4.5Palo Duro Canyon State Park(2.345 reviews) - Great Vacation at Palo Duro Canyon State Park State Parks • Ancient Ruins • Canyons
A dramatic 60-mile long and 800-foot deep canyon noted for its excellent hiking, birding, fishing and mountain biking.See more..
4.5Longhorn Cavern State Park(846 reviews) - Amazing Tour! Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours State Parks
Located less than 90 minutes from Austin, Texas, Longhorn Cavern State Park is a unique Hill Country destination full of natural beauty and Texas-sized tales. Developed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), the park’s star attraction is Longhorn Cavern, an underground wonder created by the dissolving and cutting action of an ancient river. Enjoy a guided cave tour, hike a Hill Country trail, and admire some of Texas' best examples of historic CCC architecture. It's all part of the story of Longhorn Cavern State Park.See more..
4.5Dinosaur Valley State Park(787 reviews) - Gift shop tracks save the day Monday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM State Parks
Search for dinosaur footprints at this state park located along the Paluxy River.See more..
This tranquil, 641-acre park offers a wide variety of outdoor recreation including fishing, mountain biking and hiking.See more..
4.5Pedernales Falls State Park(565 reviews) - Pedernales Falls State Park is easy to get to river access to cool off Monday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM State Parks
A 5,212-acre park that offers six miles of river frontage for camping, horseback riding, hiking, and off road bicycling.See more..
Visitors to this day use park can enjoy historical sites, picnicking, fishing, swimming, nature and wildlife viewing. As of May 2014, the park is home to part of the Official Texas State Longhorn Herd. If you plan to swim at the park, read through our swimming safety tips before you come. Be sure to visit the Sauer-Beckmann Farmstead, a living history farm, presented as it was in 1918. Interpreters wear period clothing, do the farm and household chores as they were done at that time, and conduct tours for the visitors. Located east of the visitor center, off the nature trail. The abundant wildlife of the Hill Country is highlighted by enclosures containing buffalo, longhorn and white-tailed deer. These animals have played a part in the park's history, and the local wildlife continues to be an important attraction for visitors. The park is famous for its spring wildflower display. The Visitor Center is the focal point of Lyndon B. Johnson State Park. It contains memorabilia from President Johnson's presidency and interactive displays about the land and people that shaped a president. Attached to the Visitor Center is the Behrens Cabin, a two-room dogtrot cabin built by German immigrant H. C. Behrens during the 1870s. The furnishings are typical of such homes in that period. Visitors can further explore the history of these immigrants by viewing the 1860s Danz family log cabin located just west of the Visitor Center. An auditorium in the visitor center complex will accommodate 234 persons for state performances or films. An outdoor amphitheater is used for a variety of programs. A nature trail, including a Hill Country botanical exhibit, winds past wildlife enclosures stocked with bison, white-tailed deer, wild turkey, other native wildlife, and longhorn cattle. Directly across the Pedernales River from the LBJ State Park is the LBJ Ranch, part of LBJ National Historical Park. The Annual LBJ Tree Lighting takes place in mid-December. Educational & Interpretive Pro...See more..
Smallest state park in Texas. Park features an historical railroad tunnel that is home to approximately 2 to 3 million bats. Visitors can access the short nature trail each day from sunrise until 5 p.m. Entrance to the park is free. Bats roost in the tunnel from May through October. During these months, nightly viewing of the bat emergence is available from the upper viewing area for free. Lower viewing area is only open on Thursday through Sunday evenings for $5 per person fee regardless of age. Rules for Old Tunnel State Park: No pets, no smoking on trails or in viewing areas, no alcoholic beverages, no camping, no open fires. For more detailed information about visitation, please call the number listed or visit the Old Tunnel web page.See more..
America's largest urban park measures more than 24,247 acres, covering 37 square miles.See more..
4.5Inks Lake State Park(389 reviews) - Devil’s waterhole was great! State Parks • Bodies of Water
A 1,200-acre state park known for the 803-acre Inks Lake used for fishing, scuba diving and other water sports.See more..
4.5Caprock Canyons State Park(371 reviews) - Exceptional scenic canyons in Texas state park Monday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM State Parks • Canyons
Ranks the third largest state park in Texas with 13,960 acres.See more..
