Texas State Parks
and National Refuges
Dark Skies Program
Texas Parks and Wildlife’s Dark Sky Program ensures that there will always be great escapes to be able to see the most stars. Find out the best places to see those big Texas stars.
Daingerfield State Park
Nestled in the piney woods of East Texas, Daingerfield State Park is over 500 acres with an 80 acre glass-like lake surrounded by trees. Daingerfield State Park park offers camping, hiking, boating, fishing, bird and nature watching.
Top 5 Places to See Fall Tree Color in Texas
Top 5 Places to See Fall Tree Color in Texas Cooler overnight temperatures bring a spectacular showing of colorful trees during the fall in Texas. During …
Texas National Wildlife Refuges & National Fish Hatcheries
Texas National Wildlife Refuges & Fish Hatcheries Wildlife refuges provide critical habitat to endangered plants and animals, and also help to preserve native ecosystems. Many …
Junior Ranger Program
Does your kid want to be a Junior Ranger at a Texas State Park and learn how to protect the park’s plants and animals? Check off activities to earn a Junior Ranger badge. Borrow an Explorer Pack with all the tools they need to explore nature.
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge
The Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge is home to thousands of migratory birds, wildlife and plants that are native to the area in North Central Texas. The refuge is over 12,000 acres, and provides habitat as migratory birds stop on their long-distance travel and provides winter habitat for other birds.
Bastrop State Park
Located 30 miles east of Austin, Bastrop State Park provides a great escape from the city. Bastrop State Park has plenty for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy, including camping, hiking, cycling, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, fishing, geocaching and wildlife viewing.
LBJ State Park & Historic Site
The Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) State Park and Historic Site in Stonewall features a living history farm, museum, amphitheater, walking trails, and wildlife viewing areas. This state park in the Hill Country near Fredericksburg is a great stop along historic places in Texas.
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Walk in the ancient dinosaurs footprints at Dinosaur Valley State Park in Granbury, for a unique kid-friendly outdoor experience. This State Park is a favorite due to its beautiful limestone and oak terrain, rolling hills, refreshing river water, fishing, camping, horseback riding, birdwatching, biking and hiking.
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area is a geologic wonder that rises up out of the beautiful Texas Hill Country.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
If you’re looking for the grand canyon of Texas, then Palo Duro Canyon State Park is a must see with unique geological formations and hiking, biking and equestrian trails.
