Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, Texas, United States
4.5 (146 reviews) Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent Ranking #1 in Mission State Parks
The best of the best
This 588-acre subtropical woodland is home to lots of birds and several endangered species: great for bird watching and wildlife viewing.
Address
2800 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission, TX 78572-4848
Mobile
Website
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/bentsen-rio-grande-valley
Working hours
Monday : 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday : 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday : 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday : 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday : 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday : 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday : 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 10:28
User Ratings
4.5 based on (146 reviews)
Excellent
62%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Reviews
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5Kelly D 5:00 PM Apr 2, 2021
This State Park Gives you a Feel for best of Rio Grande Valley Nature
Super way to spend the day! Took the kids and the dog here at the State Park. Kids under 13 were free. Miles of beautiful hiking and biking trails. Can see housetop in Mexico from the Hawk Tower. This place is super clean and spacious, can rent bikes and ride tree tram every hour ending at 4 pm. Lots of events and free tours including a tour of wild edibles. Volunteer driver gave us great tour, and taught us about the ebony, mesquite and other trees and birds in the area. Park ranger Karen at Nature Center super with kids, very knowledgeable and approachable. Bring your water bottles, get your exercise, and eat afterwards at Tacos Monterrey just 3 minutes away in Palmview.
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5Kathy F 5:00 PM Apr 1, 2020
Best State Park in AGES
Wow did we LOVE this! When planning our trip to south Texas, we simply selected state parks in the area, thinking we would not be back near them. This is a "do not miss" park. The boardwalks give you the opportunity to get over the marshy areas to see so many things! We watched, at length, great white storks, as well as other wildlife. Highly recommend!!!!
