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Texas State Parks to Visit

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Texas State Parks

1. Garner State Park

Garner State Park — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

Concan, TX 78838

Hours:

Open Daily  8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Check for updates and closures) 

 
Entrance Fees:
  • 13 years and older: $8 Daily
  • Child 12 Years and Under: Free

2. Lost Maples State Natural Area

Vanderpool, TX 78885

Hours:

Open daily  8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Check for updates and closures) 

 
Entrance Fees:
  • Adult: $6 Daily
  • Child 12 Years and Under: Free

couple hiking to camp spot

Photo: Texas Parks & Wildlife

Birds In the Area

Stargazing

Fall Foliage Reports


3. Daingerfield State Park

Daingerfield, TX 75638

Hours:

Open daily 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Check for updates and closures) 

Entrance Fees:
  • Adult: $4 Daily
  • Child 12 Years and Under: Free

Daingerfield SP Fishing Pier

Photo: Texas Parks & Wildlife

Water Safety 

The Look of Nature


4. Dinosaur Valley State Park

Glen Rose, TX 76043

Hours: Open Daily (Check for updates and closures) 
Office: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 
Gate: 
6 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Entrance Fees:
  • Adult Day Use: $8 Daily
  • Child 12 Years and Under: Free

 

Kids with Therapod Footprint

Photo: Texas Parks & Wildlife

Dino Tracks

Find Plants

State Parks App


 

5. Bastrop State Park

Bastrop, TX 78602

Hours:

Open daily 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Check for updates and closures) 

Entrance Fees:
  • Adult: $5 Daily
  • Child 12 Years and Under: Free
  • Driving Tour Fee: $3 Daily

Bastrop CabinPhoto: Texas Parks & Wildlife

Lodging

Swimming Pool


 


6. Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area

Rocksprings, TX 78880

Hours

The park is only accessible by scheduled tours. Call the Devil's Sinkhole Society at 830-683-BATS (2287) Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., to make reservations.

Devil's Sinkhole at Dusk


 

7. Government Canyon State Natural Area

San Antonio, TX 78254

Hours:

Open Friday through Monday,
7 a.m. – 10 p.m. 

Closed Tuesday through Thursday.  (Check for updates and closures) 

 
Entrance Fees:
  • Adult: $6 Daily
  • Child 12 Years and Under: Free

Cactus Overlook

Photo: Texas Parks & Wildlife

Rentals

Guide


8. Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Hours:

Open daily, 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Check for updates and closures) 

Gate open daily: 6:30 a.m.  - 8 p.m. 
If you have a camping reservation and will arrive late, you must contact the park before 5 p.m. to get the gate code. 

Climbing Enchanted Rock  Photo: Texas Parks & Wildlife

Hiking Trails

Climbing Information