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BIG BEND STATE PARKS
Southwest Region
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Texas State Parks offer a wide variety of activities including hiking, camping, boating - even rock climbing. There are entry fees for adults and children more than 13 years of age. In some cases fees are also associated with camping and dining facilities. Telephone numbers are posted next to each park for convenience. Texas State Parklands Passport offers free state park entrance to everyone who reached age 65 before September 1, 1995 and to veterans with a disability equal to or greater than 60%. If you turned 65 after September 1, 1995, you qualify for discounted entry fees with nonresidents paying the regular prices if their 65th birthday occurred after September 1, 1995. Some Parks may be run by outside parties or the Texas State Historical Commission.
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Balmorhea (432-375-2370) Near town of Balmorhea | General:: Handicap Access; Exhibit/Interpretive Center, Picnicking, Rest Rooms, Day Use Group Facility, Swimming Pool, Swimming, Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Trails: Nature/Interpretive. Camping: Tent Camping with water connections at or near, with water and electric; Showers, Trailer Dump Station. Hotel / Lodging. |
Big Ben Ranch N of Hwy 170 (432-229-3416) Near town of Presidio | General: Handicap Access; Exhibit/Interpretive Center, Picnicking, Rest Rooms, Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Trails: Hiking, Nature/Interpretive, Mountain Biking, Equestrian. Swimming, Fishing, Primitive Backpacking permitted but no facilities. Camping: Showers, Overnight Group Facilities. |
Big Bend Ranch S of Hwy 170 (432-424-3327) Near town of Presidio | General: Handicap Access, Picnicking. Swimming and fishing permitted but no facilities. Camping: Backpacking permitted but no facilities. |
Davis Mountains (432-426-3337) Near town of Fort Davis | General: Handicap Access; Exhibit/Interpretive Center, Picnicking, Rest Rooms, Day Use Group Facility, Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Trails: Hiking, Nature/Interpretive, Bicycle, Equestrian. Camping: Primitive/Backpacking and Equestrian permitted but no facilities. Tent Camping with water connections at or near, with water and electric; Showers, Trailer Dump Station. |
Devils River (830-395-2133) Near town of Del Rio | General: Day Use Group Facility Trails: Hiking, Bicycle-Mountain Bike Camping: Overnight Group Facility. Primitive/Backpacking permitted but no facilities. |
Fort Lancaster (432-836-4391) Near town of Ozona | General: Day Use Only; Historic Site Museum; Exhibit/Interpretive Center, Picnicking (permitted but no facilities); Rest Rooms, Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession.
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Fort Leaton (432-229-3613) Near town of Presidio | General: Day Use Only; Historic Site/Museum; Exhibit/Interpretive Center; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Trails: Nature/Interpretive |
Franklin Mountains (915-566-6441) Near town of El Paso | General: Day Use Only; Picnicking, Rest Rooms, Day Use Group Facility, Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Trails: Hiking, Bicycle - Mountain Bike, Equestrian. Camping: Primitive/Backpacking. |
Hueco Tanks (915-857-1135) Near town of El Paso | General: Historic Site/Museum; Exhibit/Interpretive Center; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility, Rock Climbing, Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Trails: Hiking, Nature/Interpretive. Camping: Tent Camping (w/water connections at or near-by); Camping (w/water and electric); Showers; Trailer Dump Station. |
Indian Lodge (432-426-3254) Near town of Fort Davis | General: Day Use Only; Historic Site/Museum; Rest Rooms, Day Use Group Facility, Swimming Pool; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Trails: Hiking, Nature/Interpretive, Bicycle, Equestrian. Camping: Showers; Hotel/Lodging; Overnight Group Facility |
Maggofin Home (915-533-5147) Near town of
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Monahans Sandhills (432-943-2092) Near town of Monohans | General: Handicap Access; Historic Site/Interpretive Center, Picnicking; Rest Rooms, Day Use Group Facility; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Trails: Nature/Interpretive, Equestrian. Camping: Primitive/Backpacking and Equestrian permitted but no facilities. Tent Camping (w/water connections at or near-by); Camping (w/water and electric); Showers; Trailer Dump Station. |
Seminole Canyou (432-292-4464) Near town of Langtry | General: Handicap Access; Historic Site/Museum; Exhibit/Interpretive Center; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Trails: Hiking, Nature/Interpretive. Bicycle - Mountain Bike. Camping : Tent Camping (w/water connections at or near-by); Camping (w/water and electric); Showers; Trailer Dump Station. |
Wyler Aerial Tramway (915-566-6622) Near town of El Paso | General: Day use Only; Handicap Access; Exhibit/Interpretive Center, Rest Rooms, Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession.
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GULF COAST STATE PARKS
Southeast Region
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Texas State Parks offer a wide variety of activities including hiking, camping, boating - even rock climbing. There are entry fees for adults and children more than 13 years of age. In some cases fees are also associated with camping and dining facilities. Telephone numbers are posted next to each park for convenience. Texas State Parklands Passport offers free state park entrance to everyone who reached age 65 before September 1, 1995 and to veterans with a disability equal to or greater than 60%. If you turned 65 after September 1, 1995, you qualify for discounted entry fees with nonresidents paying the regular prices if their 65th birthday occurred after September 1, 1995. Some Parks may be run by outside parties or the Texas State Historical Commission. |
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Battleship Texas (281-479-2431) Near town of Deer Park | General: Day Use Only; Handicap Access; Exhibit/Interpretive Center, Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession.
