Spring is here and things are getting "wild"
in Texas state parks!

Spring is a wonderful time to visit your favorite parks. Wildflowers are in bloom, wildlife is out and about, and wild adventures await!?

Spring Break is just around the corner, so parks may be filling up fast.?Make reservations now if you haven't already.?

Be sure to check the park status?before you?book a reservation?or leave for the park. Please modify or cancel?your reservation if your plans change, so someone else can enjoy the park!

Wildlife

Wildlife viewing is one of the most enjoyable things to do at state parks. With plenty of wildlife around in the spring, please?keep a respectful distance, and review?these?tips for wildlife watching. Many parks will be hosting wildlife watching events?to help you spot various species.?

Respect the Wildlife
Quiet observation is key to viewing wildlife. Learn how to respect the wildlife and other tips to leave no trace during your park visit.

Great Texas Birding Classic
Register today for the 2023 Birding Classic! This year's tournament runs daily from April 15-May 15. There are categories for all ages and skill levels, including beginners, as well as a category specifically for state parks. The registration deadline is April 1.

Wildflowers

Wildflowers?will be blooming across the state, so get outside and enjoy the beautiful Texas landscapes!

Wildflower?Walks
Enjoy the flowers with a guided?nature walk. Brush up on your blooms with this guide to?common Texas wildflowers, and see what you can find at a?park near you.

Wildflower Information
Learn more about plants and wildflowers that you may see?in state parks this spring.

Wild Adventures

State parks offer many?activities to fulfill your need for adventure.

Things to Do
There is no shortage of fun and exciting things to do at parks. Whether you're interested in swimming, hitting the trails for some biking, or getting out on the water to go?paddling?or fishing, you can find it at a park. Many parks also offer excellent? stargazing?after dark.

Where to Go
Search state parks?using the filters to find a park with your desired activities and check out our events calendar for upcoming adventures.

Wild History

This year we are celebrating 100 years of Texas State Parks!?Many parks were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). CCC Company 3807 constructed the dam that formed Fort Parker Lake (pictured) and the buildings and roads in the park.?Today, we manage 29 CCC-built parks. We strive to tell their stories and preserve their historic architecture. The cabins, shelters, trails, bridges and refectories help contribute to these parks' distinctive character.?

A message from our non-profit partner, Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation:

Wild About Giving Back?

Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is raising $2 million to fund much-needed projects at all Texas State Parks during their centennial anniversary.

From a braille trail to interpret ?the auditory features of the wild outdoors at Caddo Lake State Park (pictured) to a new planetarium to watch wild night skies at Resaca de la Palma State Park, projects at all Texas State Parks will bolster park offerings while delighting visitors for generations to come.

A group of Centennial Champions are also going wild about this effort by matching all gifts dollar-for-dollar!

Give back to the park closest to your heart. Donate today!