
    Sun protection
    Sunscreen, sunglasses, brimmed hat.
  • 🩹
    First-aid kit
    Blister patches, ibuprofen, tape, antiseptic wipes.
  • 🗺
    Offline map
    Download your route in advance via Gaia, Caltopo, or OSM-based apps.
  • 🛍
    Dry bags for electronics
    Phone, camera, and snacks should stay dry.

Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.

Photos from MUSTANG

Recreation.gov photos of the campground. Specific site appearance may differ — these show the surrounding area and amenities.

Entrance gate of Mustang Park
Entrance gate of Mustang Park — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
MUSTANG PARK - Park Map
MUSTANG PARK - Park Map — Lyndy Black
Pay Station at Front Entrance
Pay Station at Front Entrance — Lyndy Black / US Army Corps of Engineers

Booking Tips for Site 071

  • Reservation window: Recreation.gov releases bookings up to 6 months ahead — popular sites go in minutes
  • Best time to book: 8am local time on the day the window opens
  • Cancellation: Recreation.gov refund policies apply — check before booking
  • Quiet hours: typically 10pm–6am in federal campgrounds
  • Check-in/out: usually 1–3pm / usually 11am–noon
  • Leave No Trace: pack out all trash, including food scraps

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I reserve campsite 071?

Yes — this site is reservable via Recreation.gov. Reservations open up to 6 months in advance and popular sites go fast.

What hookups does site 071 have?

This is a dry site — no electric, water, or sewer hookups.