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Brazos Bend (979-553-5101) Near town of Rosenberg | General: Exhibit/Interpretive Center, Picnicking, Rest Rooms, Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Trails: Hiking, Nature/Interpretive, Mountain Biking, Equestrian. Swimming, Fishing, Primitive Backpacking permitted but no facilities. Camping: Showers, Overnight Group Facilities. |
Fulton Mansion (361-729-0386) Near town of Fulton | General: Day Use Only; Historic Museum; Exhitib/Interpretive Center, Picnicking; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession.
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Galveston Island (409-737-1222) Near town of Galveston | General: Exhibit/Interpretive Center, Picnicking, Rest Rooms, Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming and fishing permitted but facilities not provided. Trails: Nature/Interpretive, Mountain Biking. Camping: With water and electric; Showers, Trailer Dump Station; Screened Shelter. |
Goose Island (361-729-2858) Near town of Rockport | General: Handicap Access; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Daily Use Group Facility; Boat Ramp; Fishing; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Trails: Nature/Interpretive. Camping: Developed (table, grill/gire ring, no utilities); Tent Camping (water connections at or near); With water and electric; Showers, Trailer Dump Station; Overnight Group Facility. |
Lake Corpus Christi (361-547-2635) Near town of Matis | General: Handicap Access; Picnicking, Rest Rooms, Day Use Group Facility; Boat Ramp; Fishing. Swimming and water skiing permitted but facilities not provided. Camping: Tent Camping (water connections at or near); With water and electric; With water, electric, sewage; Showers, Trailer Dump Station. |
Lake Texana (361-782-5718) Near town of Edna | General: Handicap Access; Exhibit/Interpretive Center; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Daily Use Group Facility; Boat Ramp; Fishing; Rentals (canoe/kayak); Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming and water skiing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking; Nature/Interpretive; Bicycle - Mountain Bike. Camping: Tent Camping (water connections at or near); With water and electric; Showers, Trailer Dump Station. |
Mustang Island (361-749-5246) Near town of Port Aransas | General: Picnicking, Rest Rooms, Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming and Fishing permitted but no facilities. Camping: With water and electric; Showers, Trailer Dump Station. Primitive/Backpacking permitted but no facilities. |
Port Isabel Lighthouse (956-943-2262) Near town of Port Isabel | General: Day Use Only; Handicap Access; Historic Site/Museum; Daily Use Group Facility; Interpretive Tour. |
Sabine Pass Battleground (409-971-2451) Near town of Port Arthur | General: Handicap Access; Historic Site/Museum; Exhibit/Interpretive Center; Picnicking, Rest Rooms; Boat Ramp. Fishing permitted but no facilities. Camping: With water and electric. Primitive backpacking permitted but no facilities. |
San Jacinto Battleground (281-479-2431) Near town of Deer Park | General: Day Use Only; Handicap Access; Historic Site/Museum; Exhibit/Interpretive Center; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Daily Use Group Facility; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Fishing permitted but no facilities. |
Sea Rim (409-971-2559) Near town of Port Arthur | General: Handicap Access; Exhibit/Interpretive Center; Picnicking, Rest Rooms; Swimming; Boat Ramp; Rentals (canoe/kayak); Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Fishing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Nature/Interpretive; Bicycle - Mountain Bike. Camping: With water at or near; With water and electric; Showers; Trailer Dump Station; Cabins. Primitive backpacking permitted but no facilities. |
Sheldon Lake Battleground (713-456-9350) Near town of Houston | General: Day Use Only; Exhibit/Interpretive Center; Rest Rooms; Boat Ramp; Fishing. Trails: Nature/Interpretive. |
Varner-Hogg Plantation (979-345-4656) Near town of Brazosport Area | General: Day Use Only; Historic Site/Museum; Exhibit/Interpretive Center; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Fishing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Nature/Interpretive. |
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HILL COUNTRY STATE PARKS
Central Region
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Texas State Parks offer a wide variety of activities including hiking, camping, boating - even rock climbing. There are entry fees for adults and children more than 13 years of age. In some cases fees are also associated with camping and dining facilities. Telephone numbers are posted next to each park for convenience. Texas State Parklands Passport offers free state park entrance to everyone who reached age 65 before September 1, 1995 and to veterans with a disability equal to or greater than 60%. If you turned 65 after September 1, 1995, you qualify for discounted entry fees with nonresidents paying the regular prices if their 65th birthday occurred after September 1, 1995. Some Parks may be run by outside parties or the Texas State Historical Commission.
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Blanco (830-833-4333) Near town of Blanco | General: Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming and Fishing permitted but no facilities.
