Overview

Temporary closures and operations adjustments will remain in effect for the foreseeable future. TPWD continues to monitor the evolving health situation with local and state officials and will adjust operations at department sites and facilities as necessary.

The public is encouraged to follow the TPWD News Twitter and Facebook accounts and to monitor this page for the most up-to-date information.

Updated May 18, 2020.

State Parks

• Parks are open for day use and limited camping.
• All state parks that can be are open for day use and limited camping.
• You must reserve day passes online or by calling (512) 389-8900 before you arrive.
• Parks headquarters, stores, visitor centers and group sites are closed.
• We are not taking new camping reservations at this time.
  • Read more about overnight camping.
• Guidelines to follow when you visit:
• Masks and face coverings are strongly encouraged in state parks, but not required.
• Six-foot social distancing is required.
• No groups larger than five people are allowed, except for families or people living in the same household.
• See more guidelines and tips to plan your visit.

Check the Texas State Parks Alert map for the latest park conditions.

Fishing

• Some fishing access points are closed.
• Local Neighborhood Fishin' parks will still be stocked with channel catfish.
• 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.

Fisheries

• Sea Center Texas is closed.
• Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center is closed.

Boating

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

Boat Registration

• License and Boat Registration counter is closed at Austin Headquarters.
• Law Enforcement offices are closed.
• See available online boat registration options.
• Mail-in Boat Requests Mail ownership transfer transaction requests to:
  TPWD Boat Section
  4200 Smith School Road
  Austin, TX 78744.
  See list of boat forms.
• Contact TPWD Boat Section
  (800) 262-8755
  Boat.Reg@tpwd.texas.gov

Wildlife Management Areas

• Campgrounds at TPWD Wildlife Management Areas will be closed to overnight camping beginning at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7th.
• Winners of drawn hunts need to contact the hunt managers for further information.

Law Enforcement Offices

• Law Enforcement offices are closed.
• Find a Game Warden by County
• Texas Game Warden on Twitter

Austin Headquarters

• License and Boat Registration counter is closed.
• Main HQ is closed.
• Airport Commerce Park offices are closed.

News Releases

• 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
• April 7, 2020: Texas State Parks Temporarily Close to the Public
• March 19, 2020: Texas State Parks, TPWD Facilities Limit Operations
• March 18, 2020: March Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Meeting Cancelled
• March 13, 2020: Out of an Abundance of Caution Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, Sea Center Texas Closed Temporarily