Texas State Parks We've Visited (and Those Still on the List!)
My goal is to visit every Texas State Park, and this is where I'm keeping track of that adventure. The list below is organized alphabetically, from Abilene State Park to Wyler Aerial Tramway. It includes the parks and related sites I've visited, the dates of our visits, and our individual overall ratings.
We're still working our way through the list, so there are plenty of parks marked Not visited. As we explore more of Texas, I'll update the dates, add our ratings, and link park names to their full reviews as those posts are published.
Evan and I each give our own overall rating because we don't always value the same things when we travel. We also rate individual activities and features, such as hiking, scenery, wildlife, geocaching, water recreation, and historical attractions, when we've experienced them. Those category ratings are averaged separately, while our overall ratings remain our own personal assessments of the entire visit.
If you're looking for a particular kind of adventure, you can also browse all our Texas State Park reviews, parks we think are worth visiting, or parks we found overrated.
This list will grow as we do. One park at a time, until I've explored them all!
| Park | City | Date Visited | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene State Park | Tuscola | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Albert & Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area | Pipe Creek | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Atlanta State Park | Atlanta | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Balmorhea State Park | Toyahvale | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Barton Warnock Visitor Center | Terlingua | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Bastrop State Park | Bastrop | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park | Mission | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Big Bend Ranch State Park | Presidio | April 24, 2026 | Judy: 5 Evan: 4 |
| Big Spring State Park | Big Spring | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Blanco State Park | Blanco | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Bonham State Park | Bonham | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Brazos Bend State Park | Needville | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Buescher State Park | Smithville | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Caddo Lake State Park | Karnack | April 8, 2023 | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Caprock Canyons State Park | Quitaque | September 21, 2025 | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Cedar Hill State Park | Cedar Hill | September 7, 2026 | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Choke Canyon State Park | Calliham | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Cleburne State Park | Cleburne | September 7, 2026 | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Colorado Bend State Park | Bend | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Cooper State Park - Doctors Creek Unit | Cooper | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Cooper State Park - South Sulphur Unit | Sulphur Springs | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Copper Breaks State Park | Quanah | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Daingerfield State Park | Daingerfield | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Davis Mountains State Park | Fort Davis | April 25, 2026 | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Devil's Sinkhole State Natural Area (Rocksprings Visitor Center) | Rocksprings | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Devils River State Natural Area | Del Rio | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Dinosaur Valley State Park | Glen Rose | ??? | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Eisenhower State Park | Denison | December 9, 2023 | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Enchanted Rock State Natural Area | Fredericksburg | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Estero Llano Grande State Park | Weslaco | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Falcon State Park | Falcon Heights | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Fort Boggy State Park | Centerville | July 18, 2026??? | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Fort Leaton State Historic Site | Presidio | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Fort Parker State Park | Mexia | September 11, 2026 | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site / Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway | Jacksboro | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Franklin Mountains State Park | El Paso | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Galveston Island State Park | Galveston | July 11, 2026 | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Garner State Park | Concan | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Goliad State Park & Historic Site | Goliad | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Goose Island State Park | Rockport | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Government Canyon State Natural Area | San Antonio | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Guadalupe River State Park | Spring Branch | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Hill Country State Natural Area | Bandera | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Honey Creek State Natural Area | Spring Branch | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site | El Paso | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Huntsville State Park | Huntsville | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Indian Lodge | Fort Davis | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Inks Lake State Park | Burnet | August 23, 2026 | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Kickapoo Cavern State Park | Brackettville | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Lake Arrowhead State Park | Wichita Falls | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Lake Bob Sandlin State Park | Pittsburg | April 5, 2026 | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Lake Brownwood State Park | Lake Brownwood | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Lake