Gathering place: Come to the shady banks of Elm Creek, where large trees arch overhead and deer and other critters wander by. Just 16 miles southwest of Abilene, the park has a lake and fishing pond, a historic swimming pool, trails, camping and more.
The Albert & Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area will protect a very special piece of the Hill Country. This site is not open, but is in the planning and design phase of development.
Atlanta State Park sits on the shores of Wright Patman Lake in the far northeast corner of Texas. Towering pines and hardwoods shade the park, providing fall and spring color, and beauty year-round.
Dive into the crystal-clear water of the world’s largest spring-fed swimming pool. Swim, scuba dive, or just relax under the trees at this historic park in arid West Texas.
For more than 70 years, folks have visited Bastrop State Park to enjoy its history and marvel at the Lost Pines. Enjoy camping, hiking, biking, swimming and fishing here, just 32 miles east of Austin.
Come for a picnic, afternoon swim, fishing trip or a weekend campout on the banks of the spring-fed Blanco River, just an hour from Austin and San Antonio.
Looking for a “wild” experience? Nature has top billing at Brazos Bend State Park, just 45 miles from downtown Houston. Bring your walking shoes, binoculars and camera!
Besides marveling at the bison and bats at Caprock Canyons, you can hike, ride horses or bikes, camp, geocache, or take a scenic drive. Lake Theo offers no-wake boating, fishing and swimming.
Relax by the lake, tour an old Texas farm, or explore our rugged limestone hills and rare prairie pockets. We’re just a short drive from the DFW Metroplex.
Choke Canyon State Park offers first class fishing and birding, as well as swimming, camping, geocaching, hiking, wildlife, and places to play basketball, tennis and soccer. We're halfway between San Antonio and Corpus Christi.
Bring your fishing pole, your hiking shoes, your horse, your swimsuit–or heck, just bring yourself! Cooper Lake State Park is only 90 minutes northeast of Dallas.
Early Americans, including the Comanche, camped in this part of North Texas for thousands of years. You can do the same today at Copper Breaks State Park, as well as hike, bike, fish, paddle, ride horses, swim or marvel at the stars.
Explore Davis Mountains State Park’s miles of trails, stay up late to marvel at the night sky, learn about the history of the park and nearby frontier fort.
Adventure awaits on the shores of Lake Texoma! Explore trails along high bluffs, splash at our sandy swimming cove, or fish for striped bass, crappie and catfish.
The massive pink granite dome rising above Central Texas has drawn people for thousands of years. But there’s more at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area than just the dome. The scenery, rock formations and legends are magical, too!
Explore trails, add birds to your life list, attend a program, geocache or commune with nature here in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Many of our trails and sites are wheelchair accessible.
At Falcon State Park, you can fish, swim, camp, bird watch, water ski, boat, geocache, hike, or just relax and enjoy the mild climate. Explore 2.8 miles of trails, visit the recreation hall for a snack or domino game, or rent the hall for a family gathering.
On the banks of the Navasota River, enjoy water sports (fishing, swimming, paddling) and exploring on land by bike or on foot. The park is 90 miles south of DFW.
Franklin Mountains State Park offers great hiking, biking and rock climbing. Visit for the day or camp overnight. Look for geocaches, bird (and nature) watch, or bring a picnic.
Come to the island to stroll the beach or splash in the waves. Or come to the island to go fishing or look for coastal birds. Just an hour from Houston, but an island apart!
Fun traditions and beautiful scenery bring people back to Garner State Park time after time. Besides easy access to the Frio, the park offers many miles of hiking trails and camping options.
Visit historic sites both in the park and nearby, hike and bike trails, set up camp, enjoy a picnic, or fish or paddle the San Antonio River when you visit Goliad State Park.
On the north side of San Antonio lies a 12,000-acre wilderness that protects the city’s drinking water. You’ll find hiking, mountain biking, camping, dinosaur tracks and a quiet refuge from the city.
Guadalupe River State Park is more than a great swimming hole. Beautiful scenery and colorful history await, just a short drive from San Antonio and Austin.
Explore over 5,000 acres of rugged canyons, scenic plateaus and tranquil creek bottoms at this former ranch northwest of San Antonio. Go camping, hiking, horseback riding and more.
For thousands of years, people have trekked to these rock hills in far west Texas. Today, you can hike, rock climb, bird watch, study nature and history, picnic and stargaze.
