Parks Near Me in Amherst, tx
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
11450 Park Road 5, Canyon, TX
Grand Canyon of Texas
The second largest canyon in the country lies in the heart of the Texas Panhandle. Visit Palo Duro Canyon State Park; experience the canyon's... Read More
Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway
850 Caprock Canyon Park Road, Quitaque, TX
In September 2011, 80 descendants of the great southern plains bison herd were released to roam 700 acres of grasslands in the park. From a safe distance, visitors can view these indigenous... Read More
Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway
850 Caprock Canyon Park Road, Quitaque, TX
Where Bison Roam
Wind and water over the eons shaped the rugged beauty of Caprock Canyons State Park in the Panhandle of Texas. Today, bison roam the plains, bats roost in... Read More
Comanche Trail Park
310 Nolan, Big Spring, TX
Home of the spring that gave Big Spring its name, Comanche Trail Park features a 6,900-seat limestone amphitheater. Hike the the Rose Magers Trail and enjoy fishing or picnicking at Comanche... Read More
Lake Colorado City State Park
4582 FM 2836, Colorado City, TX
Things to Do
Many activities here feature the lake: fishing, swimming and paddling. But that’s not all you can do. Set up camp or enjoy a picnic, hike, look for a geocache, take photographs... Read More
Copper Breaks State Park
777 Park Road 62, Quanah, TX
Things to Do
Activities include camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, mountain biking, swimming, wildlife viewing, backpacking, kite flying, summer... Read More
Abilene State Park
150 Park Road 32, Tuscola, TX
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... Read More
San Angelo State Park
362 South FM 2288, San Angelo, TX
West Texas Crossroads
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... Read More
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
400 Pine Canyon Drive, Pine Springs, TX
Guadalupe Mountains National Park is the world's premier example of a fossil reef from the Permian Era. The park is known for its extensive hiking and backpacking opportunities in one of the... Read More
Lake Brownwood State Park
200 State Highway Park Road 15, Lake Brownwood, TX
Legacy on the Lake
Civilian Conservation Corps workers spent years building this special park in the heart of Texas. Today, their legacy endures. Stay in a historic cabin,... Read More
Lake Arrowhead State Park
229 Park Road 63, Wichita Falls, TX
Things to Do
The park offers fishing, lake swimming on an unsupervised beach, water skiing, disc golf, picnicking, camping, nature study, hiking, horseback riding and boating.
In... Read More
Hueco Tanks State Park And Historic Site
6900 Hueco Tanks Road No. 1, El Paso, TX
Local historians and area residents worked for years to convert Hueco Tanks to a park. In 1957, the legislature approved creation of a state park on the site. But the property owners continued... Read More
Fort Richardson State Park, Historic Site And Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
228 State Park Road 61, Jacksboro, TX
Things to Do
Fort site structures include seven of the original buildings which have been restored: the post hospital; the officer's quarters (commanding officer); a... Read More
South Llano River State Park
1927 Park Road 73, Junction, TX
Refuge on the River
South Llano River State Park provides refuge for wildlife and people on the southwestern edge of the Hill Country. Bring your hiking boots, water... Read More
Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site
90 Highway, Comstock, TX
HISTORY
Seminole Canyon State Park and Historic Site in Val Verde County, west of Comstock, contains 2,172.5 acres; the park was purchased from private owners in 1973 to... Read More
Lake Mineral Wells State Park And Trailway
100 Park Road 71, Mineral Wells, TX
Natural Beauty, Colorful History
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway sits in the heart of cattle country, near what was once a popular health resort. You will... Read More
Franklin Mountains State Park
2900 Tom Mays Access Road, El Paso, TX
Call of the Mountains
The Franklin Mountains provided most of the basic necessities of life for early people here. Today, the mountains meet a different human need – our... Read More
Big Bend National Park
Highway 385, Panther Junction, Big Bend National Park, TX
There is a place in Far West Texas where night skies are dark as coal and rivers carve temple-like canyons in ancient limestone. Here, at the end of the road, hundreds of bird species take... Read More
Big Bend Ranch State Park
1900 Sauceda Ranch Road, Presidio, TX
Big Bend Ranch State Park is Texas’ largest state park, at over 300,000 acres. It extends along the Rio Grande from southeast of Presidio to near Lajitas, in both Brewster and Presidio... Read More
