Offices & State Parks are Open

Overview

Updated information will be provided on this web page, the TPWD News Twitter account, and the main TPWD Facebook account.

Updated June 10, 2021.

State Parks

• All parks are open for camping and day visits, unless closed for operational issues. Check the state parks map for the status of parks.
• Day pass and camping reservations are highly recommended. Make reservations online or by calling (512) 389-8900.
• We are taking reservations for overnight stays beginning up to five months from today. You can reserve day passes up to one month before your visit.
• For the latest information, follow us on Twitter, find us on Facebook, or check back here.

Fishing

• Most fishing access points are open.
• Local Neighborhood Fishin' parks will still continue to be stocked.
• As always, a valid fishing license is required. Purchase fishing and hunting licenses online.
• You must follow Texas fishing regulations, which can be found in the Outdoor Annual.

Boating

• Find contact information for waterbody controlling authorities for most large lakes in the Texas Lake Finder
• Boater education online courses are available.

Boat Registration

• Boat registration offices are open.
• Law enforcement offices statewide are open to customers.
• Appointments are required at TPWD headquarters in Austin.
• Online boat transactions are encouraged when possible.
  • See available online boat registration options.
• Mail-in Boat Requests:
  Mail ownership transfer transaction requests to your nearest TPWD Law Enforcement Office:
  • Find locations for boat registration and titles.
  • See list of boat forms.
  • Read frequently asked questions about boat registration.

• Contact TPWD Boat Section
  (800) 262-8755
  Boat.Reg@tpwd.texas.gov

Wildlife Management Areas

• Most WMAs are open to overnight camping. Call area in advance for detailed information.

Law Enforcement Office Status

Law Enforcement offices are open.

• Texas Parks and Wildlife Law Enforcement offices could close without prior notice due to unforeseen circumstances related to health and safety of the public and employees (maintenance, covid or severe weather conditions).

Please call the office prior to your visit to verify if it is open.

Offices closed the following holidays:

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

• President's Day
• Memorial Day
• Labor Day
• Independence Day 
• Veteran's Day 
• Thanksgiving Day/Day after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve/Christmas Day
• New Year's Day 

• Appointments are required at TPWD Headquarters in Austin.
  • Find a local Law Enforcement office
  • Find a Game Warden by County
  • Texas Game Warden on Twitter

Austin Headquarters

• Main HQ employee offices are open.
• Airport Commerce Park offices are open.

News Releases

• March 10, 2021: Texas State Parks Working to Return to Normal Capacity
• Sept 30, 2020:  TPWD Law Enforcement Offices Reopen to the Public
• Jun 1, 2020: Texas Hunting and Fishing License, Boat Registration Offices Open for Appointments Only
• May 26, 2020: New Overnight Reservations to Resume for Summer Trips to Texas State Parks
• May 22, 2020: Sea Center Texas, Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center to Partially Re-Open Wednesday, May 27
• May 11, 2020: May Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Meeting to be Held Online
• May 6, 2020: Texas State Parks to Allow Limited Overnight Camping Starting May 18
• Apr 7, 2020: Texas State Parks Temporarily Close to the Public
• Mar 19, 2020: Texas State Parks, TPWD Facilities Limit Operations
• Mar 18, 2020: March Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Meeting Cancelled
• Mar 13, 2020: Out of an Abundance of Caution Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, Sea Center Texas Closed Temporarily