Cedar Hill State Park opened in 1991. It is very close to Dallas and is a popular park to spend the day. It is known for the Penn Farm Agricultural History Center which is located on the grounds of the park and has reconstructed historic buildings. Location 1570 West FM 1382, Cedar Hill, Texas 75104 …
Caprock Canyons State Park opened in 1982. The park is known for the herd of bison in the park. Location 850 State park Rd. Quitaque, Texas 79255 Cost The entry fee for Caprock Canyons State Park is $5 per person over the age of 13. There is free admission for people ages 12 and under. …
Caddo Lake State Park opened in 1934 and was built by the CCC. The park is known for the Caddo Lake, which is named after the Caddo people who used to live in the area. Caddo Lake State Park is known for having distinctive trees that are in the water. Location 245 Park Rd 2, …
Buescher State Park opened in 1940. The land was part of the colonial grant from Stephen F. Austin, and the park was built by the CCC. The park is named after the Buescher family, who donated a significant amount of the land in the park. The lake is currently closed for construction. Fishing and boating …
Brazos Bend State Park opened in 1984 and is known for having more than 250 adult alligators that measure over six feet long. It is also home to the George Observatory, which is part of the Houston Museum of Natural Science. It is located about an hour southwest of Houston, Texas the park makes a …
Bonham State Park was established in 1936. The park was built by the CCC. As part of the work they did building the park, they built a dam which created a 65 acre lake in the park. Location: 1363 State Park 24 Bonham, TX 75418-9285 The park is centrally located just outside the town of Bonham, …
Blanco State Park is known for being on the banks of the Blanco River. It was one of the first CCC parks in Texas. Location: 101 Park Road 23 Blanco, TX 78606 The park is centrally located in Blanco, Texas. It is near both San Antonio and Austin. Cost: The entry fee for Blanco State Park …
Big Spring State Park is one of the parks that was built by the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) and opened in 1936. Unlike most state parks, this one is located inside of a town. It is smaller than most of the other state parks and is only open during the day. There is no overnight …
The land that makes up Big Bend Ranch State Park was formerly one of the largest ranches in Texas. At over 300,000 acres it is now the largest park in the Texas State Park system. River Road runs along the border, and is often listed as one of the most scenic drives in America. Known …
Bentsen-Rio Grande State Park opened in 1944 and is known for birdwatching. The park has a hawk observation tower. Cars can be parked at the park headquarters, but they are not allowed in the park. Location: 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr., Mission, TX 78572 Bentsen Rio Grande State Park is located near the border between …
Bastrop State Park is a National Historic Landmark. The park opened in 1937 and was built by the Civilian Conservation Corp. The historic trail, El Camino Real de Los Tejas ran through an area that is now part of the park. Location: 100 Park Road 1A, Bastrop, TX 78602 Bastrop State Park is located 32 …
The camping facilities as Balmorhea State Park are currently closed, and the park is only open for day use. However, the famous pool that the park is known for is open for swimming. The pool is 1.3 acres and was constructed by the hardworking members of the Civilian Conservation Corp. Work was completed on the …
Established in 1954, Atlanta State Park is located 13 miles from Atlanta, Texas and 30 miles southwest of Texarkana, Texas. The park is 1,475 acres and is near the Wright Patman Lake. I went camping at Atlanta State Park after a trip to visit Jefferson, Texas and had a great time. Location: 927 Park Rd …
Abilene State Park is one of the parks that was built by the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) and opened in 1934. It is known for the historic swimming pool that was built by the CCC. The park is 530 acres and includes Lake Abilene. Location: 150 Park Rd 32, Tuscola, TX 79562 Abilene State Park …