Texas State Parks

The Highland Lakes offer up plenty of fun water activities,and Inks Lake State Park is no different. Ample camping and hiking and fun for everyone.

At the direction of Texas governor Abbot, all Texas State Parks are to close at end of business April 7th, 2020. There is not reopen date at this time.

Here are the 30 Texas state parks that offer primitive camping when you don’t want to car camp, but aren’t quite ready for backpacking.

The Hill Country State Natural area rests just outside of San Antonio, but it’s far away from anything you’d expect being so close to the city.

Mother Neff State Park is one of the oldest state parks in Texas. What it lacks in size it makes up for in its rich Texas history.

Longhorn Cavern State Park was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s but still offers amazing natural wonders and trails to hike.

Lost Maples State Natural Area is a gem in the Texas hillcountry that offers spectacular views, primitive camping and more. Click to learn more!

Lockhart State Park is a CCC park that has plenty to offer. It features plenty of water for fishing, great historic buildings and even a golf course!

The Civilian Conservation Corps were an astounding New Deal program in the 1930s responsible for helping create our Texas State Parks. Find them all here!