Trails: Hiking. Camping: With water and electric; With water, electric and sewage; Showers; Trailer Dump Station; Screened Shelter. |
Colorado Bend (325-628-3240) Near town of San Saba | General: Picnicking, Rest Rooms, Boat Ramp; Fishing; Rentals (canoe/kayak); Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking, Bicycle - Mountain Biking. Camping: Tent camping with water connections at or near. |
Devil's Sinkhole (Access only by Special Request) (830-563-2342) Near town of Camp Wood | General: Exhibit/Interpretive Center |
Enchanted Rock (325-247-3903) Near town of Fredericksburg | General: Exhibit/Interpretive Center; Picnicking, Rest Rooms, Day Use Group Facility; Rock Climbing; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Trails: Hiking, Nature Interpretive Camping: Tent camping with water connections at or near; Showers. |
Fort McKavett (325-396-2358) Near town of Fort McKavett | General: Day Use Only; Historic Site/Museum; Exhibit/Interpretive Center; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession.
Trails: Nature/Interpretive. |
Garner (830-232-6132) Near town of Concan | General: Handicap Access; Picnicking, Rest Rooms, Day Use Group Facility; Rentals (canoe/kayak) Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming and fishing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking, Bicycle - Surfaced. Camping: Tent camping with water connections at or near; With water and electric; Showers; Trailer Dump Station; Screened Station; Cabins; Overnight Group Facility. |
Guadalupe River/ Honey Creek (830-438-2656) Near town of Boerne | General: Handicap Access; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming and Fishing permitted but no facilities.
Trails: Hiking; Bicycle; Equestrian. Camping: Developed (table, grill, fire ring, no utilities); Tent Camping (water connections at or near); With water and electric; Showers; Trailer Dump Station. |
Hill Country (830-796-4413) Near town of Bandera | General: Swimming and fishing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking, Bicycle - Mountain Bike; Equestrian. Camping: Equestrian; Developed (table, grill, fire ring, no utilities); Overnight Group Facility. Primitive/Backpacking permitted but no facilities. |
Inks Lake (512-793-2223) Near town of Buchanan Dam | General: Handicap Access; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility; Boat Ramp; Fishing; Rentals (canoe/kayak); Golf. Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming and Water Skiing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking. Camping: Tent Camping (water connections at or near); With water and electric; Showers; Trailer Dump Station; Screened Shelter; Overnight Group Facilities. Primitive/Backpacking permitted but no facilities. |
Kickapoo Cavern (830-438-2656) Near town of Bracketville | General: Handicap Access; Rest Rooms; Interpretive Tour.
Trails: Hiking; Nature Interpretive; Bicycle - Mountain Bike. Camping: Showers; Overnight Group Facility. |
Landmark Inn (830-931-2133) Near town of Castroville | General: Handicap Access; Historic Site/Museum; Exhibit/Interpretive Center; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility. Fishing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Nature/Interpretive. Bicycles permitted but no facilities. Camping: Hotel/Lodging. |
Longhorn Cavern (512-756-4680) Near town of Burnet | General: Day Use Only; Historic Site/Exhibit; Exhibit/Interpretive Center; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Trails: Hiking, Nature/Interpretive. |
Lost Maples (830-966-3413) Near town of Vanderpool | General: Handicap Access; Exhibit/Interpretive Center; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming and Fishing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking; Nature/Interpretive. Camping: With water and electric; Showers; Trailer Dump Station. Primitive/Backpacking permitted but no facilities. |
Lyndon B. Johnson (830-644-2252) Near town of Stonewall | General: Day Use Only; Historic Site/Museum; Exhibit/Interpretive Center; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility, Swimming Pool; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Fishing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Nature/Interpretive. |
McKinney Falls (512-243-1643) Near town of Austin | General: Handicap Access; Historic Site/Museum; Exhibit/Interpretive Center; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming and Fishing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking; Nature/Interpretive; Bicycle - Mountain Bike and Surfaced. Camping: Developed (with table, grill, fire ring, no utilities); Tent Camping with water at or near; With water and electric; Showers; Trailer Dump Station; Screened Shelter; Overnight Group Facility. |
Perdernales Falls (830-868-7304) Near town of Johnson City | General: Handicap Access; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming and Fishing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking; Nature/Interpretive. Camping: With water and electric; Showers; Trailer Dump Station; Overnight Group Facility. Primitive/Backpacking permitted but no facilities. |
South Llano River (325-446-3994) Near town of Junction | General: Historic Site/Museum; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming and Fishing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking; Nature/Interpretive; Bicycle - Mountain Bike. Camping: Tent Camping with water at or near; With water and electric; Showers; Trailer Dump Station. Primitive/Backpacking permitted but no facilities. |
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PAN HANDLE PLAINS STATE PARKS
North Region
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Texas State Parks offer a wide variety of activities including hiking, camping, boating - even rock climbing. There are entry fees for adults and children more than 13 years of age. In some cases fees are also associated with camping and dining facilities. Telephone numbers are posted next to each park for convenience. Texas State Parklands Passport offers free state park entrance to everyone who reached age 65 before September 1, 1995 and to veterans with a disability equal to or greater than 60%. If you turned 65 after September 1, 1995, you qualify for discounted entry fees with nonresidents paying the regular prices if their 65th birthday occurred after September 1, 1995. Some Parks may be run by outside parties or the Texas State Historical Commission.