4.5Tyler State Park(357 reviews) - Great Visit on a Quiet Tuesday in early May!! Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM State Parks
We live in Tyler and enjoyed a Wonderful visit to our beautiful state park on a quiet Tuesday in early May. Walked the Whispering Pines Trail (took 55 minutes to walk the loop) and part of the Lakeshore Trail. Highly recommend to visit on a quieter weekday in April, May, September or early October. See more..
A 4,897-acre park reserve that offers visitors glimpses of a variety of animal species including birds, alligators, deer, bobcats and raccoons.See more..
4.5Balmorhea State Park(307 reviews) - A MUST VISIT DURING THE SUMMER!!!!! Monday: 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM State Parks
A 48-acre park in the western desert fed by a special underground spring.See more..
4.5Hueco Tanks State Historic Site(301 reviews) - Pictographs and Unique Rocks Historic Sites • State Parks • Geologic Formations
Spanning more than 860 acres, this park is named for the large rock basins or "huecos" that have supplied water to this desert-like region for many centuries.See more..
4.5Lost Maples State Natural Area(291 reviews) - Great hikes, great views. State Parks • Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas
An excellent park to view fall foliage while walking the Maple and East Trails.See more..
4.5Huntsville State Park(270 reviews) - Nice Swim Monday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM State Parks
A popular park great for fishing, boating and horseback riding.See more..
4.5Caddo Lake State Park(251 reviews) - A park ranger with excellent teaching skills State Parks • Bodies of Water
A highly recommended park in northeast Texas with the largest natural lake in Texas and interesting swamp-land. This park is near the towns of Karnack, Uncertain, and Marshall.See more..
4.5Colorado Bend State Park(221 reviews) - Beautiful Hikes Monday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM State Parks
A hidden jewel of the Texas park system. Colorado Bend is situated in the Hill Country along the Colorado River and is home to Gorman Falls, a 65 foot waterfall paradise. Fishing, hiking, biking, kayaking and other great opportunities abound.See more..
4.0Bastrop State Park(219 reviews) - Biannual camping with friends Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM State Parks
A Large portion of the Bastrop State Park was destroyed by a devasting fire in September of 2011. The community along with the State and other organizations have been replanting the trees. Although it doesn't possess the same beauty it offers an interesting perspective in how a forest is regrown. There are still a number of areas that were not burned that you can see as well as a number of the Historic buildings. This park is listed in the National Historic Registry. There is RV and tent camping available. Bastrop State Park is located next to Buescher State Park and suffered very little damage. You can see the beauty of the Lost Pines, see what a fire can do to a forest and see the Lost Pines in their toddler stage of growth. Both Bastrop and Buescher State Parks are not far from the North and South shores of Lake Bastrop where you can enjoy a wonderful weekend at the Lake.See more..
My visit was focused on hiking. The park has several hiking trails of various lengths. The trails are flat with plenty of tree coverage and the surface is mostly dirt and pine needles. The Trinity Trail Trail meanders close to Lake Livingston and crosses some of the camp site areas. For those that prefer a paved hike, the Pineywoods Boardwalk offeres a more relax hike of just under a mile. The park also has plenty of slips for campers, as well as fishing and swimming areas. The facilities were clean and well maintained. There is a park store, but it closes on Mondays and Tuesdays.See more..
4.5Blanco State Park(189 reviews) - A Surprise Gem Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM State Parks
Park located on the banks of the Blanco River; great for trout fishing.See more..
Located near the San Antonio River, Mission Nuestra Señora del Espíritu Santo de Zúñiga, also known as Aranama Mission or Mission La Bahía, was a Roman Catholic mission established by Spain in 1722 to convert native Karankawa Indians to Christianity. The mission, along with the birthplace of General Ignacio Zaragoza, the Angel of Goliad Statue, and Fannin’s Memorial are part of the Goliad State Park and Historic Site. For a small fee, we were able to visit the mission’s interior, which includes the chapel, work room, museum, and grounds. The staff with whom we came into contact were very friendly and helpful. Persons interested in early Texas history, the life of Indians in Texas, and religious outreach would find visiting this site informative.See more..
