New State Parks Hours - December 1, 2005
New operational hours at selected Texas State Parks are taking effect December 1st. The changes are necessary due to a staffing cutback systemwide. All Texas State Parks remain open and available to the public. Operational hours are subject to change. For the latest information, please check the park web site, contact the park, or call park information (1-800-792-1112-option 3).
State Parks Funding - Frequently Asked Questions
Abilene - Campground loop closures during periods of low visitation.
Atlanta - Park Headquarters closed on Sunday / Iron Ranger available (self-pay station) during winter
Big Spring - Open Wednesday through Sunday from December 1 to February 28. Campsites with electricity closed until further notice.
Bright Leaf - Transferred to the Austin Community Foundation.
Caddoan Mounds - Open Friday Through Sunday.
Caprock Canyons - Day use only - no overnight camping December 5 - March 2.
Close Headquarters on Monday through Thursday / Iron Ranger available (self-pay
station) November 1 - December 5 and July 1 - August 31
Choke Canyon - Close swimming pool at Calliham Unit. Plans were for the South
Shore unit to be available for day use only (No Camping) but the arrangement
has been postponed do the the water situation at the Calliham Unit:
There is
currently no potable water available at Choke Canyon Calliham Unit. The park
is open for day-use activities only; however there is no drinking
water or public restrooms available until further notice. The South Shore Unit
is open to all day-use activities as well as overnight camping in the water
and electric loop. This arrangement will continue until further notice.
Colorado Bend - HQ closed periodically based on staffing availability / Iron Ranger available (self-pay station).
Cooper Lake - Doctors Creek Unit allows overnight camping on Friday & Saturday nights only.
Copper Breaks - Day use only - no overnight camping November 15 - March 3. Headquarters open Thursday through Monday during non-peak months
Devil's River - Open Friday through Monday until Spring. Currently open 7 days a week.
Fort Boggy - Open Friday through Sunday
Fort Griffin - Open Thursday through Monday for day use only - no overnight camping December 1 - February 28.
Fort Lancaster - Open Thursday - Monday 8am-5pm
Fort McKavett - Open Friday through Monday
Fort Richardson - Exhibits and buildings will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday during non-peak periods.
Goliad - Close group camping area and tent pads during non-peak season (May-October). Zaragosa House only open based on availability of volunteer staffing.
Hill Country - HQ closed periodically based on staffing availability / Iron Ranger available (self-pay station).
Kickapoo Cavern - Open Friday through Monday by appointment.
Lake Arrowhead - Closed some facilities during winter.
Lake Brownwood - Closed some facilities during winter
Lake Colorado City - Day use only - no overnight camping, iron ranger available (self-pay station), December 1 - February 28
Lake Houston - Proposed transfer to the City of Houston.
Lake Somerville - Nails Creek Unit: Day use only / Iron Ranger available (self-pay station).
Landmark Inn - Close the park to day-use on Monday and Tuesday until April1st
Magoffin Home - Open: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and by appointment only on Wednesday.
Martin Dies Jr. - Park was closed due to cleanup and repairs due to Hurricane Rita. Parts of the park opened 4/14/06 while other remain closed due to cleanup and repairs.
Matagorda Island - Changed from a State Park to a Wildlife Management Area & transferred to Wildlife Division. Indoor facilities no longer available for overnight use
Monument Hill / Kreische Brewery - Closed to the public on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Mother Neff - Headquarters closed Sunday - Tuesday / Iron Ranger available (self-pay station).
Mustang Island - Periodic fee booth closure on weekdays, self-pay station available.
Palo Duro Canyon - HQ closed two days weekly / Iron Ranger available (self-pay station) and close all but one campground loop during winter months.
Possum Kingdom - Day use only - no overnight camping December 1 - March 19, 2006. Park is also undergoing utility renovation, Services may be interrupted or not available at times.
Purtis Creek - Office closed Monday and Tuesday / Iron Ranger available (self-pay station). = during winter.
Rusk - Headquarters closed Tuesday and Wednesday / Iron Ranger available (self-pay station).
Sabine Pass - Closed due to Hurricane Rita and will reopen after clean up and repairs have been made on June 1, 2006 or possibly later.
Sam Bell Maxey House - Open Friday through Sunday.
San Angelo - Close Burkett Trailhead to overnight primitive camping; will operate as day use area and all but one campground loop during winter.
Sea Rim - Closed due to Hurricane Rita and will reopen after clean up and repairs have been made, possibly in August.
Starr Family - Open Friday through Sunday. Bed and Breakfast closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Texas State Railroad - During winter eliminated all round trips originating in Palestine.
Varner Hogg - Open Wednesday through Saturday.
Village Creek - Closed due to Hurricane Rita and will reopen after clean up and repairs have been made on June 1, 2006 or possibly later.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744