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Abilene (325-572-3204) Near town of Abilene | General: Handicap Access; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility; Swimming Pool; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Fishing permitted but no facilities.
Trails: Natural/Interpretive. Camping: Tent Camping (water at or near); With water and electric; With water, electric and sewage; Showers; Trailer Dump Station; Screened Shelter; Overnight Group Facility. |
Big Spring (432-263-4931) Near town of Big Spring | General: Exhibit/Interpretive Center; Picnicking, Rest Rooms, Day Use Group Facility; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Trails: Hiking, Nature/Interpretive. Camping: Developed (table, grill, fire ring, no utilities); Tent camping (with water connections at or near); With water & electric; Overnight Group Facility. |
caprock Canyon (806-455-1492) Near town of quitaque | General: Exhibit/Interpretive Center; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility; Boat Ramp; Fishing; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming permitted but no facilities.
Trails: Hiking; Natural/Interpretive; Bicycle - Mountain Bike; Equestrian. Camping: Primitive/Backpacking; Equestrian; Developed (table, grill, fire ring, no utilities); Tent Camping (water at or near); With water and electric; Showers; Trailer Dump Station; Overnight Group Facility. |
Copper Breaks (940-839-4331) Near town of quanah | General: Exhibit/Interpretive Center; Rest Rooms, Day Use Group Facility; Boat Ramp; Fishing; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking, Nature/Interpretive; Bicycle - Mountain Bike; Equestrian. Camping: Equestrian; Tent camping (with water connections at or near); With water & electric; Showers, Trailer Dump Station; Overnight Group Facility. Primitive/Backpacking permitted but no facilities. |
Fort Griffin (325-762-3592) Near town of Fort Griffin | General: Historic Site/Museum; Exhibit/Interpretive Center; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Fishing permitted but no facilities.
Trails: Hiking; Natural/Interpretive. Camping: Tent Camping (water at or near); With water and electric; With water, electric and sewage; Showers; Trailer Dump Station; Overnight Group Facility. Primitive/Backpacking; Equestrian permitted but no facilities. |
Fort Richardson (940-567-3506) Near town of jacksboro | General: Historic Site/Museum; Exhibit/Interpretive Center; Rest Rooms, Day Use Group Facility; Swimming; Fishing; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Trails: Hiking, Nature/Interpretive; Bicycle; Equestrian. Camping: Tent camping (with water connections at or near); With water & electric; With water, electric and sewage; Showers, Trailer Dump Station; Screened Shelter. Primitive/Backpacking permitted but no facilities. |
Lake Arrowhead (940-528-2211) Near town of Wichita Falls | General: Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility; Boat Ramp; Fishing; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming and Water Skiing permitted but no facilities.
Trails: Hiking; Natural/Interpretive; Bicycle; Equestrian. Camping: Equestrian; Tent Camping (water at or near); With water and electric; Showers; Trailer Dump Station. Primitive/Backpacking permitted but no facilities. |
Lake Brownwood (325-784-5223) Near town of Brownwood | General: Handicap Access; Picnicking; Rest Rooms, Day Use Group Facility; Boat Ramp; Fishing; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming and Water Skiing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking, Nature/Interpretive. Camping: Tent camping (with water connections at or near); With water & electric; With water, electric and sewage; Showers, Trailer Dump Station; Screened Shelter; Cabins; Overnight Group Facility. |
Lake Colorado City (325-728-3931) Near town of Colorado City | General: Handicap Access; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility; Boat Ramp; Fishing; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming and Water Skiing permitted but no facilities.
Trails: Hiking; Natural/Interpretive. Camping: Tent Camping (water at or near); With water and electric; Showers; Trailer Dump Station; Cabins; Overnight Group Facility. |
Palo duro Canyon (806-488-2227) Near town of Canyon | General: Historic Site/Museum; Picnicking; Rest Rooms, Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Trails: Hiking, Bicycle - Mountain Bike; Equestrian. Camping: Developed (table, grill, fire ring, no utilities): Tent camping (with water connections at or near); With water & electric; Showers, Trailer Dump Station; Cabins. Primitive/Backpacking and Equestrian permitted but no facilities. |
Possum Kingdom (940-549-1803) Near town of caddo | General: Handicap Access; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Boat Ramp; Fishing; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming and Water Skiing permitted but no facilities.
Trails: Hiking. Camping: Tent Camping (water at or near); With water and electric; Showers; Trailer Dump Station; Cabins. Primitive/Backpacking permitted but no facilities. |
San Angelo (325-949-4757) Near town of San Angelo | General: Handicap Access; Picnicking; Rest Rooms, Day Use Group Facility; Boat Ramp; Fishing; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming and Water Skiing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking, Bicycle - Mountain Bike; Equestrian. Camping: Equestrian; Developed (table, grill, fire ring, no utilities): Tent camping (with water connections at or near); With water & electric; Showers, Trailer Dump Station; Cabins; Overnight Group Facility. Primitive/Backpacking permitted but no facilities. | |
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PINEY WOODS ' EAST' TEXAS STATE PARKS
Northeast Region | Southeast Region
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Texas State Parks offer a wide variety of activities including hiking, camping, boating - even rock climbing. There are entry fees for adults and children more than 13 years of age. In some cases fees are also associated with camping and dining facilities. Telephone numbers are posted next to each park for convenience. Texas State Parklands Passport offers free state park entrance to everyone who reached age 65 before September 1, 1995 and to veterans with a disability equal to or greater than 60%. If you turned 65 after September 1, 1995, you qualify for discounted entry fees with nonresidents paying the regular prices if their 65th birthday occurred after September 1, 1995. Some Parks may be run by outside parties or the Texas State Historical Commission.
