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However, visits vary widely based on location. Garner State Park west of San Antonio was Texas’ most popular, with more than 483,000 visitors in fiscal year 2024. Devil’s Sinkhole State ...
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National Parks near Austin, TX
There are quite a few epic National Parks near Austin, Texas! The Lone Star State is packed full of epic national park sites. From National Parks to National Monuments and Historic Sites there is ...
Currently, Texas boasts 89 state parks, natural areas, and historic sites that stretch from the bayous of East Texas to the mountains and deserts of West Texas, according to the TPWD Magazine.
Across the system, state parks welcomed more than 9.1 million visitors in 2024, a 1.9% decrease from the previous year. The Prairies & Lakes region recorded the most visitors, with more than 2.9 ...
Texas state parks and rivers across the region are practicing caution following massive flooding in Kerr, Guadalupe, Comal counties.
Volunteers search for missing people along the banks of the Guadalupe River after recent flooding on Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Hunt, Texas. The floods have affected several state parks in the region.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — From mountains and canyons to forests and swamps, the vast scale of Texas provides so many natural wonders. Across the Lone Star State, there are 85 state parks, natural areas ...
“The feeding of wildlife, including gulls, is prohibited in Texas State Parks and many other public areas like National Wildlife Refuges and local parks. It is best to check the local rules and ...
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) purchased 1,100 acres to create a new state park in Lampasas and Burnet Counties, according to a news release.
Texas will develop and open new state parks in a “timely” manner, thanks to a new policy adopted Thursday. The state’s Parks and Wildlife Commission voted unanimously to approve new ...
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced the acquisition of 1,100 acres, advancing plans for a new state park that will be over 3,000 acres.