Casa Blanca International State Park | Laredo | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Lake Colorado City State Park | Colorado City | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Lake Corpus Christi State Park | Mathis | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Lake Livingston State Park | Livingston | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Lake Mineral Wells State Park | Mineral Wells | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Lake Somerville State Park - Birch Creek Unit | Somerville | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Lake Somerville State Park - Nails Creek Unit | Ledbetter | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Lake Tawakoni State Park | Wills Point | August 30, 2026 | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Lake Whitney State Park | Whitney | October 9, 2026 | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Lockhart State Park | Lockhart | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Longhorn Cavern State Park | Burnet | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Lost Maples State Natural Area | Vanderpool | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site | Stonewall | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Martin Creek Lake State Park | Tatum | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Martin Dies, Jr. State Park | Jasper | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| McKinney Falls State Park | Austin | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Meridian State Park | Meridian | October 10, 2026 | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Mission Tejas State Park | Grapeland | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Monahans Sandhills State Park | Monahans | April 17, 2026 | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Mother Neff State Park | Moody | October 11, 2026 | Judy: 4 Evan: 4 |
| Mustang Island State Park | Corpus Christi | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Old Tunnel State Park | Fredericksburg | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Palmetto State Park | Gonzales | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Palo Duro Canyon State Park | Canyon | September 20, 2025 | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Palo Pinto Mountains State Park | Strawn | April 26, 2026 | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Pedernales Falls State Park | Johnson City | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Possum Kingdom State Park | Caddo | August 22, 2026 | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Powderhorn State Park | Port O'Connor | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Purtis Creek State Park | Eustace | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Isle du Bois Unit | Pilot Point | September 6, 2026 | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit | Valley View | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Resaca de la Palma State Park | Olmito | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| San Angelo State Park | San Angelo | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Sea Rim State Park | Sabine Pass | July 12, 2026 | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Seminole Canyon State Park & Historic Site | Comstock | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center | Houston | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| South Llano River State Park | Junction 76849 | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Stephen F. Austin State Park | San Felipe | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Tyler State Park | Tyler | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Village Creek State Park | Lumberton | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
| Wyler Aerial Tramway | El Paso | Not visited | Judy: — Evan: — |
The table above is a template. I'll add parks and link each name to its review as this project grows.
How We Review the ParksWe gather our information from our own visits, observations, and experiences. These aren't official park inspections or comprehensive guides to every activity a park offers. They're our personal reviews of what we found, what we enjoyed, and what other travelers might want to know before making the trip.
Here's what matters to us when we travel:
Scenery & Beauty: Is the park visually interesting? Are there scenic overlooks, distinctive landscapes, or places worth stopping to enjoy the view?
Hiking & Trails: Are the trails enjoyable, interesting, and worth exploring?
Wildlife & Nature: What opportunities are there to see wildlife, native plants, and other natural features?
Geocaching: Are there geocaches to find, and does the park offer an enjoyable setting for exploring them?
Water Recreation: If the park has water, are swimming, paddling, fishing, or other water activities worth doing?
History & Points of Interest: Are there historic sites, unusual features, educational stops, or other things to discover?
Off-Roading & Driving: Where relevant, are the roads and driving opportunities part of the fun?
Camping & Facilities: When we can assess them, how do the campsites, restrooms, amenities, and other facilities measure up?
Not every category applies to every park, and we don't rate activities we haven't tried or can't reasonably assess. A park without swimming opportunities shouldn't lose points for not being a swimming destination.
How Our Ratings WorkWe use a five-point scale for the individual categories, with 1 being poor and 5 being excellent.
We average the category ratings from our reviews, rounding to the nearest half-point. Categories marked N/A, Not Tried, or Unable to Assess aren't included in that calculation.
Our overall ratings are a little different. Evan and I each give the park our own overall rating. We don't average those two scores together, and we don't calculate them from the individual category ratings. The overall score is our personal judgment of the entire experience, taking into account what we enjoy, what the park offers, and whether we think a visit is worthwhile.
We may not always agree, and that's part of the point. One of us might appreciate something the other barely notices. Our reviews aim to preserve those differences rather than manufacture a single verdict.