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Atlanta (903-796-6476) Near town of Atlanta | General: Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility; Boat Ramp; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming, Fishing and Water Skiing permitted but no facilities.
Trails: Hiking; Nature Interpretive. Camping: Primitive/Backpacking; Tent Camping (with water at or near); With water and electric; With water, electric and sewage; Showers; Trailer Dump Station. |
Caddo Lake (903-679-3351) Near town of Karnak | General: Handicap Access; Exhibit/Interpretive Center; Picnicking, Rest Rooms, Day Use Group Facility; Boat Ramp; Fishing; Rentals (canoe/kayak); Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming and water skiing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking, Nature/Interpretive. Camping: Tent camping (with water connections at or near); With water & electric; With water, electric and sewage; Showers; Trailer Dump Station; Screened Shelter; Cabins; Overnight Group Facility. |
Caddoan Mounds (936-858-3218) Near town of Alto | General: Day Use Only; Handicap Access; Historic Site/Museum; Exhibit/Interpretive Center; Rest Rooms; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Trails: Nature/Interpretive. |
Fort Boggy (903-536-1523) Near town of Centerville | General: Day Use Only; Handicap Access; Picnicking, Rest Rooms, Day Use Group Facility; Boat Ramp; Fishing. Swimming permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking, Bicycle - Mountain Bike. |
Huntsville (936-295-5644) Near town of Huntsville | General: Handicap Access; Exhibit/Interpretive Center; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility; Boat Ramp; Fishing; Rentals (canoe/kayak); Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming permitted but no facilities.
Trails: Hiking; Nature/Interpretive; Bicycle - Surfaced. Camping: Equestrian; Tent camping with water connections at or near; With water and electric; Showers; Trailer Dump Station; Screened Shelter. |
Lake Bob Sandlin (903-572-5531) Near town of Mt. Pleasant | General: Handicap Access; Picnicking, Rest Rooms, Day Use Group Facility; Boat Ramp; Fishing; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming and Water Skiing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking, Bicycle - Mountain Bike. Camping: Tent camping with water connections at or near; With water and electric; Showers; Trailer Dump Station; Screened Shelter; Cabins. Primitive/Backpacking permitted but no facilities. |
Lake Livingston (936-365-2201) Near town of Livingston | General: Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility; Swimming Pool; Boat Ramp; Fishing; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming and Water Skiing permitted but no facilities.
Trails: Hiking; Nature/Interpretive; Bicycle - Mountain Bike & Surfaced; Equestrian. Camping: Equestrian; Tent Camping (water connections at or near); With water and electric; With water, electric & sewage; Showers; Trailer Dump Station; Screened Shelter. |
Martin Creek Lake (409-836-4336) Near town of Tatum | General: Handicap Access; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility; Boat Ramp; Fishing; Rentals (canoe/kayak); Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming and Water Skiing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking, Bicycle - Mountain Bike. Camping: With water & electric; Showers; Trailer Dump Station; Screened Shelter; Cabins. Primitive/Backpacking permitted but no facilities. |
Martin Dies, Jr. (903-384-5231) Near town of Jasper | General: Handicap Access; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility; Boat Ramp; Fishing; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming and Water Skiing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking; Nature Interpretive; Bicycle - Mountain Bike. Camping: Tent Camping (water connections at or near); With water and electric; Showers; Trailer Dump Station; Screened Shelter; Overnight Group Facilities. |
Mission Tejas (936-687-2394) Near town of Weches | General: Historic Site/Museum; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility; Park Store/gift Shop/Concession. Fishing permitted but no facilities.
