Few states can match the breadth of activities offered by Texas state parks. From horseback riding and aerial tram rides to world-class fishing, mountain biking and beautiful scenery, our state parks have it all.
Many are located about an hour’s drive of major urban centers, making them perfect day-trip getaways. Still others lie in the more remote, scenic reaches of the state, beckoning travelers to stay a while. If you’re a history buff, be sure to explore some of the state’s more significant historic sites.
Texas state parks reflect the natural and cultural diversity of the state. Let this guide serve as your roadmap.
Read a digital version of the State Park Guide.
For printing purposes, below are PDFs of the Texas State Park Guide. You will need Acrobat Reader.
- Texas State Park Guide: This is the entire park guide.
Download the Texas State Park Guide.
(PDF 5.6 MB) - Editorial Pages: This includes the cover, Experience Texas, Texas Reunions, Hike Texas, Overnight Texas, Fish Texas, Remember Texas, RV Texas, View Texas and Viva Texas.
Download Editorial Pages.(PDF 1.5 MB) - Panhandle Plains Region:
Download Panhandle Plains.(PDF 581.1 KB) - Hill Country Region:
Download Hill Country.(PDF 417.8 KB) - Big Bend Region:
Download Big Bend.(PDF 399.2 KB) - Prairies & Lakes Region:
Download Prairies & Lakes.(PDF 714.7 KB) - Gulf Coast Region:
Download Gulf Coast.(PDF 335 KB) - South Texas Plains Region:
Download South Texas Plains.(PDF 259.3 KB) - Pineywoods Region:
Download Pineywoods.(PDF 526.3 KB) - Facilities & Activities Index and State Map:
Download Facilities & Activities Index and State Map.(PDF 512.6 KB)
Your Pass to Outdoor Fun! The Texas State Parks Pass has been available since January 2004. 
