Texas State Parks
Introduction to Texas state parks
Some generalities about Texas state parks, known for trails, mountains, etc, then list them out.
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Daingerfield State Park
Park Address: 455 Park Rd 17, Daingerfield, TX 75638
Park Description: The park offers picnicking; camping; boating (5 MPH speed limit); fishing; swimming in an unsupervised swimming area; hiking; and nature study.
Popular Park Sites: Dogwood Loop Trail, East Texas Pineywoods, Mountain View Trail, Big Pine Camping Area, Mountain, Dangerfield State Park Lake, Rusting Leaves Trail, Interpretive Center.
Daingerfield State Park Visitors Guide
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Colorado Bend State Park
Park Address: 2236 Park Hill Dr, Bend, TX 76824
Park Description: It is representative of the karst features typically seen in the Hill Country, with many sinkholes, caves, and springs.
Popular Park Sites: Spicewood Springs Creek, Scenic Overlook, Gorman Spring, Gorman Falls, Dogleg Canyon View, River Overlook, Windmill Trail, Tie Slide Trail, Dry Creek Junction, Lively Loop, Lemons Ridge Pass, Cedar Chopper Loop, Tinaja Trail, Tinaja Bedrock Depression
Colorado Bend State Park Visitors Guide
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Brazos Bend State Park
Park Address: 21901 Farm to Market Rd 762, Needville, TX 77461
Park Description: The park is a haven for a diverse mix of native wildlife and plants covering an equally diverse range of ecosystems.
Popular Park Sites: George Observatory, Elm Lake Loop, Red Buckeye Trail, Pilant Slough Trail, 40 Acre Lake Trail,
Brazos Bend State Park Visitors Guide
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Palo Duro Canyon State Park
Park Address: 11450 State Hwy Park Rd 5, Canyon, TX 79015
Park Description: As the second-largest canyon in the United States, it is roughly 120 mi long and has an average width of 6 mi, but reaches a width of 20 mi at places
Palo Duro Canyon State Park Visitors Guide
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Park Address: 1900 South Saucedo, Presidio, TX 79845
Park Description: It is the largest state park in Texas, and is home to Madrid Falls, the second highest waterfall in Texas.
Popular Park Sites: Madrid Falls, Cinco Tinajas Trail, Puerta Chilicote Trailhead, Fresno Canyon, Cerro Chilicote Loop, River Road, West Contrabando Trailhead, Big Hill, Hoodoos, Rio Grande, Barton Warnock Visitor Center, Sauceda Ranger Station.
Big Bend Ranch State Park Visitors Guide
Garner State Park
Park Address: 234 RR 1050, Concan, TX 78838
Park Description: The park is popular with campers and local residents for its activities on the Frio River and the dances held nightly during the spring and summer.
Popular Park Sites: Frio River, East Texas Woods, Old Baldy Summit Trail, Garner State Park Mini Golf Course, Bald Cypress Groves.