Trails: Hiking; Nature Interpretive. Camping: Tent Camping (water connections at or near); With water and electric; With water, electric & sewage; Showers; Trailer Dump Station. |
Rusk/Palestine (903-683-5126) Near town of Palestine/Rusk | General: Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility; Fishing; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Trails: Nature/Interpretive. Camping:Tent Camping (water connections at or near); With water and electric; With water, electric & sewage; Showers; Trailer Dump Station. |
Starr Family (903-935-3044) Near town of Marshall | General: Day Use Only; Historic Site/Exhibit; Exhibit/Interpretive Center; Rest Rooms; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. |
Texas State Railroad (903-683-2561) Near town of Rusk | General: Day Use Only; Handicap Access; Historic Site/Museum; Exhibit/Interpretive Center; Rest Rooms; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. |
Tyler (903-597-5338) Near town of Tyler | General: Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility, Boat Ramp; Fishing; Rentals (canoe/kayak); Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking; Nature/Interpretive; Bicycle - Mountain Bike. Camping:Tent Camping (water connections at or near); With water and electric; With water, electric & sewage; Showers; Trailer Dump Station; Screened Shelter; Overnight Group Facility. |
Village Creek (409-755-7322) Near town of Lumberton | General: Handicap Access; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming and Fishing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking; Nature/Interpretive; Bicycle - Mountain Bike. Camping: Developed (with table, grill, fire ring, no utilities); Tent Camping with water at or near; With water and electric; Showers; Trailer Dump Station; Cabins. | |
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PRAIRIES & LAKES TEXAS STATE PARKS
Northeast Region | Central Region
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Texas State Parks offer a wide variety of activities including hiking, camping, boating - even rock climbing. There are entry fees for adults and children more than 13 years of age. In some cases fees are also associated with camping and dining facilities. Telephone numbers are posted next to each park for convenience. Texas State Parklands Passport offers free state park entrance to everyone who reached age 65 before September 1, 1995 and to veterans with a disability equal to or greater than 60%. If you turned 65 after September 1, 1995, you qualify for discounted entry fees with nonresidents paying the regular prices if their 65th birthday occurred after September 1, 1995. Some Parks may be run by outside parties or the Texas State Historical Commission.
Information contained herein is courtesy Texas State Travel Guide. Visit them on line at www.traveltex.com All information should be verified for accuracy before traveling. |
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Acton (817-645-4215) Near town of Granbury | General: Day Use Only; Historic Site/Museum. |
Bastrop (512-321-2101) Near town of Bastrop | General: Handicap Access; Picnicking, Rest Rooms, Swimming Pool; Rentals (canoe/kayak); Golf; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Fishing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking, Nature/Interpretive; Bicycle - Mountain Bike. Camping: Developed (table, grill, fire ring, no utilities); Tent camping (with water connections at or near); With water & electric; With water, electric & sewage; Showers; Trailer Dump Station; Cabins; Overnight Group Facility. Primitive/Backpacking permitted but no facilities. |
Bonham (903-583-5022) Near town of Bonham | General: General: Picnicking, Rest Rooms, Day Use Group Facility; Boat Ramp; Fishing. Swimming permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking, Bicycle - Mountain Bike. Camping: Tent camping (with water connections at or near); With water & electric; Showers; Trailer Dump Station; Overnight Group Facility. |
Buescher (512-237-2241) Near town of Smithville | General: Handicap Access; Picnicking, Rest Rooms, Day Use Group Facility; Rentals (canoe/kayak); Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Fishing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking, Bicycle - Mountain Bike. Camping: Tent camping (with water connections at or near); With water & electric; Showers; Trailer Dump Station; Screened Shelter; Cabins; Overnight Group Facility. |
Cedar Hill (972-291-3900) Near town of Cedar Hill | General: Handicap Access; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility; Swimming; Boat Ramp; Fishing; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession.Water Skiing permitted but no facilities.
Trails: Hiking; Nature/Interpretive; Bicycle - Mountain Bike. Camping: With water & electric; Showers; Trailer Dump Station. |
Cleburne (817-645-4215) Near town of Cleburne | General: Handicap Access; Picnicking, Rest Rooms, Day Use Group Facility; Boat Ramp; Rentals (canoe/kayak); Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming and fishing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking, Bicycle. Camping: With water and electric; With water, electric & sewage; Showers; Trailer Dump Station; Screened Shelter; Overnight Group Facility. |
Confederate Reunion Grounds (254-562-5751) Near town of Mexia | General: Historic Site/Museum; Exhibit/Interpretive Center; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility. Fishing permitted but no facilities. Camping: Overnight Group Facility. Developed (table, grill, fire ring, no utilities) permitted but no facilities. |
Cooper Lake (Doctor's Creek) (903-395-3100) Near town of Cooper | General: Handicap Access; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Facility; Swimming; Boat Ramp; Fishing; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Water Skiing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking, Nature/Interpretive; Bicycle - Mountain Bike; Equestrian. Camping: With water & electric; Showers; Trailer Dump Station; Screened Shelter. |
Cooper Lake (South Sulphur)(903-945-5256) Near town of South Sulphur | General: Handicap Access; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility; Swimming; Boat Ramp; Fishing. Water Skiing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking; Equestrian; Bicycle - Mountain Bike. Camping: Equestrian; Tent Camping (water connections at or near); With water and electric; Showers; Trailer Dump Station; Screened Shelter; Caabins. |
Dinosaur Valley (254-897-4588) Near town of Glen Rose | General: Handicap Access; Exhibit/Interpretive Center; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming and Fishing permitted but no facilities.
Trails: Hiking; Nature Interpretive; Bicycle - Mountain Bike; Equestrian. Camping: With water & electric; Showers; Trailer Dump Station. Primitive/Backpacking and Equestrian permitted but no facilities. |
Eisenhower (903-465-1956) Near town of Denison | General: Handicap Access; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility; Boat Ramp; Fishing; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming and Water Skiing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking; Nature/Interpretive; Bicycle - Mountain Bike. Camping: Tent Camping (with water connection at or near); With water & electric; With water, electric & sewage; Showers; Trailer Dump Station; Screened Shelter; Overnight Group Facility. |
Eisenhower Birthplace (903-465-8908) Near town of Denison | General: Day Use Only; Handicap Access; Historic Site/Exhibit; Exhibit/Interpretive Center; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession.
