Explore a State Park in Texas

A trip to a Texas state park in the winter is highly recommended. The 80 state parks in Texas allow for a variety of wintertime activities. Activities like hiking, biking, or horseback riding don't require as much sweating because of the state's temperate climate.

Sightseeing state parks are waiting to be discovered across Texas in the winter, from Big Bend Ranch State Park in West Texas to Palo Duro Canyon in the Texas Panhandle. You’ll find a diverse range of nature across the many parks; lush waterfalls, mossy swamplands, dunes of sand, massive canyons and dry deserts. Depending on why you want to get away, a state park can be the greatest place to go in the winter. There are various activities to be enjoyed in Texas state parks, including fishing excursions, rock climbing, and cavern exploring. Camping is a great way to be as close as possible to all of the amazing hikes in the parks. The most popular state parks regularly reach their capacity well in advance, especially on weekends. Reservations go on sale 30 days in advance, so try to book a month out if you know you want to visit a certain park.