At Huntsville State Park, you can camp, hike, bike, picnic, ride horses, fish, swim, paddle, geocache and study nature. We have 21 miles of trails, playgrounds and a nature center.
Inks Lake State Park offers family fun on water and land. With its sparkling blue water, colorful rock outcrops, and striking sunsets, this gem of the Hill Country is just an hour northwest of Austin.
Two ecoregions meet on the shore of Lake Bob Sandlin in northeast Texas. The result: massive trees, tall grasses, fascinating plants and animals, and great fishing.
Lake Casa Blanca is located in Laredo, just minutes from the Mexican border. Water-ski, swim, boat and fish on the lake; or hike, bike, picnic, bird, geocache, study nature and camp along the shore.
Families have been enjoying Lake Corpus Christi State Park for more than 80 years. Come for the water sports, varied wildlife and relaxing atmosphere. Leave refreshed!
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway sits in the heart of cattle country, near what was once a popular health resort. On land, you can camp, hike, bike, ride your own horses, geocache, rock climb, or relax by the lake. On the lake, you can swim, fish or boat.
Within easy driving distance of both Austin and San Antonio Lockhart State Park has a nine-hole golf course, swimming pool, a creek, trails and campsites.
Many stories and legends surround Longhorn Cavern. But geology is what makes it truly unique. Explore the cavern for yourself, just 1.5 hours northwest of Austin.
Lost Maples is known for its fall color, but it is spectacular year-round. Take a hike or a photo, go fishing, look for birds and other wildlife, camp, backpack, and hunt for geocaches.
Lyndon B. Johnson, our 36th president, was born and raised in the Texas Hill Country. You can also experience life on a Texas-German farm and marvel at American bison and Texas longhorns.
At Martin Creek Lake State Park, just 20 miles southeast of Longview, you can fish for bass or catfish, walk the trails, or watch a sunset over the lake.
The lake, sloughs and forest trails make this very special place at the edge of the Big Thicket, great for paddling, fishing, hiking and biking, and more.
Think of McKinney Falls as Austin’s backyard; we’re just 13 miles from the state capitol. Here you can camp, hike, mountain or road bike, geocache, go bouldering, and picnic. You can also fish and swim in Onion Creek.
With more than five miles of coastline, Mustang Island has plenty of room for fun in the sun. Hang out on the beach, fish in the bay, add birds to your life list, and explore this unspoiled barrier island park.
A little piece of the tropics lies just an hour from Austin and San Antonio. With multiple sources of water (including the San Marcos River), Palmetto State Park is a haven for a wide variety of animals and plants.
The second largest canyon in the country lies in the heart of the Texas Panhandle. Explore the canyon by foot, mountain bike, horse or car. Camp, geocache, study nature or bird watch. During the summer, enjoy a performance of the outdoor musical TEXAS.
At Pedernales Falls State Park, you can camp, hike, mountain bike, picnic, geocache, bird watch and ride horses. On the river, you can swim, wade, tube or fish. Look for local wildlife and plants at the bird blind and butterfly garden.
Grab your family, fishing pole and swimsuit and head for the clear blue water and striking scenery of Possum Kingdom State Park. We’re just an hour west of the DFW Metroplex.
Purtis Creek State Park Lake is a bass fishing destination, but you can also swim, canoe, camp, explore nature or relax. We’re just an hour southeast of Dallas.
Escape the bustle of the city and get back to nature just an hour north of the DFW Metroplex. On land, you can camp, hike, bike, ride your horse, rollerblade, geocache or go backpacking. On the water, you can swim at one of our beach areas, paddle or fish.
History and nature converge on the banks of O.C. Fisher Reservoir and the Concho River, near San Angelo. Explore on land, play in the water, and enjoy a look at Texas’ past at San Angelo State Park.
At the far southeast corner of Texas lies the remote and unique Sea Rim State Park. You can camp, go birding and beach combing, paddle in a canoe or kayak, swim, fish, hunt (in season) and walk.
Pictographs on the stone walls of Seminole Canyon tell stories that we try to understand today. Come see this special place along the Rio Grande near Del Rio.
Bring your hiking boots, water toys, camping gear, and sense of adventure to South Llano River State Park, on the southwestern edge of the Hill Country.