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Fairfield Lake (903-389-4514) Near town of Fairfield | General: Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility; Boat Ramp; Fishing; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming and Water Skiing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking; Bicycle - Mountain Bike. Camping: Tent Camping (with water connection at or near); With water and electric; Showers; Trailer Dump Station. Primitive/Backpacking permitted but no facilities. |
Fanthorp Inn (936-873-2633) Near town of Anderson | General: Day Use Only; Handicap Access; Historic Site/Museum; Exhibit/Interpretive Center; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. |
Fort Parker (254-562-5751) Near town of Mexia | General: Exhibit/Interpretive Center; Boat Ramp; Fishing; Rentals (canoe/kayak); Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking; Nature/Interpretive; Bicycle - Mountain Bike. Camping: Primitive/Backpacking; With water and electric; Showers; Trailer Dump Station; Screened Shelter; Overnight Group Facility. |
Lake Mineral Wells (940-328-1171) Near town of Mineral Wells | General: Handicap Access; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility; Boat Ramp; Fishing; Rock Climbing; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking; Nature/Interpretive; Bicyble - Mountain Bike; Equestrian. Camping: Equestrian; Tent Camping (with water at or near); With water and electric; Showers; Trailer Dump Station; Screened Shelter. Primitive/Backpacking permitted but no facilities. |
Lake Somerville Birch Creek North of Lake (979-535-7763) Near town of Somerville | General: Exhibit/Interpretive Center; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility; Boat Ramp; Fishing; Rentals (canoe/kayak); Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming and Water Skiing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking; Nature/Interpretive; Bicycle - Mountain Bike; Equestrian. Camping: Equestrian; Tent Camping with water at or near; With water and electric; Showers; Trailer Dump Station; Overnight Group Facility. Primitive/Backpacking permitted but no facilities. |
Lake Somerville Nails Creek South of Lake(979-289-2392) Near town of Ledbetter | General: Day Use Only; Exhibit/Interpretive Center; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility; Boat Ramp; Fishing; Rentals (canoe/kayak); Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming and Water Skiing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking; Bicycle - Mountain Bike; Equestrian. Nature/Interpretive permitted but no facilities. Camping: Equestrian; Tent Camping (with water at or near); With water and electric. Primitive/Backpacking permitted but no facilities. |
Lake Tawakoni (903-595-2938) Near town of Wills Point | General: Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Boat Ramp. Swimming, Water Skiing and Fishing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking. Camping: With water and electric; Showers; Trailer Dump Station. |
Lake Whitney (940-694-3793) Near town of Whitney | General: Handicap Access; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility; Boat Ramp; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming, Fishing and Water Skiing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking; Bicyble - Mountain Bike. Camping: Tent Camping (with water at or near); With water and electric; With water, electric & sewage; Showers; Trailer Dump Station; Screened Shelter; Overnight Group Facility. |
Lockhart (512-398-3479) Near town of Lockhart | General: Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility; Golf; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Trails: Hiking. Camping: With water and electric; With water, electric & sewage; Showers; Overnight Group Facility. |
Meridian (254-435-2536) Near town of Meridian | General: Handicap Access; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility; Boat Ramp; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming and Fishing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking; Nature/Interpretive. Camping: Developed (table, grill, fire ring, no utilities); Tent Camping (with water at or near); With water and electric; With water, electric & sewage; Showers; Trailer Dump Station; Screened Shelter; Overnight Group Facility. |
Monument Hill Kreische Brewery (979-968-5658) Near town of La Grange | General: Day Use Only; Historic Site/Museum; Exhibit/Interpretive Center; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Trails:Nature/Interpretive. |
Mother Neff (254-853-2389) Near town of Moody | General: Handicap Access; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility. Fishing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking. Camping: Tent Camping (with water at or near); With water and electric; Showers; Trailer Dump Station; Overnight Group Facility. Primitive/Backpacking permitted but no facilities. |
Palmetto (830-672-3266) Near town of Luling | General: Handicap Access; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility; Fishing; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking; Nature/Interpretive; Equestrian. Camping: Tent Camping with water at or near; With water and electric; With water, electric & sewage; Showers; Trailer Dump Station; Overnight Group Facility. |
Purtis Creek (903-425-2332) Near town of Athens | General: Handicap Access; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Boat Ramp; Fishing; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking; Nature/Interpretive; Equestrian. Camping: Tent Camping (with water at or near); With water and electric; Showers; Trailer Dump Station. Primitive/Backpacking permitted but no facilities. |
Ray Roberts Lake Isle Du Bois Unit (940-686-2148) Near town of Pilot Point | General: Handicap Access; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility; Swimming; Boat Ramp; Fishing; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Water Skiing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking; Bicycle - Mountain Bike & Surfaced; Equestrian. Camping: Equestrian; Developed (table, grill, fire ring, no utilities); Tent Camping with water at or near; With water and electric; Showers; Trailer Dump Station. |