4.5Palmetto State Park(186 reviews) - My old stomp'n grounds during the 80's oil boom sure has changed. Monday: 8:15 AM - 4:45 PM State Parks
State park known for its lush plant life and excellent bird watching.See more..
Located in the heart of Denison, Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site showcases the home where the 34th U.S. President Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower was born in 1890. Antique furnishings fill the modest frame house, illustrating the working class life of the Eisenhowers. The visitors center celebrates Ike with memorabilia and exhibits featuring his many accomplishments as president and war hero.See more..
This state park in on the border with Mexico and contains a variety of water features which attract a variety of birds. The deck at the visitors center is full of a variety of bird species - herons, egrets, ducks, etc. Well maintained paths allow you to hike to other ponds including one which contains alligators. It was still too early in the year to see gators, but warning signs were posted. The park office closed at 4:30, but you could pay and stay in the park until 10pm. We saw a beautiful sunset.See more..
This is a great state park in Texas. 2 hours from Houston and almost never full. The sites are spacious and clean. The park has two sides which are basically two separate parks with highway 190 between them. I have stayed on both sides. The north side has been repaved and sites are level. My only complaint is there is one dumpster for each side and not in the camping loop. It is a 0.9 mile walk each way from our site to the dumpster. We are in a Class A RV without a tow vehicle so we had no choice but to walk 1.8 miles to dump our trash. I understand the camping loop is a narrow one way road that trash trucks can’t get in but the dumpster was 0.4 miles from the loop entrance. It could be just outside the loop. Maybe have park hosts pick up at each site once each day from like noon to 1pm when checkout is. I don’t wand to have to drag my keep just to throw out trashSee more..
4.5Cleburne State Park(113 reviews) - Nice place for a little getaway Monday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM State Parks
Beautiful and uncrowded park full of wide-open spaces for fishing, wild life viewing and camping.See more..
4.5Lake Brownwood State Park(108 reviews) - CCC Historic Park with Lake!!!! Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM State Parks
Great stargazing and nice cabins to stay in.See more..
Popular with fisherman for stripers and small mouth bass.See more..
4.5Buescher State Park(88 reviews) - Lake Access Monday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM State Parks
Campsites, limited cabins, and screened shelters all have access to Park Lake, which is stocked with fishes. Buescher and Bastrop Stake Parts are connected via Park Road 1C. Visit both.See more..
I just love the Texas State Park system! I got a "two-fer" here because I also like visiting old western forts. They never look like the ones in a John Wayne movie. Always more open and larger than expected. As with most of them, the majority of the buildings are no longer around. But you definitely get a feel for the scale of things and the various maps really help. The icing on the cake here is that they did an incredible job restoring the hospital and filling it with things that make you feel like you were there.See more..
4.0Fort Parker State Park(82 reviews) - Small park with Shady Campsites Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Historic Sites • State Parks • Military Bases & Facilities
A great camping spot with a nice lake in the middle of the park.See more..
4.0Abilene State Park(78 reviews) - What a beautiful state park State Parks
I like this state park. I am a bird watcher, and I love how the place is laid out. It has a mix of camping and hiking that is kind of hidden from view. No matter where you are, the heavy tree cover makes it feel like the place has lots of solitude and more nature experiences. Being located in western Texas, I enjoyed seeing and hearing Black-crested Titmouse and Ladder-backed Woodpeckers. You cannot really find them east of Abilene. The pool and surrounding buildings are beautiful. They were constructed by the conservation corp during the great depression. The red sandstone fits the natural look of the park. The trail system is great. The showers were okay. There was only one in the facility near us, so there is a line at peak shower time. The park has an entrance fee of $5.00 per person per day for day use. The pool is open, but it has special time slots and may require reservations. Call ahead to see when it is open and whether you can get in.See more..
4.0Purtis Creek State Park(73 reviews) - Great time at Purtis Creek State Park Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM State Parks
This park is best known for its fishing: a small lake lying in the center of the park is stocked with lots of bass.See more..
4.0Meridian State Park(73 reviews) - Meridian SP Monday: 8:15 AM - 4:45 PM State Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas
The one thing you won't find at this park is crowds: a quiet, beautiful area lined with trails for hiking and biking.See more..
