Parks Near Me in Van Horn, tx
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Garner State Park
234 RR 1050, Concan, TX
Garner State Park is a great place to visit for a swim or hike, or to enjoy a relaxing weekend. With 2.9 miles of Frio River winding through 1,774 acres of scenic Hill Country terrain, the park... Read More
Lost Maples State Natural Area
37221 F.M. 187, Vanderpool, TX
Changing Beauty
You may know Lost Maples for its fall color, but it is spectacular year-round. Visit any time to see abundant wildflowers, steep canyon walls and 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
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
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
16710 Ranch Rd. 965, Fredericksburg, TX
Park History
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area sits on Big Sandy Creek on the border of Gillespie and Llano counties. It is 18 miles north of... Read More
Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm
501 State Park Road 52, Stonewall, TX
Home of Texas Legends
Lyndon B. Johnson, our 36th president, was born and raised in the Texas Hill Country. But his story is not the only one told here. Experience life on... Read More