Ray Roberts Lake Johnson Branch (940-637-2294) Near town of Pilot Point | General: General: Handicap Access; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility; Swimming; Boat Ramp; Fishing; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Water Skiing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking; Bicycle - Mountain Bike & Surfaced; Equestrian. Camping: Developed (table, grill, fire ring, no utilities); With water and electric; Showers; Trailer Dump Station |
Sam Bell Maxey House (903-785-5716) Near town of Paris | General: Day Use Only; Historic Site/Museum; Exhibit/Interpretive Center; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. |
Sebastopol House (830-379-4833) Near town of Seguin | General: Day Use Only; Historic Site/Museum; Exhibit/Interpretive Center. |
Stephen F. Austin (979-885-3613) Near town of San Felipe | General: Handicap Access; Historic Site/Museum; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility; Golf; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Fishing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking; Nature/Interpretive. Camping: Tent Camping with water at or near; With water, electric & sewage; Showers; Trailer Dump Station; Screened Shelter; Overnight Group Facility. Primitive/Backpacking permitted but no facilities. |
Washington-On-The-Brazos (979-878-2214) Near town of Washington | General: Day Use Only; Handicap Access; Historic Site/Museum; Exhibit/Interpretive Center; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. | |
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SOUTH TEXAS PLAINS STATE PARKS
Southwest Region
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Texas State Parks offer a wide variety of activities including hiking, camping, boating - even rock climbing. There are entry fees for adults and children more than 13 years of age. In some cases fees are also associated with camping and dining facilities. Telephone numbers are posted next to each park for convenience. Texas State Parklands Passport offers free state park entrance to everyone who reached age 65 before September 1, 1995 and to veterans with a disability equal to or greater than 60%. If you turned 65 after September 1, 1995, you qualify for discounted entry fees with nonresidents paying the regular prices if their 65th birthday occurred after September 1, 1995. Some Parks may be run by outside parties or the Texas State Historical Commission.
Information contained herein is courtesy Texas State Travel Guide. Visit them on line at www.traveltex.com All information should be verified for accuracy before traveling. |
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Casa Navarro (210-226-4801) Near town of San Antonio | General: Day Use Only; Historic Site/Museum; Exhitib/Interpretive Center; Rest Rooms; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. |
Choke Canyon Calliham Unit (361-786-3868) Near town of Three Rivers | General: Handicap Access; Picnicking, Rest Rooms, Day Use Group Facility; Swimming Pool; Boat Ramp; Fishing. Swimming and Water Skiing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Nature/Interpretive. Camping: Tent camping with water connections at or near; With water & electric; Showers; Trailer Dump Station; Screened Shelter; Overnight Group Facility. Primitive/Backpacking permitted but no facility. |
Choke Canyon
South Shore Unit (361-786-3538) Near town of Three Rivers | General: Day Use Only; Handicap Access; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility; Boat Ramp; Fishing. Swimming and Water Skiing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Equestrian; Bicycle - Mountain Bike. Camping: Primitive/Backpacking permitted but no facility. |
Falcon (956-848-5327) Near town of Zapata | General: Picnicking, Rest Rooms, Day Use Group Facility; Boat Ramp; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Swimming, Fishing and Water Skiing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Nature Interpretive; Bicycle - Mountain Bike. Camping: Tent camping with water connections at or near; With water & electic; With water, electric & sewage; Showers; Trailer Dump Station; Screened Shelter. |
Fannin Battleground (361-645-2020) Near town of Fannin | General: Day Use Only; Historic Site/Museum; Exhibit/Interpretive Center. |
Goliad (361-645-3405) Near town of Goliad | General: Historic Site/Museum; Exhibit/Interpretive Center; Picnicking, Rest Rooms, Day Use Group Facility; Swimming Pool; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Fishing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking, Nature/Interpretive; Bicycle. Camping: Tent camping with water connections at or near; With water and electric; With water, electric & sewage; Showers; Trailer Dump Station; Screened Station. |
Government Canyon Access only by special request.(210-688-9055) Near town of San Antonio | General: Day Use Only; Exhibit/Interpretive Center; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Trails: Hiking; Nature/Interpretive; Bicycle. |
Lake Casa Blanca International SP (956-725-3826) Near town of Laredo | General: Handicap Access; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility; Boat Ramp. Swimming, Fishing and Water Skiing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Bicycle - Mountain Bike. Camping: Tent Camping (with water at or near); With water & electric; Showers; Trailer Dump Station. |
World Birding Center/Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley (956-585-1107) Near town of Mission | General: Day Use Only; Handicap Access; Exhibit/Interpretive Center; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility; Boat Ramp; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. Fishing permitted but no facilities. Trails: Hiking; Nature/Interpretive; Bicycle. Camping: Showers. Primitive/Backpacking permitted but no facilities. |
World Birding Center/Estero Llano Grande (956-565-3919) Near town of Weslaco | General: Day Use Only; Handicap Access; Picnicking; Rest Rooms; Day Use Group Facility; Park Store/Gift Shop/Concession. | |
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